The Toronto Sun's Mike Zeisberger penned a column containing "six things to watch in the NHL" during/going into 2015, and #5 involves a "rumbling" that's become something of a roar:

5. THE GREAT OUTDOORS

With the cash cow known as the Winter Classic continuing to pad the pocketbooks of the NHL, the Capitals and Blackhawks will face off in Washington on New Year’s Day, followed by an outdoor clash between the Sharks and Kings at Levi’s Stadium, home of the 49ers.

Just two games in the great outdoors this season? Is this a sign that these events are becoming a passing fad?

Guess again.

In reality, the league is suspected to be looking at four outdoor contests in 2015-16, with the Winnipeg Jets playing host to one and Denver, Minneapolis and Boston in line to do the same. There is talk the Bruins would host the Montreal Canadiens at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, a game that undoubtedly would attract plenty of attention north of the border.

Expect the league to make an announcement regarding details in the coming weeks.

Zeisberger continues...