The COVID-19 pandemic meant many key dates in the NHL calendar would be pushed to unconventional times. Player agent Ian Pulver breaks down all of the major talking points, including contract re-structuring, the flattened cap and more. The COVID-19 pandemic meant many key dates in the NHL calendar would be pushed to unconventional times. Player agent Ian Pulver breaks down all of the major talking points, including contract re-structuring, the flattened cap and more.