Tim Wharnsby
Hartman draws inspiration from mother's strength
Ryan Hartman is still using the lessons his strong mother taught him late in the summer of 2010.
Crouse & Konecny share childhood connection
When the Philadelphia Flyers and Arizona Coyotes clashed in the City of Brotherly Love on Monday, childhood friends Travis Konecny and Lawson Crouse were spared another on-ice meeting.
Back where it all began for Cammalleri
The long and winding road of Mike Cammalleri’s pro hockey journey took a turn back to where it all began this season.
Tippett makes big debut with big sister in his corner
Owen Tippett had to be patient, but after a dozen-day wait, the Florida Panthers rookie made the most of his first impression.
Michigan life is the good for Luke Witkowski
Even before Nikita Kucherov became the hottest goal scorer on the planet the Muscovite made quite an impression on Detroit Red Wings newcomer Luke Witkowski.
Bratt spent summer honing in on mental preparation
Jesper Bratt was a longshot to make the Devils, having been taken in the sixth round (162nd overall) in the 2016 NHL draft. The left wing thinks his game better nowadays because of the time he's spent honing in his mental preparation.
Pearson's Kitchener connection
When Los Angeles Kings left wing Tanner Pearson lines up against the San Jose Sharks, as he will in San Jose on Saturday, the 25-year-old forward has nothing but good vibrations.
Giordano first NHL player to win prestigious ESPY
When Mark Giordano and his wife Lauren imagined and established Team Giordano three years ago they didn’t set out to win awards for their charity work.
Jordan Schmaltz racks up, stows up air miles in playoffs
Since the Stanley Cup playoffs began, shuttling back and forth several times between the Blues and their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves was the norm for Jordan Schmaltz.
Under the influence of Patrick Roy, Martin St. Louis and Jaromir Jagr
The 26-year-old centre was pleased he made the most out of his opportunity with his new team, but dissatisfied the playoffs began without the Panthers two weeks ago.
Gabriel Dumont had a wild final week with the Lightning
Life is about to rev up again for Gabriel Dumont. The 26-year-old forward and his Syracuse Crunch begin their AHL Calder Cup quest on the road against the St. John’s IceCaps on Friday.
The Stanley Cup playoff wait is over for Ron Hainsey
After 14 NHL seasons and 907 career regular-season games with five different organizations, the 36-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman made his postseason debut last Wednesday evening.
Grabner likes his change of scenery with the Rangers
If you give New York Rangers right wing Michael Grabner an inch of inspiration he will take a mile.
Blandisi and Quenneville having devil of a time in Jersey
Joseph Blandisi and John Quenneville met in a classroom, not on the ice. The exercise was to take 10 minutes to interview each other and then relay their partner’s story to the rest of the group. The two forwards liked what they learned and immediately became friends.
This goalie has never stopped dreaming
Jeff Glass’ spirit is shatterproof. He took time this week to reflect on his journey in a thoughtful e-mail exchange with NHLPA.com
Filppula finding his way with the Flyers after first trade
The thought of being traded was strange for Valtteri Filppula, who had never been a part of a swap over his 12-year NHL career. Filppula spoke with a former Detroit teammate, and another Finn, who both spoke glowingly of the Philadelphia Flyers organization as he compiled a 16-team list of destinations.
Hockey, baseball, a perfect springtime mix for Petry family
Before Jeff and Matt Petry decided to give hockey a try, this time of the year meant spring training and the start of the baseball season was just around the corner. You see, their father Dan spent 13 years fooling hitters in Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher.
Hasek reminisces Czech golden moment
Dominik Hasek and the Czech Republic will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their own version of the Miracle on Ice a year from now. Hasek reminisces how he and his countrymen shocked the hockey world with a gold-medal victory in Nagano in 1998.
Mike Hoffman shares special bond with his father
Coaches come and go in a hockey player’s life. But when your father is also a coach, the wisdom keeps coming.
Eric Gryba dealt with his own case of fake news last week
Gryba’s trade deadline serenity took a hit when he looked at his phone to find an alarming series of text messages from his wife, Cate, last week.