National Hockey League Players’ Association

We are the exclusive collective bargaining representative of NHL players, negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment, helping to guide their careers, and promoting the game of hockey for players and fans alike.

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Newsroom

NHL & NHLPA News

Dive into the latest news from the world of hockey, including player interviews, the latest contract updates, and more.

Latest Updates

Media Releases

Sense Arena & NHLPA partner to bring NHL stars to virtual reality

NHL Sense Arena becomes the first and only NHL & NHLPA licensed VR and mixed reality hockey experience.

Media ReleaseNov 5, 2025 • 4 min read

Player Features

Veleno living out childhood dream with Canadiens

Raised in the suburbs of Montreal, Joe Veleno is well acquainted with the city’s passion for the Montreal Canadiens.

Chris LomonOct 30, 2025 • 4 min read

Media Releases

Sonnet Insurance and the NHLPA announce partnership extension

Multi-year extension builds on a long-standing relationship that has featured high-profile players in Sonnet content and marketing materials.

NHLPA/Sonnet media releaseOct 29, 2025 • 3 min read

Media Releases

NHL, NHLPA celebrate a new, enhanced season of Hockey Fights Cancer™ powered by The V Foundation for Cancer Research presented by AstraZeneca

ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy begins Hockey Fights Cancer celebrations with all 32 NHL teams in action

NHL/NHLPA Media ReleaseOct 28, 2025 • 5 min read

Player Features

Foegele settling into life with the Kings

An unwavering commitment to his hockey homework continues to pay dividends for student-of-the-game, Warren Foegele.

Chris LomonOct 23, 2025 • 5 min read

Oreo Stay Playful | NHLPA Goals & Dreams

Media Releases

NHLPA Goals & Dreams and OREO proudly deliver $200,000 in equipment to deserving hockey communities across Canada

14 Canadian youth hockey organizations were selected to receive grants valued at $10,000 or $25,000 in the first year of the 'OREO Stay Playful For All’ Program.

Oct 22, 2025 • 3 min read

Mikael Backlund, captain of the Calgary Flames

Player Features

Backlund’s leadership in Calgary extending past the ice

Always working at becoming a better leader, Mikael Backlund has settled into his captaincy with the Calgary Flames.

Chris LomonOct 16, 2025 • 7 min read

Media Releases

Kids Help Phone and NHLPA Goals & Dreams celebrate partnership advancing youth mental health initiatives across Canada

…More than $450,000 has been donated by the NHLPA in support of Kids Help Phone.

NHLPA Media ReleaseOct 16, 2025 • 3 min read

Player of the Week

Cutter Gauthier

Extending his point streak to 8 games, Cutter Gauthier recorded his first NHL hat trick as part of a league-leading 10-point performance to earn the Anaheim Ducks forward NHLPA Player of the Week honours!

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The CBA

The NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NHLPA and the NHL sets out the terms and conditions of employment for all professional hockey players playing in the National Hockey League, as well as the respective rights of the NHL Clubs, the NHL, and the NHLPA.

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