LadyStanley
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Deferred payments might be part of next CBA negotiations. Possible elimination; union might not fight hard for it.
IIHF proposal for 2028 World Cup rejected by NHL and NHLPA. IIHF does not want February time frame. May go without federation cooperation.
Deadline for Russian participation in 2026 Olympics is next month. Not May.
Doubtful warfare in Ukraine would be resolved by then. Looking doubtful for Russian participation.