#Preds https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> GM David Poile says it’s exciting to have a plan forward after two months of seemingly working with no results. Also says the NHL’s 24-team format to resume play is “as good as possible” under circumstances. @NC5

Poile says #Preds https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> are working with NHL, city & health officials to make sure they’re ready for facility to reopen in phase 2. Says it’s possible some players won’t feel comfortable coming back for voluntary workouts and team won’t compel foreign players travel back immediately.

Poile says he thinks Nashville checked most every box the NHL was looking for in terms of hub cities, but that perhaps Bridgestone Arena doesn’t have enough dressing rooms to play three games a day. #Preds https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> @NC5

Poile says he things playoff format and circumstance will likely lead to unpredictable results, but he’s hopeful the reset will allow a #Preds https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> team that’s been inconsistent to find itself and go on a run. @NC5

Poile says it’ll be weird staying in same hotels as opponents or scoring goals in a quiet arena, but that he wants to play so it’s what we have to do. #Preds https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> @NC5

Poile also gave the best explanation of the Draft I’ve heard yet. Says that the double lottery format means no team will make the traditional 16-team playoff format and get a lottery pick.

I.e. if Arizona upsets the #Preds https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">, Nashville would get the lottery pick. @NC5