Any competition that is able to go ahead this season (and regardless of what people would like, highly likely that it wouldn't be capacity attendances) will clearly be a second rate affair and a last ditch attempt to generate some income and to give people live hockey - not that there's anything wrong with either.
Joey Martin is of well within his rights to leave, especially in the current circumstances. Hopefully he's as good as his word and returns next season as he's a wonderful asset to the team.
This does send a clear message though throughout British hockey and any player worth is salt is going to seek work overseas whilst the uncertainty continues. It'll be Interesting to see how many of the players who do make alternative plans do actually return next season and it would be sad if it resulted in a longer-term talent drain in the EIHL, although I'm sure when the money returns, so will the players.
Todd Kelman is holding a Twitter Q and A this evening - again the Devils are being transparent and approachable and this should be applauded.
Edit: This was written before the above post.
Steve - appreciate your insight and communication again, but with respect, and I understand you have to plan accordingly, the December start date was never realistic and if your aim is to host full capacity games later this season, then neither is that.