Chris Lomon
Matt Murray's helping hand is also impressive
As one of the NHL’s top goaltenders, coming up big just seems to come naturally for Matt Murray. It turns out that a helping hand from Matt Murray is just as impressive as his glove hand.
DeKeyser meets young fan, recalls his own hockey idol moment
The Detroit Red Wings recently posted a video of DeKeyser meeting a young girl by the name of Lucy, a five-year-old who happens to be a big fan of the 26-year-old blueliner.
Anders Lee: Winging it in Edina
What does star NHL winger Anders Lee do when he heads home during the off-season? He wings it, of course.
My Top 5 | Andrew Ladd
One NHL Hall of Fame star made Andrew Ladd’s list of Top 5 athletes of all time. Hint: he retired from the game two days after turning 40, and counts the 2001 Ted Lindsay Award among his impressive trophy haul.
Smith's show-stopping All-Star experience
Mike Smith’s first All-Star appearance included a laid-back skate with his kids, a Hollywood-inspired goalie mask, and a have-to-see-it-to-believe-it moment during the skills competition.
Shaw Proud to Serve as You Can Play Ambassador
“This is a good step in the right direction,” said Shaw. “It’s good for everyone. It’s just nice to be part of this.”
Dorsett motivated along road to recovery
Each Tuesday, Derek Dorsett is greeted by the familiar sound on his cell phone, a weekly reminder of the date he underwent surgery. And every time the 30-year-old hears that ping, it inspires him to find his way back onto the ice and to the game he loves.
My Top 5 | Tomas Tatar
When he’s not patrolling left wing for the Red Wings, Tomas Tatar likes to unwind and watch some of his favourite big screen and TV stars in action.
Bickells connect love of dogs to fight MS
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better team than Bryan and Amanda Bickell. Bryan’s MS remains a top priority, as does finding ways to help others affected, and of course, the couple found a way to incorporate their passion for pitbull-type dogs.
Jason Chimera nears 1,000th NHL game
Dessert. Dance moves. Vocal stylings. According to his New York Islanders teammates, those are just some of the extras Jason Chimera, closing in on 1,000 NHL games, brings to the team.
My Top 5 | Frans Nielsen
What other sports did Frans Nielsen play as a kid? Where did he work after school? What’s the one thing he misses most about Herning, Denmark? Find out in this edition of NHLPA.com’s My Top 5.
Dorsett: You don't get 1,000 by being soft
Vancouver Canucks teammates reflect on Henrik Sedin's accomplishments on and off the ice, after the captain netted his 1,000th career NHL point on January 20.
Family ties and an NHL dream realized
The biggest assist in Lee Stempniak’s hockey career won’t be found on the game sheet.
Sabres rattler: Eichel coming up big in Buffalo
Although clearly impressed by what he does on the ice, the highest compliments Jack Eichel receives from his teammates centre on personality, not performance.
My Top 5 | Luca Sbisa
Who tops the list when it comes to the Vancouver defenceman’s all-time favourite player? Sbisa’s picks include three defenceman, two Swedes, a Finn, and a tie for fourth spot.
All-Star Dubnyk Delivers for Wild
He either leads the league or ranks near the top of the list in a number of statistical categories, but all-star goaltender Devan Dubnyk remains the ultimate team player.
My Top 5 | Chris Thorburn
Which NHL building saw the Winnipeg Jets veteran in stitches, literally? Which Original Six building tops his list of road places to play at? The 33-year-old winger, who’s closing in on 720 NHL regular season games played, goes coast-to-coast in this week’s edition of My Top 5.
Latvian pride: Girgensons and Porzingis swap jerseys, stories
There is a distinct height difference between Zemgus Girgensons and Kristaps Porzingis, but both Latvian-born athletes have plenty of reason to look up to one another.
Ryan Reaves thanks PCL for NHL career
If it wasn’t for a freak injury, Ryan Reaves might have been playing professional football rather than NHL hockey. But that doesn’t mean the Blues bruising forward has lost any of his love for the gridiron game.
Summer of change sets table for NHL career
There was a time, Bryan Rust recalls, when his collegiate hockey career and a possible shot at playing on the game’s biggest stage could have fizzled out. He somehow found a way to make sure it didn’t.