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TERM OF THE NHL CBA Even though the current CBA was not ratified until July 29, 2005, its effective date is September 16, 2004. It is currently scheduled to expire at 12:00am Eastern on September 15, 2011. However, the NHLPA has the right to move this date in the following manner:
1. The NHLPA may
terminate the agreement on September 15, 2009 by giving 120 days notice,
or The NHL has no power to terminate the deal any earlier than September 15, 2011 nor does it have the sole power to extend this deal beyond that date. If neither side informs the other that they wish to terminate the agreement, it shall remain in effect from year to year. Such notification must occur at least 120 days prior to September 15 of the year of termination. EXAMPLES:1. The NHLPA may elect to terminate the agreement by giving notice to the NHL prior to May 18, 2011 [120 days prior to September 15, 2009]. Otherwise, the agreement remains in effect until September 15, 2011. 2. If either side does not notify the other of its wish to terminate the agreement by May 18, 2011 [within 120 days of September 15, 2011] then the CBA will be in effect for the 2011-12 League Year. 3. If the NHLPA or NHL wishes to cancel the agreement prior to the 2012-13 League Year, it must notify the other no later than May 18, 2012 [120 days prior to September 15, 2012]. Otherwise, the CBA will remain in effect for the 2012-13 League Year. |