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NHL News: Phase 2 Groups Expanding, Contracts Extended, Tarasenko Good, and Thorburn Retires

Chris Johnston: As of today Phase 2 groups are allowed to go from six to 12 players on the ice.

Player contacts extended to October 30th

Larry Brooks: The NHL and NHLPA agreed to extend player contracts that were to expire on June 30th until October 30th. This is just for issues with players Visa’s and not part of a larger agreement between the sides.

  • Pierre LeBrun: “Source says it’s a one-off agreement for now between NHL/NHLPA and it only covers expiring contracts for foreign nationals who need to have work visas/work permits extended”
More Oilers and Rangers to arrive

Ryan Rishaug: More Edmonton Oilers players are expected to arrive in the next few days.