The NHL and NHLPA agreed to extend player contracts that were set to expire on July 30th to October 31st. If the ‘return to play’ holds up, the start of free agency should be November 1st.
Sept. 19: Preseason games begin. Sept. 29:Regular Season Opening Night (FLA at CAR) Oct. 13: All 32 teams play Oct. 25:NHL Heritage Classic (MTL vs. WPG)Nov. & 14:NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland (CAR and SEA) Dec. 18 & 20:NHL Global Series in Germany (OTT and CHI) Dec. 31:NHL Winter Classic (COL vs. UTA)
