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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NHL & NHLPA News

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

Latest Updates

Media Releases

NHL’s Biggest Stars Team Up with McDonald’s Canada to Launch the New NHL® Star Sticks Meal

The meal features a new Hockey Hero Burger® along with McDavid, Matthews, Celebrini, Q. Hughes, Makar, Montembeault and Reinhart mini stick collectibles

Mar 3, 2026 • 3 min read

Media Releases

Kraft Hockeyville 2025 to feature Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens in NHL pre-season matchup

The Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens will face off on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Colisée Vidéotron in Trois-Rivières, QC.

NHLPA/NHL/Kraft media releaseFeb 27, 2026 • 4 min read

Player Features

Five moments to remember from men’s hockey in Milan

From the golden goal to smaller gestures, Scott Burnside reflects on the standout moments of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Scott BurnsideFeb 25, 2026 • 7 min read

Media Releases

Great Clips helps NHL players traded around 2026 NHL Trade Deadline settle into new cities with free haircuts through the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Great Clips Trade Bonus Card offers consistency when NHL players need it most.

NHLPA/NHL/Great Clips media releaseFeb 24, 2026 • 2 min read

Player Features

Team USA comes out on top against Team Canada in instant Olympic classic

Team USA comes out on top to defeat Team Canada 2-1 in overtime to win first Olympic gold in men’s hockey since 1980.

Scott BurnsideFeb 22, 2026 • 7 min read

Player Features

Canada versus U.S. Olympic matchup continues storied rivalry

Team USA is looking for it's first Olympic gold in men's hockey since 1980.

Scott BurnsideFeb 21, 2026 • 7 min read

Player Features

From minor hockey to Milan, Wilson parents cheering on Tom on road to gold

Neville and Keven Wilson have seen their son Tom come a long way from days on the backyard rink all the way to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Scott BurnsideFeb 21, 2026 • 7 min read

Player Features

Jim Hughes in dad mode ahead of gold medal game for sons Jack, Quinn

Jim Hughes has worn many hockey hats over his lifetime – but watching sons Jack and Quinn write their own story of Olympic glory belongs in a category of its own.

Scott BurnsideFeb 21, 2026 • 5 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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