In truth, none of us really know if the Vegas Golden Knights will get to write a conclusion to the 2019-20 NHL season, with all of us being dictated to by health officials and COVID-19 itself.
Although the NHL is currently entrenched in talks when it comes to floating ideas about what hockey could look like if it does return this year, it won’t matter until the pandemic slows down.
And, with every passing day the window is shrinking when it comes to trying to salvage this season while ensuring that the integrity of the Stanley Cup and the 2020-21 season is protected.