Recent News

Coleman looking to convert greatest strength into Battle of Alberta win

By: Chris Lomon

In the five prior Flames-Oilers playoff matchups, Edmonton has come out on top four times. Blake Coleman is hoping to change that.

May 24, 2022

Toronto Maple Leafs sign veteran defenceman Giordano to a two-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The average annual value of the contract is US$800,000.

May 22, 2022

Penguins sign F Bryan Rust to 6-year deal

By: Canadian Press

The veteran forward agreed to a six-year contract with the Penguins that will keep him with the club through 2028.

May 21, 2022

Slavin family savouring playoff intensity

By: Chris Lomon

Not only is Jaccob Slavin enjoying a strong postseason campaign, the blueliner is up for his second straight Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.

May 19, 2022

NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates $100,000 worth of equipment, with support of IIHF, to Ukrainian youth

By: NHLPA Media Release

A second round of equipment donations is scheduled to be made in the coming months.

May 18, 2022

Verhaeghe writes Panthers postseason history en route to Second Round

By: Chris Lomon

Carter Verhaeghe has written his name in the Florida Panthers record book with his strongest postseason to date, but according to Karen Verhaeghe, he’s likely not done yet.

May 17, 2022

Golden Knights fire Peter DeBoer after missing playoffs

By: Canadian Press

The Vegas Golden Knights fired coach Peter DeBoer in the aftermath of missing the playoffs for the first time in their franchise history.

May 16, 2022

Islanders hire longtime Trotz assistant Lambert as coach

By: Canadian Press

The Islanders on Monday named Lane Lambert as Trotz's replacement, giving his longtime assistant his first head coaching job in the NHL.

May 16, 2022

2021-22 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Josi, Matthews and McDavid

By: NHLPA Media Release

Roman Josi, Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid have received the most votes from their peers as the most outstanding player.

May 13, 2022

Manson grateful to recharge ahead of Second Round

By: Chris Lomon

In between practice and preparation for the next step toward hoisting a Stanley Cup, Josh Manson is taking full advantage of family time.

May 12, 2022

Leafs' Auston Matthews, Oilers' Connor McDavid among Hart Trophy finalists

By: Canadian Press

The reigning Hart Trophy winner, McDavid never went more than three games without a point.

May 12, 2022

From humble beginnings, Lizotte has carved out NHL identity

By: Chris Lomon

The road to netting a regular spot with the Los Angeles Kings was hardly an easy one for the undrafted forward from a town of less than 5,000 people.

May 10, 2022

Patrick Marleau, NHL all-time leader in games played, announces retirement

By: Canadian Press

Patrick Marleau announced his retirement, ending a career that saw him suit up for a record 1,779 career regular-season games over his career.

May 10, 2022

Islanders fire coach Barry Trotz after missing playoffs

By: Canadian Press

The 59-year-old ranks among the most successful coaches in NHL history and won the Stanley Cup with Washington in 2018.

May 9, 2022

Sydney, Nova Scotia wins coveted Kraft Hockeyville 2022 title

By: NHLPA/NHL/Kraft media release

The community rallied for support across the country to win $250,000 for arena upgrades, $10,000 worth of youth hockey equipment from the NHLPA’s Goals & Dreams fund and the opportunity to host an NHL® preseason game.

May 7, 2022

Acciari hoping good things do come in threes

By: Chris Lomon

Rounding out a healthy return from injury and a new baby with a shiny silver trophy would mean good things have indeed come in threes for Noel Acciari.

May 5, 2022

Nurse, Subban headline nominees for NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy

By: Canadian Press

The winner will get a US$25,000 donation to the charity of his choice and two runners-up will get $5,000 for a charity.

May 4, 2022

Mangiapane eyes next big accomplishment with career-year in tow

By: Chris Lomon

With career-high numbers in the books for Andrew Mangiapane, he’s looking to make this postseason with the Calgary Flames just as memorable.

May 3, 2022

Penguins' All-Star goalie Jarry to miss start of playoffs

By: Canadian Press

Head coach Mike Sullivan characterized Jarry as “day to day” but indicated Jarry would not be available when the best-of-seven series opens in New York.

May 1, 2022

NHLPA begins search for a new Executive Director

By: NHLPA Media Release

Executive Board has voted in favour of forming a Search Committee to lead the NHLPA’s search for a successor to the Executive Director, Don Fehr.

April 29, 2022