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The 2004–05 NHL lockout was a labor lockout that resulted in the cancellation of the National Hockey League (NHL) season, which would have been its 88th season of play.
Sep 15, 2014 · On September 16, 2004, after nearly two years of failed collective bargaining talks, the NHL and its players found themselves in a lockout situation for the second time in nine years.
Feb 22, 2023 · The NHL lockout of 2004-05 was a pivotal moment for the league, forcing a pause in play that lasted for an entire season. The lockout led to significant changes in the game, from the rules on the ice to the way teams approached their strategies.
Jul 8, 2020 · The Lockout of 2004-05. During the lockout, the primary dispute was the league’s desire to implement a salary cap to limit spending on player salaries. This was opposed by the NHL Players...
Feb 1, 2018 · Gary Bettman believed that fans wouldn't abandon the NHL, even in the face of a season-long lockout. "I don't have any concerns that the fans will come back," he predicted in 2005.
Aug 21, 2012 · NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced the cancellation of the 2004-05 season on Feb. 16, 2005, the first time a full season of one of the four U.S. pro sports leagues was washed out.
Bettman announces the lockout. Sept. 24, 2004. Preseason games are cancelled as is the first week of regular-season games.
