With the 2021 NHL season in the books after Tampa’s 1-0 win over Montreal on Wednesday night, it’s officially the offseason. A delayed start due to the pandemic means that the NHL offseason will likely be a flurry of activity, most of it occurring in the month of July.
Here’s a quick glance at what’s coming for the rest of the month:
Key Offseason Dates
Saturday, July 17: Deadline is 4 p.m. for teams to their lists of protected players for the 2021 Expansion Draft. More details on the Blackhawks roster and eligibility for the expansion draft is available here.