Overview

• The CBA would be extended four years beyond its September 2026 expiration, carrying the league through September 2030.
• From the 2026-27 season, teams would play 84 regular-season games, with the preseason capped at four matchups per club.
• The agreement would limit a player’s contract length to seven years and eliminate deferred salary structures.
• Playoff rosters must comply with salary cap rules by closing the long-term injured reserve exemption.
• The deal establishes full-time emergency backup goalie roles and preserves a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenue.