The NHL is one step closer to returning to complete the 2019-20 season.

Tuesday night, shortly before 11 PM, the NHLPA announced that its Executive Board approved the new CBA, referring it to players for a full member vote.

The NHLPA's Executive Board has approved the tentative CBA and referred it to the NHLPA Membership for a ratification vote. pic.twitter.com/nqDpMpZYbd

— NHLPA (@NHLPA) July 8, 2020

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CBA & RTP Agreements – NHLPA Process

Tuesday, July 7, the NHLPA’s Executive Board approves sending the tentative agreement to a membership vote.

Wednesday, July 8, Players’ Ratification voting window opens.

Friday, July 10, the voting window closes and the NHLPA announces the Players’ decision.

The secret ballot vote will be conducted electronically.

If a simple majority (> 50%) of players vote for the new CBA and RTP protocols, Phase 3 will tentatively begin next week and the 24-team playoff will begin in August.

Full NHLPA membership will now vote over 48 hours (Wednesday-Friday). A simple majority is enough to pass the tentative CBA

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 8, 2020

Friday, according to John Shannon, the NHL’s Board of Governors will also meet to approve the new CBA.

NHLPA's Executive Board has approved the tentative CBA and referred it to the Membership for a ratification vote, that should happen before Friday.

Friday is also the day the NHL’s Board of Governors meet on the terms of the CBA, for approval.

— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) July 8, 2020