Return to Play
NHLPA, NHL announce 2020-21 medical protocols, transition rules and approval of a change to NHL Rule 83
The NHL and NHLPA announced today applicable medical protocols, transition rules for the 2020-21 season, which include information relating to critical dates and the formal approval of a change to NHL Rule 83 (Off-side).
2020-21 transition rules and medical protocols
A full outline of transition rules and medical protocols for the 2020-21 NHL season.
NHL, NHLPA announce plans for 2020-21 regular season and playoffs
The NHLPA and NHL announced today an agreement to play a 2020-21 regular-season schedule of 56 games.
NHL announces protocol for off-season training
The NHL has announced the Protocol for Off-Season Training ahead of the 2020-21 season, which is effective for each Club at the conclusion of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.
NHLPA, NHL ratify four-year CBA extension and return to play plan
Following a 142-day pause, the NHL will drop the puck with a five-game schedule of Stanley Cup Qualifiers on Saturday, Aug. 1, as the NHLPA and NHL ratified a four-year extension to the CBA and a Return to Play Plan.
NHLPA, NHL reach tentative agreement on return to play plan, CBA extension
The NHL and NHLPA have reached a tentative agreement on a Return to Play Plan and Memorandum of Understanding.
NHL Announces Return to Play Plan for 2019-20
The NHL announced today a Return To Play Plan for the 2019-20 season. Today’s announcement follows approval of the Plan by the League’s Board of Governors and the NHLPA.
NHLPA statement on return to play format
The Executive Board of the NHLPA)has authorized further negotiations with the NHL on a 24-team return to play format to determine the winner of the 2020 Stanley Cup