National Hockey League Players’ Association

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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

NHLPA restructures and rebrands its commercial business unit as the NHLPA Player Collective to expand the global business of NHL players

New business platform designed to expand group licensing, sponsorship, content, and emerging opportunities around NHL players globally .

NHLPA Media ReleaseJun 10, 2026 • 4 min read

Media Releases

Connor McDavid voted 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award recipient by NHLPA members

McDavid becomes the second player in league history to receive award five times, joining former NHL legend Wayne Gretzky.

NHLPA Media ReleaseJun 7, 2026 • 2 min read

Hockey Fights Cancer

Hockey Fights Cancer™ Surpasses $53 Million Raised All-Time

Over $9.1 Million Throughout the 2025-26 NHL Season

NHL/NHLPA Media ReleaseJun 6, 2026 • 5 min read

Player Features

Karlsson in the chase for second Stanley Cup after return from injury

William Karlsson returned from injury on May 4 after being sidelined since November.

Chris LomonJun 3, 2026 • 3 min read

Media Releases

NHL, NHLPA UNVEIL FORMAT OF 2027 HONDA NHL ALL-STAR WEEKEND

2027 Honda NHL All-Star Game to Feature Five-Team, Round-Robin International Exhibition Rising Stars Take Center Stage in NHL All-Star Skills Event

NHL/NHLPA Media ReleaseJun 2, 2026 • 3 min read

Player Features

Celebrini’s poise and play earns respect of his peers at just 19 years old

With the respect of his peers and maturity beyond his years on and off the ice, Macklin Celebrini is captaining the Canadian men’s squad at the world championship as a Ted Lindsay Award finalist at just 19 years old.

Chris LomonMay 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Media Releases

2025-26 Playoff Player Fund

Article 28 of the CBA provides that a single lump sum payment of $24,000,000 shall be made by the NHL to the Players on account of a playoff Player Fu…

NHLPA.com StaffMay 15, 2026 • 1 min read

Player Features

Foligno Face-Off to support breast cancer research grant amid special postseason run for brothers

Despite wearing different jerseys to start the season, Nick and Marcus Foligno have always been on the same team when it comes to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer in honour of their late mother, Janis.

Chris LomonMay 11, 2026 • 6 min read

The NHLPA Player Collective

Partner With Hockey’s Most Iconic Stars

Designed to unlock global opportunities for NHL players across group licensing, sponsorship, content, merchandise, and emerging intellectual property enterprises, the NHLPA Player Collective serves as the business platform of the Players' Association.

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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.

Explore the CBA