The Cannon · May 2, 2022
Cannon Blasts: A guide to the off-season
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesOur beloved Columbus Blue Jackets failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second year in a row, so once again they have an early start to the off-season. Here are important dates you need to know for this summer:
May 2: Stanley Cup playoffs begin
May 10: NHL Draft Lottery
May 13-29: IIHF World Championship
June 30: Last possible date of the Stanley Cup Final
July 7-8: NHL Entry Draft
July 13: Start of free agency
August 9-20: IIHF World Junior Championship
The following players are restricted free agents:
Patrik Laine
Jack Roslovic
Emil Bemstrom
Carson Meyer
Kevin Stenlund
Josh Dunne
Liam Foudy
Trey Fix-Wolansky
Nick Blankenburg
Adam Boqvist