Report: British Columbia government denies NHL travel for Canucks
The British Columbia government remains unwilling to allow NHL teams to travel in and out of the province for games, reports TSN's Ryan Rishaug, who adds discussions are ongoing.
The NHL and players' association reportedly came to a tentative agreement on a 56-game season Friday night. The plan includes an all-Canadian division with each team playing out of its own building, pending approval from health officials.
A report Thursday suggested all seven teams based north of the border could play in the United States if Canadian health officials don't sign off on the proposal.
The San Jose Sharks are reportedly beginning their campaign in Arizona due to Santa Clara County's ban on contact sports. It's plausible that the Vancouver Canucks could follow suit and play in a Canadian city outside of British Columbia.
The NHL's travel plan includes very strict protocols for road teams, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli.
Training camps for 2020 postseason clubs, including the Canucks, are set to open Jan. 3. The league is still aiming to begin its season Jan. 13.