2021-22 Critical Dates Announced | Puckpedia
puckpedia.com › 22Dates2021-22 Critical Dates Announced. The NHL & NHLPA agreed to updating the critical dates calendar for the 21-22 season. This season will begin on Oct 12 and end April 29, providing a 200 game season for salary cap purposes. July 2 - Deadline for First Club-Elected Salary Arbitration.