In one of the worst kept secrets of recent memory, the NHL and NHLPA have been hammering out details finalizing the start of the 2021 season. The tentative agreement of earlier this weekend has been officially approved. With this approval comes the official re-alignment announcement as well as the important dates for the year.
The press release from today states that fans can expect a 56 game season beginning on January 13th, which is what most fans had been expecting. Health and safety protocols are forthcoming, and they should be of interest to everyone because strong protocols means a higher chance of the season going off without too many hitches and rescheduling.