{"id":79343,"date":"2020-07-02T07:45:36","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T11:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=79343"},"modified":"2020-07-02T05:55:40","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T09:55:40","slug":"nhl-return-to-play-moving-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/07\/02\/nhl-return-to-play-moving-on\/","title":{"rendered":"The Outlook on Phases Three and Four of the NHL Return to Play Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

NHL players will be returning to the ice very soon. The league announced on June 25 that Phase Three of its return to play plan will begin on July 10<\/a>. Phase Three includes training camp for each of the 24 teams<\/a> participating in the playoff tournament.<\/p>\n

In Phase Three, players and staff will be frequently tested in order for teams to train in larger groups. At the moment, players are able to work out and skate, but not as a whole team. Since players have arrived at training camps, at least 26 players tested positive<\/a> for COVID-19. The Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> shut down its facilities due to players and staff testing positive for the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

NHL Return to Play Plan Moves on<\/h2>\n

The NHL and NHLPA have come to a decision on most issues relating to Phase Three and Four, TSN\u2019s Bob McKenzie reported on Wednesday. However, the league and the players\u2019 union have not ratified a deal, so these agreements are still tentative.<\/p>\n

\n

NHL, NHLPA agree on opening date for formal training camps. https:\/\/t.co\/35lF9nEob0<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/l6W4VLXVYv<\/a><\/p>\n

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) June 11, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n