Player Features

My Top 5 | Pierre-Édouard Bellemare

By: Chris Lomon

With 2017 just around the corner, Philadelphia forward Pierre-Édouard Bellemare took some time to offer up his New Year’s resolutions.

December 27, 2016

Player of the Week | Jaromir Jagr

By: Nadia Vocaturo

With hair like that, he was destined for greatness.

December 26, 2016

David Legwand retires after 16 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

David Legwand announced his retirement today from the NHL following 16 NHL seasons. The forward was selected second overall by the Nashville Predators, making him the first draft pick in franchise history.

December 22, 2016

Teammates weigh in on ageless Jagr

By: Chris Lomon

Keith Yandle, an ironman in his own right, marvels at his Florida Panthers teammate Jaromir Jagr's on-ice accomplishments, and meticulous preparations before each game.

December 22, 2016

Buffalo Sabres Players Perform A Classic Holiday Tune

By: Catherine Faas

Mariah Carey’s classic holiday song, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” gets the NHL player treatment in this dramatic reading.

December 22, 2016

Player Q&A | Adam Henrique

By: NHLPA Staff

In this week's Player Q&A, we learn that Adam Henrique has a sense of humour - and really likes fast cars.

December 21, 2016

van Riemsdyk advocates for Autism Speaks

By: Chris Lomon

James van Riemsdyk doesn’t need to be in uniform to be a difference maker. His efforts to raise funds and awareness for autism are a perfect example of that.

December 20, 2016

My Top 5 | Jussi Jokinen

By: Chris Lomon

The veteran forward and alternate captain of the Florida Panthers shares a special Finnish drink and who’s coming to town – other than Santa – on Christmas Eve.

December 20, 2016

Maroon choked up by son’s reaction to his goal

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Seeing his son, Anthony, in the stands cheering him on while he scored the game-tying goal in his hometown of St. Louis brought a flood of emotion to the surface for Oilers forward Patrick Maroon.

December 20, 2016

Panarin Bobblehead Has Unique Feature

By: Catherine Faas

Artemi Panarin – aka “The Bread Man” – has a new bobblehead figure, and it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.

December 19, 2016

Player of the Week | Artemi Panarin

By: Nadia Vocaturo

In the follow up to his Calder Trophy-winning season, Artemi Panarin, dubbed "Bread Man" by Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, continues to endear himself to the Chicago fanbase amid the team’s current five-game win streak.

December 19, 2016

Player Q&A | Nick Bjugstad

By: NHLPA Staff

Nick Bjugstad's dentist would be very proud of the answers that came out of the Blaine, Minnesota native's Player Q&A.

December 14, 2016

My Top Five | Kevin Klein

By: Chris Lomon

Birthday boy Kevin Klein offers up the perfect recipe for a tasty dinner, from a traditional main course to a must-have dessert.

December 13, 2016

Thomas Greiss loves the thrill

By: Chris Lomon

When he’s not snagging slapshots or reining in rebounds over the course of an NHL season, Thomas Greiss doesn’t turn to the golf course to satiate his sporting side during the summer months - he grabs his mountain biking gear.

December 13, 2016

Player of the Week | Jakub Voracek

By: Nadia Vocaturo

The Philadelphia Flyers have been delighting their fans amid a nine-game winning streak - and at the heart of it, has been Jakub Voracek.

December 12, 2016

Chris Neil nears 1,000th NHL game

By: Chris Lomon

On December 10, Chris Neil will skate in his 1,000th NHL game on December 10 - all of them with the Ottawa Senators.

December 8, 2016

My Top 5 | Mikael Backlund

By: Chris Lomon

The Calgary forward took some time away from the rink to provide fans with a festive-themed Top 5, delivering his favourite Christmas movies/shows.

December 6, 2016

Werenski at home among NHL rookie talent

By: Chris Lomon

Amid a season showcasing some serious NHL rookie talent, first-year defenceman Zach Werenski looks right at home amongst his peers.

December 6, 2016

Jaromir Jagr Misses Penguins Reunion Because He’s Still Playing in the NHL

By: Catherine Faas

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently celebrated their 25th Stanley Cup anniversary with one noticeable absence – Jaromir Jagr. He had a good excuse though.

December 5, 2016

Player of the Week | Dustin Byfuglien

By: Nadia Vocaturo

It was a good week for Dustin Byfuglien, who is playing huge minutes for the Winnipeg Jets in the first year of his five-year contract extension.

December 5, 2016