when does nhl schedule released
NHL announces 2016-17 season schedule. NHL.com @NHL. NEW YORK - The NHL's 2016-17 regular season will commence Wednesday, Oct. 12, with a four-game slate, highlighted by the Edmonton Oilers playing their first game at their new arena, Rogers Place. The 1,230-game regular-season schedule - 82 games per team - will conclude Sunday, April 9.