Player Features

NHLPA.com In-Studio with Derek Meech

By: Ryan Parker

Derek Meech sits down to talk about his pride about playing in his hometown of Winnipeg, the fan support the Jets receive and the dynamic in the dressing room this season

April 16, 2013

Between The Bluelines With Marian Gaborik

By: Chris Lomon

The goal-scoring Slovak gives some insight into his approach to creating offense

April 15, 2013

Luck On His Side

By: Chris Lomon

Logan Couture recently got a chance to meet and chat with NFL quarterback Andrew Luck

April 12, 2013

A Message of Acceptance & Inclusion

By: Chris Lomon

When Matt Moulson, Claude Giroux and their fellow NHLPA members were asked last year to lend their support to the You Can Play Project, an initiative dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation, their response was far from surprising.

April 11, 2013

In The Locker Room - Masters Picks

By: Ryan Parker

The Masters is upon us, and with the blooming azaleas & the roaring patrons at Amen Corner, the sporting world's eyes will be on Augusta.

April 10, 2013

Habs Doing Impressions Of Each Other

By: Catherine Faas

In a new video series Montreal Canadiens draw names out of a hat and do impressions of each other.

April 8, 2013

No Magic Formula

By: Chris Lomon

Nate Thompson has used hard work, a positive attitude and dedication to his style of play to become an important part of the Lightning

April 8, 2013

A Man Of His Word

By: Chris Lomon

Whether it’s with his hometown buddies, or representing his fellow Players, Kevin Westgarth makes good on his promises

April 5, 2013

Behind the Deadline Deals

By: Chris Lomon

Jerred Smithson & Ryan O’Byrne give a glimpse of how being dealt at the deadline impacts their lives

April 4, 2013

In-Studio with Tanner Glass

By: Ryan Parker

The Penguins forward recently sat down in the NHLPA.com studio in Toronto to talk about the changes he has experienced in 2013, including making the adjustment to a new team and new city, suiting up on a nightly basis with some of the most talented players in the world and what the chemistry within the dressing room is like in Pittsburgh

April 4, 2013

Between The Bluelines: Adrian Aucoin

By: Chris Lomon

The veteran blueliner gives some insight into how he came to the game as a child, his path to the NHL and his love of skiing

April 1, 2013

Zenon Konopka and His Pet Bunny Rabbit

By: Catherine Faas

One of the league’s toughest centers is the proud owner of an adorable, chubby black rabbit named Hoppy.

March 30, 2013

The March of the Penguins

By: Chris Lomon

Douglas Murray brings his physical, defensive style to Pittsburgh as the Pens go all-in on 2013

March 28, 2013

Karl Alzner Lists His Standout Hockey Moments

By: NHLPA Staff

Karl Alzner has had a lot of memorable moments throughout the course of his hockey-playing years.

March 26, 2013

A True Team Effort

By: Chris Lomon

Tyler Bozak has his parents to thank for giving him the opportunity to realize his NHL dreams

March 26, 2013

In The Locker Room - The Race to the Playoffs

By: Ryan Parker

In this second installment of this 'In The Locker Room' feature, NHLPA.com spoke to the players for the Penguins and Leafs about the intensity of the 2013 season.

March 25, 2013

A Guy You Want On Your Side

By: Chris Lomon

Teammates and former coaches agree, Wayne Simmonds is the type of player you want on your team

March 22, 2013

March Madness Picks - Tampa Bay Lightning

By: Ryan Parker

The NCAA 'March Madness' Tournament kicked off on Thursday, with sports fans filling out brackets and trying to top their friends and co-workers in office pools all across North America.

March 21, 2013

In The Locker Room - 2013 Compressed Schedule

By: Ryan Parker

NHLPA.com went 'In The Locker Room' with the Leafs and Penguins recently to discuss some of the issues prevalent in the league this season.

March 21, 2013

Bickell Fishing For The Top in Chicago

By: Chris Lomon

Bryan Bickell and the Blackhawks are in top-form so far in 2013

March 18, 2013