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Player Q&A | Aleksander Barkov

By: NHLPA Staff

Aleksander Barkov has a rather unique favourite ice cream flavour.

January 26, 2022

From Wrigley to Weslie - Dylan Strome embraces life as a new dad

By: Chris Lomon

New dad Dylan Strome on fatherhood, furry friends and his biggest fan.

January 25, 2022

Sharks D Erik Karlsson out until at least March

By: Canadian Press

The team said Tuesday that Karlsson is expected to be reevaluated in mid-March.

January 25, 2022

Penguins' Teddy Blueger out 6-to-8 weeks after jaw surgery

By: Canadian Press

The 27-year-old Blueger has eight goals and nine assists in 40 games this season.

January 24, 2022

Evan Rodrigues enjoying personal highs of life in Pittsburgh

By: Chris Lomon

In the midst of a notching some personal-best numbers on the ice, Evan Rodrigues is equally enjoying his life outside the rink.

January 21, 2022

NHLPA launches Assists in Action to celebrate five years of partnership with Kids Help Phone

By: NHLPA Media Release

For every assist recorded by an NHL player this season, the NHLPA will donate $7 to Kids Help Phone programming.

January 20, 2022

Player Q&A | Mitch Marner

By: NHLPA Staff

This Canadian crooner recently wrote a song for the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner can't wait to see it performed live.

January 19, 2022

Longtime Sabres fan Alex Tuch thrilled to wear the blue and gold

By: Chris Lomon

Alex Tuch is now a member of his hometown Buffalo Sabres, and it's debatable which family is most excited about it.

January 19, 2022

NHL & NHLPA issue update on COVID Protocol

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

The updated Protocol includes modifications to testing, pending review and agreement by Jan. 31.

January 18, 2022

John Gibson backstops hockey players of all abilities with Gibson’s Goals initiative

By: Chris Lomon

The charitable program known as Gibson’s Goals was the result of a team effort put into play by the Ducks’ goaltender and his wife, Alexa.

January 14, 2022

Player Q&A | Jason Robertson

By: NHLPA Staff

You won't catch Jason Robertson putting this popular condiment on his french fries.

January 12, 2022

Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson defies the odds

By: Chris Lomon

Taking an unconventional path to the NHL, Logan Thompson has his dream realized with the Vegas Golden Knights.

January 11, 2022

Rask agrees to 1-year deal to return to Bruins goal

By: Canadian Press

The Boston Bruins have signed Tuukka Rask, bringing back the winningest goalie in franchise history after he recovered from offseason surgery.

January 11, 2022

Wild agree to 3-year, $3.6M extension with D-man Jon Merrill

By: Canadian Press

The 29-year-old Merrill has tied his career high with three goals to go with eight assists, a plus-8 rating and 51 blocked shots in 33 games this season,

January 11, 2022

Sharks plan to terminate Evander Kane's contract

By: Canadian Press

The NHLPA issued a statement on Twitter saying the union also “intends to challenge any such action by filing a grievance.”

January 8, 2022

Players share painful past in campaign to rid NHL of racism

By: Canadian Press

As part of the campaign, rolls of black hockey tape with messages of support and solidarity printed on them will be made available for purchase with $1 from each sale going toward the HDA.

January 8, 2022

NHL players declare their NFL allegiances as the playoffs approach

By: Chris Lomon

With NFL playoffs set to kick-off, these NHL players are proudly voicing their gridiron allegiances.

January 6, 2022

Player Q&A | Nathan MacKinnon

By: NHLPA Staff

Who could ever forget Nathan MacKinnon's overtime GWG against Sweden? The Colorado Avalanche forward sure hasn't.

January 5, 2022

Hilary Knight embraces role as Olympics veteran, women’s hockey advocate

By: Chris Lomon

Knight has been at the forefront of pushing for change in women’s hockey and sees plenty of reasons for optimism for the future of the game.

January 4, 2022

Devils' Dougie Hamilton to have surgery on broken jaw

By: Canadian Press

The Devils did not give a timetable for his return

January 4, 2022