The NHL on Friday announced dates for the 2020 draft as well as the opening of free agency.
The 2020 NHL Draft will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6 with Round 1 starting at 7 p.m. Rounds 2-7 will take place Wednesday, Oct. 7 starting at 11:30 a.m. ET/.
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Torey Krug, Joakim Nordstrom, Zdeno Chara, and Kevan Miller are set to hit unrestricted free agency for the Boston Bruins.
The New York Rangers drew the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft and are expected to select top prospect Alexis Lafreniere.
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