Recent News

Defenseman Noah Hanifin signs an 8-year extension with the Golden Knights

By: Canadian Press

He was acquired from the Flames on March 6, and between the Calgary and Vegas has 44 points in 77 games, just four points off his career high two years ago.

April 11, 2024

Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg to retire at season's end after 12-year NHL career

By: Canadian Press

After starting his NHL career in Ottawa, he has been with the Ducks since 2013, serving as an alternate captain for the past five years.

April 11, 2024

2023-24 NHLPA Player Poll results unveiled

By: NHLPA Media Release

639 NHLPA members participated in ninth edition of the poll.

April 10, 2024

A decade since Sochi, John Carlson is still playing big minutes for the Capitals at age 34

By: Canadian Press

John Carlson has played more hockey than anyone in the NHL this season not named Drew Doughty, and that volume has not gone unnoticed around the league.

April 10, 2024

Devils All-Star Jack Hughes out for the rest of the season, will have shoulder surgery

By: Canadian Press

Hughes, who has 27 goals and 47 assists, will have the surgery on Wednesday. It will be performed by Dr. Peter Millett in Vail, Colorado.

April 9, 2024

Saros makes big saves off-ice through animal rescue efforts

By: Chris Lomon

Helping dogs find a fur-ever home, including his own, Nashville Predators netminder Juuse Saros is helping to make big saves through Wags & Walks.

April 9, 2024

Canadiens defenceman Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

By: Canadian Press

The 23-year-old Xhekaj has missed two games since sustaining the injury to his left shoulder in a 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning last Thursday.

April 9, 2024

Penguins star Sidney Crosby among nominees for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

By: Canadian Press

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is among the nominees for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy revealed by the Professional Hockey Writers Association on Friday.

April 5, 2024

The ultimate teammate, praise for Quick goes beyond on-ice accomplishments

By: Chris Lomon

After recently setting the NHL record for the most wins by an American netminder, Jonathan Quick’s current and former teammates share all the ways the goalie stands out – on and off the ice.

April 4, 2024

Sabres bring Paris to Skinner, and more around 1,000th NHL game celebrations

By: NHLPA Staff

A special video message from the star of his favourite show was only the beginning of the celebrations the Buffalo Sabres had in store to celebrate Jeff Skinner’s 1,000th NHL career game.

April 3, 2024

Froese family business bridged between generations with help from NHLPA UNLMT

By: Scott Burnside

Byron Froese is pursuing an education with future applications in mind, and a strong generational connection to his family crop farm.

April 3, 2024

NHLers on the evolution of power plays and penalty killing

By: Canadian Press

The umbrella power-play setup with a player on either flank, one at the point and two closer to the net or in the slot opened up more opportunities. Seams were created with penalty killers stretched into uncomfortable spots.

April 3, 2024

Woll shares love of music with Holland-Bloorview patients

By: Chris Lomon

When he’s not tending the twine for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joseph Woll continues to build relationships with patients at Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

April 2, 2024

Elliot Lake Claims Coveted Kraft Hockeyville 2024 Title

By: NHLPA/NHL/Kraft media release

Elliot Lake rallied to win $250,000 for arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL® pre-season game.

March 30, 2024

Former CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins the Philadelphia Flyers

By: Canadian Press

Because Fedotov already had an NHL contract with the Flyers, the International Ice Hockey Federation last summer ruled in their favor and sanctioned him and CSKA.

March 29, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Simon Benoit to three-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The average annual value of the deal is US$1.35 million, the team said Friday.

March 29, 2024

Zucker expanding impact of charitable endeavors through Alltroo

By: Chris Lomon

Nashville Predators forward Jason Zucker has teamed up with Kyle Rudolph, retired NFL tight end, to expand charitable impact with their Alltroo platform.

March 28, 2024

Capitals’ Bear to receive care from NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

By: Media Release

Ethan Bear will be unavailable to his Club while he receives care.

March 27, 2024

Grinding through adversity, hockey is always top of mind for Jehan Jiwa

By: Chris Lomon

Jehan Jiwa, Grindstone Award Foundation vice president, continues to use hockey as a tool to help herself and others overcome life’s challenges.

March 27, 2024

Core memories and career highs headline Miller family’s season

By: NHLPA Staff

There was no moment more surreal for J.T. Miller's five-year-old daughter than hearing the loud chants for her dad at Rogers Arena over the weekend.

March 26, 2024