The NHL and NHLPA have expedited CBA changes that will introduce a playoff salary cap and tighten roster rules starting in 2025-26. For the New York Rangers, the most immediate impact is the elimination of paper transactions, a cap-saving maneuver they heavily relied upon previously.
As of Tuesday, the NHL and NHLPA have agreed to fast-track several key provisions from the new collective bargaining agreement — including a playoff salary cap, reformed LTIR rules, and the end of deferred compensation.