REVEAL: NHL Schedule Is Here: Key Dates and Missed Opportunities

The NHL has released its 2026-27 schedule and we have the key dates and matchups including homecomings for stars like Sergei Bobrovsky, John Carlson, Brady Tkachuk, Anders Lee and Boone Jenner. Plus how the NHL missed an opportunity with Gavin McKenna's NHL debut on opening day and a strange schedule quirk that aims to appeal to European markets but does not favors to North American fans. Plus who has the most and least back-to-back games in the coming season. Plus, RFAs sign on the dotted line with Trevor Zegras, Kirby Dach, and Connor McMichael avoiding arbitration and signing new contracts. Which ones made sense for the players and the teams? All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.