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EBUG's, Neck Guards and 84 Games, Oh My! New Rules and Regulations As the New CBA Begins
NHL shakes up the future: the new Collective Bargaining Agreement brings major contract and rule changes, but will shorter deals and increased player movement reshape the league's balance of power? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the end of 8-year contracts, a rising minimum salary, revamped preseason, and the introduction of mandatory neck protection for rookies. They debate if these CBA tweaks empower stars or impact team-building more—plus, which updates stand to benefit depth players the most?
The hosts also spotlight emergency backup goalies (eBug) donning the double zero…
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