The NHL, nor the NHLPA opted to re-open the CBA. There will be at least three years of labor peace, with Gary Bettman hopeful they can work an extension.
Mar. 7th: NHL Trade Deadline (3:00 PM ET) Apr. 17th: Last day of the regular season April 19th: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
TBD: 2025 NHL Draft Lottery June 23rd: Last possible day for the Stanley Cup Final June 27th-28th: 2025 NHL Draft July 1st: Start of free agency
