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NHL Considers 84-Game Season Amid Player Fatigue Talks

6/26/2025

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The NHL and its Players' Association are in talks to expand the regular season from 82 to 84 games, aiming to enhance division matchups while addressing player fatigue concerns. With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on September 15, 2026, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman describes the negotiations as promising and productive.

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The NHL and its Players' Association are in talks to expand the regular season from 82 to 84 games, aiming to enhance division matchups while addressing player fatigue concerns. With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on September 15, 2026, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman describes the negotiations as promising and productive.