Gary Bettman makes his feeling known about rumored $92.5M salary cap and new CBA negotiations

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman shared his opinion on NHL salary cap and other details. (Source: Imagn)

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke during the Boston Bruins’ Centennial game against the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden. He addressed the league’s rumored salary cap increase and the upcoming negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA).

The current CBA is set to expire on September 15, 2026. Bettman said he hopes to finalize a new agreement well before that date.

"Don’t read too much into it in case it gets a little longer than people are speculating. That doesn’t mean the process isn’t working right or we’re not getting along,” Bettman said, per The Hockey News.