TOM POTI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 14 NHL SEASONS
Poti, an All-Star defenceman and Olympic silver medalist, played in 824 career NHL games with the Oilers, Rangers, Islanders and Capitals
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NHLPA STATEMENTS RE: IOC RULING
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statements from Executive Director Don Fehr and Team Sweden forward Nicklas Backstrom regarding today’s decision by the IOC
NHLPA Agrees to Multi-Year Exclusive Trading Card License with The Upper Deck Company
The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that each have agreed to terms with The Upper Deck Company on multi-year agreements to be the exclusive licensed manufacturer of NHL Trading Cards, beginning with the 2014-15 season.
NHLPA and Verizon Launch New Video Series
NHL Players the focus of this new behind the scenes/lifestyle video series
OLYMPIC SKILL RUNS DEEP IN THE KESSEL FAMILY
Phil and Amanda Kessel make Winter Olympics history by competing as brother and sister in the same Olympic Games.
Players Thoughts On Competing At The Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Kesler, and David Backes describe how it felt to represent their countries in past Olympic Games and how they're feeling heading into Sochi.
NHL Players Share Their Favourite Olympic Hockey Jerseys
Matt Duchene, Ryan Kesler, Shea Weber, Ryan Getzlaf, Jimmy Howard, David Backes, and Patrick Sharp share their favourite Olympic jersey designs from past Olympic Games.
SELANNE AN OLYMPIC IRONMAN
43-year-old Selanne is once again donning the colours of Finland at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Brotherly Love
When it comes to Olympic brother acts, Jonathan Ericsson and his brother, Jimmie, are ready to give Team Sweden a solid one-two punch.
Slovenian Superstar!
He is a national hero in his native Slovenia, an athlete who is loved by young and old. The feeling is more than mutual for Anze Kopitar.
Friends Facing Off
What could cause two former NHL teammates to each jokingly tell the other, ‘keep your head up’?
JAGR AN AGELESS WONDER
With the 2014 Sochi Olympic hockey tournament in full-swing, Jaromir Jagr is showing that he is still one of the top players in the world.
Tatar Is Motivated In Sochi
When Tomas Tatar slips on his Team Slovakia jersey at the Winter Olympics, he has no shortage of inspiration, especially from a late countryman.
The Latvian Locomotive
A beloved figure in his home of Latvia, a country that never sleeps when Zemgus Girgensons is playing the game.
Snow Day With Scott Hartnell
NHLPA Insider Scott Hartnell spends a "Snow day" in Philadelphia with two special house guests.
A Valentine's Day Engagement
Bobby Ryan and Cory Conacher set the bar high when it comes to Valentine's Day gifts
The Players' Olympic Picks
The players suiting-up in Sochi tell us what other Olympic events they’ll be following in Russia.
JAY PANDOLFO RETIRES AFTER 15 NHL SEASONS
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jay Pandolfo announced his retirement from the NHL today after 15 NHL season and 899 career games.
NHLPA Reps Speak At Canadian Sport For Life Conference
On Wednesday, Rob Zamuner and Mathieu Schneider were the opening speakers to kick off the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) Summit in Ottawa to discuss improving the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada.
Vinny Prospal Officially Retires After 16 NHL Seasons
The Czech Republic native leaves the game after 16 seasons where he totaled 765 points in 1,108 games played