By Ashley Scharge
NEW YORK, NY — The NHL and the NHLPA announced on Friday that they have reached an agreement in principle on a four-year deal, beginning in September 2026.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke at a press conference before the NHL Draft in Los Angeles. They did not release details because the NHL players must ratify them. They will do that within the upcoming week.
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Some aspects of the rumor were revealed. An 84 game schedule, beginning in 2026-27 season, which means only four pre-season games. Contracts are limited to six years for free agents and seven years for players re-signing with their own teams.
The NHL will not allow deferred salary in contracts. Signing rights to draft picks are uniform across the league. Full-time emergency backup goalie within the organization. Teams cannot mandate player dress code, when arriving or games.
Teams must be salary-cap compliant in the playoffs. They are not now.
The Salary Cap for the 2024-25 season was $88 million. 2025-26 season. The Salary Cap will be $95.5 And in 2026-27, the Salary Cap will be $104 million.
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