Premier Jason Kenney continues to advocate for Edmonton to be a hub city for the NHL's potential playoff format.

Kenney has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking that NHL players be exempt from federal quarantine laws.

"Such an exemption from the Canadian government would be necessary to enable the Oilers Entertainment Group bid to play host to the NHL playoffs," the letter reads. "The Government of Alberta believes there are effective strategies in place to mitigate any risk for our province if such an exemption was granted."

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says they are currently developing guidelines that would allow Edmonton to be a hub city for the playoffs.

"These guidelines have been developed to support players, NHL staff, media personnel, and Albertans, to stay healthy and safe during such an event," says Hinshaw. "We remain open to working with the NHL to address any concerns before these guidelines are finalized, whether that relates to quarantine requirements or any other matter. This will be completed in consideration of existing federal and provincial quarantine requirements that are in place for international travellers, that may need to be addressed to accommodate the NHL's proposal."

Hinshaw says safety must be the top priority.

"In order to make this happen, all levels of government and the NHL will have to collaborate and find creative solutions. I have been in touch with my colleagues at the federal level to discuss this issue and how we can use cohort quarantine to ensure both public safety as well as safe practices and games for NHL teams."

On Tuesday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman outlined plans for a 24-team playoff format should health officials give the green light for play to resume.