The and NHL Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on a 56-game season, first reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
An NHL Board of Governors call is expected to be scheduled while Friedman noted the NHLPA will host a conference call Friday night to review the proposal.
Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli#NHL/#NHLPA Agreement: 23-man roster with $81.5 million salary cap. This includes creation of 4-6 man taxi squad. All 29 players (max) will travel and practice with NHL team. Taxi squad is paid full AHL salary. CBA has been expanded to include for more flexible emergency recalls
Renaud Lavoie of TVASports reported the season could begin as soon as Jan.