NHL and Players Unite for Long-term Labor Peace: Future Set Till 2030
The National Hockey League and its players' union have agreed to extend their collective bargaining agreement until the 2029-30 season. The accord, announced ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, requires ratification and includes expanding the regular season to 84 games while reducing pre-season games to four.
The National Hockey League and the union representing its players have reached a landmark agreement to extend their collective bargaining agreement through the 2029-30 season, ensuring labor stability for the next five years. This development was unveiled during a joint news conference by both parties.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, speaking ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles, expressed optimism about the deal, which was finalized after a constructive negotiation process that began in March and April. Bettman emphasized the collaborative nature of the talks, despite initial disagreements.
The extended agreement includes a key change: increasing the regular season to 84 games per team, while cutting pre-season games from six to four. NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh, the former U.S. Labor Secretary, highlighted the importance of ratification by players, expressing satisfaction with the negotiation process.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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