Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman's report on Friday night, NHL teams received the league's position paper on a potential June draft.
Friedman said NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly, who wrote the report, pointed out broadcast networks are in alignment with the plan.
The note from the league states it needs a month to prepare for the draft and Friedman points to a rumor for June 5.
The Hockey Night in Canada panelist also noted:
"If the draft is not moved up, the best-case scenario would see the Stanley Cup awarded in early- to mid-September at the earliest," leaving a short window for the draft lottery and the draft before the league moves onto other matters ahead of the 2020-21 season, which could be delayed until December.