Media Releases

NHL/NHLPA Extend Deadline for Kovalchuk Contract Decision

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and the NHL have agreed to extend NJ Devils/Kovalchuk NHL contract deadline

September 1, 2010

Puck Drops On 2010 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

By: NHLPA Staff

Twenty-three of the top NHL rookie prospects will gather outside of Toronto at the MasterCard Centre on Wednesday, September 1, for the 2010 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

August 30, 2010

Molson Canadian World Hockey Summit Concludes in Toronto

By: NHLPA Staff

Steering Committee and Summit Partners to review results over coming months

August 26, 2010

Aaron Ward Retires After 13 NHL Seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Aaron Ward, a veteran of more than 13 NHL seasons, 17 seasons in professional hockey, and a three-time Stanley Cup winner, announced his retirement today.

August 24, 2010

NHLPA Statement Regarding Decision by Arbitrator Richard Bloch

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA is disappointed with the Arbitrator's ruling to uphold the NHL's rejection of the contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk.

August 9, 2010

Who's Who of Hockey To Gather for World Hockey Summit

By: NHLPA Staff

Meet the participants of the World Hockey Summit.

July 29, 2010

The NHL's Hottest Rivalry Ready for 2011 Bridgestone Winter Classic

By: NHLPA Staff

Game Live On NBC/CBC/RDS/NHL Radio Jan. 1 At 1 p.m. ET; Bridgestone returns as title sponsor for third consecutive year.

July 27, 2010

Rejected Ilya Kovalchuk Standard Player Contract

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA will have no further comment until this matter has been resolved by an Arbitrator.

July 26, 2010

Goals & Dreams Donates 15 Sets of Equipment to North Dundas MHA

By: NHLPA Staff

Local NHL player Matt Carkner provided strong support for donation

July 23, 2010

2012 Molson Canadian World Hockey Summit Update

By: NHLPA Staff

The Molson Canadian World Hockey Summit is an event designed to dissect the current state of hockey and collaboratively identify and address key concerns and issues facing the game today

July 23, 2010

NHLPA Statement on Kovalchul Contract Matter

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA has released the following statement today regarding the rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's contract with the New Jersey Devils.

July 21, 2010

31 Players Elect Salary Arbitration

By: NHLPA Staff

Thirty-one players have elected Salary Arbitrati, click to read who they are.

July 6, 2010

Hockey's Elite Confirmed for World Summit

By: NHLPA Staff

The Molson Canadian World Hockey Summit has announced the first group hockey leaders, executives and players who will participate in the first international hockey summit in 14 years

July 2, 2010

NHL/NHLPA Announce Team Payroll Range for '10/11

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA announced changes to the Team Payroll Range established for the 2010-11 league year.

June 25, 2010

NHLPA Members Select Ovechkin as Ted Lindsay Award Winner

By: NHLPA Staff

Ovechkin becomes first player since Wayne Gretzky to receive honour in three consecutive years

June 24, 2010

NHLPA Executive Board Exercises Option To Extend CBA

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA has exercised its option to extend the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the 2011-12 season

June 22, 2010

5% Growth Factor Mantained for the '10/11 Season

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA Executive Board has elected to maintain the 5% Growth Factor for the 2010-2011 season.

June 22, 2010

Boston Bruins to Play Exhibition Game in Northern Ireland Oct. 2

By: NHLPA Staff

The Boston Bruins will play an exhibition game at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Oct. 2.

June 21, 2010

2012 Molson Canadian World Hockey Summit

By: NHLPA Staff

Daniel Alfredsson; Brian Burke; Hayley Wickenheiser and Steve Yzerman to bring vast hockey experience to inaugural world event

June 16, 2010

Hockey for Haiti' Tops $1M To Rebuild Grace Children's Hospital

By: NHLPA Staff

Dan Hamhuis, Georges Laraque, NHLPA and World Vision Canada visit Haitian hospital for announcement

June 9, 2010