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Originally Posted by Cowperson
Ending on July 1, as one random example, makes no difference as the NHLPA will simply delay until owners call a lockout.
Sept 15 is fine. Doesn't matter. You'll get there and then January again anyway.
Its the way it will roll again.
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Ending the night before free agency would be best for the league as teams wouldn't then promise tons of money that could turn right around and hamstring them via any changes the next CBA brings along. It would also cost players signing bonuses that could cushion them during a lockout. Of course, the NHLPA would fight hard to prevent an earlier expiration date for the very same reasons.