NHL, Players Announce Tentative Deal

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Published on July 7 2020 6:07 am
Last Updated on July 7 2020 6:07 am

The National Hockey League and the Players’ Association on Monday announced a tentative deal on returning to play after its coronavirus suspension, as well as on a four-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement.

If both are ratified by owners and players, games would resume August 1, with the NHL going straight to its expanded 24-team playoff format. The hub cities for play will be Canada's Toronto and Edmonton for the qualifying round and at least the first two playoff rounds, AP reported.