With this season potentially being pushed into October, a December, maybe January start to next season could push the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Final into July. There is some talk that a later finish could become the norm.
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
