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High Spirits in Sydney for Kraft Hockeyville

By: NHLPA Staff

Kraft Hockeyville, in its 17th year, was a success as the celebrations for Sydney, Nova Scotia, came to a close Sunday.

October 2, 2023

Dynamic centre Trevor Zegras agrees to three-year extension with Anaheim Ducks

By: Canadian Press

The 22-year old Zegras had a team-high 65 points last season, becoming the third-youngest NHL player to lead his team in points.

October 2, 2023

Brandon Sutter announces retirement from NHL after Oilers release veteran from PTO

By: Canadian Press

The 34-year-old forward made the announcement in a statement through the Edmonton Oilers.

October 1, 2023

Flames assistant GM Chris Snow dies at 42 after lengthy public battle with ALS

By: Canadian Press

The Flames confirmed his death Saturday night.

September 30, 2023

New Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn is out 4-6 weeks with a broken finger

By: Canadian Press

Killorn was injured Wednesday night in an exhibition game against San Jose.

September 30, 2023

Wild sign right wings Zuccarello and Foligno to contract extensions

By: Canadian Press

Zuccarello, 36, has three 20-goal seasons in 13 years in the NHL, two of them with the Wild over the last two seasons.

September 29, 2023

Senators hire Steve Staios as president of hockey operations

By: Canadian Press

Staios joined the Senators on Friday after resigning from his post as special adviser on the Edmonton Oilers' hockey operations staff.

September 29, 2023

Jessica Campbell, Kori Cheverie breaking barriers for female coaches in NHL

By: Canadian Press

Campbell joined a suddenly growing list of female coaches to take an NHL bench a day after Kori Cheverie did so with the Penguins.

September 29, 2023

Annual hockey clinic a summer highlight for Filip Forsberg and attendees alike

By: Chris Lomon

The 29-year-old was the main attraction at the Filip Forsberg Hockey Clinic in Nashville in early September.

September 29, 2023

Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season after back surgery

By: Canadian Press

The team announced the stunning injury news Thursday, midway through training camp and with opening night less than two weeks away.

September 28, 2023

Knies determined to make a name for himself on Maple Leafs roster

By: Chris Lomon

Matthew Knies is eager to build off an impressive 10 games played with the Maple Leafs last season.

September 27, 2023

Calgary Flames sign Backlund to contract extension, name him captain

By: Canadian Press

Backlund has signed a two-year, US$9-million extension with the club, and will be the 21st player to wear the "C" in franchise history.

September 27, 2023

2023 NHL Global Series: A trip to the land Down Under

By: NHLPA Staff

In case you missed it, here are some of the most memorable highlights from the 2023 NHL Global Series in Melbourne.

September 25, 2023

Walker embracing unofficial NHL Global Series ambassador role

By: Chris Lomon

Nathan Walker knows that the players at the NHL Global Series in Melbourne will be be embraced by a proud community hungry for NHL hockey.

September 22, 2023

NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates 50 sets of equipment to Ice Hockey Australia

By: NHLPA Media Release

Equipment valued at $30,000 AUD will be distributed to the Kaurna Boomerangs, Ice Hockey Victoria and other youth hockey programs.

September 21, 2023

NHL board of governors approves sale of Ottawa Senators to Andlauer group

By: Canadian Press

The NHL announced Thursday that the transfer of the club to a group led by Michael Andlauer.

September 21, 2023

Bruins captaincy passes from soft-spoken Bergeron to in-your-face Marchand. He says he's ready

By: Canadian Press

Marchand follows in a line of Bruins captains that runs from Hall of Famers Sprague Cleghorn to Dit Clapper to Milt Schmidt and Ray Bourque.

September 20, 2023

Jesse Compher gets her day through inaugural PWHL Draft

By: Chris Lomon

Jesse Compher was selected 26th overall by Toronto at the inaugural PWHL Draft, and her brother J.T. could not be prouder.

September 20, 2023

Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith

By: Canadian Press

Pearson has recorded 133 goals and 139 assists in 590 career games in his time with the Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Canucks.

September 19, 2023

Mike Babcock resigns as head coach of Blue Jackets amid investigation

By: Canadian Press

In a statement released Sunday, the Blue Jackets said Babcock's resignation was a mutual decision between the team and coach.

September 17, 2023