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NHL Ratifies Historic CBA: 84-Game Season and New Rules!

7/15/2025

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The NHL and NHLPA have officially ratified a groundbreaking four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement, set to take effect in September 2026. This deal introduces an exciting 84-game season and revamped trade strategies. For the Vancouver Canucks, a new rule permitting one 19-year-old player to join the AHL could significantly boost their roster for the upcoming season.

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The NHL and NHLPA have officially ratified a groundbreaking four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement, set to take effect in September 2026. This deal introduces an exciting 84-game season and revamped trade strategies. For the Vancouver Canucks, a new rule permitting one 19-year-old player to join the AHL could significantly boost their roster for the upcoming season.