Despite an apparent labor quarrel (or misconstruing), the NHL and NHLPA had discussions on Thursday night about other looming decisions for the 2020-21 season, according to multiple reports.
The league shared with the players proposed schedule figures, which included a possible 56-game regular season with a start date around mid-January, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli.
A 52-game slate was also discussed, as well as Jan. 2 being a potential start date for training camps, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.
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The discussions between both sides are at least good to see in what looks like some progress toward an agreement on and eventual start to the 2020-21 season.
Per Seravalli and LeBrun, the economic-related topics were not discussed. Obviously, that will remain at the forefront on aiming to finalize a plan for the 2020-21 season.
The constant developments of the coronavirus pandemic will have everything in pencil right now. But there had recently been a waiting period on the state of the 2020-21 season, so these reported discussions about the length of the season and a start date feel like a positive.
The Flyers are coming off a positive and promising 2019-20 season, which has raised the club's expectations.
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