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Some parts of the CBA are a bit of a hodge-podge, seemingly filled up by a bunch of disparate pieces that don’t really piece together logically.
Friends, Article 16 – League Schedule, Playing Roster, Reserve Lists, Practice Sessions, is one of those parts of the CBA. Let’s muddle through it together!
Per Section 16.1, each club shall play a maximum of 82 regular season games. In the event the season is shortened, a player’s NHL salary would be reduced proportionately. (This is intended more for if the NHL and NHLPA decide to reduce the schedule ahead of time, rather than the COVID-19 situation potentially ending the season prematurely.