Confirmed with Link: NHL and NHLPA agree on 56 game season - SCHEDULE RELEASED - Isles @ NYR Jan 14th

[Machinehead]

Super hockey power Rangers fighting!

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I can't wait to hear that beautiful beautiful voice say "Mika Zibanejad, it's a Power Play goal! And the Rangers lead it 1-0".

 

[will1066]

Are home games at MSG?

 

[bl02]

Are home games at MSG?

I believe they would be. The Knicks already had a preseason game at the Garden.

 

[nyr2k2]

Are home games at MSG?

Yes. Everyone is playing in their own arena. Other than San Jose, due to local restrictions.

 

[Leonardo87]

Wonder if some teams will allow fans in some capacity inside their arenas. Every state has different restrictions , Florida for one has no restrictions.

 

[Leetch3]

Yes. Everyone is playing in their own arena. Other than San Jose, due to local restrictions.

sharks will hold camp in Arizona but will it definitely effect the regular season too? what about the other CA teams?

also Vancouver is up in the air too...last I saw British Columbia still wasn't on board.

 

[will1066]

I can't wait to hear that beautiful beautiful voice say "Mika Zibanejad, it's a Power Play goal! And the Rangers lead it 1-0".

"Looks like another too many men penalty, Sam."

 

[Leetch3]

Wonder if some teams will allow fans in some capacity inside their arenas. Every state has different restrictions , Florida for one has no restrictions.

I'd be shocked if the NHL allows full attendance even if a state like florida has no rules just cause its a bad look. But I definitely expect to see limited fans in the states they can with the hopes of having at least partially filled buildings everywhere by the end of the year.

 

[Leonardo87]

I'd be shocked if the NHL allows full attendance even if a state like florida has no rules just cause its a bad look. But I definitely expect to see limited fans in the states they can with the hopes of having at least partially filled buildings everywhere by the end of the year.

Yeah I think by maybe as soon as April, most states will open up and they will have some capacity allowed. Just need the vaccines to circulate but it takes time.

I expect Jan/Feb to be hell with severe lock downs. So am happy we have hockey to watch. Going to be a depressing winter, and staying home a lot, but at least hockey will help with that.

 

[nyr2k2]

sharks will hold camp in Arizona but will it definitely effect the regular season too? what about the other CA teams?

also Vancouver is up in the air too...last I saw British Columbia still wasn't on board.

Yeah I forgot about Vancouver.

No idea if the restrictions in Santa Clara County will be lifted by the start of the season. I think when they were issued they were temporary, but who knows if they'll be extended.

 

[bobbop]

sharks will hold camp in Arizona but will it definitely effect the regular season too? what about the other CA teams?

also Vancouver is up in the air too...last I saw British Columbia still wasn't on board.

NHL is scheduling the Coyotes and San Jose as if they will be playing in the same building.

 

[Thirty One]

sharks will hold camp in Arizona but will it definitely effect the regular season too? what about the other CA teams?

also Vancouver is up in the air too...last I saw British Columbia still wasn't on board.

Seems like Ontario and maybe Quebec aren’t slam dunks either.

 

[Leetch3]

Seems like Ontario and maybe Quebec aren’t slam dunks either.

i thought i saw yesterday that 4 of the 5 provinces were on board and just BC that was having issues.

but really nothing we've heard so far is official until both sides sign off and they announce all the details...I'd have to assume that announcement would include any contingency plans for teams that can't start at home or have special rules.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

i thought i saw yesterday that 4 of the 5 provinces were on board and just BC that was having issues.

but really nothing we've heard so far is official until both sides sign off and they announce all the details...I'd have to assume that announcement would include any contingency plans for teams that can't start at home or have special rules.

The NHL announced the agreement a few hours ago. It’s completely official. They will find rinks for the couple teams to play in if the local governments want to play hardball with the NHL, but my gut feeling is all the Canadian providences will agree sooner than later.

Schedules likely to be released mid week.

 

[Thirty One]

Just realized it’s going to be yet another season Trouba doesn’t play beyond 70 games. Injury prone f***.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

"Looks like another too many men penalty, Sam."

 

[broadwayblue]

Camp opens in less than two weeks!

 

[FJB]

About time!

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Goalie was pulled with an upcoming penalty on the Preds.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

There is going to be so much bad blood between teams....can't wait!

 

[will1066]

So the season is gonna be mostly a bunch of home-and-homes.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

There is going to be so much bad blood between teams....can't wait!

I'm excited about the season but I can't think of anything more boring than playing the same teams over and over. And bad blood is not a thing in the NHL in 2020.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

So the season is gonna be mostly a bunch of home-and-homes.

I think they will more likely two games a the same rink:


Example schedule:

1/13 - @ Phily
1/14 - @ Philly
1/17 - Vs NYI
1/19 -vs NYI
1/20 - vs NJD
1/22 vs NJD
1/25 - @ NYI
1/27 - @ NYI

etc.

 

[romba]

As mentioned above, it sounds like they'll mostly do 2-3 game series with opponents. My wife always wondered why they didn't schedule more of these in general as it's good for rivalries and also helps with travel fatigue and costs. Obviously with having only 7 opponents it will get a bit tiresome but it's necessary now.