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My Top 5 | Brian Campbell
With NCAA March Madness in full swing, Brian Campbell got into the spirit by selecting four teammates – plus a head coach and mascot – who would join him on the court if the Chicago Blackhawks were allowed to have a squad in the tournament.
Player of the Week | Brian Elliott
Brian Elliott started the week by helping the Calgary Flames tie a franchise-best 10 straight wins, and ended it off by matching another Flames’ record with his 11th straight win to tie Mike Vernon.
A tribute to Eric Staal's 1,000th NHL game
Whether he’s representing his country, or his big league club, over the course of 1,000 career NHL games, Eric Staal’s list of accomplishments has become one that isn’t easily rattled off.
Brian Boyle - In The Locker Room
Brian Boyle reminisces about his time as a youth hockey player, his favourite players from that time and who impresses him in the NHL today.
From Rochester Hills to Southern California
What made Rochester Hills, Michigan the ideal place for NHL defenceman Alec Martinez to grow up in? Hockey and ice cream, for starters.
Filppula finding his way with the Flyers after first trade
The thought of being traded was strange for Valtteri Filppula, who had never been a part of a swap over his 12-year NHL career. Filppula spoke with a former Detroit teammate, and another Finn, who both spoke glowingly of the Philadelphia Flyers organization as he compiled a 16-team list of destinations.
Hockey, baseball, a perfect springtime mix for Petry family
Before Jeff and Matt Petry decided to give hockey a try, this time of the year meant spring training and the start of the baseball season was just around the corner. You see, their father Dan spent 13 years fooling hitters in Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher.
Player Q&A | Jacob Markstrom
In this week's Player Q&A we learn that Jacob Markstrom doesn't have a single piece of embarrassing music on his playlist - because he isn't embarrassed of anything.
Desharnais enjoying every second
Traded to the Edmonton Oilers from the Montreal Canadiens on February 28, David Desharnais wanted to come up big when he took to the ice for his first game with the Western Conference club on March 4.
My Top 5 | Sean Monahan
While the Calgary Flames court a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, basketball fan Sean Monahan took a time out to talk hoops. Find out which team the forward caught every playoff game for last season in this week's My Top 5.
Hasek reminisces Czech golden moment
Dominik Hasek and the Czech Republic will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their own version of the Miracle on Ice a year from now. Hasek reminisces how he and his countrymen shocked the hockey world with a gold-medal victory in Nagano in 1998.
Player of the Week | Erik Karlsson
NHLPA.com Player of the Week Erik Karlsson paced all defencemen in assists and points, as the Ottawa Senators’ captain helped guide his club to a sweep of their three-game road trip.
Adam Lowry - In The Locker Room
Adam Lowry always wanted a laser background for his school photo but was never so lucky.
Mike Hoffman shares special bond with his father
Coaches come and go in a hockey player’s life. But when your father is also a coach, the wisdom keeps coming.
A Tribute to Radim Vrbata's 1,000th Game
Radim Vrbata played in his 1,000th career NHL game on March 9th while reaching the mark with another notable accomplishment in tow, as the NHL’s current leader in all-time shootout goals with 45 to his name.
Radim Vrbata: One big milestone and an endless enjoyment for the game
There have been plenty of changes over the course of a career that's on the cusp of 1,000 games. But one thing has remained a constant throughout it all for Arizona Coyotes forward Radim Vrbata: always have fun.
Eric Gryba dealt with his own case of fake news last week
Gryba’s trade deadline serenity took a hit when he looked at his phone to find an alarming series of text messages from his wife, Cate, last week.
Antti Raanta Had Custom Goalie Pads Made for his Newborn Girl
Papa Raanta is wasting no time getting his month-old daughter into the goaltending game.
Player Q&A | Alex Burrows
If you're an Ottawa Senators fan, you may want to pay special attention to this week's Player Q&A and get to know Alex Burrows.
My Top 5 | Jordan Martinook
Which Adam Sandler flick made the cut, which Will Ferrell movie makes him laugh the most, and what 1977 hockey classic has he seen more times than he can remember? Grab some popcorn and check out this week’s edition of My Top 5.