| NHL Public Relations | NHLPASeptember 29, 2021 NEW YORK/TORONTO (Sept. 29, 2021) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today transition rules and critical dates for the 2021-22 season. The full text for both items can be found here, with several critical dates noted below. REMINDER: The NHL previously released the COVID-19 Protocol for the 2021-22 season. Critical Dates for 2021-22 Season Monday, March 21 – Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET) Friday, April 29 – Last Day of Regular Season Monday, May 2 – Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin Thursday, June 30 – Last Possible Day of Stanley Cup Final Thursday, July 7 – Round 1 of 2022 NHL Draft Friday, July 8 – Rounds 2-7 of 2022 NHL Draft Wednesday, July 13 – RFA/UFA Signing Period Begins (12 p.m. ET) |
