extend the collective bargaining agreement for four years, which would run through the 2025-26 season. A person with direct knowledge of the agreement told the AP it includes a provision that would allow NHL players to compete at the next two Winter Games, including the 2026 Olympics in Italy.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contents of the CBA were not released.The league participated in five consecutive Olympics before skipping the 2018 Games in South Korea.In order to return, the NHL and its players would first have to resolve various outstanding issues -- including health insurance, travel costs and marketing rights -- with the IIHF and the International Olympic Committee.