NHL players get more money and more regular-season action under the new CBA, which trims contract lengths, tightens playoff rosters, and adds midseason PTOs, neck-guards, and safety measures. The 84-game schedule boosts revenue and fantasy output, while cap rules and LTIR reforms aim to level playoff rosters. The Utah Mammoth context threads through as a local example of how league-wide changes trickle to teams and fans alike.