NHL/NHLPA Media Release
Statement from NHLPA and NHL
After much discussion, NHL Players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight’s and tomorrow’s games as scheduled. The NHL supports the Players’ decision and will reschedule those four games beginning Saturday and adjust the remainder of the Second Round schedule accordingly.
NHLPA, NHL ratify four-year CBA extension and return to play plan
Following a 142-day pause, the NHL will drop the puck with a five-game schedule of Stanley Cup Qualifiers on Saturday, Aug. 1, as the NHLPA and NHL ratified a four-year extension to the CBA and a Return to Play Plan.
NHL issues update on phased return to sport protocol
The NHLPA and NHL have announced the frameworks that will govern Players and Clubs in Phase 3 (formal training camps) and Phase 4 (resumption of competition).
NHLPA, NHL reach tentative agreement on return to play plan, CBA extension
The NHL and NHLPA have reached a tentative agreement on a Return to Play Plan and Memorandum of Understanding.
NHL, NHLPA agree on opening date for formal training camps
The NHLPA and NHL announced today that formal training camps (Phase 3) for the 24 teams resuming play will open on Friday, July 10.
NHLPA and NHL announce postponement of 2020 international events
The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association today announced the postponement of its 2020 international games.
NHLPA and NHL issue status update on pause in 2019-20 season
Following the NHL/NHLPA Return to Play Committee’s meeting and in line with guidance provided by medical experts and national and local authorities, the NHLPA and the NHL issued the following statement regarding the continuing pause in the 2019-20 season.
Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien reach agreement – player's contract terminated
The NHL and the NHLPA announced Friday that the Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien have mutually resolved the grievance filed by Mr. Byfuglien.
NHL/NHLPA media release regarding Ottawa Senators' Bobby Ryan
The NHLPA and NHL announced today that Bobby Ryan of the Ottawa Senators will be away from the team while taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.
Movember launches 2019 Moustache Cup Challenge
The Moustache Cup will see players go head-to-head in a month-long fundraising challenge to support Movember 2019.
Eddie Olczyk named ambassador for 21st annual Hockey Fights Cancer initiative
American Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer Society and Movember return as partners.
NHL, NHLPA announce Team Payroll Range for 2019-20
The NHLPA and NHL Saturday announced the Team Payroll Range established for the 2019-20 League Year.
NHL/NHLPA statement on Competition Committee's rules recommendations
Co-chairs of the NHL/NHLPA Competition Committee issued the following statement on new rules recommendations after the Competition Committee met today in Toronto.
NHLPA, NHL celebrate Pride Month as part of 'Hockey Is For Everyone'
This June, in partnership with the You Can Play Project, the NHLPA and NHL joint Hockey Is For Everyone initiative will celebrate Pride Month.
NHL and NHLPA statement on Vyacheslav Voynov's suspension
The NHLPA and NHL announced today that Arbitrator Shyam Das has issued his decision with respect to the appeal of defenseman Vyacheslav Voynov’s one-season suspension.
Watson reinstated by NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program
Austin Watson has been returned to available status and has entered the follow-up care phase of the SABH Program.
NHLPA, NHL celebrate Gender Equality Month; establish female hockey advisory committee
The committee is dedicated to accelerating the growth of female hockey in North America while also ensuring more women and girls have the opportunity to experience the benefits that hockey offers
NHLPA and NHL celebrate Black History Month, HIFE
Stories of players and pioneers will be highlighted throughout February with original programming daily online and on social, and specialty programming on NHL Network.
Watson placed in Stage Two of NHL/NHLPA SABH
Austin Watson has been placed in Stage Two of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program (SABH) of the NHL and NHLPA for treatment related exclusively to his ongoing issues with alcohol abuse.
NHL and NHLPA statement on Tom Wilson suspension
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson’s 20‑game suspension for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist has been reduced by Arbitrator Shyam Das to 14 games, available here.