The National Hockey League and NHL Players’ Association put out a joint press release on Thursday. According to multiple reports, the league and the union have reached an agreement in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The new CBA will take effect for the 2026-27 season and feature an 84-game schedule for all clubs. It will run for four seasons. The reported new agreement also features a playoff salary cap, the elimination of deferred compensation and changes to contract term and bonus structure provisions.
The press release:
Representatives from the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) will conduct a joint media availability at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET on Friday, June 27, in advance of the start of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft.
The availability will be held in the interview area of L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater. It also will be broadcast live on NHL Network and NHL.com.
WHO:
Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner
Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commissioner
Marty Walsh, NHLPA Executive Director
Ron Hainsey, NHLPA Assistant Executive Director
WHEN:
Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
WHERE:
Interview Area of L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles, CA 90015
This is really good news, for the fans, players and the league.
Some good changes incoming, too.