March 13 (approx.) - June 10:
No trades allowed
Trade Deadline - June 29
Players can be sent to minors without having to clear waivers
Day After Playoffs End
awards ceremony
June 16:
all-star team selection
June 17:
all-star team selection
June 18:
Rookie draft
Player return from juniors
June 25:
Player contract options to be confirmed
June 30:
Staff/player contracts expire
Player retirements
New rookies added to central scouting
August 29:
Free agent signing period begins
September 5:
Pre-season begins
September 30:
Pre-season ends
February 2nd Sunday:
All-star game