We are close to the NHL Return, which could start as early as Jan. 13, according to player sources. Late last week, NHL and NHLPA wrangling over escrow and salary deferrals gave way to talk about the framework of the 2020-21 NHL season, and by Monday night, the excitement was building. A final agreement has … Continue reading ‘Long Way Between Here and There,’ but NHL and NHLPA Nearing Deal