As part of the latest collective-bargaining agreement with the NHL, the players have the right to opt out of the current CBA, or vote to extend it. For fans of the NHL, it appears labor peace will be remain in place as the NHLPA will vote in favor the extension. As reported by Liz Mullen of the SportsBusiness Journal:

Sources said an announcement of the players’ decision may be made the week of the NHL All-Star Game, set for Jan. 25 in Montreal. NHLPA spokesman Jonathan Weatherdon said in an e-mail that players would vote on the issue in mid- to late January.

As part of the labor agreement, players have the option to terminate the agreement by Sept. 9 or agree to an extension for two more seasons. The agreement can also be extended for one more season, after the 2010-11 season. As further reported by Mullen, “The players are not required to tell the league of their plans until mid-May 2009, but NHLPA Executive Director Paul Kelly has said he plans to inform the league of the union’s decision in January.”

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