NHL Players and Owners Reach Tentative Deal to End Lockout In a major breakthrough for hockey fans, the National Hockey League (NHL) has reached a tentative agreement with its players' union to end the ongoing lockout. The deal, which has been months in the making, aims to resolve the contentious issues surrounding player salaries, revenue sharing, and collective bargaining. The lockout, which began in January, has resulted in the cancellation of the NHL All-Star Game and has left fans eagerly awaiting the return of their favorite teams. With a deal now on the table, the NHL and its players are poised to put the dispute behind them and focus on getting the 2023-2024 season underway.