NHL Season Preview: Key Changes and Upcoming Highlights

As the NHL season approaches, significant changes are set to impact teams and players, including a new CBA and adjustments to contract lengths and game schedules.

The NHL is gearing up for a new season, starting earlier than usual on September 29, following a summer filled with trades and the Carolina Hurricanes' recent Stanley Cup victory.

This season will see the implementation of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that introduces changes such as reduced contract lengths and an increase in the number of regular-season games from 82 to 84. The CBA, ratified in 2025, will be officially adopted on September 16.

Additionally, teams must now employ their own Emergency Goaltender Replacements for all games, a shift from previous rules. The league also anticipates a competitive free-agent market, with several high-profile players nearing contract expirations, including Quinn Hughes and Nikita Kucherov, as the landscape of player salaries continues to evolve.

NHL Season Preview: Key Changes and Upcoming Highlights

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