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Great news for hockey fans.
Unlike a sport like baseball, which is undoubtedly headed for a union war over the next few years, the NHL and the Players' Association have decided to go the other way.
According to Frank Seravalli(DFO), as early as tomorrow (just before the draft), plans for a contract extension of the collective agreement should be announced. #GoodNews
Sources: #NHL and #NHLPA preparing to announce the framework of a new CBA on Friday ahead of #NHLDraft, an unprecedented early extension.
Details from Los Angeles on the new 84-game regular season, shortened preseason, revenue splits and dress code:https://t.co/st7V1T3GnY
– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 26, 2025
Making sure we don't have a union war is, let's just say, a good thing.
But why? Not only because it's fun to listen to hockey, but also because the league is finally coming out of the financial aftermath of the pandemic.
A work stoppage would have been counterproductive. But here, until September 2030, it won't be a problem.
This means that projects like the 2028 World Cup can go ahead. On that subject, cities that want to apply can start doing so now.
The NHL and NHLPA have opened a bid process for cities to formally apply to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Cities in North America, Europe and other international destinations are welcome to apply.
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 26, 2025
What's important to note about the new collective agreement?
The first thing to note is that the seasons will indeed last 84 games. We've been talking about it for a while, but now it's officially here to stay.
Contracts will last six or seven years – not seven or eight – depending on whether a player stays with his team or decides to test his value on the independent market.
I like that.
There will be a salary cap in the playoffs, a standardized system for prospects' rights (22 years for everyone instead of two years for the CHL guys and four years for the NCAA), an end to deferred money on contracts and a clear system for emergency goaltending.
Oh, and no more restrictions on what you can wear to the arena. I think it's a shame, since I think it helps establish a work mentality before games, but I understand why guys can now dress as badly as they want.
overtime
– Will the defenseman be traded?
Frank Seravalli: “I think there's a real chance, it's a tossup” whether Noah Dobson gets traded – Morning Cuppa Hockey
– NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) June 26, 2025
– Ah well hello.
Collin Murray-Boyles after getting drafted by the Raptors
“FUCK “pic.twitter.com/0vZtUepkfW
– Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 26, 2025
– Nathan Saliba transferred to R.S.C. Anderlecht. [X]
– Which prospects will be drafted by the Habs? [TVAS]
– Well done.
