Player Features
My Top 5 | Wendel Clark
Wendel Clark knows a thing or two about what makes the Stanley Cup Playoffs so great. The former Toronto Maple Leafs offered up his Top 5 reasons as to why it’s the most wonderful time of the year for players and fans.
Eaves fitting in with Ducks
New teammates. Beard barbs. Cy Young digs. Patrick Eaves is fitting in just fine in Anaheim.
Grabner likes his change of scenery with the Rangers
If you give New York Rangers right wing Michael Grabner an inch of inspiration he will take a mile.
Player Q&A | Robert Bortuzzo
Get to know Robert Bortuzzo of the St. Louis Blues in this week's Player Q&A!
My Top 5 | Darnell Nurse
Kia Nurse, UConn and Canadian National Team guard, has stamped herself as one of the top players in the game. She has a big fan in her older brother, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse, who shares his Top 5 favourite things about his star sibling.
Blandisi and Quenneville having devil of a time in Jersey
Joseph Blandisi and John Quenneville met in a classroom, not on the ice. The exercise was to take 10 minutes to interview each other and then relay their partner’s story to the rest of the group. The two forwards liked what they learned and immediately became friends.
Player Q&A | Daniel Winnik
Get to know forward Daniel Winnik of the Washington Capitals in this week's Player Q&A!
A Memorable Milestone Night for Gionta
Sam Gionta still can’t quite wrap his mind around how quickly his son’s NHL career has gone by. He knew he’d be reminded of it again when the Buffalo captain skated in his 1,000th NHL game on March 27. And he was.
My Top 5 | Dan Winnik
The Washington Capitals forward offers up the five PGA stars he’d choose to play 18 holes with at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters.
A Tribute to Brian Gionta's 1,000th NHL Game
To quote Brian Gionta, “You don’t stray from what you are, the person you are, the character you are… it evolves from there.”
Players celebrate National Puppy Day
In case you missed it, yesterday was National Puppy Day. We did the hard work for you, and gathered some of the top "aww"-inducing posts from players across the league.
This goalie has never stopped dreaming
Jeff Glass’ spirit is shatterproof. He took time this week to reflect on his journey in a thoughtful e-mail exchange with NHLPA.com
Ryan Hartman owes his dad a basement
We learn why the Hartman household couldn't finish their basement as Ryan Hartman gets nostalgic discussing a Chicago Blackhawks feature he recently took part in, by meeting kids throughout the Windy City and playing pick-up hockey.
Ovechkin honours heritage for good cause
Alex Ovechkin is continuing his great work as an ambassador with the American Special Hockey Association by offering up a pair of his autographed of one-of-a-kind skates.
Player Q&A | Jack Skille
In this week's Player Q&A, we learn that Jack Skille has a romantic side - judging by who he'd take where on his dream vacation!
My Top 5 | Brian Campbell
With NCAA March Madness in full swing, Brian Campbell got into the spirit by selecting four teammates – plus a head coach and mascot – who would join him on the court if the Chicago Blackhawks were allowed to have a squad in the tournament.
A tribute to Eric Staal's 1,000th NHL game
Whether he’s representing his country, or his big league club, over the course of 1,000 career NHL games, Eric Staal’s list of accomplishments has become one that isn’t easily rattled off.
From Rochester Hills to Southern California
What made Rochester Hills, Michigan the ideal place for NHL defenceman Alec Martinez to grow up in? Hockey and ice cream, for starters.
Filppula finding his way with the Flyers after first trade
The thought of being traded was strange for Valtteri Filppula, who had never been a part of a swap over his 12-year NHL career. Filppula spoke with a former Detroit teammate, and another Finn, who both spoke glowingly of the Philadelphia Flyers organization as he compiled a 16-team list of destinations.
Hockey, baseball, a perfect springtime mix for Petry family
Before Jeff and Matt Petry decided to give hockey a try, this time of the year meant spring training and the start of the baseball season was just around the corner. You see, their father Dan spent 13 years fooling hitters in Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher.