BREAKING: Canada/US Border to remain closed for another 30 days

The NHL is going to have some convincing to do if they want to reopen facilities within the US and Canada, as the two countries announced on Tuesday that the border will remain closed for another 30 days.

Unless there is some sort of exemption for #NHL players, have to think this throws a wrench into any plans to move to Phase 2 and open team facilities. https://t.co/TwdoOruNTX

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 19, 2020

It's not out of the question exemptions can be made, but trying to convince politicians playing professional hockey is 'essential' may not be a cake walk. The league was set to make some major announcements this week and it's too early to tell if that will still be the case.

Either way, a huge wrench into plans for restarting the season. Are you starting to lose hope?
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