The NHL and NHLPA announced they have agreed to open training camps July 10 as the third phase of a plan to resume play this summer.
Halted since March 12 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the NHL just began its second phase, which allows small groups of players to skate informally, Tuesday.
This agreement is subject to satisfactory medical and safety conditions by that date, as well as both parties reaching a final overall agreement on resuming play. The length of these camps is being discussed.
A fourth phase would involve actual play. Both sides have tentatively agreed to a plan for a 24-team postseason tournament that would be staged this summer in order to complete the 2019-20 season.
