There are a lot of things up in the air right now, and while it’s definitely not the most important thing in a world that’s facing so many troubles right now, the remainder of the NHL season is one of the things that remains uncertain.

Many players, analysts, politicians, and league officials have offered theories as to how hockey will move forward. At the end of the day, though, no one really has an answer.

Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty offered his perspective on the situation to Golden Knights insider Gary Lawless, and while of course, the main concern is the health and safety of all those involved, he thinks these playoffs have the potential to be really special.

"I think this will be the hardest Stanley Cup to win out of all of them. Look at all the obstacles. With that being said, whatever teams that have been banged up are healing up right now. They're getting their bodies ready, and you better believe everyone around the League is trying to get every advantage possible in terms of recovery and getting in whatever shape they can. Most teams go into the [Stanley Cup Playoffs] beat up, but that won't be the case this year. Guys are going to be healthy and teams are going to be able to show their true forms with pretty much every player on the roster. For me, I look at it as this will be one of the most special playoffs since I can remember. Teams aren't going to have any excuses. It's going to be your full team ready to rock and ready to go."

We hadn’t really thought of it like this before, but he definitely has a point. Should the playoffs happen eventually, there would be an unprecedented amount of emotional meaning, as well as an unprecedented amount of rest time for teams who are usually pretty beat up headed into the postseason.

The former Canadien made it clear that he has faith in the group, and also made it clear he’d be willing to do just about anything to play a full season.

"We really like the team that we have. We feel they've done a great job of addressing every need to give us the resources and players to go compete for the ultimate prize. Now it's up to us to do it. I mean, if we had to wait six months and play in Antarctica, I'd be willing to do that," the 31-year-old said. "We have a special group. We want to do whatever we can to finish out this year because we feel we have a group that's capable of doing special things and it's up to us as a group to try and achieve that when we do get started."

Antarctica! That’s some serious dedication to the cause.

It would be the first time the NHL was played there, and also the first time there would be actual Penguins, and not just the Crosby and Malkin kind.

Very interesting idea.

(H/T: Gary Lawless)