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Player of the Week | Cart Hart

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Carter Hart turned the page on the month of January carrying a six-game winning streak while helping the Phildalphia Flyers to a perfect 4-0-0 week.

February 4, 2019

Sabres place Elie on waivers; Maple Leafs waive Marincin

By: Canadian Press

The Buffalo Sabres have placed under-performing forward Remi Elie on waivers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs pared their defensive depth by waiving Martin Marincin.

February 2, 2019

Penguins turn to youth, land Bjugstad, McCann from Panthers

By: Canadian Press

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida Panthers on Friday for forward Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan and three 2019 draft picks.

February 1, 2019

NHLPA and NHL celebrate Black History Month, HIFE

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Stories of players and pioneers will be highlighted throughout February with original programming daily online and on social, and specialty programming on NHL Network.

February 1, 2019

Tenacity makes MacKinnon elite competitor – on the ice

By: Chris Lomon

For Cam Russell, it’s the perfect example of what makes Nathan MacKinnon an elite competitor.

January 31, 2019

Antoine Vermette retires after 14 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Media Release

Antoine Vermette has announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL) following 14 seasons.

January 31, 2019

Soderberg enjoying renaissance play, career-firsts

By: Tim Wharnsby

In a league that continues to get younger, veteran centre Carl Soderberg keeps improving with age.

January 30, 2019

Player Q&A | Nico Hischier

By: NHLPA Staff

It was love at first skate for Nico Hischier, but what he'd be doing instead if hockey hadn't panned out and more in his Player Q&A!

January 30, 2019

Watson placed in Stage Two of NHL/NHLPA SABH

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Austin Watson has been placed in Stage Two of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program (SABH) of the NHL and NHLPA for treatment related exclusively to his ongoing issues with alcohol abuse.

January 29, 2019

Muzzin's former coach on Toronto defenceman's journey: 'It's quite the story'

By: Canadian Press

Denny Lambert remembers plenty about a young Jake Muzzin.

January 29, 2019

Overlooked Martinez has knack for overtime production

By: Chris Lomon

When Alec Martinez scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal five years ago, his former collegiate coach was thrilled. But he was hardly surprised.

January 29, 2019

My Top 5 | 2018-19 GWG leaders at the break

By: Chris Lomon

Averaging 1.08 points per game, Gabriel Landeskog leads the way with eight in a tight race for the most game-winning goals in 2018-19 so far.

January 29, 2019

Wild give backup goalie Stalock 3-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Minnesota Wild and backup goalie Alex Stalock have agreed to terms on a three-year, $2.355 million contract extension.

January 29, 2019

Carolina signs Martinook to 2-year, $4M extension

By: Canadian Press

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Jordan Martinook to a two-year contract extension worth an average of $2 million per season.

January 29, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs get defenceman Jake Muzzin in trade with L.A. Kings

By: Canadian Press

Growing up in southern Ontario, Jake Muzzin and his friends used to pretend they were their heroes from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now that he's been traded to Toronto, the veteran defenceman gets to pull on a blue-and-white jersey with his own name on the back.

January 29, 2019

Stars reacquire D Oleksiak on day Methot has knee surgery

By: Canadian Press

The Dallas Stars reacquired defenceman Jamie Oleksiak from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday in exchange for a fourth-rank draft pick.

January 28, 2019

In review: 2019 NHL All-Star

By: Chris Lomon

The 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend will have fans and the players talking for quite some time.

January 26, 2019

Puck and player tracking coming to NHL next season

By: Canadian Press

Puck and player tracking is coming to the NHL next season. A sneak preview is coming up this weekend, too.

January 25, 2019

Your All-Star Hero: Sgt. Richard Silva

By: NHLPA Staff

Sergeant Richard Silva’s story was admittedly moving for Brent Burns, NHLPA member and defenceman for the San Jose Sharks – who takes every opportunity to show respect and give back to the military.

January 23, 2019

Your All-Star Hero: Lt. Col. Janisch

By: NHLPA Staff

A special Christmas present for the Janisch patriarch wasn’t under the tree. He didn’t know what his wife, Ann, had a surprise announcement from Matt Hendricks all cued up.

January 23, 2019