Player Features
Jaromir Jagr: 1,900 points, countless stories
The Czech Republic native has amazed wherever he’s played, and we’ve gathered the top tidbits that represent the player that there just simply aren't enough words to describe.
Player Q&A | Gabriel Landeskog
Gabriel Landeskog's number one pet peeve? Well, we won't take that personally.
Player of the Week | Viktor Arvidsson
If you’re looking for a sophomore slump, you’ll just have to look elsewhere.
Andre Burakovsky mistakes stranger’s car for his Uber
Andre got into a random car thinking it was his Uber pick up, and the driver kindly took him to his destination anyway.
Martin Havlat retires after 14 NHL seasons
Martin Havlat has announced his retirement today from the NHL, following 14 seasons. The two-time NHL All-Star played in 790 regular season games.
My Top 5 | Andrew Ladd
One NHL Hall of Fame star made Andrew Ladd’s list of Top 5 athletes of all time. Hint: he retired from the game two days after turning 40, and counts the 2001 Ted Lindsay Award among his impressive trophy haul.
Smith's show-stopping All-Star experience
Mike Smith’s first All-Star appearance included a laid-back skate with his kids, a Hollywood-inspired goalie mask, and a have-to-see-it-to-believe-it moment during the skills competition.
Player of the Week | Patrick Marleau
It was a milestone in the making since his debut for the San Jose Sharks in 1997.
Dorsett motivated along road to recovery
Each Tuesday, Derek Dorsett is greeted by the familiar sound on his cell phone, a weekly reminder of the date he underwent surgery. And every time the 30-year-old hears that ping, it inspires him to find his way back onto the ice and to the game he loves.
Player Q&A | Erik Karlsson
In this week's Player Q&A, we learn where Erik Karlsson would take his now fiancée - and based on his marriage proposal, you know what they'd be eating.
Bickells connect love of dogs to fight MS
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better team than Bryan and Amanda Bickell. Bryan’s MS remains a top priority, as does finding ways to help others affected, and of course, the couple found a way to incorporate their passion for pitbull-type dogs.
Player of the Week | Wayne Simmonds
The 2017 NHL All-Star Game has come and gone, but it won't be one that NHLPA.com Player of the Week, Wayne Simmonds, will soon forget.
Top 2017 NHL All-Star Game moments
The curtains have closed on the 2017 NHL All-Star Game, and the event was full of all the pageantry and plot twist that can be expected from any Hollywood event.
Eric Lindros at the 2017 NHL All-Star Weekend
Recent HHOF inductee Eric Lindros took a few minutes to give some insight into his NHL All-Star memories, what makes this weekend so special and which players, both past and present, he is a fan of.
Soup and a Sandwich missing one thing
NHL All-Stars may be heading to Hollywood this weekend, but Brian Campbell and Artemi Panarin are bringing Hollywood to Chicago with the Blackhawks’ latest web series entitled “Soup and a Sandwich”.
The difference two seasons can make
Tom Pyatt can’t wipe the smile off his face these days. His return to the NHL after spending two seasons in Switzerland, to hone in on his game while playing alongside his brother, has gone even better than expected.
Player Q&A | Chris Wideman
In this week's Player Q&A, we learn what Chris Wideman does not want to see in is social media feed, and who he would take on his ultimate golfing destination.
My Top 5 | Frans Nielsen
What other sports did Frans Nielsen play as a kid? Where did he work after school? What’s the one thing he misses most about Herning, Denmark? Find out in this edition of NHLPA.com’s My Top 5.
NHLPA Donates 25 Sets of Equipment to Deux-Montagnes Police Force Hockey Program in Montreal
The NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund recently outfitted over 20 kids with new hockey equipment, and set-up a special surprise visit Monday from David Desharnais, Brendan Gallagher, Andrew Shaw and Shea Weber.
Dorsett: You don't get 1,000 by being soft
Vancouver Canucks teammates reflect on Henrik Sedin's accomplishments on and off the ice, after the captain netted his 1,000th career NHL point on January 20.