New CBA ratified 2026 through 2030

[LuvthaBlues]

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/nhl-nhlpa-ratify ... -1.2332924

Highlights:

"The sides came to a tentative agreement on the four-year extension late last month. Among other things, it includes an 84-game regular season with less exhibition play, shorter maximum contract lengths, a playoff salary cap, no mandatory dress code for players and the creation of a full-time traveling goaltender position to eliminate the practice of emergency backup goalies, or “EBUGs," from entering games.

The changes do not go into effect until the 2026-27 season."

[sdaltons]

No more EBUGs? There goes my last hope of one day getting the call.


Otherwise,

[LuvthaBlues]

I like the changes. It'll be interested to hear how the cap in the playoffs will roll out.