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☆ The NHL has strict rules for how much teams can spend. Here's how it works
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The pay limit has been in place since the end of a labor dispute that caused the cancellation of the entire 2004-05 NHL season. Sports business experts said the strict salary cap has helped the league's financial health since the full season stoppage. The hard salary cap is a stark difference from Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, which have no salary cap and a soft salary cap, respectively. But the hard cap means NHL teams have to be especially diligent. The NHL is planning to start negotiations with the NHLPA in early 2025, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said at this year's NHL Board of Governors meeting.

Persons: NHLPA, Rick Burton, Burton, Irwin Kishner, Herrick Feinstein, It's, Jalen Brunson, Gary Bettman Organizations: Florida Panthers, Stanley, Edmonton Oilers, Amerant Bank, National Hockey League, NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Official, National Hockey League Players Association, CBA, Syracuse University, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League, firm's Sports Law, Los Angeles Dodgers, Athletic, New York Knicks, ESPN, Governors Locations: Sunrise , Florida, American

The Columbus Blue Jackets fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday, ending his time on the job after more than a decade. President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen’s 11th full season on the job and three weeks before the trade deadline. Davidson and the hockey operations team will assume GM duties on an interim basis until a full-time replacement is hired. Ownership, after Kekalainen and Davidson named Pascal Vincent coach following the Babcock fiasco, said in September there would not be any front office changes at that time. Kekalainen inherited Todd Richards as coach, and Columbus reached the playoffs in his first full season in 2013-14.

Persons: Jarmo Kekalainen, John Davidson, Kekalainen, Davidson, ” Davidson, It’s, Mike Babcock, Pascal Vincent, Babcock, Jarmo, John P, McConnell, “, Louis, Doug Armstrong, Kevin Cheveldayoff, Scott Howson, Todd Richards, Richards, John Tortorella, Brad Larsen, Vincent —, Larsen, Vincent, Johnny Gaudreau, ___ Organizations: Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, Blue Jackets, Eastern Conference, Blues, Columbus, Stanley Locations: Kekalainen’s

☆ NHL players to return to Olympics in 2026 and 2030
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —After missing the previous two Winter Games, National Hockey League players will return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade. The NHL, along with the National Hockey League Players Association and the International Ice Hockey Federation, have agreed to allow players to participate in the 2026 and 2030 Olympic Games. “We think this is a great stage for best on best, the best on best in obviously what we believe is in the best sport,” Bettman added. The 2026 Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. In addition to participating in the 2026 Olympics, the NHL also announced a new four-team international tournament that will pit Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland against each other in 2025.

Persons: Gary Bettman, Bettman, ”, Marty Walsh, “ Organizations: CNN, National Hockey League, Olympics, NHL, National Hockey League Players Association, International Ice Hockey Federation, Cortina d’Ampezzo, “, Team Canada Locations: Milan, Italy, Sochi, Russia, Beijing, PyeongChang, South Korea, Canada, United States, Sweden, Finland

TORONTO (AP) — NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade. The world's top hockey league will allow its players to participate in the Games in 2026 in Milan and in 2030 under an agreement announced Friday by the NHL, the NHL Players’ Association, International Ice Hockey Federation and the IOC. NHL players have not been at the Olympics since 2014 in Sochi. "There is a recognition of how important this is to the players," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said at a news conference during All-Star Weekend. “Extremely badly want to play in the Olympics,” McDavid said Thursday.

Persons: Gary Bettman, Luc Tardif, “, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Adam Fox, Sidney Crosby, Connor Bedard, ” McDavid, haven’t, Bettman, Tardif, Charlie McAvoy, ” McAvoy, Ralph Lauren, Marty Walsh, ” Bettman, McDavid, MacKinnon, Matthews, Eichel, hasn't, Russia —, Pavel Datsyuk, Kirill Kaprizov, It’s, Sebastian Aho, ” Organizations: TORONTO, — NHL, Olympics, Games, NHL, NHL Players ’ Association, Ice Hockey Federation, IOC, ” IIHF, Beijing, IIHF, U.S, Hockey, Team North America, Olympic, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Locations: Milan, Sochi, McDavid, South Korea, North America, Pyeongchang, Beijing, U.S, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, France, Nice, Russia, Paris

CNN —Veteran NHL forward Corey Perry apologized on Thursday for the “inappropriate behavior” which saw him waived by the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Perry in a Thursday statement regarding his release from the Blackhawks. He was signed to a one-year deal in July and played in 16 games, scoring four goals and assisting on five others. “In the event Mr. Perry clears waivers, we intend to terminate his contract effective immediately,” the team stated. Perry has played in 1,273 NHL games while scoring 421 career goals.

