Chris Lomon
My Top 5 | Marc-Andre Fleury
There’s no rolling the dice when Marc-Andre Fleury, who has his sights set on a fourth Stanley Cup championship, is between the pipes.
Haula seizing chance in offensive role with Golden Knights
When Don Lucia spoke about the most underrated part of Erik Haula’s game, he handed out a series of gold stars for the Vegas Golden Knights forward.
My Top 5 | Francois Beauchemin
Having recently announced his retirement, Francois Beauchemin, who was drafted in the third round (75th overall), by the Montreal Canadiens in 1998, spoke with NHLPA.com about the things he’ll miss most about the game.
Holtby a humble standout, even from a young age
He has 225 career NHL wins and 32 career shutouts. Not bad for the “quiet kid from Saskatchewan.”
First Kentucky Derby experience a winner for Bjugstad
What exactly was Nick Bjugstad doing horsing around in Kentucky with five of his Florida teammates?
My Top 5 | Postseason shot leaders
Who are the big shots (on the teams still competing for hockey’s top team trophy) when it comes to taking the most shots in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs?
'Fast and fearless', Point making waves this postseason
Brayden Point was determined to make a point when he was added to the Team Orr squad. And did he ever.
Coyle, Stepan, recall the teaches that impacted them
A pair of NHLPA members, Minnesota Wild’s Charlie Coyle and Arizona Coyotes Derek Stepan, were only too happy to hand out top grades during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Student of the game? Scheifele has graduated to stardom
The “student of the game” has graduated to NHL stardom. It was something one of Mark Scheifele’s former coaches saw coming a long time ago.
My Top 5 | Blocked Shots
Who has the best shot-stopping stats so far in the 2017-18 postseason? Hint: Three Washington Capitals made the cut.
From WHL to NHL, Engelland has always backed teammates
While there wasn’t much flash to Deryk Engelland’s game, it was simplicity that made him a success during his Moose Jaw days.
My Top 5 | Active Playoff Scoring Defencemen
Which five current NHL D-men get an A-plus when it comes to contributing the most on the scoresheet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Evander Kane credits teammates for easy transition
Evander Kane wanted to make his first Stanley Cup Playoff game a memorable one. And he certainly did.
Rust has a blueprint, and paw print for Stanley Cup success
Bryan Rust has found an ideal blueprint – and paw print – for Stanley Cup success on and off the ice.
My Top 5 | Stanley Cup Playoffs Wins Leaders
Which five current NHL backstoppers have the know-how to net their respective teams the ‘W’ when it comes to the biggest games?
Little hitting all the right chords
Away from the rink, the Little has been enjoying the time off between series. It’s afforded him the opportunity to indulge in one of his favourite hobbies.
From Seattle to San Jose, Dillon continues to grow
Even when the odds seemed stacked against the young Seattle Thunderbirds defenceman, Russ Farwell never once saw an ounce of quit in Brenden Dillon’s eyes or in his game.
My Top 5 | Playoff Scoring Leaders
Which five current NHL stars have the golden touch when it comes to putting up the points in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Guentzel remains grounded since dominant debut
Kirk Thompson still remembers the first time he met the “scrawny kid with the blonde, curly hair and the big smile.” And he certainly hasn’t forgotten the first time he faced Jake Guentzel on the ice.
The most exciting empty-netter Blake Comeau has ever seen
Ahead of his team's 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs debut, Blake Comeau looks back to a 10-game win streak that had him thinking, "This team has a different feel to it."