National Hockey League Players’ Association

We are the exclusive collective bargaining representative of NHL players, negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment, helping to guide their careers, and promoting the game of hockey for players and fans alike.

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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

NHLPA Goals & Dreams Smilezone Foundation

Giving Back

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

James van Riemsdyk Detroit Red Wings Batman

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

International

Olympic rosters announced for Milano Cortina 2026

Federations will continue to announce their rosters throughout early January.

NHLPA.com StaffDec 31, 2025 • 7 min read

Player Features

Reinhart warmed up ahead of second career NHL Winter Classic

The Florida Panthers will take on the New York Rangers on Jan. 2 at LoanDepot Park.

Chris LomonDec 31, 2025 • 4 min read

Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders signs on as Hockey Fights Cancer champion.

Player Features

Schaefer signs on as Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

A quicky standout on and off the ice, Matthew Schaefer has become an official Hockey Fights Cancer champion, serving as an ambassador to the joint initiative of the NHLPA and NHL, powered by the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Chris LomonDec 21, 2025 • 5 min read

Player of the Week

Tage Thompson

Tage Thompson extended his 6-game point streak in style, scoring a GWG for his 200th NHL career goal as part of a hat trick along the way to NHLPA Player of the Week.

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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.

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