NHL CBA establishes $4 million annual fund for retired players’ health care, wellness September 11, 2025 by Pro Hockey Talk Beyond the noticeable changes in the new NHL collective bargaining agreement like expanding the regular season to 84 games and implementing a playoff salary cap is an investment in caring for former players that has not existed until now. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook