NHL lockout is over, fans return excited yet hurt
It took 119 days, but the National Hockey League (NHL) lockout did eventually end. Once the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) had expired, franchise owners and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman argued with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) over financial issues. Both sides were stubborn in holding their stance, dragging out the lockout and preventing the start of the season. Players went overseas and fans turned to other sports. Once a tentative deal for a new CBA was made, hockey fans rejoiced.