Question for CBA junkies...

[schwartzwatch]

I could have sworn the agreement says no team shall be required to have successive starts in less than 24 hours (e.g. Blues start Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00pm). I notice the Canadiens/Stars puck drop today is slated for 1:00 pm (only 22 hours after Canadiens/Blues puck drop). Am I just imagining the 24-hour rule? If not, are there stated exceptions?

[WeeVikes]

I could have sworn the agreement says no team shall be required to have successive starts in less than 24 hours (e.g. Blues start Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00pm). I notice the Canadiens/Stars puck drop today is slated for 1:00 pm (only 22 hours after Canadiens/Blues puck drop). Am I just imagining the 24-hour rule? If not, are there stated exceptions?

With respect, wrong forum.

[schwartzwatch]

I could have sworn the agreement says no team shall be required to have successive starts in less than 24 hours (e.g. Blues start Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00pm). I notice the Canadiens/Stars puck drop today is slated for 1:00 pm (only 22 hours after Canadiens/Blues puck drop). Am I just imagining the 24-hour rule? If not, are there stated exceptions?

With respect, wrong forum.

Really? It's a question to knowledgeable Blues fans about the NHL collective bargaining agreement as it might pertain to a recent Blues opponent. What forum would you suggest?

[TAFKAP]

I could have sworn the agreement says no team shall be required to have successive starts in less than 24 hours (e.g. Blues start Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00pm). I notice the Canadiens/Stars puck drop today is slated for 1:00 pm (only 22 hours after Canadiens/Blues puck drop). Am I just imagining the 24-hour rule? If not, are there stated exceptions?

With respect, wrong forum.

With respect, WTF?

As to the OP I have no clue. If it was, you could be sure something would have been addressed as the NHLPA doesn't tend to let things slide.

[the miracle]

I don't believe there is anything official in the current CBA indicating required rest times between games. The new CBA, which goes into effect for the 26-27 season, mandates 20 hours of rest between the end of one game and puck drop of the next game.

[the miracle]

Just to add, in case you were curious, the current CBA does have a process that allows teams to appeal start times and scheduling, but final decision making rests with the NHL. As best I can tell, the current "24 hour rule" is a preference, and unofficial. (At least until 26-27)

[schwartzwatch]

I don't believe there is anything official in the current CBA indicating required rest times between games. The new CBA, which goes into effect for the 26-27 season, mandates 20 hours of rest between the end of one game and puck drop of the next game.

Thanks for the clarification. I think that's what I had in mind, given it takes the better part of three hours to complete a game. I might have assumed the mandated rest period was already part of the current CBA. There's always more for me to learn.

[WeeVikes]

I could have sworn the agreement says no team shall be required to have successive starts in less than 24 hours (e.g. Blues start Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00pm). I notice the Canadiens/Stars puck drop today is slated for 1:00 pm (only 22 hours after Canadiens/Blues puck drop). Am I just imagining the 24-hour rule? If not, are there stated exceptions?

With respect, wrong forum.

Really? It's a question to knowledgeable Blues fans about the NHL collective bargaining agreement as it might pertain to a recent Blues opponent. What forum would you suggest?

Apologies — I thought I was in Cards Talk when I responded. My mistake! Please carry on

[WeeVikes]

I could have sworn the agreement says no team shall be required to have successive starts in less than 24 hours (e.g. Blues start Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00pm). I notice the Canadiens/Stars puck drop today is slated for 1:00 pm (only 22 hours after Canadiens/Blues puck drop). Am I just imagining the 24-hour rule? If not, are there stated exceptions?

With respect, wrong forum.

With respect, WTF?

As to the OP I have no clue. If it was, you could be sure something would have been addressed as the NHLPA doesn't tend to let things slide.

Yeah, I made a mistake. I thought I was in Cards Talk, hence my comment.

Apologies! LGB!

[Absolut]

I could have sworn the agreement says no team shall be required to have successive starts in less than 24 hours (e.g. Blues start Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00pm). I notice the Canadiens/Stars puck drop today is slated for 1:00 pm (only 22 hours after Canadiens/Blues puck drop). Am I just imagining the 24-hour rule? If not, are there stated exceptions?

Canadian hour is 52 minutes.

[TheJackBurton]

I could have sworn the agreement says no team shall be required to have successive starts in less than 24 hours (e.g. Blues start Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00pm). I notice the Canadiens/Stars puck drop today is slated for 1:00 pm (only 22 hours after Canadiens/Blues puck drop). Am I just imagining the 24-hour rule? If not, are there stated exceptions?

With respect, wrong forum.

With respect, WTF?

As to the OP I have no clue. If it was, you could be sure something would have been addressed as the NHLPA doesn't tend to let things slide.

Yeah, I made a mistake. I thought I was in Cards Talk, hence my comment.

Apologies! LGB!

been there.