NHL return plan leaves Ducks, Kings out, but could still involve LA

While the NHL made long strides toward a return to play, the Kings and Ducks will still be running in place for the foreseeable future.
Over the Memorial Day weekend, the league accelerated its pace toward a return to the ice following its shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. First, the NHL Players Association voted to further discussion of a plan for a 24-team playoff to be completed during what would usually be the offseason.  Gary Bettman laid out some details Tuesday regarding a poten