Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson both support the Oilers' bid to be a 'hub city' if the NHL returns.
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The league’s 2019-20 campaign has been suspended since March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and no decisions have yet been made on when or how a potential restart of the season could come. However,, the league is considering a 24-team playoff format that would see groups of six teams convene in four hub cities.
“We continue to work very closely with the Edmonton Oilers franchise on refining Alberta’s proposal — we’re very keen on attracting the NHL playoffs for the summer shortened season. And I think we’ve got a tremendous pitch to make,” Kenney said.
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