FeaturedNHL News Notable Points in the Proposed NHL Return-to-Play Plan and CBA Extension Lyle Richardson 07/04/2020 0 Min Read © Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports SHARE Breaking down some of the key points that the NHL and NHLPA are discussing for their Return to Play plan and for an extension of the CBA. Total 0 Shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Share 0 TAGGED:NHL CBAWinter Olympics 2025-26 Critical Dates Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin May 5th?: 2026 NHL Draft Lottery June 21: Last possible day for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft July 1: Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET) NHL Rumors to your inbox. Leave this field empty if you're human: