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Lots to talk about in the downtime we have (yet again). So being out of the loop on a lot what's the plan for starting the 2020-21 season? Will there be a significant break or will they start the season soon after this playoffs Cup Finals end? Since whoever wins the Cup it should be around the time when the normal season starts (maybe mid October).

Lots to talk about in the downtime we have (yet again). So being out of the loop on a lot what's the plan for starting the 2020-21 season? Will there be a significant break or will they start the season soon after this playoffs Cup Finals end? Since whoever wins the Cup it should be around the time when the normal season starts (maybe mid October).
- B2B76

I could be wrong, but I think the rumor is that the season will start in December. There was a little chatter of the first game of the season being the winter classic, but I'm not sure if that was real or just an idea.

The last thing I saw was that the NHL intended to play a full 82 game season next year with the season starting no earlier than the beginning of December.

I could be wrong, but I think the rumor is that the season will start in December. There was a little chatter of the first game of the season being the winter classic, but I'm not sure if that was real or just an idea.
- Bean_Dip

TY

The last thing I saw was that the NHL intended to play a full 82 game season next year with the season starting no earlier than the beginning of December.
- Doc_Sarcasm

I mean the players all had the equivalent of a full offseason and even more really w the shutdown but figure the teams that play deep into these playoffs would need more than just a few weeks off before then starting a full season for 20-21

I ran this in my July 8 blog. Here were the timeframes initially announced:
July 10 – Beginning of training camp

July 24-25 – Travel to hub cities

July 28-29 – Beginning of exhibition games

August 1 – Beginning of qualifying round

Aug. 9 – Beginning of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Aug. 23 – Beginning of Second Round

Sep. 6 – Beginning of Conference Finals

Sep. 20 – Beginning of Stanley Cup Final

Oct. 2 – Last possible day of Stanley Cup Final

Oct. 6 – 2020 NHL Entry Draft

Oct. 9 – Opening of free agency

Nov. 17 – Beginning of training camp for 2020-21 season

Dec. 1 – Beginning of 2020-21 regular season

I mean the players all had the equivalent of a full offseason and even more really w the shutdown but figure the teams that play deep into these playoffs would need more than just a few weeks off before then starting a full season for 20-21
- B2B76

The plan is for early December but I guess it all depends how bad things get in the fall/winter. If things get worse like some are predicting then I doubt it won't be till 2021

I ran this in my July 8 blog. Here were the timeframes initially announced:
July 10 – Beginning of training camp

July 24-25 – Travel to hub cities

July 28-29 – Beginning of exhibition games

August 1 – Beginning of qualifying round

Aug. 9 – Beginning of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Aug. 23 – Beginning of Second Round

Sep. 6 – Beginning of Conference Finals

Sep. 20 – Beginning of Stanley Cup Final

Oct. 2 – Last possible day of Stanley Cup Final

Oct. 6 – 2020 NHL Entry Draft

Oct. 9 – Opening of free agency

Nov. 17 – Beginning of training camp for 2020-21 season

Dec. 1 – Beginning of 2020-21 regular season
- airjan23

what's the chances of fans in the building on December 1

Should the Rangers target any cheap ufa's for the 3rd or 4th lines

this is from twitter:

what's the chances of fans in the building on December 1
- jimbro83

The same chances MDW has with Salma Haymek

The same chances MDW has with Salma Haymek
- TPC

- mdw7413

I mean the players all had the equivalent of a full offseason and even more really w the shutdown but figure the teams that play deep into these playoffs would need more than just a few weeks off before then starting a full season for 20-21
- B2B76

This is true, but.. eventually the league is going to have to (or you would think they would try to) figure out a way to wedge the NHL season back into its traditional calendar slot, right?

I ran this in my July 8 blog. Here were the timeframes initially announced:
July 10 – Beginning of training camp

July 24-25 – Travel to hub cities

July 28-29 – Beginning of exhibition games

August 1 – Beginning of qualifying round

Aug. 9 – Beginning of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Aug. 23 – Beginning of Second Round

Sep. 6 – Beginning of Conference Finals

Sep. 20 – Beginning of Stanley Cup Final

Oct. 2 – Last possible day of Stanley Cup Final

Oct. 6 – 2020 NHL Entry Draft

Oct. 9 – Opening of free agency

Nov. 17 – Beginning of training camp for 2020-21 season

Dec. 1 – Beginning of 2020-21 regular season
- airjan23

Thx Jan, hadn't been around in a while and was off the grid so to speak so wasn't sure. TY for another season of work and dedication brother

- mdw7413

Technically speaking, slim and none do count as chances. Two, in fact.

This is true, but.. eventually the league is going to have to (or you would think they would try to) figure out a way to wedge the NHL season back into its traditional calendar slot, right?
- Doc_Sarcasm

I would think so. As much as I LOVE HOCKEY there's something strange about jumping in the pool in between periods of a game

there's only 1 way for the Rangers to pick 9th overall

Winnipeg needs to win the lottery and Montreal, Chicago, Arizona and Minnesota win their series

there's only 1 way for the Rangers to pick 9th overall

Winnipeg needs to win the lottery and Montreal, Chicago, Arizona and Minnesota win their series
- jimbro83

Well, the first part is clearly not happening.

there's only 1 way for the Rangers to pick 9th overall

Winnipeg needs to win the lottery and Montreal, Chicago, Arizona and Minnesota win their series
- jimbro83

Didn't winnipeg win the lottery initially? Their card was pulled but since they were still in the playoffs why it wasn't announced.

If we dont' get the pick, only fair they do

I would think so. As much as I LOVE HOCKEY there's something strange about jumping in the pool in between periods of a game
- B2B76

I could get used to this Hockey All Day, Every Day thing though.

I could get used to this Hockey All Day, Every Day thing though.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Well after all that time w nothing we were all jonesing for some hockey. Love watching the old stuff & Rangers rewind but we need fresh meat

Technically speaking, slim and none do count as chances. Two, in fact.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Slim already left town.

Technically speaking, slim and none do count as chances. Two, in fact.
- Doc_Sarcasm

I'll take it.

We are still talking about Salma right?