On Sunday, we finally got the long-awaited announcement of the NHL’s plan for the 2020-21 season.
In this new Central Division, the Columbus Blue Jackets will play their new (and in some cases old) rivals eight times each. The top four teams from each division make the playoffs, with one team from each division making the semifinals, where they will be seeded by record.
Here are the important dates to know for the season and next off-season:
Stay tuned after in January for full coverage of our competition and the position battles to watch in camp.