Compensation by Team

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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Media Releases

15 PLAYERS ELECT SALARY ARBITRATION

The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 15 players have elected salary arbitration.

NHLPA Media ReleaseJul 5, 2026 • 1 min read

Player Features

Former minor hockey teammates Walker and Ambrose celebrate parallel championships

Erin Ambrose and Sean Walker are used to winning together as former minor hockey teammates, and can now celebrate parallel success this season in their respective leagues.

Chris LomonJun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Goals & Dreams

NHLPA Goals & Dreams donated more than 1,300 sets of hockey equipment to youth programs around the world during the 2025-26 season

…Over $750,000 donated to 75 organizations in 10 countries

NHLPA Media ReleaseJun 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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

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