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Game changers headline HHOF 2018

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Former players Martin Brodeur, Martin St. Louis, and Willie O'Ree get their call to the hall alongside Gary Bettman, Jayna Hefford, and Alexander Yakushev.

November 9, 2018

Can You or Can't You | Part I

By: NHLPA Staff

Check out the debut episode of this seven-part series featuring over a dozen players being quizzed about their everyday – and not-so-everyday – off-ice skills!

November 9, 2018

Hockey Fights Cancer underway – donate now!

By: NHLPA Staff

Hockey Fights Cancer runs for the month of November.

November 6, 2018

Blackhawks fire 3-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Quenneville

By: Canadian Press

The Chicago Blackhawks have fired coach Joel Quenneville after a 6-6-3 start to the season.

November 6, 2018

Caption This | Part I

By: NHLPA Staff

Some regrettable hair styles and vintage ‘90s looks make the cut as players weigh in to caption these throwback photos of current and former NHL'ers!

November 1, 2018

12 years later, Kathy Kessel recalls son's promise

By: Chris Lomon

Kathy Kessel walked towards her son’s car at Logan International Airport. She found herself at a loss for words. What Phil said brought a tear to her eye and a smile to her face.

November 1, 2018

Leafs' Matthews out at least 4 weeks with shoulder injury; doesn't need surgery

By: Canadian Press

Auston Matthews knew things weren't right as soon as he felt the contact.

October 29, 2018

Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins rally behind city in wake of synagogue attack

By: Canadian Press

Sidney Crosby says his team is standing with its city after an attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh left 11 people dead and six others wounded.

October 28, 2018

John Ziegler, NHL president who oversaw merger, dies at 84

By: Canadian Press

John Ziegler Jr., the NHL president who oversaw the merger with the World Hockey Association and was eventually ousted following labour unrest and a players' strike in 1992, has died. He was 84.

October 26, 2018

Vegas signs suspended D Nate Schmidt to $35.7 million deal

By: Canadian Press

Suspended defenceman Nate Schmidt and the Vegas Golden Knights agreed to a $35.7 million, six-year contract extension Wednesday that runs through the 2024-25 season.

October 25, 2018

Red Wings claim winger de la Rose off waivers from Montreal

By: Canadian Press

The Detroit Red Wings have claimed winger Jacob de la Rose off waivers from Montreal.

October 17, 2018

Avalanche claim forward Marko Dano from Jets off waivers

By: Canadian Press

The Colorado Avalanche have claimed centre Marko Dano off waivers from Winnipeg.

October 15, 2018

NHL/NHLPA Media Release regarding Micheal Haley

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that forward Micheal Haley of the Florida Panthers will be away from the team while taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

October 12, 2018

Sharks sign F Barclay Goodrow to 2-year extension

By: Canadian Press

The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Barclay Goodrow to a two-year contract extension.

October 4, 2018

Buffalo Sabres award captaincy to centre Jack Eichel

By: Canadian Press

Buffalo Sabres award captaincy to centre Jack Eichel.

October 3, 2018

'The choice was obvious:' Shea Weber named captain of the Montreal Canadiens

By: Canadian Press

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Shea Weber has been named as the 30th captain in franchise history.

October 1, 2018

Clinton celebrates as Kraft Hockeyville USA

By: Ryan Parker

The upstate New York community played host to the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets as the culmination of the Kraft Hockeyville USA 2018 festivities.

September 26, 2018

Theodore ends holdout, agrees to 7-year deal with Vegas

By: Canadian Press

Defenceman Shea Theodore ended his holdout Monday night, agreeing to a seven-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.

September 24, 2018

Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons

By: Canadian Press

At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils.

September 24, 2018

Former Jets workhorse goalie Ondrej Pavelec retires after 11 NHL seasons

By: Canadian Press

Ondrej Pavelec, who was a workhorse in the Jets' goal after the NHL franchise moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg, announced his retirement Thursday.

September 20, 2018