Gary Bettman Says NHL-NHLPA Talks on a New CBA Are 'in Really Good Shape'
- On Wednesday, the NHL’s top executive and the head of the players’ association indicated that collective bargaining negotiations are moving forward positively well before the existing agreement ends in September 2026.
- Negotiations began later than anticipated in April due to reasons on both sides, so no agreement was announced before the Stanley Cup Final.
- Key issues include using the long-term injured reserve as a salary cap workaround, while state income tax advantages for some teams will not be addressed in the new CBA.
- Bettman characterized the negotiations as productive, professional, and friendly, while Walsh expressed optimism, noting that discussions are progressing consistently and advancing positively.
- The ongoing negotiations and positive tone suggest a stable relationship that could avoid past labor disruptions, though no timeline for a new deal has been set.
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Gary Bettman: CBA discussions 'in really good shape'
Addressing the media on Wednesday in Edmonton prior to the Oilers' Game 1 matchup with the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman offered a positive assessment of the league's negotiations with the NHL Players' Association…
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Gary Bettman says NHL-NHLPA talks on a new CBA are 'in really good shape'
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh said negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement are going well. Bettman characterized the situation as being in “really good shape” with more than a year to go before the…
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