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Dallas Stars acquire defenseman Chris Tanev in a trade with the Calgary Flames

By: Canadian Press

Tanev, in the final season of a four-year $18 million contract, is averaging nearly 20 minutes of ice time this season and has a goal and 13 assists in 56 games.

February 28, 2024

Capitals and players celebrate Black History Month in style

By: NHLPA Staff

From local artists creating special designs to player-attended hockey clinics, the Washington Capitals’ unique initiatives were on full display as the club celebrated Black History Month.

February 28, 2024

Schenn’s Friends provides great meaning for Blues captain

By: Chris Lomon

Win or lose, Brayden Schenn always finds perspective thanks to meaningful connections made through his community work in St. Louis.

February 27, 2024

Avalanche's Nichushkin cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team.

February 26, 2024

Ryan reflects on scenic route taken to NHL

By: Chris Lomon

From the University of Alberta to Europe and back to Alberta – Edmonton Oilers forward Derek Ryan made his NHL debut at 29 years old.

February 22, 2024

Nifty goal aside, Kings' forward Quinton Byfield is putting together a breakout season

By: Canadian Press

Coming into this season, Byfield had eight goals and 34 points in 99 regular-season games in his first three seasons.

February 21, 2024

Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski agree on a 2-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

Brodzinski has been a regular in the Rangers' lineup since being called up from Hartford of the AHL in late November because of injuries to Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko.

February 21, 2024

Marchment cousins celebrate on-ice successes

By: Chris Lomon

Mason Marchment of the Dallas Stars and Kennedy Marchment of PWHL Montreal praise each other’s game after unofficial family get-together in Montreal.

February 20, 2024

Forward Michael Rasmussen signs a four-year contract extension with the Red Wings

By: Canadian Press

The 24-year-old Rasmussen has skated in 55 games this season, recording 11 goals and 12 assists.

February 20, 2024

New York Islanders to Host 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend

By: Media Release

The New York Islanders will host the 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena, in Elmont, N.Y., the National Hockey League has announced.

February 18, 2024

Jaromir Jagr's return to Pittsburgh ends with his No. 68 being retired - and catharsis

By: Canadian Press

“The 11 years I was here was amazing,” Jagr said. “Probably the best years of my life. So thank you for that.”

February 18, 2024

NHL's Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium increases total to 41 played outdoors

By: Canadian Press

The two Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium this weekend increased the NHL's total of outdoor games to 41.

February 18, 2024

Stadium Series a full-circle moment for Dobson family

By: Chris Lomon

The 2024 Stadium Series marks defenceman Noah Dobson’s first NHL outdoor experience with his New York Islanders set to face off against the New York Rangers.

February 16, 2024

Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season

By: Canadian Press

President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen’s 11th full season on the job. Kekalainen was the third-longest tenured GM in the NHL.

February 15, 2024

Duclair hopes new synthetic ice rink is a game-changer for students

By: Chris Lomon

The initiative put forth by the Anthony Duclair Foundation broke ground earlier this month with support from the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund.

February 14, 2024

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February 14, 2024

Celebrations bloom for Marc-Andre Fleury Night

By: NHLPA Staff

Marc-Andre Fleury’s latest illustrious achievements were celebrated by the Minnesota Wild in a night full of flowers and old friends with the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in town.

February 13, 2024

Golden Knights honor Alex Pietrangelo for playing in his 1,000th game

By: Canadian Press

Pietrangelo, a three-time All-Star and three-time gold medalist for Team Canada, won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019 and with the Golden Knights last season.

February 12, 2024

Marchand’s spark carries him to 1,000 NHL games

By: Chris Lomon

Patrice Bergeron and Charlie Coyle share what makes Boston Bruins captain, Brad Marchand, as good a leader as he is a friend ahead of a milestone game.

February 8, 2024

Lightning D Mikhail Sergachev sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on broken leg

By: Canadian Press

Sergachev was injured during the second period of Tampa Bay's 3-1 road loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

February 8, 2024