"It wasn't quite 'pick one of these three that we're showing you today,' but it was closer to that in our typical process with the NHL," said Near. "I would be stretching the truth if I said we had everyone in unanimously from day one. It doesn't really work that way."

The Boston Bruins confirmed they're exploring home games at Fenway Park, which has hosted NHL and NCAA games in the past.Colorado Avalanche Team NHL Face Coverings

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pushed back on the idea that owners have asked players to renegotiate the CBA that was signed five months ago, saying it is "unfortunate and inaccurate" how conversations with the NHL Players' Association have been portrayed in the media.Seattle Kraken Team NHL Face Coverings

"I think this is perhaps the most important thing," the Commissioner said. "What we're focused on is trying to get through the '20-21 season so that we can be back in position for '21-22 to normalcy. … We are hopeful and optimistic based on everything we're hearing that we can look at normalcy by the time we get to '21-22 whatever happens this season."Buffalo Sabres Team NHL Face Coverings

There are more than 140 NHL players on European teams, mostly of the already-there European variety. Leafs GM Kyle Dubas has said his team would use all avenues, including ties to European clubs, to keep players active.

"Andy has been really supportive and he has been good about trying to watch his show or trying to read while my sewing machine is going. It is not the quietest thing. He has been great about that," she said.Montreal Canadiens Team NHL Face Coverings

Commissioner Bettman said the NHL has not asked the NHLPA to renegotiate the NHL/NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement after the League and union announced a four-year extension July 10 that takes the agreement through 2025-26.