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August 18, 2023  (2:22)
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Amid Marty Walsh's ongoing transformation of the NHLPA, the union is undergoing changes.

Mathieu Schneider, who held a significant position as the NHLPA's second-in-command, has left the NHLPA on his own after 12 years. Marty Walsh, previously the US Secretary of Labor and now the executive director, orchestrated Schneider's exit.
Schneider's tenure involved impactful decisions, including rule changes regarding boarding and headshots, following his retirement from the NHL in 2010.
Sources say Mathieu Schneider and the #NHLPA have parted ways, after 12 years at the No. 2 post in the players' union. Told the push was made by executive director Marty Walsh.
The former Montreal Canadiens player spent 21 years in the NHL, notably contributing 223 goals and 743 assists over 1,289 games. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, Schneider's legacy is undeniable. As the NHLPA evolves, it's anticipated that more changes are on the horizon.

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