Player Features

Bickell Coming Up Big For Blackhawks

By: Chris Lomon

Bryan Bickell is once again proving that he is the type of player suited for the playoff grind

May 9, 2014

Gionta Sees Bleu, Blanc et Rouge

By: Chris Lomon

Everywhere he turns in Montreal Brian Gionta sees the familiar colours of the team he leads

May 7, 2014

Ducks Need To Turn The Tide

By: Chris Lomon

Devante Smith-Pelly has made an impact for the Ducks & knows he needs to continue his strong play to help them battle back against the Kings

May 6, 2014

Intensity In Two Cities

By: Chris Lomon

Shawn Thornton is well aware of the significance of what a Bruins vs Habs playoff match-up means to the hockey world

May 2, 2014

Alex Burrows and Jake Gardiner Face-Off in Downtown Toronto

By: NHLPA Staff

After two days of hint dropping and excitement stirring, the secret was finally revealed.

May 2, 2014

TOM POTI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 14 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Poti, an All-Star defenceman and Olympic silver medalist, played in 824 career NHL games with the Oilers, Rangers, Islanders and Capitals

May 1, 2014

Just Another Challenge For Avs

By: Chris Lomon

Ryan O’Reilly & his Avalanche teammates have become quite adept at overcoming challenges

April 30, 2014

Bourque Can’t Stop Watching

By: Chris Lomon

With the Habs waiting to start round 2, Rene Bourque is enjoying being a super-fan

April 28, 2014

Wingels Flying For San Jose

By: Chris Lomon

Tommy Wingels’ beard may not be impressive yet, but his play certainly has been so far in the 2014 playoffs

April 25, 2014

Briere Feeling The Playoff Passion

By: Chris Lomon

Daniel Briere and the Habs are using the passion of their fans to help fuel their 2014 Stanley Cup playoff drive

April 23, 2014

Down But Not Out

By: Chris Lomon

Charlie Coyle and the Wild are focused on getting back into their opening-round series by playing the right way

April 21, 2014

Stamkos Looking To Go Beyond

By: Chris Lomon

Despite already being known as the top-goal scorer in the game Steven Stamkos is eager to lead the Bolts to Stanley Cup success

April 16, 2014

Patrick Sharp Is A Believer

By: Chris Lomon

As the Blackhawks get set to defend their Stanley Cup title, Patrick Sharp still uses his mother’s words of wisdom

April 14, 2014

2014 Masters - The Players' Picks

By: Ryan Parker

With the 2014 Masters Tournament upon us, NHLPA.com recently connected with some of the Players to find out why they love watching the event at Augusta and who they think is the favourite to walk away with the famous 'Green Jacket' this year!

April 9, 2014

Confidence Drives Kimmo Timonen

By: Chris Lomon

A leader and key-blueliner for the Flyers, Kimmo Timonen continues to be a top performer in Philly

April 7, 2014

Nyquist Driving The Wings

By: Chris Lomon

Gustav Nyquist has excelled down the stretch just when the Red Wings have needed him the most

April 4, 2014

Enjoying The Milestone Moment

By: Chris Lomon

Vincent Lecavalier recently notched his 400th career goal & is helping the Flyers gear-up for a playoff run

April 2, 2014

Backlund Has A Passion For Giving Back

By: Chris Lomon

Mikael Backlund was recently honoured with the Ralph T. Scurfield Award for his charity work in the Calgary community

March 31, 2014

A Simple Mission in Columbus

By: Chris Lomon

James Wisniewski & the Blue Jackets are confident they have what it takes to be a playoff team in 2014

March 28, 2014

Enthusiasm Abounds For Torey Krug

By: Chris Lomon

The Bruins' highly-skilled young defenceman is a key-part of the teams success & commitment to excellence

March 25, 2014