The NHL recently announced its plan for a 24-team playoff format but teams may have to wait until at least mid-July before they can even begin training camps. Players were told on Thursday that Phase 3 of the NHL’s four-stage plan to resume play won't begin until July 10, at the earliest, Sportsnet reported. CAROLINA HURRICANES WEREN’T EXACTLY HAPPY WITH NHL’S PROPOSED PLAYOFF FORMAT, COACH SAYSThe league is currently in Phase 1 of its return-to-play plan, which consists of clubs self-isolating as much as possible. “The timing of our entry into Phase 3 again will be determined by guidance from medical and civil authorities,” Bettman said at the time. CLICK HERE TO GET MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe NHL announced on Tuesday that the regular season would be officially canceled and that the league would move forward with a new playoff format based on the current standings.

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