“Nothing is going to be perfect — we’re not living in a perfect world today.' Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello joined timandsid to share his thoughts on the NHL's Return to Play Plan and why he believes it's good for the game.
When and if the NHL is able to return at some point this season, the league has pinned down what exactly that return will entail. And for teams like the, the league’s decision offered a shot at recovering what was potentially lost in the final games of the regular season.
The 24-team format, however, grants fairness to those who still had the chance to claw their way back into the playoff picture had the season spanned 82 games. And so, instead, the Islanders will face the Florida Panthers in a best-of-five series for a chance to enter the first round of the post-season.
Lamoriello made that clear during an appearance on Tim & Sid Wednesday, answering the following when asked whether he’s good with the NHL’s Return to Play Plan:
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