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After the Buzzer | Antoine Roussel

By: Chris Lomon

Antoine Roussel, who has made a big impact since returning to the lineup in early December, stopped by NHLPA.com to talk about a sweet passion and a few savoured moments around the game.

January 8, 2020

Calgary Flames, Rasmus Andersson agree to six-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Rasmus Andersson to a six-year contract extension.

January 8, 2020

Player Q&A | Nicklas Backstrom

By: NHLPA Staff

They handed him No. 19, and he never looked back on his way to over 900 NHL games with the Washington Capitals.

January 8, 2020

Cirelli could be clutch for Lightning along stretch

By: Chris Lomon

“As the pressure intensifies for his team, that’s when you’ll see the best of Tony,” said Dave Brown, General Manager of the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters.

January 7, 2020

Preds GM makes rare mid-season coaching change hiring Hynes

By: Canadian Press

Nashville's David Poile did something he has rarely done in nearly 40 years as a general manager: He made a mid-season coaching change after being fed up with the Predators underachieving.

January 7, 2020

One minute with Alex DeBrincat

By: NHLPA Staff

Karaoke may not be for Alex DeBrincat, but One Tree Hill sure is.

January 6, 2020

Player of the Week | Samuel Girard

By: David Morassutti

Samuel Girard started a new decade in a big way by leading NHL defencemen in overall scoring for the week with eight points, including three multi-point games.

January 6, 2020

What Google won't tell you about | Arvidsson, Couturier, Duchene, Eichel, Larkin, Rask & Ovechkin

By: NHLPA Staff

He's been named an NHL All-Star for a third straight season, but his piano game isn't quite there yet. He grew up on a lake, but he'd rather not be swimming in one.

January 3, 2020

After the Buzzer | Jordan Eberle

By: Chris Lomon

There are two major things Jordan Eberle is looking forward to in 2020… one off the ice, and one on it.

January 2, 2020

Stars rally to give Cotton Bowl crowd a thrilling Winter Classic win

By: Chris Lomon

Alexander Radulov scored the game-winning goal as the Dallas Stars rebounded from a two-goal deficit to win the 2020 NHL Winter Classic in front of an appreciative home crowd.

January 1, 2020

Kraft Hockeyville USA 2020 Kicks Off

By: NHLPA/NHL/Kraft media release

Nominations are open to name a U.S. community KHV USA 2020, with $150,000 in rink upgrades and the chance to host an NHL® Pre-Season Game.

January 1, 2020

Player Q&A | Radek Faksa

By: NHLPA Staff

From Radek Faksa's family connection to the No. 12 he wears for the Dallas Stars to the jersey he loved most growing up in Opava, Czech Republic!

January 1, 2020

Tuesday Tunes | Winter Classic edition

By: NHLPA Staff

Featuring the 2020 NHL Winter Classic halftime performers, Midland and Dan + Shay, plus a New Years classic in this week's Tuesday Tunes!

December 31, 2019

Stars players anticipate most memorable outdoor hockey experience

By: Chris Lomon

A trio of Stars will be going a little old school for the upcoming NHL Winter Classic.

December 31, 2019

Player of the Week | Victor Hedman

By: David Morassutti

Victor Hedman led the NHL in scoring for the week with eight points, following two-multi point games including a career-high four assists against the Montreal Canadiens.

December 30, 2019

Mighty Ducks Memories | The Knuckle Puck

By: NHLPA Staff

The Knuckle Puck. Is it fact or fiction? Goalie's worst nightmare or a skater's favourite trick (or both)? That and more as players recall the signature move from The Mighty Ducks!

December 30, 2019

One minute with Tomas Hertl

By: NHLPA Staff

Guilty pleasure TV? Next question, Tomas Hertl has nothing to be ashamed about.

December 27, 2019

From undrafted to steady presence in Rangers net

By: Chris Lomon

Almost every kid on his team wanted to play goaltender. Unbeknownst to him, Alexandar Georgiev had the inside track on the job.

December 26, 2019

After the Buzzer | Blake Lizotte

By: Chris Lomon

The Los Angeles Kings rookie talked about what he’s thankful for, the advice from his late father that’s stayed with him, and how his teammates have helped him adjust to NHL life.

December 25, 2019

Player Q&A | William Nylander

By: NHLPA Staff

Based on his favourite purchase this year, William Nylander is a man of simple, classic tastes.

December 25, 2019