The NHL and NHLPA Have Announced Ratification of a New Collective Bargaining Agreement
A new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHLPA has been officially ratified, avoiding any labour disruptions for the foreseeable future.
The NHL and the NHLPA, the union which represents its players, will not see a repeat of the lockouts that took place in 2012 and 2004 for at least an additional four years.
Both parties have announced the ratification of a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, which expires at the end of the 2029-30 season. The new agreement comes a year before the current CBA is set to expire.
"The partnership between the Players' Association and the League is stronger than it ever has been," said NHL commissioner Gary Bettman this week.
"This CBA shows what can be accomplished when the NHL and the Union work together on an agreement that will allow for the continued worldwide growth of the game," said Marty Walsh, Executive Director of the NHLPA
."This CBA shows what can be accomplished when the NHL and the Union work together on an agreement that will allow for the continued worldwide growth of the game," said Marty Walsh, Executive Director of the NHLPA
Several changes will come when the new CBA kicks in. Seasons will jump to 84 games (up from 82) before starting the playoffs, shorter maximum terms for player contracts, and the implementation of a salary cap during the post season.
The NHL Will Now Allow Players to Showcase Their Personalities More Freely
The new CBA also means players will no longer be subjected to dress codes while coming to the arena for games, allowing players to be themselves and showcase their own unique personalities.
The new deal also allows for each team to have an emergency goaltender on the roster in case the other two netminders get injured in a game. That means no more situations like emergency backup goalie (EBUG) David Ayres stealing the show more than five years ago when he came in for the Carolina Hurricanes and held on to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs.
I'm sure everyone is thrilled to see the league ane the PA avoid another labour dispute, and is curious to see how things go with some new changes being implemented.
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