![Six players are opting out of the NHL return to play. [Image Source: Santeri Viinamaki/Wikimedia Commons]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2020/7/22/660x290/b_502x220x82/six-players-are-opting-out-of-the-nhl-return-to-play-image-source-santeri-viinamakiwikimedia-commons_2493804.jpg "Six players are opting out of the NHL return to play. [Image Source: Santeri Viinamaki/Wikimedia Commons]")
Travis Hamonic
Hamonic stated his daughter's health as the reason he will stay behind with his family. He had three goals and nine assists with 83 shots and 110 blocks.
Sven Baertschi
In just six games this season, Baertschi has no goals and two assists.
Mike Green
This season, Green has three goals and eight assists. He was acquired by the Oilers from the Red Wings at the trade deadline.
Roman Polak
In 41 games this season, Polak had only four points with all of them being assists. Offense wasn't his strength though as it came on the defensive side of things hitting 104 players and blocking 91 shots. This is likely the end of his NHL career as he signed a deal with a team in his native Czech Republic for next season.
Steven Kampfer
Kampfer is staying back to protect his wife and son who have heart issues. In 10 games, he has just two assists.
Karl Alzner
Alzner has spent most of the season in the AHL but has played in four games with the Canadiens.
