Tom’s Daily: COVID impact; Ovie Wants To Play For One Other Team

Tom’s Daily: The impact of COVID-19 continues; Which other team does Ovie want to play for?; Big 10 hockey announces its schedule including Arizona State

NHL

Here’s a good summation of what’s going on with the pandemic as it relates to the NHL. Of course, we know very little about what’s coming as cases skyrocket, but that doesn’t mean you don’t plan ahead. (ESPN)

Alex Ovechkin says he thinks he could play another five years with the Washington Capitals but wants to finish his career with Dynamo in the KHL. Ovie has one year left on his 13-year contract with negotiations on hold until training camp happens. (RMNB)

Here’s a look at the NHL’s current plans for next season from league mouthpiece NBC Sports.

Hockeyverse

COVID-19 cases continue to spiral out of control in the US. Connecticut has announced that athletes playing “medium risk” sports including basketball and hockey must now wear masks. (Hartford Courant)

The Big 10 announced its college hockey schedule, with four games slated against the NCAA’s only independent team Arizona State. (USCHO)

That’s it for Tom’s Daily, check out our look at whether or not a shortened season favors the Vegas Golden Knights.