> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Wednesday’s FTB: NHL closer to cancelling regular season - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/wednesday-ftb-nhl-closer-to-cancelling-regular-season-nhlpa-covid-19-news-toronto-maple-leafs-links/ - Published: 2020-04-08T09:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2020-04-08T09:00:00.000Z - Description: The league might soon establish a “last possible day” for games to return. - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 On Tuesday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman spoke with NBCSN about the possibility of finishing the regular season and the playoffs that are currently under suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. --- #### Related [Gary Bettman says finishing NHL regular season ‘may not be possible’](https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gary-bettman-says-finishing-nhl-regular-season-may-not-possible/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Bettman hopes the NHL can finish the regular season and playoffs, but acknowledges that there might come a point where it is not possible. This is a new position from the Commissioner, who before now has been mute on acknowledging the possibility of a reduction to the rest of the calendar. Deputy Commissioner told the AP that they are working to set a “last possible day” before scheduling a regular season and/or playoffs will be impossible. And while the US wants to get their economy running again, Montreal has cancelled all cultural and sporting events until July 2nd. --- #### Related [COVID-19: Montreal cancels all festivals, sporting events, public gatherings through July 2](https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-montreal-cancels-all-festivals-sporting-events-public-gatherings-through-july-2-1.4886661?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Clearly, the doors are closing on the 2019-20 season as this pandemic drags on. > Statement from the [@NHL](https://twitter.com/NHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) regarding [@Avalanche](https://twitter.com/Avalanche?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) player. [pic.twitter.com/gQO2WOXzEK](https://t.co/gQO2WOXzEK?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — NHL Public Relations (@PR\_NHL) [April 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/PR%5FNHL/status/1247614593259667456?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Leafs Branches Hayley Wickenheiser and Ryan Reynolds (yes) are teaming up to bridge the supply gap between those who need Personal Protection Equipment and those who want to help. --- #### Related [Hayley Wickenheiser teams up with Ryan Reynolds and Conquer COVID-19 to source supplies in Toronto](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/hayley-wickenheiser-teams-up-with-ryan-reynolds-and-conquer-covid-19-to-source-supplies-in-toronto/) --- In happy hockey news, the Leafs announced yesterday that Alexander Barabanov has signed an ELC with the team. The 26-year-old is on a one-year deal with an unconfirmed contract of up to $925,000\. Please, someone, help me contain my excitement. Ilya Mikheyev has spoiled us. --- #### Related [Toronto has won the Alexander Barabanov sweepstakes](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-has-won-the-alexander-barabanov-sweepstakes/) --- Justin Holl interviewed happy couple Auston Matthews and Frederik Andersen in their Scottsdale home on Tuesday. I must say, Holl is a very eloquent and polished presenter. [Mitch Marner’s girlfriend](https://twitter.com/%5Fmarlanderthews/status/1247568615362224128?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) wrote this letter in support of the Kids Help Phone and to tell young people that they’re not alone. > Kids are writing each other letters of support. I wanted to offer mine. Thanks to [@KidsHelpPhone](https://twitter.com/KidsHelpPhone?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), young people are never alone. Show your support by volunteering, donating at [https://t.co/5k0ugJcsg2](https://t.co/5k0ugJcsg2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), or write a letter letting kids know they can text Kids Help Phone at 686868 [pic.twitter.com/0UTprK1mhC](https://t.co/0UTprK1mhC?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mitchell Marner (@Marner93) [April 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/Marner93/status/1247559296851771392?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The coaches life never stops, and that includes Sheldon Keefe, who has been watching tape instead of Netflix. > Sheldon Keefe: "I'm doing a lot of binging on the Toronto Maple Leafs currently. That's taking up a lot of my time." > > Also reveals he doesn't have a Netflix account. > > — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [April 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1247569470677229570?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Other Hockey News Edmonton Oilers player Colby Cave had a medical emergency yesterday. A terrifying situation. > UPDATE: [#Oilers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oilers?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) & [@Condors](https://twitter.com/Condors?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) forward Colby Cave is out of emergency surgery at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Doctors removed a colloid cyst that was causing pressure on his brain. He remains in a medically-induced coma. Emily & his family ask for continued thoughts & prayers. > > — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) [April 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1247654682916311040?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Adam Herman of our sister site Blueshirt Banter wrote about the harassment directed at New York Rangers prospect K’Andre Miller and why we can’t just stick to sports. Worth a read. --- #### Related [Online harrassment of K’Andre Miller shows why the Rangers and NHL can’t stick to sports](https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2020/4/7/21207708/online-harrassment-of-kandre-miller-shows-why-the-rangers-and-nhl-cant-stick-to-sports-racism-hockey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ---