Talks have been limited after the NHL’s request for more deferrals. A later start date, mid-January or early February could be in the cards if the sides don’t start talking and get over their impasse.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders
The Tampa Bay Lightning are over the cap and Anthony Cirelli to re-sign. The Boston Bruins may look to add a forward. The New York Islanders need to re-sign Mathew Barzal.
The Clock Is Ticking on NHL’s January 1st Return-to-Play Plan
At the beginning of the month, the NHL and NHLPA were talking daily and working on details towards a January 1st start day. Now, the sides aren’t talking and time is running out.
NHL Rumors: Oliver Ekman-Larsson Still An Arizona Coyote But For How Long?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson has a no-movement clause, so he controls his future. He shut down trade talk before free agency opened, but door may not be closed down the road.
When Will The NHL Offseason Trade and Free-Agent Activity Resume?
There are still teams that need to make some trades to free up cap space. Others could be eyeing some decent UFAs that are available. Things have been quiet for a while though.
The NHL and NHLPA continue to talk about possible options for the 2020-21 NHL season. A 56 to 72 game schedule, playing in each city and hopefully awarding the Stanley Cup by July 15th.
Will NHL Teams With Cap Space Target Their Cap-Strapped Rivals?
Most NHL teams are basically capped out, but there remain a few that have available space to either take on salary or retain salary to move out a contract.
