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Explaining New NHL Rule Changes for 2026-27 Season and Details on Stanley Cup Bracket

Summary by Bleacherreport
The new collective bargaining agreement the NHL and NHLPA ratified in July 2025 goes into effect on September 16, just ahead of the 2026–27 regular season. There are numerous changes affecting everything from on-ice play, off-ice behavior and financial/contract terms. 

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Bleacherreport broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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