Player Features

Trade to Jets brings Kevin Hayes full circle

By: Chris Lomon

What do the Winnipeg Jets get in acquiring Kevin Hayes? Not only do they net a serious offensive contributor, they also land a “funny, witty guy.”

February 26, 2019

Senators trade centre Matt Duchene to Columbus for prospects, pick

By: Canadian Press

Matt Duchene needed more time to make the biggest decision of his career.

February 22, 2019

Ehlers continues to dazzle through the ranks

By: Chris Lomon

The Halifax Mooseheads organization knew they were getting a good one when they drafted the kid from Denmark sixth overall in the 2013 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.

February 21, 2019

Pageau continues to thrive for hometown Sens

By: Tim Wharnsby

For some hockey players, the pressure and the ample amount of distractions are too much to play professionally in their hometown.

February 20, 2019

Eberle holds early opportunities to represent Canada dear

By: Chris Lomon

Before he went on to have a distinguished career wearing the maple leaf, a young Jordan Eberle got his first taste of what national pride meant while playing hockey in the Yukon.

February 19, 2019

Kyle Palmieri Foundation grows with inaugural military ball

By: Chris Lomon

Each and every time Kyle Palmieri meets with a military member, he takes away something meaningful from the conversation.

February 13, 2019

11:11 has a different meaning for Josh Bailey

By: Tim Wharnsby

Every once in a while an incident or a scene will evoke a memory with New York Islanders veteran forward Josh Bailey about his late junior teammate, Mickey Renaud.

February 13, 2019

Time to think at the roller rink paid dividends for DeBrincat

By: Chris Lomon

What was the best part of working part time for his dad? For Alex DeBrincat, it was the chance to hone his hockey skills.

February 12, 2019

Self-confidence, awareness growing Tuch's game

By: Chris Lomon

The beast from Hockey East is now an NHL monster.

February 7, 2019

Cracknell running low on display space but not positivity

By: Tim Wharnsby

Adam Cracknell is back in the show.

February 6, 2019

Ovechkin passes Fedorov for Russian scoring record in NHL

By: Canadian Press

With an assist on Tuesday night, Alex Ovechkin passed Sergei Fedorov as the top-scoring Russian player in NHL history.

February 5, 2019

Consummate player and teammate, Bergeron to skate in 1,000th NHL game

By: Chris Lomon

Patrice Bergeron, bus driver? In many ways, that’s exactly what the player on the cusp of a major milestone is.

February 5, 2019

Tenacity makes MacKinnon elite competitor – on the ice

By: Chris Lomon

For Cam Russell, it’s the perfect example of what makes Nathan MacKinnon an elite competitor.

January 31, 2019

Antoine Vermette retires after 14 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Media Release

Antoine Vermette has announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL) following 14 seasons.

January 31, 2019

Soderberg enjoying renaissance play, career-firsts

By: Tim Wharnsby

In a league that continues to get younger, veteran centre Carl Soderberg keeps improving with age.

January 30, 2019

Muzzin's former coach on Toronto defenceman's journey: 'It's quite the story'

By: Canadian Press

Denny Lambert remembers plenty about a young Jake Muzzin.

January 29, 2019

Overlooked Martinez has knack for overtime production

By: Chris Lomon

When Alec Martinez scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal five years ago, his former collegiate coach was thrilled. But he was hardly surprised.

January 29, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs get defenceman Jake Muzzin in trade with L.A. Kings

By: Canadian Press

Growing up in southern Ontario, Jake Muzzin and his friends used to pretend they were their heroes from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now that he's been traded to Toronto, the veteran defenceman gets to pull on a blue-and-white jersey with his own name on the back.

January 29, 2019

What's in a name? For the Duchenes, a little family history

By: Chris Lomon

Matt Duchene might not have been looking for a birthday gift, but he wound up getting a memorable one any way.

January 21, 2019

Presence, balance key for Nurse, Jankowski

By: Chris Lomon

The third of a five-part series highlighting the NHLPA's partnership with Kids Help Phone, members discuss the importance of balancing family and friends with a demanding career.

January 17, 2019