The NHL had a serious threat of having to start the NHL season with non-NHL officials as their agreement with the Officials Association ran out on August 1st. That threat has finished with the announcement of a completed four-year deal with the officials.
Scab Officials Will Not Be A Necessity
↵As is with all union contracts, the agreement has to be certified by the members of the union, but it should be a given that it will happen. So, for those looking forward to call out referees like Paul Devorski and Bill McCreary, you still have your chance.
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