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Devils draw top pick in NHL draft lottery

By: Canadian Press

The New Jersey Devils will have the No. 1 pick at this year's NHL draft.

April 9, 2019

A game of another kind for Bryan Rust

By: Chris Lomon

Soon enough, hockey will dominate nearly every thought the 26-year-old two-time Stanley Cup winner has. But on this, day, it’s all about Game of Thrones.

April 9, 2019

My Top 5 | Blake Comeau

By: Chris Lomon

Veteran forward Blake Comeau stopped by NHLPA.com before he and his teammates take on the Nashville Predators in the Western Conference First Round.

April 9, 2019

As time starts to run out, plenty of NHL veterans still chasing first Stanley Cup

By: Canadian Press

Time is running out for some NHL players that have yet to win a Stanley Cup over a lengthy career.

April 9, 2019

Player of the Week | Nikita Kucherov

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Nikita Kucherov capped his record-setting year with his first career Art Ross Trophy along with a single-season scoring record for a Russian-born player.

April 8, 2019

Panthers move fast, hire Joel Quenneville as next coach

By: Canadian Press

Dale Tallon and Joel Quenneville are together again, and the Florida Panthers are ready for them to recreate their magic.

April 8, 2019

Being Tom Wilson: Inside the life of hockey's most hated man

By: Canadian Press

Tom Wilson tries not to read everything about him on social media.

April 7, 2019

A look at the first round of the NHL playoffs

By: Canadian Press

With the NHL playoffs set to begin Wednesday, The Canadian Press takes a look at all eight first-round series.

April 7, 2019

Flames and Jets fans rally around teams on Twitter ahead of NHL playoffs

By: Canadian Press

Patrik Laine was the Jets player with the most Twitter account mentions this season, and similarly, 25-year-old forward Johnny Gaudreau was the Flames player with the most.

April 7, 2019

NHLers reflect on the career of legendary announcer Bob Cole ahead of final game

By: Canadian Press

Legendary play-by-play man Bob Cole will call his final game for "Hockey Night in Canada" when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Ahead of his final broadcast, The Canadian Press asked a number of NHL players and coaches to reflect on the 85-year-old's half-century career.

April 5, 2019

Passing Fancy: How Lightning's Nikita Kucherov became a star

By: Canadian Press

The lesson Nikita Kucherov learned from childhood coach Gennady Kurdin is on display every time he laces up his skates and steps on to the ice.

April 4, 2019

Hall of Fame exec Sather steps down as Rangers president

By: Canadian Press

Hall of Fame executive Glen Sather is stepping down as Rangers president and transitioning to a new role as senior adviser to owner James Dolan.

April 4, 2019

From Kladno to Calgary, Frolik closing in on milestone

By: Chris Lomon

Meeting your hockey idol when you were seven? Priceless. Getting to play with him when you’re in the NHL? Ditto.

April 4, 2019

Player Q&A | Bo Horvat

By: NHLPA Staff

How well do you know Bo?

April 3, 2019

Kucherov making plenty of points for NHL's MVP consideration

By: Canadian Press

Connor McDavid knows better than to risk making end-of-season NHL award projections.

April 3, 2019

Wild ride for new dad and now an NHL regular, Brad Hunt

By: Tim Wharnsby

Sidney Crosby had his family’s basement dryer to perfect his shot, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brad Hunt had his backyard shooting deck.

April 2, 2019

My Top 5 | Anders Lee

By: Chris Lomon

What made Lee a difference maker on and off the ice? Former coach Jeff Jackson offers up his thoughts in this week’s edition of My Top 5!

April 2, 2019

Attitude, effort key to big-market expectations for Byron, Gardiner

By: Chris Lomon

Whether it’s from within or from others, NHLPA members Paul Byron and Jake Gardiner know all about dealing with the stresses of everyday demands.

April 2, 2019

Red Wings, Blashill agree on 2-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Detroit Red Wings announced a two-year contract extension with coach Jeff Blashill on Tuesday.

April 2, 2019

Player of the Week | Sergei Bobrovsky

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Sergei Bobrovsky posted his career-high ninth shutout along four straight wins, helping his club to a perfect week and a into playoff position.

April 1, 2019