Player Features
Unbreakable bond: Kyle Turris and the Capital City Condors
Not long after playing overtime hero for Ottawa in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Rangers, Turris was once again playing hero, this time in a suit, not a Senators sweater.
Player Q&A | Yannick Weber
Get to know Yannick Weber, Swiss defenceman for the Nashville Predators, a little bit better in this week's Player Q&A.
My Top 5 | Mike Knuble
Mike Knuble hoisted hockey’s most cherished team trophy in 1998 with the Detroit Red Wings. The right-winger, who played 1,068 career NHL regular season games and was a lifetime +76, offers up the most effective ways a forward can make a post-season impact - other than scoring.
RUST PUTS TRUST IN FORMER COACH'S WORDS
There is a moment before almost every game when Bryan Rust takes pause to recall the one piece of advice that he’s never forgotten.
Brent Burns | TLA profile
Brent Burns is a first-time Ted Lindsay Award finalist and is the first defenceman to be voted a finalist in 17 years. Burns set single-season franchise records with the San Jose Sharks for goals and points by a defenceman.
Welcome to the crash and bang world of Austin Watson
It would be understandable if Austin Watson were a little tired after two rounds of dishing out body check after body check on a nightly basis. But as Watson sees it, the more hits he delivers, the more effective and energized he is.
Player Q&A | Jay Beagle
Jay Beagle can make a mean bison pasta, but he won't share his secret ingredient.
Torey Krug Sticks to Academic Game Plan
"I was only in the principal’s office one time and that was in the third grade because of a competitive game at recess,” said the recent Michigan State University graduate Torey Krug while recalling his younger academic days.
Sidney Crosby | TLA Profile
Crosby is one of six three-time recipients (Guy Lafleur, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Alexander Ovechkin) — a group he joined after he was voted the Ted Lindsay Award recipient in back-to-back seasons (2012-13, 2013-14).
Jordan Schmaltz racks up, stows up air miles in playoffs
Since the Stanley Cup playoffs began, shuttling back and forth several times between the Blues and their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves was the norm for Jordan Schmaltz.
Tanner Glass Making an Offensive Mark
“When you play at this level, you have to be willing to adapt your game,” said Tanner Glass, whose first NHL experience came in 2008-09 when he appeared in three games. “What really matters is that you are contributing something that helps the team be successful. It’s all about being a good teammate.”
Player Q&A | Carter Hutton
Carter Hutton may be a hockey player, but he also has a strong passion for a certain lawn game.
My Top 5 | Jamie Macoun
A two-time Stanley Cup champion (Calgary and Detroit), Jamie Macoun played in 1,128 regular season NHL games, spending parts of 17 campaigns with three different teams.
California (and Stanley Cup) dreaming for Josh Manson
He slept for most of the plane trip home, but when he woke up, Josh Manson had plenty to smile about.
Former Thunderbird Thompson still bringing the grit
Nate Thompson impressed Seattle Thunderbirds brass the day his junior hockey career began. Twelve years after his final WHL game, they still speak highly of the player and person.
My Top 5 | Bret Hedican
The two-time Olympian, who had his No. 24 retired by St. Cloud State in 2010, offers up his Top 5 bits of advice for players after a first-round playoff win.
Bryan Bickell: “I will never forget that sound"
Bryan Bickell sure knows how to leave a lasting impression. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, the forward announced his retirement after Carolina’s final regular season game on April 9 - and what a game it was.
Gabriel Dumont had a wild final week with the Lightning
Life is about to rev up again for Gabriel Dumont. The 26-year-old forward and his Syracuse Crunch begin their AHL Calder Cup quest on the road against the St. John’s IceCaps on Friday.
Player Q&A | Kevin Shattenkirk
Get to know Washington Capitals blueliner Kevin Shattenkirk in this week's Player Q&A.
My Top 5 | Guy Carbonneau
Three-time Stanley Cup champion Guy Carbonneau offers up his Top 5 bits of advice for young players when it comes to playoff hockey.