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A team-by-team breakdown of current NHL payrolls. Compare spending across the league and explore how each team allocates salary under the CBA.

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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 right of the NHL Clubs, the NHL, and the NHLPA.

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Olympics to help satisfy international appetite for hockey best-on-best

The not-too-distant memory of the 4 Nations Face-Off set the table for more international best-on-best heading into the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Scott BurnsideJan 28, 2026 • 8 min read

Player Features

Harley proudly pledges allegiance to red and white

Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, to Canadian parents, Dallas Stars blueliner Thomas Harley will represent Canada at Milano Cortina 2026.

Chris LomonJan 22, 2026 • 3 min read

Goals & Dreams

NHLPA Goals & Dreams invests in the state of hockey in advance of Hockey Day Minnesota

Bobby Brink and NHLPA Goals & Dreams Helps DinoMights Gear Up the Next Generation while Minnesota Wild players Marcus Foligno and Jake Middleton appear at United Heroes League Hockey Clinic for Kids.

Jan 22, 2026 • 3 min read

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NHLPA Goals & Dreams makes community investment in New Brunswick

In celebration of Scotiabank® Hockey Day in Canada, new Smilezone spaces unveiled at The Moncton Hospital, bringing joy, comfort, and hockey spirit to young patients while NHLPA Goals & Dreams and Jake Allen’s Program 34 also donating 25 sets of hockey equipment to Fredericton’s Brendon Oreto Foundation.

Jan 16, 2026 • 4 min read

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Player Features

van Riemsdyk sets the bar with Batman entrance

Now in his 17th NHL season, James van Riemsdyk has settled into his role with the Detroit Red Wings while occasionally moonlighting as a superhero.

Chris LomonJan 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Goals & Dreams

OREO supports youth hockey with second year of 'OREO Stay Playful For All' program delivering additional grants across Canada

This year, the program will deliver $400,000 in donations through hockey equipment grants of $200,000 from OREO and NHLPA Goals & Dreams.

Media ReleaseJan 13, 2026 • 3 min read

Player Features

Growing the game in Utah remains priority for O’Brien

Giving back at the grassroots level, Liam O’Brien aims to grow hockey in Utah with a new clothing line inspired by his “spicy” nickname.

Chris LomonJan 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Media Releases

Kraft Hockeyville extends community impact with biggest prize pool yet to celebrate 20th anniversary

Nominations are open for all-new Provincial & Territorial winners, offering over one million dollars in community prizing.

NHLPA/NHL/Kraft media releaseJan 5, 2026 • 4 min read

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