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NHL Lockout Ends

Written by Mark Buterbaugh on . Posted in NHL

According to multiple reports, the National Hockey League lockout has ended.  According to sources, the owners and players reached a tentative agreement to end the lockout and labor dispute after a marathon bargaining session over night.  The deal is reportedly for ten years.  

There are two scenarios.  If the NHl plays a 50 game season, it would likely begin on January 15.  If they choose a 48 game season, it would likely begin on January 19.  The reported cap for this season is $60 million with teams permitted to spend up to $70.2 million.  Cap floor is set at $44 million. 

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