#NHL Players' Association

NHL Notebook: Oilers likely open to moving 2023 first-round pick, NHL not interested in negotiating salary cap increase, and more The Edmonton Oilers haven't used their first-round pick in a trade deadline move since all the way back in 2006. That year, the Oilers badly needed a starting goaltender so Kevin Lowe ponied up the team's top draft pick…

The San Jose Sharks and forward Evander Kane have dealt with grievance proceedings since January. On Friday, the team and player came to an agreement on a settlement. The NHLPA filed the grievance on behalf of Kane following the termination of his Sharks contract earlier this year. The NHLPA cited a breach of contract as their reason for the…

The Missouri legislature probably feels like a kid whose parent continually says, "No!" Lawmakers are in a special session right now to discuss cutting state income taxes. While several of them want Gov. Mike Parson to add sports betting to the special session, the governor's spokesperson, Kelli Jones, said that's a no-go. "Sports betting is…

NHL forward Evander Kane and the San Jose Sharks reached a settlement Friday on the grievance he filed over the termination of his contract last season. The Sharks announced the agreement that they said was approved by the NHL and the Players' Association, saying they were'satisfied that its terms will not adversely impact the team, either…

The San Jose Sharks reached a settlement with former forward Evander Kane and the NHL Players' Association on Friday following months of negotiations. Kane was released by the Sharks in early January for what the team called "breach of his NHL Standard Player Contract and for violation of the AHL COVID-19 protocols." At the time, Kane was in the…

This in from Eliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, news that Evander Kane and the San Jose Sharks have settled their dispute: "On Evander Kane: original SJ deal was $19M in cash over next three years. Current EDM deal is $16.5M over next three years. It is believed settlement will address that gap." And Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff adds: "Sounds…