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Let’s play hockey! NHL and NHLPA ratify CBA and Return to Play plan

Forever Blue Shirts | July 10, 2020

Related Topics: National Hockey League, Continental Basketball Association, National Hockey League Players' Association, Stanley Cup, Rádio e Televisão de Portugal

The threat of COVID-19 still looms but there will be no other obstacles in the way of hockey returning. As of this evening, both the NHL and NHLPA have ratified the new CBA and Return to Play plan.

Key Notes from new CBA and RTP Plan

NHL releases statement on positive tests (SI.com)
  • Phase 3 Training Camp: July 13
  • Arrive at Hub City: ~July 24
  • Phase 4 Qualifying Round: July 30
  • Draft Lottery Phase 2: ~August 10
  • Award Stanley Cup: Late September to Early October
  • NHL Draft: October 6
  • Start of Free Agency: November 1
  • The new extension is for six years with an option to extend for one more.
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