from Joshua Clipperton of the CP at Global News,

Now with the league set to embark on what’s hoped will be a normal season without interruption, reporters and television camera operators, recorders and notepads are expected to be back waiting by players’ stalls at the conclusion of practices and games.

The way it used to be – and the format moving forward – was news to Zegras.

“I didn’t even know that was a thing, if I’m being completely honest,” the outgoing 21-year-old said with a smile. “I just figured you go into that other (press conference room).

“That’ll be a nice wrinkle.”

A number of of the game’s stars shared their thoughts on locker rooms reopening to reporters at last week’s NHL/NHLPA player media tour just outside Las Vegas.

Some were excited at the shift back to the old rules.

“It’s great,” Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele said. “I’m a big face-to-face guy.”

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