NHL NewsNHL Opinion Will the NHLPA Opt Out of the NHL CBA? Lyle Richardson 09/09/2019 0 Min Read © Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports SHARE The NHL declined their option to opt out of the CBA. The NHLPA has until September 15th to decide whether or not they will opt out. Total 0 Shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Share 0 TAGGED:NHL CBA 2025-26 Critical Dates Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin May 5th?: 2026 NHL Draft Lottery June 21: Last possible day for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft July 1: Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET) NHL Rumors to your inbox. Leave this field empty if you're human:
