Player Features

My Top 5 | Antoine Roussel

By: Chris Lomon

It’s been a busy, but memorable NHL off-season for Antoine Roussel, including another cherished chance to play for his country on the world hockey stage.From concerts to family time to suiting up for France at the IIHF World Championship, Roussel presents his Top 5 Off-Season moments.

July 25, 2017

Bieksa proud to return support to wife, Katie

By: Chris Lomon

Described as a, ‘thrilling, delicious and sometimes heartbreaking journey into the darkness of the fears we all share and the wreckage they can leave in their wake,’ Newport Jane, by Katie Bieksa, has garnered excellent reviews since the book was released on June 14. No need to ask how thrilled Kevin is for his wife.

July 19, 2017

Player Q&A | Jordan Weal

By: NHLPA Staff

Which current player inspired Jordan Weal's jersey number and what was his favourite NHL jersey growing up? Answer's inside this week's Player Q&A!

July 19, 2017

Couture suits up for inaugural charity event

By: Chris Lomon

For Logan Couture, the opportunity was a perfect fit. On August 16 in London, Ont., the 28-year-old San Jose centreman will host the first annual All-in for Brain Research charity event at Centennial Hall.

July 18, 2017

ANDREW FERENCE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

By: Edmonton Oilers Press Release

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Andrew Ference has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 16 seasons in the National Hockey League.

July 13, 2017

Foligno brothers enjoy off-ice sibling rivalry too

By: Chris Lomon

There was a time when Nick and Marcus Foligno would tee off, literally, on one another. On a Wednesday afternoon at Glen Abbey Golf Course, the brothers brought their now friendly sibling rivalry to the annual NHLPA Golf Tournament.

July 13, 2017

My Top 5 | Logan Couture

By: Chris Lomon

In this edition of My Top 5, Couture tees up five people he’d like to play a round of golf with, a list that includes an MLB star and a San Jose teammate.

July 11, 2017

Tkachuk: It’s one of those events that shows you the big picture

By: Chris Lomon

He’s one of hockey’s most intense players, but don’t expect the quite the same competitive display from Matthew Tkachuk when he serves up his best shot at the Smashfest Charity Ping-Pong Challenge.

July 11, 2017

Deryk Engelland is the go-to Golden Knight

By: Chris Lomon

A veteran of 469 regular season NHL games, Deryk Engelland is embracing the opportunity to suit up for an expansion team. Outside of tee shots and slap shots, Engelland has assumed the role as go-to guy for everything Vegas among his new teammates.

July 7, 2017

Player Q&A | Adam McQuaid

By: NHLPA Staff

Learn more about Prince Edward Island native and Boston Bruins blueliner Adam McQuaid in this week's Player Q&A.

July 6, 2017

Hamonic and Foundation Ready to Jump to the West

By: Chris Lomon

How’s the summer of Travis Hamonic so far? Busy, but anything but boring.

July 4, 2017

My Top 5 | Patrick Marleau

By: Chris Lomon

Patrick Marleau now joins a Maple Leafs team that features some of the best young players in the game. Here’s a look at some of Marleau’s most impressive numbers.

July 4, 2017

Wayne Train Eager to Return For Hometown Tournament

By: Chris Lomon

Wayne Simmonds doesn’t have to wear his Philadelphia Flyers sweater to be a difference maker. A second straight 30-goal season, four game-winning tallies, and MVP honours at the NHL All-Star Game – the Wayne Train was rolling in 2016-17.

June 29, 2017

Player Q&A | Oliver Ekman-Larsson

By: NHLPA Staff

Oliver Ekman-Larsson loves that you get to travel to different cities as an NHL player, but for this Swedish defenceman, there's no place like home.

June 28, 2017

Strome Excited For New Chapter

By: Chris Lomon

For as eager as Strome is to suit up for an Edmonton team that features some serious star power, including captain Connor McDavid, he admits it was tough to bid farewell to his New York teammates.

June 27, 2017

My Top 5 | Trevor van Riemsdyk

By: Chris Lomon

In this edition of My Top 5, the New Jersey native picks out his favourite singers/groups and reveals which one of the van Riemsdyk brothers (himself, James or Brendan) could hold his own on the concert stage.

June 27, 2017

Mark Scheifele Keeping Kids on the Ice

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Who inspires who? During the third annual Mark Scheifele Hockey Camp this weekend the Winnipeg Jets forward, alongside a new friend named Logan, helped raise funds for KidSport Winnipeg.

June 27, 2017

Ladd Foundation Taking Off

By: Chris Lomon

The Ladd Foundation, a donor-advised fund, supports a broad range of causes, namely focused on youth and the environment, with an awareness of issues impacting the health and well-being of young people, such as disabilities, illness, mental health and poverty.

June 22, 2017

Connor McDavid Selected as 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award Recipient

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers is the recipient of the 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award after garnering the most votes from his fellow players for his exceptional season. McDavid is the third player ever to receive Award before age of 21.

June 21, 2017

Player Q&A | Mark Letestu

By: NHLPA Staff

As a father of three, you likely wouldn't be surprised by Mark Letestu's playlist - but you may be surprised to learn that he has never tried this one popular beverage.

June 21, 2017