I assume mass unemployment causes many people to cut down on non-essentials like subscriptions to sports channels.
Another issue is the mass protests and police violence going on. Kind of steals attention.
It's also hard to create a playoff buzz when sports bars are dead and you can't argue with co-workers when everyone is working at home (or not working).
I would also assume many people like to avoid watching stuff that reminds of the covid thing. Hockey with empty stands is not that.
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