There will not be a work stoppage at the end of this season. The NHLPA announced this afternoon that it has declined to reopen the collective bargaining agreement. Today was the deadline for the players to opt out of the CBA following the season, after the league declined to opt out at the beginning of September.
As a result, the current CBA will now run to its expiration after the 2022 season, and the league and players are expected to continue negotiating a new CBA in the meantime.
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- For those wanting a new road jersey, you can head over to PNC Arena starting today to grab one!