Persons: Corey Perry, Perry “, Perry, “, ”, ” Corey Perry, Perry’s, Ethan Miller, Luke Richardson, ” – Organizations: CNN — Veteran NHL, Chicago Blackhawks, Blackhawks, “, CNN, Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, ‘ Hawks, NHL, Anaheim Ducks Locations: Perry’s Chicago

☆ League and union discuss on-ice safety after player's death in England
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 1 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) and the union representing its players have been in contact regarding further safety measures after a player in Britain's Elite Ice Hockey League died when an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in an ESPN report on Wednesday that the league wants to prioritize protection but added that players have the right to make decisions for themselves. The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA), which is the sport's governing body in England and Wales, said this week the safety of players must take precedence above all else and made neck guards mandatory from Jan. 1 for all on-ice activities. The EIHA did not make neck guards mandatory with immediate effect due to anticipated supply issues but made a "strong recommendation" that players at all levels across English Ice Hockey start using a neck guard. The NHLPA also educates players each year on the benefits of wearing the cut-resistant equipment so they can make informed equipment choices.

Persons: Aaron Doster, Adam Johnson's, Gary Bettman, Bettman, Marty Walsh, Walsh, Frank Pingue, Ed Osmond Organizations: New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nationwide Arena, National Hockey League, Ice Hockey League, British, NHL, ESPN, MetLife, National Hockey League Players ', Ice Hockey Association, NHLPA, Thomson Locations: Columbus , Ohio, USA, East Rutherford , New Jersey, England, Wales, Toronto

☆ NHL reverses Pride Tape ban as it allows players to represent social causes on the ice
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The National Hockey League (NHL) has changed its approach to the use of rainbow-colored stick tape often used to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and inclusion within the game. On Tuesday, the league announced it would now allow players to use products like Pride Tape during practices, warm-ups and games. “After consultation with the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, Players will now have the option to voluntarily represent social causes with their stick tape throughout the season,” an NHL statement read. Dermott displayed a small amount of Pride Tape on the handle of his hockey stick on Saturday, becoming the first player to go against the ban. Thank you Travis!”Following the NHL’s reversal Tuesday, Pride Tape posted: “We are so very grateful to everyone who believes hockey should be a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all.

Persons: ”, Gary Bettman, Travis Dermott, Dermott, Zac BonDurant, ” Dermott, Craig Morgan, “, Kristopher Wells, Travis Organizations: CNN, National Hockey League, “, NHL Players ’ Association, Coalition, Players, NHL, of Governors, Sportsnet, Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks, PHNX Sports, Pride, ”, National Hockey League Players ’, Coyotes Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Here are six lighthouses the government is literally giving away for free
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-27 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The US General Services Administration (GSA) is offering a record number of lighthouses to the public. The GSA will give away six to nonprofits and government entities, and sell another four via public auction. The lighthouses are being offered as part of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. Since its inception, over 150 lighthouses have circulated through the NHLPA program, the GSA said. See the six lighthouses that GSA is giving away for free this year:

☆ From Biden cabinet, Walsh hits the ice as head of NHLPA
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I personally support the LGBTQ community and always will," Walsh said. "I don't think that the LGBTQ community should feel that NHL hockey players are turning their back on that community the majority of players wore the jersey." The NHL's ambition of expanding its global footprint and the massive success of the recent World Baseball Classic have increased talk of a World Cup of Hockey in 2025. "I think it is a little bit to early to talk about who is involved in the tournament and who is not," said Walsh. "We should get the tournament on paper and start the conversation going forward what it will look like."

☆ U.S. Labor Secretary Walsh appointed as executive director of NHL union
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Kanishka Singh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has been named executive director of the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) and will step down from his Cabinet position, the union and the Labor Department said on Thursday. Walsh, 55, who had been expected to step down from his labor secretary role, will assume his new position in mid-March, the NHLPA said in a statement. Walsh was recommended for the job after a nine-month search by a player-led committee, the union said. As labor secretary, Walsh had vowed to boost union membership, a key issue for Biden. The NHL players' union represents 750 athletes, according to the organization.

☆ NHL, NHLPA unable to host 2024 World Cup of Hockey, eye 2025
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 11 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) and its players' association (NHLPA) said on Friday they would be unable to put on the World Cup of Hockey in 2024 as hoped and would instead aim to hold the tournament in February 2025. The eight-team international tournament is held at irregular intervals and has occurred three times previously, with the United States winning the inaugural event in 1996 and Canada coming out on top in 2004 and 2016. "Over the last year, the NHL and the NHLPA have been working on plans to conduct the next World Cup of Hockey, the premier international best-on-best hockey tournament, in February 2024," the NHL and NHLPA said in a joint statement. "Unfortunately, in the current environment it is not feasible to hold the World Cup of Hockey at that time." Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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