Critical dates for 2021-22 season announced by NHL, NHLPA

Includes Trade Deadline, start to free agent signing period

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By NHL Public Relations
@NHLPR

NEW YORK/TORONTO - 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)

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