The NHLPA’s Executive Board is taking a vote on the 24-team return-to-play playoff format proposal, reporterchris reports.
The NHLPA’s Executive Board is taking a vote on the 24-team return-to-play playoff format proposal, sources tell Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston. The vote is ongoing and results aren’t expected until Friday.
If the vote passes, there are still details to be worked out with the NHL. Players are voting on the format Once the play-in tournament has concluded, the playoffs will be “bracketed” — similar to what is done in the NCAA tournament — meaning any of the top-four teams in the East or West could actually end up facing the lowest remaining seed following the play-in round. For example, the No. 4 seed could face No. 12 Montreal while the No. 1 seed would be left with the winner of No. 8 Toronto vs. No. 9 Columbus.
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