In a historic move, the National Hockey League (NHL) has announced that its 2024-25 season will kick off in September for the first time since 1993. The NHL's decision marks a significant shift in the league's scheduling, which will now feature an 84-game regular season schedule. This change is part of a broader effort to align the NHL with the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB), which both start their seasons in September. The new schedule is expected to bring about a host of changes for players, teams, and fans alike, and will be closely watched by hockey enthusiasts and sports business experts alike.
NHL sets opening night in September for first time since 1993 amid shift to 84 games Sports Business Journal
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