National Hockey League Players’ Association

We are the exclusive collective bargaining representative of NHL players, negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment, helping to guide their careers, and promoting the game of hockey for players and fans alike.

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Newsroom

NHL & NHLPA News

Dive into the latest news from the world of hockey, including player interviews, the latest contract updates, and more.

Latest Updates

Player Features

Day 1 at Milano Cortina 2026 shows it’s anybody’s game

With men’s ice hockey games officially underway in Milan, players are taking nothing for granted as the action – and rivalries – heat up.

Scott BurnsideFeb 12, 2026 • 7 min read

Player Features

Olympic allegiances see NHL loyalties put on pause

Swapping an NHL jersey for a national team one, NHL players put their friendships on hold while reigniting old ones at Milano Cortina 2026.

Scott BurnsideFeb 11, 2026 • 8 min read

Player Features

Landeskog serving as captain and an inspiration to teammates

There were days he thought he wouldn’t be standing in this position – but Gabriel Landeskog’s determination has him serving as Team Sweden’s captain and an inspiration to players at Milano Cortina 2026.

Scott BurnsideFeb 10, 2026 • 6 min read

Player Features

Players land in Milan eager to chase Olympic dreams

Day 1 in Milan for NHL players brings excitement and anticipation for the tournament ahead.

Scott BurnsideFeb 9, 2026 • 5 min read

Player Features

In NHL’s long-awaited return, veterans and emerging stars to make Olympic debuts

The age difference between the Olympic debuts of Nico Hischier and Victor Hedman help illustrate what Olympic participation means to the nearly 150 NHL players participating at the Olympics.

Scott BurnsideFeb 6, 2026 • 6 min read

Denton Mateychuk of the Columbus Blue Jackets

Player Features

Competitive spirit comes naturally to Mateychuk siblings

Now in his second year with the Columbus Blue Jackets, 21-year-old Denton Mateychuk credits his siblings and his parents for his success to date.

Chris LomonFeb 5, 2026 • 5 min read

Media Releases

Penguins’ Jones Suspended 20 Games

Jones released a statement regarding the circumstances surrounding the suspension.

NHL/NHLPA Media ReleaseFeb 4, 2026 • 1 min read

NHLPA UNLMT

Colton Parayko staying curious through NHLPA UNLMT

From disassembling dirt bikes as a youngster to working toward his degree and his professional hockey career simultaneously, Colton Parayko has always balanced on- and off-ice interests.

NHLPA StaffFeb 4, 2026 • 2 min read

Player of the Week

Evan Bouchard

Celebrating his 400th NHL game with his first career hat trick and 6-point night started the week off right for Evan Bouchard!

The Edmonton Oilers blueliner went on to lead all defencemen in points along a four-game point streak as NHLPA Player of the Week.

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The CBA

The NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NHLPA and the NHL sets out the terms and conditions of employment for all professional hockey players playing in the National Hockey League, as well as the respective rights of the NHL Clubs, the NHL, and the NHLPA.

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