Multiple sources have stated that the NHL and the New York Rangers could start their season on January 15th. Sportsnet and TSN have reported that the NHL and NHLPA have been engaged in discussions recently about a Jan. 15 start date for the 2020-21 season.
Development: Sources say #NHL shared draft schedules with #NHLPA on Thursday, one including a 56-game regular season for 2021.
Drafts were based on Jan. 1 start date, but sides discussed pushing that back (Jan. 15 or 16?