Player Q&A | Frank Nazar

Catching up with 2023-24 NHLPA Rookie Showcase attendee Frank Nazar, who was busy leading AHL rookies with 24 points ahead of his 2024-25 Blackhawks season debut.

Player Q&A | Will Smith

His hockey idol may be a fellow centre, but Will Smith wouldn’t mind pulling a certain legendary defenceman from a pack of hockey cards.

Celebrini tests things out in teal ahead of NHL debut

Macklin Celebrini, the first overall pick at the 2024 NHL Draft, made his on-ice debut in a San Jose Sharks jersey at NHLPA Rookie Showcase earlier this month.

Boston College teammates Smith and Gauthier prepare to become California rivals

San Jose Sharks prospect Will Smith and Anaheim Ducks rookie Cutter Gauthier caught up at NHLPA Rookie Showcase prior to becoming NHL rivals.

New crop of rookies motivated to become mainstays on NHL rosters

Matt Coronato, Luke Evangelista, Tyson Forester, Ridly Greig and Tye Kartye all have the same goal heading into the 2023-24 NHL season.

34 rookies and prospects take part in 13th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase

The group included Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson, Logan Cooley and Matthew Knies.

29 rookies get a taste for the NHL at the 12th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase

The main focus of the showcase was for Upper Deck to gather content of many of the game’s top young prospects and rookies.

2022 NHLPA Rookie Showcase returns Sept. 6 to Washington, DC

Juraj Slafkovsky and Owen Power are scheduled to attend, representing the 2022 and 2021 first-overall picks of the NHL Draft.

Hughes brothers have arrived and they're eyeing a long stay

Jack and Quinn Hughes have come a long way from playing mini-sticks together in their basement.

Next generation of players headline 11th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase

The 11th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase brought together 27 of the top NHL rookies and prospects for an eventful weekend of firsts.

Tkachuk working hard with sights on Senators roster

When the Ottawa Senators selected Brady Tkachuk with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, the expectation by many was that he would return for his sophomore season at Boston University.

After hectic stretch, Mittelstadt ready to put down roots with Buffalo Sabres

Casey Mittelstadt is looking forward to finally setting up shop in one place for an extended period of time.

10th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase wraps up in Toronto

The 10th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase brought together 25 of the top NHL rookies and prospects for an eventful weekend in Toronto.

Maple Leafs defence prospect Timothy Liljegren eager to take next step

Despite some early struggles, Timothy Liljegren never doubted his move to North America.

NHL rookies ready to build off strong first impressions

With summer coming to an end, the hockey season is just around the corner and for some NHL rookies, they remain eager to build on a strong first impression made at the end of the 2016-17 season.

Glass sets sights on Golden Knights roster spot

The hockey world’s collective eyes have been on the Vegas Golden Knights since they were announced as the 31st NHL franchise just over a year ago. Monday, Cody Glass became the first player to dress and represent the Golden Knights at the ninth annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

2017 NHLPA Rookie Showcase wrap-up

Another NHLPA Rookie Showcase came and went Monday as 26 of the game's top rookies and prospects descended on Toronto to take part in the ninth annual event at Mattamy Athletic Centre.

NHLPA Rookie Showcase in review

2016 NHLPA ROOKIE SHOWCASE PREVIEW

The NHLPA announced today that 27 NHL prospects and rookies will attend the 2016 NHLPA Rookie Showcase at Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto on Monday, Aug. 29.

Highlights from the 2015 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Every year before the regular NHL season kicks off, hockey’s future comes together for the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.