Chris Lomon
Make Room for Frederick Gaudreau
Whether it’s in the Nashville home dressing room or on the ice, Frederick Gaudreau just can’t help be the centre of attention.
Nick Bonino Doing What it Takes
He didn’t record a point or hear his name called as one of the stars in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, but Nick Bonino still found a big way to earn top marks from his head coach and teammates.
My Top 5 | Brad May
Find out who has the edge in the Stanley Cup Final, according to Brad May, as the 2007 Stanley Cup winner with the Anaheim Ducks picks his game-changers in this edition of 'My Top 5'.
Behind the Poise and Resiliency of Craig Anderson
Would Craig Anderson be able to bounce back? It was one of the biggest questions heading into Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final - and No. 41 had an emphatic response. A major reason behind the poise and resilience Anderson displayed in the aftermath of a tough outing can be traced back to a life-changing meeting over 15 years ago.
Colton Sisson Rises to the Occasion
With a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line, Colton Sissons, playing on Nashville’s top unit alongside Filip Forsberg and Pontus Aberg came through in a big, big way.
My Top 5 | Steve Duchesne
Steve Duchesne carved out a reputation as a highly effective offensive defenceman over 1,113 NHL regular season and 121 playoff games. In this edition of My Top 5, the undrafted blueliner serves up his views on what a defenceman can do to boost their team’s post-season fortunes.
Unbreakable bond: Kyle Turris and the Capital City Condors
Not long after playing overtime hero for Ottawa in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Rangers, Turris was once again playing hero, this time in a suit, not a Senators sweater.
My Top 5 | Mike Knuble
Mike Knuble hoisted hockey’s most cherished team trophy in 1998 with the Detroit Red Wings. The right-winger, who played 1,068 career NHL regular season games and was a lifetime +76, offers up the most effective ways a forward can make a post-season impact - other than scoring.
RUST PUTS TRUST IN FORMER COACH'S WORDS
There is a moment before almost every game when Bryan Rust takes pause to recall the one piece of advice that he’s never forgotten.
Welcome to the crash and bang world of Austin Watson
It would be understandable if Austin Watson were a little tired after two rounds of dishing out body check after body check on a nightly basis. But as Watson sees it, the more hits he delivers, the more effective and energized he is.
My Top 5 | Shawn Thornton
In this edition of My Top 5, Thornton, who skated in 105 playoff games, offers up the key ways a fourth-line player can make an impact in the postseason.
Torey Krug Sticks to Academic Game Plan
"I was only in the principal’s office one time and that was in the third grade because of a competitive game at recess,” said the recent Michigan State University graduate Torey Krug while recalling his younger academic days.
Tanner Glass Making an Offensive Mark
“When you play at this level, you have to be willing to adapt your game,” said Tanner Glass, whose first NHL experience came in 2008-09 when he appeared in three games. “What really matters is that you are contributing something that helps the team be successful. It’s all about being a good teammate.”
My Top 5 | Jamie Macoun
A two-time Stanley Cup champion (Calgary and Detroit), Jamie Macoun played in 1,128 regular season NHL games, spending parts of 17 campaigns with three different teams.
Daley's daily dose of Drake gets him in the zone
Getting another chance to the play for the Stanley Cup? That’s music to Trevor Daley’s ears. His way of getting pumped up for the games? That’s music to his ears, too.
California (and Stanley Cup) dreaming for Josh Manson
He slept for most of the plane trip home, but when he woke up, Josh Manson had plenty to smile about.
Former Thunderbird Thompson still bringing the grit
Nate Thompson impressed Seattle Thunderbirds brass the day his junior hockey career began. Twelve years after his final WHL game, they still speak highly of the player and person.
My Top 5 | Bret Hedican
The two-time Olympian, who had his No. 24 retired by St. Cloud State in 2010, offers up his Top 5 bits of advice for players after a first-round playoff win.
Bryan Bickell: “I will never forget that sound"
Bryan Bickell sure knows how to leave a lasting impression. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, the forward announced his retirement after Carolina’s final regular season game on April 9 - and what a game it was.
My Top 5 | Guy Carbonneau
Three-time Stanley Cup champion Guy Carbonneau offers up his Top 5 bits of advice for young players when it comes to playoff hockey.