Ryan Parker

Player of the Week - Joe Thornton

By: Ryan Parker

Sharks captain Joe Thornton has been among the elite players in the 2013 playoffs. His offensive production, faceoff prowess and defensive dominance have helped the Sharks to the brink of the Western Conference Final. Due to his strong play and leadership, Joe is the NHLPA.com 'Player of the Week'.

May 27, 2013

Jordin Tootoo – Speaking His Mind

By: Ryan Parker

Jordin recently visited a native community in Ontario to meet some fans and pass along a message of positivity

April 26, 2013

NHLPA.com In-Studio with Derek Meech

By: Ryan Parker

Derek Meech sits down to talk about his pride about playing in his hometown of Winnipeg, the fan support the Jets receive and the dynamic in the dressing room this season

April 16, 2013

In The Locker Room - Masters Picks

By: Ryan Parker

The Masters is upon us, and with the blooming azaleas & the roaring patrons at Amen Corner, the sporting world's eyes will be on Augusta.

April 10, 2013

In-Studio with Tanner Glass

By: Ryan Parker

The Penguins forward recently sat down in the NHLPA.com studio in Toronto to talk about the changes he has experienced in 2013, including making the adjustment to a new team and new city, suiting up on a nightly basis with some of the most talented players in the world and what the chemistry within the dressing room is like in Pittsburgh

April 4, 2013

Wayne Fleming (1950-2013)

By: Ryan Parker

Sadly, after battling brain cancer, longtime NHL assistant coach Wayne Fleming passed away on Monday, at the age of 62. Players, executives and media from around the hockey world offfered their condolences, honouring a man who was highly respected within the game.

March 27, 2013

In The Locker Room - The Race to the Playoffs

By: Ryan Parker

In this second installment of this 'In The Locker Room' feature, NHLPA.com spoke to the players for the Penguins and Leafs about the intensity of the 2013 season.

March 25, 2013

March Madness Picks - Tampa Bay Lightning

By: Ryan Parker

The NCAA 'March Madness' Tournament kicked off on Thursday, with sports fans filling out brackets and trying to top their friends and co-workers in office pools all across North America.

March 21, 2013

In The Locker Room - 2013 Compressed Schedule

By: Ryan Parker

NHLPA.com went 'In The Locker Room' with the Leafs and Penguins recently to discuss some of the issues prevalent in the league this season.

March 21, 2013

Mathieu Schneider - 2013 NHL GM Meetings

By: Ryan Parker

NHLPA Special Assistant to the Executive Director, Mathieu Schneider spoke to the media today following his involvement and participation in the GM Meetings being held in Toronto on March 20th.

March 20, 2013

A Most Outstanding Day for Malkin

By: Ryan Parker

The 2012 season was a special one for Evgeni Malkin.

March 16, 2013

NHLPA & NHL Announce Tentative Agreement On Framework of New CBA

By: Ryan Parker

Following a marathon session of bargaining that began on Saturday morning and lasted into the early hours of Sunday, the NHLPA and the NHL announced that they had reached a tentative agreement in principle on the framework of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

January 6, 2013

Face-to-Face Meetings Resume Between NHLPA & NHL

By: Ryan Parker

Federal mediator Scot L. Beckenbaugh brings sides together on Saturday

January 5, 2013

Mediation Sessions Dominate Friday in CBA Talks

By: Ryan Parker

Federal mediator Scot L. Beckenbaugh spends day shuttling between two sides with further mediation sessions to continue Saturday morning

January 5, 2013

Sides To Meet Seperately With Mediator Friday Morning

By: Ryan Parker

The two sides meeting seperately with federal mediators Friday morning, but no formal, large group negotiations planned as of yet

January 4, 2013

CBA Update: Meetings Continue on Day 110 of Lockout

By: Ryan Parker

Following a late-night bargaining session on Wednesday, the two sides continue meeting Thursday in New York City

January 3, 2013

CBA Update: Talks Continue in NYC

By: Ryan Parker

The NHLPA offers another counterproposal on Wednesday afternoon

January 2, 2013

CBA Update: NHLPA Presents Counterproposal

By: Ryan Parker

Players respond to the NHL’s latest CBA offer

December 31, 2012

More Marathon Talks in NYC on Wednesday

By: Ryan Parker

Players and Owners met till the early morning hours as CBA talks continue; sides tentatively scheduled to meet again on Thursday

December 6, 2012

NHLPA & League Continue CBA Discussions in NYC

By: Ryan Parker

19 Players on hand as the two sides work to make progress on key issues

December 5, 2012