The Stanley Cup Final ended Monday night with the Kings winning it all in Game 6 against the Devils, and there's not much time to rest before the offseason festivities begin.
Here's a look at important dates to know as the league prepares for the 2012-13 season:
DateEventJune 20
2012 NHL Awards in Las Vegas
June 22-23
2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh
July 1
Free Agency period begins
July 5
Deadline for player-elected salary arbitration
July 6
Deadline for team-elected salary arbitration
July 20 - Aug. 4
Salary arbitration hearings held
Sept. 15
NHLNHLPA CBA expires
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