NHL to Restart Hockey Season Without San Jose Sharks

Professional sports have been on hold in the U.S. since the second week of March. Now, leagues are figuring out ways to restart play, but it isn’t all good news for local fans.

The National Hockey League announced Tuesday they have a plan for restarting their season as a tournament with the top 24 teams, but the San Jose Sharks isn't one of them.

The NHL announced the seven teams that were at the bottom of the standings when games were interrupted won’t play again until next season, and that includes the Sharks.

"While we are disappointed that the San Jose Sharks will not be able to complete our 2019-2020 season, we understand and respect the decision made by the NHL and the NHL Players' Association," Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson said in a statement.

Major League Baseball isn’t as far along with its plans, with owners and the players' union set to negotiate this week.

While they wait to find out what’s next, many MLB teams have started laying off workers. The Oakland Athletics are one of them, KQED has confirmed, with some staff being furloughed and others taking temporary pay cuts.

— Nina Thorsen (@NinaKQED)