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Craftmanship a therapeutic hobby, potential second career for Smith
What began as a childhood bonding experience with his father has built into something truly special for Ottawa Senators forward Zack Smith.
NHLPA Agrees to Recommended Change to Rule 78.7 (ii)
The NHLPA has reviewed the NHL General Managers Recommended Change to Rule 78.7 (ii) Governing Coach’s Challenges for Goaltender Interference with our Competition Committee Members.
Stajan hits major milestone as character player, veteran leader
What began with a simple signature on a dotted line quickly morphed into a whirlwind of flight-hopping that brought a lanky, teenaged Matt Stajan to a career in the big leagues maybe even a bit sooner than he would have dreamed.
NHLPA, NHL partner with Pure Hockey
Pure Hockey, the largest hockey retailer in the U.S., announced a partnership agreement in which the retailer will serve as the Retail Partner of the National Hockey League/National Hockey League Players’ Association Learn to Play Program for U.S. Clubs.
Thomas Hickey’s 400-game milestone was worth the wait
Suiting up for 400 NHL regular-season games usually is not a big deal for a top-five draft pick, but Thomas Hickey is a unique case study, and the fact he played in his 400th game is a tribute to his perseverance.
Visa Presents: Player Q&A with Chris Tanev
The fashion faux pas you won't catch Chris Tanev wearing and more in the defenceman's Q&A!
My Top 5 | Cam Atkinson
Which Hollywood hits made the right wing’s top five list? One of them combines hockey and golf, while another keeps bringing the 28-year-old back for more.
Now on Jets' side, teammates appreciating Stastny's repertoire
A home loss to Nashville was hardly cause for celebration. The play of newly acquired Paul Stastny, however, was one big bright spot.
Larry Kwong, first player of Asian heritage to appear in the NHL, dies at age 94
Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at age 94.
Player of the Week | Alex Pietrangelo
Alex Pietrangelo led the NHL in scoring with nine points and factored on back-to-back game-tying and game-winning goals to keep the St. Louis Blues in contention for a Western Conference wild card spot.
Talented teetotaller Patrik Laine gunning for league goal-scoring title
Patrik Laine wants to hoist the Stanley Cup, but drinking champagne out of the hallowed trophy is another matter.
Top 4 Finalists Announced For This Year’s Kraft Hockeyville
Today, Kraft Heinz, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA®), announced the Top 4 finalists for the Kraft Hockeyville 2018 program.
In The Locker Room - Nazem Kadri
We go ‘In The Locker Room’ with Nazem Kadri to pick his brain about his favourite player growing up, his favourite NHL sweater and much more!
Forsberg, de la Rose, teammates around the track
Going up against the best hockey players on the planet doesn’t bring out the nerves in Jacob de la Rose. Watching the horse he co-owns with another NHLer compete? That’s an entirely different story.
Visa Presents: Q&A with Pierre-Edouard Bellemare
For someone who never planned on being an NHL player, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare sure is making a go of it! More on the Frenchman in his Player Q&A.
Vegas Golden Knights' rise tied to taking Marc-Andre Fleury
Fleury has won 25 of 37 starts in a season stunted only by a concussion that kept him out of the lineup for two months. Earlier this week, he became the 13th goaltender in NHL history to win 400 games , trailing just Roberto Luongo and Henrik Lundqvist among active players.
Heinen credits influential mentorship from former player, Schaefer
Peter Schaefer only coached the Surrey Eagles of the British Columbia Hockey League for one season, but his impact lives on in the form of Boston Bruins rookie Danton Heinen.
My Top 5 | Austin Watson
Playing in his third full NHL season, the 26-year-old left wing and proud native of Ann Arbor, Michigan offered up his top ‘Favourite Athletes Of All Time’.
Frederik Andersen: Great teammate, better person
Zach Hyman paused briefly before responding to the question about teammate Frederik Andersen. How he chose to answer it showed just how much respect the centre has for No. 31.
Alex Ovechkin joins NHL's exclusive 600-goal club
Everyone around Alex Ovechkin had a hunch this was his night.