The big news around the NHL on Friday was an outbreak that had three Tampa Bay Lightning players, and additional staff, test positive for the COID-19 virus, necessitating a temporary shutdown of that facility. The league has said that 11 total players have tested positive, out of 200 total tested.
Undeterred, on Saturday reports leaked of the league’s future plans and finally have detailed some dates when more tangible steps will start.
Phase 3, full training camps that will be mandatory, is scheduled to begin on July 10th. Right now players are in Phase 2, a voluntary small group workout setting at team facilities.