National Hockey League Players’ Association

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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 and NHLPA announce first-ever NHL regular season games in Munich and Cologne as part of 2027 NHL Global Series games in Germany

Boston Bruins to Play Two Regular Season Games in Munich; Edmonton Oilers to Play Two Regular Season Games in Cologne

NHL/NHLPA Media ReleaseAug 20, 2026 • 4 min read

Player Features

Celebrini goes from fan to face of NHL 27

Macklin Celebrini grew up playing EA Sports NHL and is now the youngest cover athlete in EA Sports history.

Chris LomonAug 13, 2026 • 3 min read

Player Features

Nylander provides perspective on loyalty in sports at SPORT BEACH

Joined alongside some of the world’s top business executives, William Nylander headed to SPORT BEACH in Cannes, France, this summer to share his perspective on loyalty in sport.

Chris LomonAug 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Media Releases

NHLPA Goals & Dreams and Jean-Gabriel Pageau donate 25 sets of equipment to Hockey Loisir Gatineau through the Hull Minor Hockey Association

Pageau played youth hockey in Quebec and returned to Complexe Branchaud-Brière recently to spend time with local youth hockey players.

NHLPA Media ReleaseAug 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Media Releases

NHLPA Executive Board Appoints John Gerba As General Counsel

The Executive Board of the National Hockey League Players’ Association has voted unanimously today to promote John Gerba as the union’s General Counsel. Don Zavelo was promoted to Senior Advisor and Counsel to the Executive Director.

Jul 21, 2026 • 2 min read

Player Features

Okposo brings home another championship – this time as a coach

From a U10 player to coach, Kyle Okpsoso recalls his experience behind the bench at the Brick Invitational with his son, Odin.

Chris LomonJul 17, 2026 • 5 min read

Media Releases

15 PLAYERS ELECT SALARY ARBITRATION

The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 15 players have elected salary arbitration.

NHLPA Media ReleaseJul 5, 2026 • 1 min read

Player Features

Former minor hockey teammates Walker and Ambrose celebrate parallel championships

Erin Ambrose and Sean Walker are used to winning together as former minor hockey teammates, and can now celebrate parallel success this season in their respective leagues.

Chris LomonJun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

The NHLPA Player Collective

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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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