The NHL's board of governors and the NHLPA have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, effective from Sept. 16, 2026, continuing labor peace until the end of the 2029-30 season. Key changes include an 84-game regular season, a maximum of four preseason games, and a reduction in contract lengths to a maximum of seven years. Deferred salaries will be eliminated, and a new position for emergency backup goaltenders has been established, while the NHLPA's Marty Walsh leads this significant negotiation.
The NHL's board of governors and the NHLPA's membership have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that runs through the end of the 2029-30 season.
With the new CBA, the league will move to an 84-game regular season and shortened preseason, maintaining competition while adjusting overall scheduling.
The new agreement marks the first major negotiation for NHLPA head Marty Walsh and signifies a commitment to five years of labor peace.
Key changes in the new CBA include a maximum seven-year contract and the elimination of deferred salaries, impacting player agreements.
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