Recent News

Canes trade Edmundson's rights to Montreal for 5th rounder

By: Canadian Press

The Carolina Hurricanes parted ways with defenceman Joel Edmundson after one season, trading his free agent rights to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday for a fifth-round pick.

September 12, 2020

TLA finalist spotlight: Nathan MacKinnon

By: Chris Lomon

When you ask Nathan MacKinnon’s teammates for a thought or two on what makes the 2020 Ted Lindsay Award finalist special, expect a long – and highly complimentary – response.

September 12, 2020

One over Sid: MacKinnon wins Lady Byng for sportsmanship

By: Canadian Press

Of course, Nathan MacKinnon wishes he were still playing for the Stanley Cup, but after learning he won another individual award, the Colorado forward found a silver lining.

September 11, 2020

Center-seeking Wild acquire Nick Bjugstad from Penguins

By: Canadian Press

The Minnesota Wild acquired centre Nick Bjugstad on Friday from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a conditional selection in the 2021 draft, a swap that includes the Penguins covering an unspecified portion of Bjugstad's $5.25 million salary next season.

September 11, 2020

LA Kings re-sign D Sean Walker for 4 years, $10.6 million

By: Canadian Press

The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenceman Sean Walker to a four-year, $10.6 million contract extension.

September 11, 2020

My first cell phone

By: NHLPA Staff

A lesson in T9 texting, the original Motorola Razr – and one from Nikolaj Ehlers for those who have been pronouncing Nokia incorrectly!

September 11, 2020

NHL moves up draft to Oct. 6-7, free agency starts Oct. 9

By: Canadian Press

The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency.

September 11, 2020

Flyers centre Sean Couturier wins Selke Trophy as NHL's best defensive forward

By: Canadian Press

Philadelphia Flyers centre Sean Couturier has been awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward.

September 10, 2020

TLA finalist spotlight: Artemi Panarin

By: Chris Lomon

Ryan Strome is hardly surprised to see his fun-loving teammate up for some serious hockey hardware.

September 10, 2020

Player Q&A | Timo Meier

By: NHLPA Staff

It's Timo (Player Q&A) Time!

September 9, 2020

Senators forward Bobby Ryan recipient of Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

By: Canadian Press

Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan was named the 2019-20 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Monday after publicly sharing his battle with alcohol issues.

September 7, 2020

Dumba honoured for by NHL for anti-racism, community efforts

By: Canadian Press

Minnesota’s Matt Dumba was chosen as the winner the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, a nod to the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. anthem for his role in helping the sport combat racism.

September 6, 2020

One minute with Andrei Vasilevskiy

By: NHLPA Staff

Who loves his teammates? Andrei Vasilevskiy does. Get to know the Big Cat of the Tampa Bay Lightning in this one-minute sitdown!

September 4, 2020

NHL announces initiatives to combat racism; accelerate its inclusion efforts

By: Media Release

The League and its Member Clubs, along with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have committed to a number of other specific initiatives.

September 3, 2020

Player Q&A | Tom Kuhnhackl

By: NHLPA Staff

From the team he's rooting for when he's not watching hockey to the No. 1 pet peeve when he's on the ice, answers from Tom Kuhnhackl's in this week's Player Q&A.

September 3, 2020

Montreal Canadiens get goalie Jake Allen from St. Louis Blues

By: Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired goaltender Jake Allen from the St. Louis Blues, adding a proven netminder to join forces with Carey Price.

September 2, 2020

Canucks secret ingredient? Domingue's bubble baking

By: Chris Lomon

Louis Domingue is enjoying the chance to indulge in one of his top off-ice passions, and sharing the fruits of his labour with his teammates.

September 1, 2020

Kings sign F Austin Wagner to 3-year, $3.4 million extension

By: Canadian Press

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Austin Wagner to a three-year, $3.4 million contract extension.

September 1, 2020

From Nana Kelly to hand-eye help from sisters, Coyle grateful for support

By: Chris Lomon

Charlie Coyle keeps answering the bell and Nana Kelly keeps ringing it.

August 31, 2020

El Paso is named Kraft Hockeyville USA 2020

By: Media Release

Kraft Heinz, together with the NHL and the NHLPA, is proud to announce that El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas is officially Kraft Hockeyville™ USA 2020.

August 30, 2020