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Kraft Hockeyville 2024 to feature Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins

By: NHLPA/NHL/Kraft media release

Elliot Lake received $250,000 for upgrades to its local arena and $10,000 worth of youth hockey equipment from the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund.

June 15, 2024

Oilers' McDavid breaks Gretzky's record for most assists in a single NHL postseason

By: Canadian Press

McDavid assisted on goals by Darnell Nurse, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Dylan Holloway to reach 32 this playoffs, keying the Edmonton Oilers' 8-1 rout of the Florida Panthers that kept them from being eliminated in a sweep.

June 15, 2024

Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9 million deal with defenseman Jalen Chatfield

By: Canadian Press

The team announced the deal Friday, with interim general manager Eric Tulsky pointing to Chatfield's speed and work ethic making him “an integral part” of the blue-liners.

June 14, 2024

Utah Hockey Club will be the name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City for its inaugural season

By: Canadian Press

Utah Hockey Club will be the name of the NHL team playing its games in Salt Lake City beginning this fall, with a long-term identity still to come.

June 13, 2024

Fellow players in awe of Kucherov’s relentlessness

By: Chris Lomon

A finalist for the 2023-24 Ted Lindsay Award, Nikita Kucherov’s dedication has earned praise from former Tampa Bay Lightning teammates Luke Schenn and Ross Colton.

June 13, 2024

Rangers re-sign winger Kaapo Kakko to a $2.4 million contract for next season

By: Canadian Press

He was a pending restricted free agent, and $2.4 million is the same amount as the qualifying offer New York would have needed to sign him for to retain his rights.

June 13, 2024

Blues name Alexander Steen as GM in waiting with plan to succeed Doug Armstrong in 2026

By: Canadian Press

Steen was named special assistant to GM Doug Armstrong, with the intent of taking over for him in 2026. The move also came with Armstrong getting a three-year extension as president of hockey operations through 2029.

June 13, 2024

The Stanley Cup Final in American Sign Language is a welcome addition for Deaf community

By: Canadian Press

The NHL became the first major sports league to offer play by play and analysis in ASL during a live broadcast last week when Florida hosted Edmonton in the Cup Final...

June 13, 2024

NHLPA members break the ice in support of 9-8-8

By: Chris Lomon

Joseph Woll and Ryan Strome joined Dr. Jay Harrison and Papa Roach frontman, Jacoby Shaddix, for the Breaking the Ice panel during Canadian Music Week in support of 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.

June 11, 2024

John Hynes named assistant coach for 4 Nations Face-Off

By: Media Release

John Hynes has been named an assistant coach for the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025.

June 11, 2024

Stars' Jim Nill selected NHL's GM of the year

By: Canadian Press

GM of the year is the only award voted on during the playoffs, with the first two rounds considered.

June 10, 2024

Montreal and Boston to host 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Broadcast schedule and event logo unveiled.

June 8, 2024

Morrissey redefines dishing out with new food venture

By: Chris Lomon

Teaming up with restaurateur Bobby Mottola, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey has expanded his skillset to the culinary world.

June 7, 2024

All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'

By: Canadian Press

After getting players to buy into the project with Box to Box Films, the league is hoping for the same kind of popularity boost F1 got by bringing in a whole new set of fans who were previously unfamiliar with the sport.

June 6, 2024

Kunins come together to celebrate Walter Cup championship

By: Chris Lomon

Busy schedules aligned for Sophia and Luke Kunin as the San Jose Sharks forward made the trip to Boston to support his wife on her Walter Cup victory with PWHL Minnesota.

June 4, 2024

Dostal, Kampf share emotional home ice victory for Czechia at worlds

By: Chris Lomon

Czechia became the fifth nation to win gold on home ice at the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.

May 31, 2024

NHL, NHLPA and 32 clubs unite in celebration of Pride

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Nearly 100 LGBTQ+ organizations supported and more than $75,000 invested.

May 30, 2024

First Line bringing important dialogue to NHL locker rooms

By: Scott Burnside

Strengthening mental health knowledge and player-to-player support, First Line is a program delivered by NHLPA consulting psychologist and former NHL player, Dr. Jay Harrison.

May 28, 2024

Veteran Tanev and emerging star Johnston share same Stanley Cup dream

By: Chris Lomon

Dallas Stars teammates Wyatt Johnston and Chris Tanev are at different points in their respective NHL careers, but the two continue to have the same goal in mind.

May 23, 2024

McDonagh’s offseason commences with earning university degree

By: Chris Lomon

Ryan McDonagh earns his degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and hopes to see some of his NHL peers follow his lead.

May 22, 2024