Player Features

Richards Still Relishes The Game

By: Chris Lomon

Closing in on 1,000 games, Brad Richards still has the same passion for the game he did as a child in Prince Edward Island

November 11, 2014

Strome Assisting in Isles' Ultimate Goal

By: Chris Lomon

The goal won’t be found on his stat sheet, but Ryan Strome still managed to get a reaction from his teammates at a recent New York Islanders morning practice.

November 7, 2014

Matt Carle’s Candy Crush

By: Chris Lomon

The Tampa Bay Lightning ironman defenseman likes to treat himself with a certain colourful candy after a big win

November 5, 2014

Vrbata Dodges The Spotlight

By: NHLPA Staff

Suiting up with the Canucks and the Sedins has made it more difficult for the talented Czech forward to stay behind the scenes

November 3, 2014

Hossa Approaching 1,000 Points

By: Chris Lomon

Slovakian superstar forward set to reach a major milestone in his NHL career

October 28, 2014

Matt Duchene makes hometown hockey Goals & Dreams come true

By: Chris Lomon

Thanks to the NHLPA’s Goals & Dreams fund, Matt Duchene and 50 kids in his hometown of Haliburton, Ontario, will have plenty to smile about.

October 24, 2014

OTTAWA TRAGEDY – NHLPA Members React

By: NHLPA Staff

The eyes of the world are on the city of Ottawa today following a harrowing situation involving one or more armed gunmen attacking members of the Canadian Armed Forces and moving on to the Canadian Parliament buildings.

October 22, 2014

A Fresh Start For Simon Gagne

By: Chris Lomon

After a year away from the NHL, Simon Gagne is back with Boston & embracing the opportunity

October 22, 2014

All In This Together

By: Chris Lomon

Brooks Laich and the Capitals have an ‘all-for-one’ mentality as they chase success in 2014-15

October 16, 2014

Back In Black & Gold

By: Chris Lomon

After battling a serious back injury last season, Chris Kelly is fired up to be back with the Bruins

October 10, 2014

Girgensons Feeling The Love

By: Chris Lomon

Zemgus Girgensons enjoys the rabid support of fans in both Buffalo & his native Latvia

October 7, 2014

A New Chapter For Hiller

By: Chris Lomon

After becoming a father for the first time this summer, the Swiss goaltender is now focusing on his job between the pipes in Calgary

October 2, 2014

Applying Some Fatherly Advice

By: Chris Lomon

Jordan Eberle still hears his dad’s words of wisdom and encouragement even as a bona-fide NHL star

September 30, 2014

Elder Statesman In Anaheim

By: Chris Lomon

Francois Beauchemin is happy to apply his veteran knowledge and leadership to the Ducks this season

September 25, 2014

JVR A Feature Player In Toronto

By: Chris Lomon

After experiencing TIFF, James van Riemsdyk wants to create the same kind of bigtime buzz in Toronto for the Maple Leafs.

September 19, 2014

Family Matters For The Sedins

By: Chris Lomon

Daniel & Henrik, together with their wives Marinette and Johanna, have created the Sedin Family Foundation in support of families & children in British Columbia

September 17, 2014

Deserving Of Every Ounce Of Respect

By: Chris Lomon

Sheldon Souray & Francois Beauchemin are just two of the players who have called Saku Koivu a teammate and a friend

September 16, 2014

Karlsson Looks To Fulfill Sens Fortunes

By: Chris Lomon

Star defenceman feeling 100% healthy and excited to lead the way for the Senators this season

September 12, 2014

SAKU KOIVU RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Finnish native is a veteran of 1,124 NHL games and a four-time Olympian

September 10, 2014

Bartkowski A Big Plus On Bruins' Blueline

By: Chris Lomon

When asked about one of the impressive stats he put up last season, Matt Bartkowski chuckled and downplayed the number. But, the number found in his plus-minus category is anything but a laughing matter.

September 8, 2014