Recent News

Longtime NHL forward Joel Ward retires

By: Canadian Press

Longtime NHL forward Joel Ward announced his retirement on Monday.

April 27, 2020

One minute with Torey Krug

By: NHLPA Staff

The little-known nickname his Boston Bruins teammates call him and more in this minute with Torey Krug!

April 24, 2020

Cirelli sharpening his culinary skills amid league pause

By: Chris Lomon

Just like many of his fellow NHL players, Cirelli, the 22-year-old Tampa Bay Lightning forward, is using the pause in the 2019-20 season to learn a new skill or improve upon an existing one.

April 23, 2020

Blue Jackets sign goalie Merzlikins to 2-year contract

By: Canadian Press

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to a two-year, $8 million contract Thursday, putting him in competition with the freshly signed Joonas Korpisalo for the starting job.

April 23, 2020

NHL Player Gaming Challenge puts NHL players' virtual hockey skills to the test

By: NHL media release

This League esports activation in EA SPORTS™ NHL®20 is a fun and unique way to engage hockey and gaming fans and is supported by the NHLPA.

April 23, 2020

From Player Poll to Player Rep, checking in with the Mathesons

By: Chris Lomon

From the 2019-20 NHLPA Player Poll to his role as a player rep, Mike Matheson weighs in with that and more amid the global COVID-19 crisis.

April 22, 2020

Timing right for Henrique to open up home to pups in need

By: Chris Lomon

When there’s a dog in need, it’s Adam Henrique and Lauren Thomas to the rescue.

April 21, 2020

NHLers get a kick out of old broadcasts: 'Hilarious how much the game's changed'

By: Canadian Press

Ben Chiarot had seen plenty of Bobby Orr highlights.

April 19, 2020

Blue Jackets sign goalie Korpisalo to 2-year deal

By: Canadian Press

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed All-Star goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to a two-year contract Friday worth a reported $5.6 million.

April 17, 2020

One minute with Matt Dumba

By: NHLPA Staff

Dogs with people names, his favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and more all in one minute with Matt Dumba of the Minnesota Wild.

April 17, 2020

Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien reach agreement – player's contract terminated

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

The NHL and the NHLPA announced Friday that the Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien have mutually resolved the grievance filed by Mr. Byfuglien.

April 17, 2020

Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov announces retirement

By: Canadian Press

Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov won't be making a return to the NHL.

April 16, 2020

Younger players taking NHLPA G&D to new heights amid 20th anniversary

By: David Morassutti

After getting into their hockey equipment, participants of the Toronto Police Service hockey program were asked to gather in front of a door at John Booth Arena for a little surprise.

April 16, 2020

Never Alone: NHLPA members offer virtual support to young people

By: Chris Lomon

Kids Help Phone is just a phone call, text or click away. That’s one of the messages Phillip Danault, Mitch Marner and Tyler Motte want to share with those dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 15, 2020

Skinner steps up with hat trick of donations for COVD-19 efforts

By: Chris Lomon

Hockey might be hold, but that didn’t stop Jeff Skinner from stepping up and netting a natural hat trick.

April 14, 2020

Oilers, Cave family announce new charity honouring forward Colby Cave

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers chairman Bob Nicholson remembers Colby Cave as a tireless worker on the ice and in the community.

April 14, 2020

Kris Versteeg announces retirement after 643 NHL regular-season games played

By: NHLPA Media Release

The two-time Stanley Cup winner also played in 93 playoff games.

April 14, 2020

Hath's Heroes raises $15K to feed first responders amid COVID-19 pandemic

By: Chris Lomon

Garnet Hathaway is playing his part in showing appreciation for first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 13, 2020

Statement from NHLPA Executive Director Don Fehr on the Passing of Colby Cave

By: NHLPA Media Release

National Hockey League Players’ Association Executive Director, Don Fehr, today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Colby Cave.

April 11, 2020

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave dies at age 25 after suffering brain bleed

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week.

April 11, 2020