The NHL has revised its preseason schedule under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, cutting it down to just four games. Veteran players with over 100 career NHL appearances are now limited to a maximum of two preseason outings, reflecting a shift toward protecting player workload. The changes aim to balance preparation with rest ahead of the regular season. Teams will need to strategize carefully to manage their rosters efficiently during this condensed window.

Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the preseason has been shortened to four games, and players with 100+ NHL games of experience can play a maximum of two. After watching Pittsburgh’s ...