National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to members of the media on March 7 in Sunrise, Fla. Credit: AP/Wilfredo Lee
The NHL is hoping the New Year will be the start of its new season.
Commissioner Gary Bettman, in his opening remarks for the start of the two-day NHL Draft on Tuesday night, said Jan. 1 is now the target date for opening day. That decision was made after talks between the league and the NHL Players’ Association.
"It was just over a week ago that we celebrated the successful completion of our 2019-20 return to play with the crowning of the Tampa Bay Lightning as Stanley Cup champions," Bettman said.