US EditionNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says league encouraged by status of CBA talks with players
- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said on Friday, before the Florida-Toronto Eastern Conference semifinal, that talks with players about a new collective bargaining agreement are progressing well in 2025.
- These negotiations, which began earlier this year, follow previous discussions that occasionally resulted in work stoppages—one of which led to the loss of an entire season—although the existing collective bargaining agreement remains in effect until September 15, 2026.
- Bettman described the negotiations as positive and collaborative, noting that the league and players’ union have settled on salary cap limits for the upcoming three years amid rising revenues and strong fan engagement.
- He mentioned that discussions are ongoing and meetings happen frequently, noting that attendance remains strong and the enthusiasm from fans is encouraging.
- Bettman remains optimistic a deal will be reached well before the 2026 expiration, stating, "I don’t envision it taking a year to get done," indicating confidence in a timely resolution.
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says league encouraged by status of CBA talks with players
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Gary Bettman says NHL encouraged by status of CBA talks with players
SUNRISE, Fla. — The NHL is encouraged by the status of collective bargaining talks, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday, adding that he’s optimistic a deal will be done long before the September 2026 expiration of the current deal between the league and its players. Talks began in earnest earlier this year and given the current state of the game — revenues soaring, the sport booming and some additional momentum that came out of the 4 Nations F…
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