Published 2 months ago • loading... • Updated 2 months ago

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.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

47 Articles

CBC News

Lean Left

Bettman says NHL, NHLPA in 'really good shape' on talks for new collective agreement

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and its union are in "really good shape" with negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.

2 months ago·Canada

Read Full Article

Sportskeeda

Center

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly shrugs off state-tax concerns in CBA negotiations

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said that state taxes aren't a big issue in CBA talks. He spoke before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton.

2 months ago

Read Full Article

Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen

Center

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…

2 months ago·Georgia, United States

Read Full Article

ESPN

Lean Left

NHL, NHLPA happy with progress of CBA talks

Both NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh said CBA talks are going well but a deal hasn't been finalized ahead of the expiration of the current one, which will be in September of next year.

2 months ago·United States

Read Full Article