Player Features
Passing Fancy: How Lightning's Nikita Kucherov became a star
The lesson Nikita Kucherov learned from childhood coach Gennady Kurdin is on display every time he laces up his skates and steps on to the ice.
From Kladno to Calgary, Frolik closing in on milestone
Meeting your hockey idol when you were seven? Priceless. Getting to play with him when you’re in the NHL? Ditto.
Wild ride for new dad and now an NHL regular, Brad Hunt
Sidney Crosby had his family’s basement dryer to perfect his shot, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brad Hunt had his backyard shooting deck.
Jacob Markstrom evolving into elite NHL goalie for Vancouver Canucks
Jacob Markstrom's quiet evolution into an elite NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks hasn't surprised his teammate Alex Biega.
Gustaffson, glut of Swedish defencemen carry on Lidstrom's legacy
The hockey landscape is crowded these days with elite-level Swedish defencemen.
Friendly competition bonds Matheson, Pfalzer
What does a busy hockey-playing couple like to do in their spare time? Play hockey, of course.
Match made in hockey heaven for Bonino family
What do you get when you pair an American-born hockey player with a Canadian-born hockey player?
Maple Leafs sign forward Nic Petan to two-year contract extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nic Petan to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$775,000.
Donato impressing as he navigates a whirlwind start to NHL career
Ryan Donato has enjoyed quite the 13-month hockey odyssey.
Out of the Desert: Strome excelling with Blackhawks following trade from Coyotes
Dylan Strome knew it was something he would have to fight through by himself.
Sissons rounding out game with finesse
What exactly does Colton Sissons do to help his team get the win? Just about anything you can think of.
Transition has Nyquist on course for career-high
How a collegiate career with the University of Maine Black Bears set Nyquist on course towards a prosperous NHL career.
Graves making impression on Avs blue line
There is no relation between Adam and Ryan Graves, but they immediately hit it off after the Rangers selected the younger Graves in the fourth round at the 2013 NHL Draft.
Malkin at 1,000; a star hiding in plain sight
The cameras crowd around Sidney Crosby's stall, parting only to let the Pittsburgh Penguins captain slip through and tug on a baseball cap before the lights flip on, the microphones close in and the questions come.
Travis Hamonic on supporting Indigenous youth
Travis Hamonic talks about the importance of making a difference in the lives of Indigenous young people through The Northern Project.
Resiliency guides Kesler to milestone game
For those who know him well, seeing the 34-year-old veteran join some impressive company is certainly cause for celebration.
Sikura family Slovak roots create deep connection to Mikita, Blackhawks
Dylan Sikura’s passion for the Chicago Blackhawks took root decades before he was born.
Good starts are nothing new for Carter Hart
Garry Davidson recalls two particular conversations he had with Carter Hart in his office, each one leaving a lasting impression on the Everett Silvertips GM.
Little fanfare, big heart: Hyman continues to humbly support SickKids
It was a grand gesture delivered in a most humble way. And just exactly what you would expect from Zach Hyman.
Jones working to impress Ducks brass on a timeline
His dad played with Hockey Hall of Famers Wayne Gretzky, Dale Hawerchuk and Mark Howe, but Max Jones still received plenty of advice on becoming an elite-level athlete from his mother.