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NHL Reveals Important Dates for Trade Deadline and Playoff Start

NHL Reveals Important Dates for Trade Deadline and Playoff Start

September 11, 2024

The NHL has announced several key dates to add to the calendar for the upcoming season.

Among the announcements is that the trade deadline has been set for March 7 at 3 p.m. ET. Also announced, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin April 19 and end no later than June 23.

Puck drop on the 2024-25 season is on Oct. 4 and 5 with a pair of games between the Sabres and Devils in Prague. The season begins in North America on Oct. 8.

Here are all the key dates announced by the league on Wednesday.

Oct. 1: NHL Board of Governors meeting (New York)
Oct. 4-5: NHL Global Series in Prague (Sabres vs. Devils)
Oct. 8: Opening night
Oct. 22: NHL Frozen Frenzy: All 32 teams in action
Nov. 1-2: NHL Global Series in Tampere, Finland (Stars vs. Panthers)
Dec. 9-10: NHL Board of Governors meeting
Feb. 10-21: Season paused for 4 Nations Face-Off
March 7: Trade deadline (3 p.m. ET)
April 17: Final day of regular season
April 19: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
June 23: Last possible day for Stanley Cup Playoffs

The National Hockey League (NHL) recently announced the important dates for the upcoming trade deadline and the start of the playoffs, much to the excitement of fans and teams alike. These dates are crucial in determining the fate of teams as they make moves to strengthen their rosters for a playoff push or secure a spot in the postseason.

The NHL trade deadline is set for March 21, 2022, at 3:00 PM ET. This deadline marks the last opportunity for teams to make trades and acquisitions before the playoffs begin. Teams will be looking to bolster their lineups with key players who can make an impact down the stretch and into the postseason. The trade deadline is always a hectic time in the NHL, with teams scrambling to make deals and improve their chances of success.

Following the trade deadline, the NHL playoffs are set to begin on April 12, 2022. The playoffs are a thrilling time in the hockey world, as teams battle it out in a quest for the Stanley Cup. The playoffs consist of four rounds, with teams competing in best-of-seven series to advance to the next round. The playoffs are a grueling test of skill, endurance, and determination, as teams fight for the ultimate prize in hockey.

The announcement of these important dates has sparked excitement and anticipation among fans and players alike. Teams will be strategizing and making moves leading up to the trade deadline, while fans eagerly await the start of the playoffs. The NHL playoffs are always a highlight of the hockey season, with intense matchups and thrilling moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats.

As the trade deadline and playoffs approach, all eyes will be on the NHL as teams make their final pushes for postseason success. The stakes are high, and every game counts as teams vie for a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup. With these important dates now set in stone, the countdown to the trade deadline and playoffs is officially underway in the world of hockey.