Our own Nate Brown has collected all the key dates you need to be aware of for the upcoming NHL season. Be sure to circle these on your calendar.
September 17th, 2016 – World Cup of Hockey Starts
October 12th, 2016 – NHL Season Opens
October 23rd, 2016 – Heritage Classic: Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets
December 19th, 2016 – Start of Holiday Trade Freeze
October 12th, 2016 – NHL Season Opens
October 23rd, 2016 – Heritage Classic: Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets
December 19th, 2016 – Start of Holiday Trade Freeze
January 1st, 2017 – Centennial Classic: Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
January 2nd, 2017 – Winter Classic: Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
January 29th, 2017 – All-star Game: Staples Center in Los Angeles
February 27th, 2017 – Trade Deadline Day
April 9th, 2017 – Last Day of Regular Season
Mid-April to Mid-June (at the latest) – Stanley Cup Playoffs
June 21st, 2017 – Las Vegas NHL Expansion Draft
June 23rd, 2017 – NHL Entry Draft
June 24th, 2017 – Free Agent Interview Period Opens
July 1st, 2017 – Start of Free Agency