Recent News

Wild trade Niederreiter to Hurricanes for Rask

By: Canadian Press

The Minnesota Wild have acquired centre Victor Rask from the Carolina Hurricanes for left wing Nino Niederreiter, in a swap of underperforming but still-young players on long-term contracts.

January 17, 2019

Be A Player: Rewind | Shawn McEachern

By: Nadia Vocaturo

The Olympics, winning a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins – all accomplished before before Shawn McEachern's rookie season in the NHL.

January 17, 2019

Jarome Iginla set to have number retired by Calgary Flames

By: Canadian Press

The Calgary Flames will retire former captain Jarome Iginla's No. 12 during a ceremony on March 2 prior to a game against the Minnesota Wild.

January 17, 2019

Presence, balance key for Nurse, Jankowski

By: Chris Lomon

The third of a five-part series highlighting the NHLPA's partnership with Kids Help Phone, members discuss the importance of balancing family and friends with a demanding career.

January 17, 2019

Ducks acquire Del Zotto from Canucks for Schenn

By: Canadian Press

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenceman Michael Del Zotto from the Vancouver Canucks for defenceman Luke Schenn and a 2019 seventh-round draft pick.

January 16, 2019

NHL, NHLPA abandon hope of a World Cup in September 2020

By: Canadian Press

The NHL and NHL Players' Association have given up on the possibility of staging the next World Cup of Hockey in September 2020.

January 16, 2019

Player Q&A | Alexander Wennberg

By: NHLPA Staff

If you follow him on Instagram you already know he likes black and white photos and dogs, so get to know Alexander Wennberg a bit better in his Player Q&A!

January 16, 2019

Wagner scores one twice for Grandpa Jimbo

By: Tim Wharnsby

The New Year has ushered in some emotional and eventful times for Boston Bruins rugged fourth-line forward Chris Wagner.

January 16, 2019

Special outdoor and indoor rinks gave Kyle Connor an early stage

By: Chris Lomon

At the age of three, Kyle Connor was already flashing his hockey skills in front of a crowd. Well, sort of.

January 15, 2019

My Top 5 | Mark Jankowski

By: Chris Lomon

When he’s not busy netting short-handed goals, Mark Jankowski can be found tuning in to watch some of his all time favourite big screen flicks.

January 15, 2019

Edmonton Oilers claim forward Colby Cave from Bruins

By: Canadian Press

The Edmonton Oilers have claimed forward Colby Cave off waivers from the Boston Bruins.

January 15, 2019

Flyers place forward Dale Weise on waivers

By: Canadian Press

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Dale Weise on waivers.

January 15, 2019

Cogliano to Stars, Shore to Ducks in struggling teams' trade

By: Canadian Press

The Stars have acquired Andrew Cogliano from the Anaheim Ducks for Devin Shore in a trade that gives Dallas more experience at forward.

January 14, 2019

Josh Gorges announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Media Release

The defenceman skated in 783 regular-season NHL games.

January 14, 2019

Player of the Week | Jordan Binnington

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Jordan Binnington hit the ground running with his first NHL start by earning his first shutout in the league, only to cruise to three straight wins over the week.

January 14, 2019

Longtime NHL winger Rick Nash retires because of concussion symptoms

By: Canadian Press

Rick Nash has announced his retirement from hockey after suffering a concussion last March.

January 11, 2019

NHL tests puck and player tracking in regular-season games

By: Canadian Press

The NHL and NHLPA have been discussing puck and player tracking for several years, and millions of dollars have been invested in the project.

January 11, 2019

From patience to personality, Hutton grateful for Mama and Papa Hutty

By: Chris Lomon

Ben Hutton’s initial introduction to skating was a trying time, to say the least. But thanks to his mother, he soon hit his best stride.

January 10, 2019

NHLPA And NHL agree to multi-year deal with Upper Deck

By: NHLPA/NHL/Upper Deck media release

The NHLPA and NHL have agreed to multi-year exclusive trading card licenses with the Upper Deck Company.

January 10, 2019

Player Q&A | Jacob Markstrom

By: NHLPA Staff

Get to know Swedish netminder for the Vancouver Canucks, Jacob Markstrom, who as it turns out has pretty cool ability outside the crease too!

January 9, 2019