NHL trade deadline
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The NHL trade deadline is the final date during the regular season by which National Hockey League teams must complete player trades, often triggering a flurry of roster moves and strategic decisions.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| NHL trade deadline canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: NHL trade deadline Context triple: [NHL Entry Draft, relatedTo, NHL trade deadline]
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A.
NHL free agency
NHL free agency is the period in which National Hockey League players whose contracts have expired can negotiate and sign new deals with any team.
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B.
NHL
NHL is the common abbreviation for National Historic Landmark, a designation given by the U.S. government to places of exceptional historical significance.
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C.
NHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is the annual event in which National Hockey League teams select rights to eligible amateur ice hockey players from around the world.
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D.
NHL playoffs
The NHL playoffs are the National Hockey League’s annual postseason elimination tournament that determines the winner of the Stanley Cup.
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E.
NHL on TNT
NHL on TNT is a U.S. television broadcast package that features live National Hockey League games, studio shows, and related coverage on the TNT cable network.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: NHL trade deadline Target entity description: The NHL trade deadline is the final date during the regular season by which National Hockey League teams must complete player trades, often triggering a flurry of roster moves and strategic decisions.
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A.
NHL free agency
NHL free agency is the period in which National Hockey League players whose contracts have expired can negotiate and sign new deals with any team.
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B.
NHL
NHL is the common abbreviation for National Historic Landmark, a designation given by the U.S. government to places of exceptional historical significance.
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C.
NHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is the annual event in which National Hockey League teams select rights to eligible amateur ice hockey players from around the world.
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D.
NHL playoffs
The NHL playoffs are the National Hockey League’s annual postseason elimination tournament that determines the winner of the Stanley Cup.
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E.
NHL on TNT
NHL on TNT is a U.S. television broadcast package that features live National Hockey League games, studio shows, and related coverage on the TNT cable network.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
National Hockey League rule
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sports transaction deadline ⓘ |
| allows | trades agreed just before the deadline to be processed afterward if filed on time ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
NHL players
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NHL teams ⓘ National Hockey League ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement
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NHL playoff eligibility rules ⓘ NHL roster rules ⓘ NHL salary cap management ⓘ NHL waiver rules ⓘ |
| conditionFor | player playoff eligibility with a new team ⓘ |
| doesNotAllow | new player trades after the deadline for that season ⓘ |
| effect | after the deadline, NHL teams cannot trade players for the remainder of that regular season and playoffs ⓘ |
| governingBody | National Hockey League ⓘ |
| historicalChange |
exact calendar date can vary from season to season
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timing has been adjusted in some seasons due to special circumstances such as lockouts or pandemics ⓘ |
| impactOn |
NHL playoff race
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player movement ⓘ prospect development paths ⓘ team roster composition ⓘ team salary cap structure ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage |
extensive live television coverage in Canada
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extensive live television coverage in the United States ⓘ real‑time online trade trackers ⓘ |
| purpose | to establish the final date for player trades during the NHL regular season ⓘ |
| regulatedBy |
NHL Central Registry
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NHL hockey operations department ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
NHL entry draft
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linked to:
NHL Entry Draft
NHL free agency ⓘ NHL roster freeze ⓘ trade deadline day coverage ⓘ |
| requires | trade paperwork to be filed with the league before the deadline time ⓘ |
| sport | ice hockey ⓘ |
| stillAllows | certain player recalls and assignments under CBA rules ⓘ |
| timeOfDay | usually set at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time ⓘ |
| triggers |
increased trade activity among NHL teams
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media speculation and analysis of potential trades ⓘ strategic decisions about contending versus rebuilding ⓘ |
| typicalActivity |
contending teams acquire players to strengthen for the playoffs
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multi‑team trades ⓘ non‑contending teams trade veterans for draft picks and prospects ⓘ retention of salary in trades ⓘ salary cap maneuvering ⓘ |
| typicalMonth |
February
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March ⓘ |
| typicalTiming | late in the NHL regular season ⓘ |
| usedInContext | North American professional sports discussions ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: NHL trade deadline Description of subject: The NHL trade deadline is the final date during the regular season by which National Hockey League teams must complete player trades, often triggering a flurry of roster moves and strategic decisions.
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