Friends, we’re expecting to get word from both the NHL’s Board of Governors and the players association later on Friday regarding their respective votes to ratify the Return to Play plans and the proposed new collective bargaining agreement.
Our insider pals provided some glimpses into key dates in the new season, which we’ve collected for your convenience.
July 13 (Monday): Phase 3 begins, which means training camps open for the 24 teams involved in Phase 4.
July 24 (Friday): Teams expected to travel to their respective hub cities – Edmonton for the 12 Western teams, Toronto for the 12 Eastern teams.