Player Features

Player Q&A | Jacob Markstrom

By: NHLPA Staff

In this week's Player Q&A we learn that Jacob Markstrom doesn't have a single piece of embarrassing music on his playlist - because he isn't embarrassed of anything.

March 14, 2017

Desharnais enjoying every second

By: Chris Lomon

Traded to the Edmonton Oilers from the Montreal Canadiens on February 28, David Desharnais wanted to come up big when he took to the ice for his first game with the Western Conference club on March 4.

March 14, 2017

My Top 5 | Sean Monahan

By: Chris Lomon

While the Calgary Flames court a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, basketball fan Sean Monahan took a time out to talk hoops. Find out which team the forward caught every playoff game for last season in this week's My Top 5.

March 14, 2017

Hasek reminisces Czech golden moment

By: Tim Wharnsby

Dominik Hasek and the Czech Republic will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their own version of the Miracle on Ice a year from now. Hasek reminisces how he and his countrymen shocked the hockey world with a gold-medal victory in Nagano in 1998.

March 13, 2017

A Tribute to Radim Vrbata's 1,000th Game

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Radim Vrbata played in his 1,000th career NHL game on March 9th while reaching the mark with another notable accomplishment in tow, as the NHL’s current leader in all-time shootout goals with 45 to his name.

March 9, 2017

Radim Vrbata: One big milestone and an endless enjoyment for the game

By: Chris Lomon

There have been plenty of changes over the course of a career that's on the cusp of 1,000 games. But one thing has remained a constant throughout it all for Arizona Coyotes forward Radim Vrbata: always have fun.

March 9, 2017

Player Q&A | Alex Burrows

By: NHLPA Staff

If you're an Ottawa Senators fan, you may want to pay special attention to this week's Player Q&A and get to know Alex Burrows.

March 7, 2017

My Top 5 | Jordan Martinook

By: Chris Lomon

Which Adam Sandler flick made the cut, which Will Ferrell movie makes him laugh the most, and what 1977 hockey classic has he seen more times than he can remember? Grab some popcorn and check out this week’s edition of My Top 5.

March 7, 2017

Rielly: No Good Way to use the R-Word

By: Chris Lomon

Morgan Rielly, along with Toronto Maple Leafs teammate James van Riemsdyk and Anaheim forward Ryan Getzlaf,  stepped up to lend a hand to help get a message out for Special Olympics Canada,

March 7, 2017

Girardi credits roots for work ethic

By: Chris Lomon

Dan Girardi has come a long way from Welland, Ontario. Now in his 11th season with the New York Rangers, he points back to working at a local restaurant as a major factor behind the work ethic that helped shape his NHL success story.

March 2, 2017

Player Q&A | Justin Faulk

By: NHLPA Staff

Justin Faulk's number one pet peeve proves that hockey players are just ordinary people, trying to keep their homes clean.

February 28, 2017

My Top 5 | Doug Gilmour

By: Chris Lomon

Part of one of the biggest blockbuster trades in NHL history, Doug Gilmour knows a thing or two about adapting to a new team and its teammates. Ahead of the March 1 Trade Deadline, here’s Gilmour’s top tips for players who find themselves on a new team.

February 28, 2017

Tierney pulling out all the assists

By: Chris Lomon

When it comes to Chris Tierney lending a helping hand, it’s not a question of, ‘What does he do?’ In this instance, it’s more appropriate to ask, ‘What doesn’t he do?

February 28, 2017

Erik Karlsson Gets Spooked By Gator

By: Catherine Faas

The Ottawa Senators captain was scared by a surprise guest during a round of golf this week in Florida.

February 27, 2017

Zucker laces up for charity

By: Chris Lomon

One day after a three-point performance, Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker brought his athletic talents to a different sporting scene.

February 23, 2017

Player Q&A | Tomas Plekanec

By: NHLPA Staff

Based on what's in his playlist we're surprised that Tomas Plekanec has never done this one thing.

February 22, 2017

van Riemsdyks team up for Hockey Is For Everyone

By: Chris Lomon

This is one time, noted Trevor van Riemsdyk, when sibling rivalry has been put on ice. The van Riemsdyk brothers are both serving as team ambassadors of their respective clubs as part of Hockey Is For Everyone month.

February 21, 2017

My Top 5 | Marcus Foligno

By: Chris Lomon

What would Buffalo Sabres forward Marcus Foligno and his wife, Natascia, serve up if they were to host an Oscar Party to celebrate the upcoming Academy Awards? Here’s one thing you need to know: you wouldn’t go home hungry.

February 21, 2017

Player of the Week | Sidney Crosby

By: Nadia Vocaturo

This was one time 86 suited Sidney Crosby just fine.

February 20, 2017

Matt Murray's helping hand is also impressive

By: Chris Lomon

As one of the NHL’s top goaltenders, coming up big just seems to come naturally for Matt Murray. It turns out that a helping hand from Matt Murray is just as impressive as his glove hand.

February 16, 2017