Time is ticking for the NHL and NHLPA to hammer out details for the 2020-21 NHL season. Time is also ticking for teams to sign any remaining RFAs and get in place some deals to clear cap space if they are over the ceiling.
Feb. 10th-21st: Season paused for 4 Nations Face-Off Feb. 12th-20th: 4 Nations Face-off Mar. 1st: NHL Stadium Series (Ohio Stadium) Detroit vs. Columbus 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
