NHL announces plans for 2026-2027 schedule release

The NHL has announced its plans for the 2026-2027 schedule release. The plan is to announce the full schedule on July 16th at 1 p.m, with the opening night matchups being announced the day before. The opening-night games will be broadcast on ESPN and Sportsnet. The NHL took a major step in viewership and attendance this past season, and one additional new feature is that it will have an 84-game season for the first time since the 1993-1994 season, and those changes are worth exploring.

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