The NHL notified the NHL Players’ Association of its decision not to reopen the current Collective Bargaining Agreement on Friday.
The news comes two days before the league’s deadline to exercise its 2020 opt-out of the current CBA. The NHLPA has until Sept. 15 to opt-out.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued a statement on the matter.
“Based on the current state of the game and the business of the game, the NHL believes it is essential to continue building upon the momentum we have created with our Players and, therefore, will not exercise its option to reopen the CBA.