Player Features
Merry Christmas, Ryan Callahan
Merry Christmas, Ryan Callahan. When it comes to getting a head start on holiday planning, you might want to take a cue from Tampa Bay’s alternate captain and his wife, Kyla.
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2017 NHLPA Rookie Showcase wrap-up
Another NHLPA Rookie Showcase came and went Monday as 26 of the game's top rookies and prospects descended on Toronto to take part in the ninth annual event at Mattamy Athletic Centre.
Karlsson and Ekman-Larsson 'stop sucking' for the oceans
They’ve competed internationally for their homeland of Sweden, but Erik Karlsson and Oliver Ekman-Larsson have teamed up again – but this time, it’s to #StopSucking.
Players having a beauty of a time in Minnesota
It might not be the Stanley Cup, but winning Da Beauty League’s John Scott Cup is a pretty big deal to the nearly 30 NHL players vying for it.
Player Q&A | Zemgus Girgensons
Which iconic Canadian singer can you find on Zemgus Girgensons' playlist? *Hint, he's embarrassed, but it's not Justin Bieber!
Couture, Lindros team up for concussion research
When it comes to being game-changers for concussion research, Logan Couture and Eric Lindros are definitely all-in.
My Top 5 | Active Scoring D-men
Who has the most tallies heading into the 2017-18 season? Hint: he’s a big man with nearly 1,400 regular season NHL games to his name.
Player Q&A | Josh Anderson
Find out the one thing Josh Anderson always carries when he travels to pass the time in this week's Player Q&A! *Hint, it's not his cell phone!
My Top 5 | Shutout Stars
From Stanley Cup champs to gold medal Olympians, these five netminders give their respective teams net gains every time they’re between the pipes.
Hamilton Brothers' special connection to Brock Niagara Penguins
“These kids look up to the [Hamilton] brothers," says executive director Karen Natho of the Brock Niagara Penguins, "But not just because they are hockey players. They are strong mentors and wonderful people.”
My Top 5 | Chris Tierney
For the most part, it’s been a laid-back, easy-going type of off-season for Chris Tierney. While there was no Shark Week viewing for the San Jose forward, there was plenty of family time and memorable vacations.
Louie Wheeler gives second life to dad's big goal
Blake Wheeler didn’t realize it’s been 10 years since he scored ‘the goal.’ But he’s had plenty of reminders through reenactments from a familiar face.
A Captain, an Olympian - 'The Truth'
He's a captain, an Olympian, and a great leader - and that's The Truth.
Predators captain Fisher retires after 17 seasons in NHL
Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher has retired in what he calls the hardest decision he's had to make, leaving the defending Stanley Cup finalists in need of a new captain.
Calvert raises $50K for hometown hospital with inaugural event
The inaugural Matt Calvert Charity Shootout was a success as Calvert, from Brandon, Man. helped raise $50,000 for the Palliative Care Unit at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.
My Top 5 | Draw Artists
Need to win a faceoff at a crucial point in a game? Then look no further than these five players, forwards with a flair for winning puck battles.
McDavid humbled by Bouchard's athleticism
Just ahead of the Rogers Cup, Connor McDavid took on his sporting counterparts in a five-event face-off at Toronto’s Kew Beach Tennis Club July 26.
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.
Player Q&A | Chris Tierney
This week's Player Q&A features Chris Tierney, a forward for the San Jose Sharks who hails from Keswick, Ontario.
Smashfest the perfect setting for budding Maple Leafs
In the minutes leading up to the start of Smashfest VI, 23-year old Connor Carrick couldn’t help but take a playful poke at a pair of fellow Maple Leafs standing just a couple feet away.