Player Features

Marner's passion inspires, gives back through off-ice assists

By: Chris Lomon

What’s changed about the Mitch Marner that Laura Stacey knew from their high school days? Not one thing.

July 9, 2019

Mental health, conservation causes at the heart of Ladd family efforts

By: Chris Lomon

There’s no question Andrew Ladd’s annual fishing charity event will make a big difference for two worthwhile charities. The only question mark? Seeing if he can convince a former teammate to get up close and personal with a sturgeon.

July 4, 2019

Gabriel optimistic for future of inclusion

By: Chris Lomon

For Kurtis Gabriel, adulation was the last thing he was looking for.

July 2, 2019

Predators invest in their offence by signing Matt Duchene

By: Canadian Press

The Nashville Predators took a big step toward boosting their offence Monday by signing Matt Duchene away from the Columbus Blue Jackets, paying a big price to land a forward they had long targeted.

July 1, 2019

Leafs acquire defenceman Tyson Barrie from Colorado for forward Nazem Kadri

By: Canadian Press

Nazem Kadri's time with the Maple Leafs is over. Tyson Barrie's has just begun on what is all of a sudden a new-look Toronto blue line.

July 1, 2019

Blackhawks agree to deals with goalie Lehner, F Carpenter

By: Canadian Press

Robin Lehner thinks he is heading into his prime. The Chicago Blackhawks hope he is right.

July 1, 2019

New York Rangers sign Artemi Panarin to 7-year, $81.5M deal

By: Canadian Press

John Davidson had a close-up look at how good Artemi Panarin is while the two were with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now, they will be reunited in New York.

July 1, 2019

Penguins sign versatile forward Tanev to 6-year deal

By: Canadian Press

Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford began his team's longer-than-expected off-season by talking about the need for a culture change.

July 1, 2019

Calgary Flames sign former Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot to one-year contract

By: Canadian Press

Players in the fold were more of a priority for the Calgary Flames than the open market when NHL free agency opened Monday.

July 1, 2019

Sabres adding Miller doesn't mean subtracting Ristolainen

By: Canadian Press

Sabres general manager Jason Botterill disputed the speculation that adding defenceman Colin Miller in a trade with Vegas directly leads to Buffalo subtracting another defenceman such as Rasmus Ristolainen.

June 29, 2019

'We did it!' – hometown hero Pat Maroon reflects on winning it all

By: Chris Lomon

As Patrick and Anthony Maroon got close enough to hear one another over the still-roaring crowd, father and son both uttered the same words.

June 27, 2019

From the links to the rink with Alex Killorn

By: Chris Lomon

Little did he know it then, but Alex Killorn was fit to be tied after he teed off with PGA star Henrik Stenson. 

June 25, 2019

Brooks Orpik announces retirement from NHL after 15 seasons

By: NHLPA Media Release

Brooks Orpik has announced his retirement today from the NHL after 15 seasons.

June 25, 2019

Canucks an 'awesome' opportunity to provide physicality, leadership: J.T. Miller

By: Canadian Press

J.T. Miller wasn't planning to move across the continent this summer, but he knew a new home was a possibility.

June 24, 2019

Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Alex Edler to two-year extension

By: Canadian Press

Defenceman Alex Edler says signing an extension with the Vancouver Canucks was always his top priority.

June 20, 2019

A little rain couldn't dampen Cam's Carnival

By: Chris Lomon

When you host a charity event, there are certain things that are far beyond your control. Just ask Cam and Natalie Atkinson.

June 20, 2019

From first road roommate to TLA finalist, Killorn a firsthand witness to Kucherov's ascent

By: Chris Lomon

His top-shelf stats speak volumes about the season he had, but Ted Lindsay Award (TLA) finalist Nikita Kucherov is quick to deflect any praise that comes his way.

June 18, 2019

Fiancee's career played role in Trouba's trade to Rangers

By: Canadian Press

Jacob Trouba's decision against signing a long-term deal with the Winnipeg Jets was well-documented. Less so was his primary reason why.

June 18, 2019

Sharks sign D Erik Karlsson to $92M, 8-year deal

By: Canadian Press

The San Jose Sharks took a risk when they traded for elite defenceman Erik Karlsson knowing he had only one year left on his contract.

June 17, 2019

My biggest influence | Father's Day

By: NHLPA Staff

Max Domi, Bo Horvat, Nikita Kucherov, Taylor Hall, Nathan MacKinnon, Mark Scheifele and John Tavares weigh in on who they draw inspiration and guidance from most.

June 15, 2019