The draft date.
We recommend late November, at least. By waiting
several weeks you can see who's in shape, who's getting
the playing time, the shots, and which rookies have potential
to put up big numbers.
The date of the trading deadline.
Trade rules, if any. Do trades require an owner vote of approval?
The final date to choose your 10 starters. We suggest
3-6 weeks before the end of the season.