Player Features
Backlund helping keep pets with families through Lily's Legacy
Mikael Backlund is honouring the memory of his beloved dog, Lily, while helping families and pets stay together in their time of need.
Lizotte handles the heat in Sauce or Pass
When it comes to his spice game, Blake Lizotte is up for a challenge but admits it's still a work in progress.
Firmly in the Calder Trophy conversation, Kaprizov has been money for Wild
Kirill Kaprizov has been money for the Minnesota Wild while assembling an impressive rookie season.
From the stands to the ice, Moore lives out the hometown dream day-by-day
Trevor Moore used to watch his hockey idols at Staple Center, now, he calls them his teammates – something he doesn't take for granted.
Stralman talks Tibro, the small town that’s all heart
Tibro may be a small Swedish city known for its trade, but it's also produced a few notable athletes including Anton Stralman of the Florida Panthers.
Team Mayfield tight-knight despite distance
They don’t see one another as often as they once did, but Team Mayfield is closer than ever.
Sarah Nurse, dedicated to PWHPA vision, pushing for change
When she’s on the ice, Sarah Nurse brings game-changing skill as an elite athlete. When she’s off the ice, she brings that same drive to leveling the playing field.
Toffoli hat trick turns into assist for Justin Turner Foundation
Tyler Toffoli couldn't support the Justin Turner Foundation in person, but he was able to help from a distance through the Enterprise NHL Hat Trick challenge.
Players growing the game, connecting with fans through G&D and Sonnet Insurance
They’re connecting virtually but the impact is palpable. Players are helping to grow the game through NHLPA Goals & Dreams alongside Sonnet Insurance (Sonnet).
Nurse and Reaves collaborate in conversation on diversity and inclusion
Darnell Nurse and Ryan Reaves know the obstacles BIPOC hockey players face. The two sat down with Sportsnet host David Amber for a Team Rogers talk.
Flames/Sens series a special showdown for Tkachuk brothers
From rollerblades to NHL rinks, it's all brotherly love between Brady and Matthew Tkachuk ahead of their four-game series unique to the 2020-21 NHL season.
Foligno and Kane on allyship and the future of hockey
Nick Foligno and Patrick Kane are honouring Willie O'Ree with their skates, but they're also honouring a commitment to the future of hockey.
Superstitions and appreciation for Crosby ahead of 1,000th GP
Sidney Crosby has accumulated a few game-day superstitions along his march to 1,000 NHL games. Some make his teammates laugh, while others make them marvel.
McAvoy set for new outdoor hockey memories, recalls some old ones first
Ahead of his outdoor NHL debut at Lake Tahoe, Charlie McAvoy shares the silver lining of missing his first opportunity in 2019.
Appleton settling in to Jets lineup and hockey home
From Wisconsin to Winnipeg, Mason Appleton is drawing parallels between his hometown and hockey home.
Chabot paying it forward as a young leader
With an 'A' on his Ottawa Senators jersey, Thomas Chabot is paying forward the example set by those that helped guide the young defenceman earlier on in his NHL career.
From prep school to point streak, humble Jordan Greenway quickly evolving
With ten points in as many games to start the season for Jordan Greenway, the towering forward is off to a hot start for the Minnesota Wild and former coach John LaFontaine isn't surprised.
Travis Zajac reflects ahead of game No. 1,000
Ahead of his 1,000th NHL game with the New Jersey Devils, slated for January 31, NHLPA.com caught up with Travis Zajac.
Dylan Strome going from dog dad to girl dad
When he and his girlfriend Tayler found out they were having a baby, Dylan Strome was heading to the bubble. More on how their pup Wrigley stepped up to help the couple on and off the ice!
Shaw's road to 17:16 paved with adversity and positivity
It wasn't an easy journey for Andrew Shaw, but the forward for the Chicago Blackhawks found a way to appreciate the good that came along the road to recovery.