Mission
THE NHLPA IS THE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVE OF NHL PLAYERS, NEGOTIATING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT AND ENSURING THAT THOSE RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES PLAYERS WITH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO PROTECT THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY, ENHANCE THEIR LIVES OFF THE ICE, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO DRIVE THE GROWTH OF THE GAME.