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NHLPA Begins Search For New Executive Director
Photo: CP/Chris Young The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced late Friday that the Executive Board has voted in favor of forming a Search Committee to lead the NHLPA’s search for a successor to the Executive Director, Don Fehr.
NHL, Players’ Association Finalize Plans To Bring Taxi Squads Back Temporarily
The National Hockey League Players’ Association and the National Hockey League today announced agreement on the temporary formation of “Taxi Squads” as well as temporary changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreement to address issues related to the ongoing COVID pandemic. … Continue reading
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Canadiens’ Carey Price Announces He Entered Residential Treatment Facility For Substance Use
Photo: CP0031 Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price announced on Tuesday that he entered a residential treatment facility for substance use. He released the announcement on his Instagram account.
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Report: NHL Will Not Cover COVID-19 Insurance For Players At 2022 Winter Olympics
Photo: Bleacher Report According to the New York Post’s Larry Brooks, the NHL Players’ Association has told players that the NHL will not pay for COVID-19 insurance at the 2022 Winter Olympics or Olympic Qualifiers in Beijing, China in February.
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Voted Best Shot, Nicklas Backstrom Voted Best Passer By NHL Players
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was voted the best passer in the NHL by the players’ association in their annual poll released on Thursday. The vote featured 490 NHL player participants answering 14 questions.
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NHL, NHLPA Announce Return To Play Medical Protocols, Critical Dates, & Rule Change for 2020-21 Season
Photo: NHL.com The NHL and NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced on Tuesday applicable medical protocols, transition rules for the 2020-21 season, which include information relating to critical dates, and the formal approval of a change to NHL Rule 83 (Off-side).
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NHL, NHLPA Announce Agreement To Play 56-Game Regular Season
Photo: Sportsnet The NHL and players’ association have both agreed to play a 56-game regular season in 2020-21 season protocols with realigned divisions, including an all-Canadian division due to the United States-Canada border closure.
Report: 2021 NHL Free Agency Set To Open On July 28
Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, 2021 NHL Free Agency will open on Wednesday, July 28 at 12 PM ET. The NHL and NHLPA are discussing key dates and details for the 2020-21 season, which is … Continue reading
Report: NHL, NHLPA Reach Agreement For 2020-21 Season
Photo: Sportsnet According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement on a 56-game 2020-21 season, pending votes by each side.
Issues Remain Regarding Roster Size For NHL, Players’ Association
Photo: Brandon Magnus/Getty Images According to TSN, NHL players will have to begin traveling back to their playing cities as soon as this weekend to begin quarantine so that they will be ready to fully participate at their clubs’ training … Continue reading
