It's a difficult question to answer without having the details of the schedule, such as how many games they will play. But if we go by the theory that they are playoff teams, I think the Bruins have a better chance at a long run. I'm banking on their experience and the fact that some of their core veteran players, including centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, and goalies Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak, will benefit from a shorter regular season with less travel. A short season with limited travel could extend the window to win for the Bruins, Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins because it will be less taxing, keeping them fresher for the playoffs. The Maple Leafs are in the show-me stage of their development. The pieces are in place, but they haven't proven anything yet. It's only fair to say they need to win a round in the playoffs for the first time since 2004 before we believe they're capable of a long run.

"Some of our (Blackhawks) Ambassadors (use the masks), some of the staff members. And some of the staff members have purchased them for themselves and purchased them and told me to donate (the masks) to some of the nurses or other areas. That has been really good to see. There has been a lot of encouragement and good words from everyone we work with. This is my 12th season with the Blackhawks and a lot of people have reached out who work there currently or who have worked there. So it has been good to connect.Florida Panthers Team NHL Face Coverings

The doctors disagreed. Cole retired officially from the NHL in 2017, signing a ceremonial contract with the Hurricanes.

One of the other factors at play is the uncertainty of when farm teams will be able to resume play. While the NHL is set to start in mid-January, it's not as clear a path forward for the AHL and ECHL, the latter of which has already had a number of teams opt out of the upcoming season. The lack of places to put prospects to allow them to continue to develop might force some teams to give longer looks at the NHL level.Nashville Predators Team NHL Face Coverings

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"If it had, then I would probably be a paraplegic," Cole said at the time.