Category: Player Features
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.
Foligno brothers savoring first simultaneous NHL post-season
Nick Foligno sent the text message on Sunday to his family members , promising an enjoyable evening of experiencing and watching the NHL playoffs.
Yandle credits parents' influence for ironman streak
There is no secret to the success of Keith Yandle’s ironman streak.
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.
Brassard prepared for long playoff run with Pittsburgh
Derick Brassard didn’t need six weeks to become comfortable in his new surroundings with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Kane scores 2 goals in playoff debut, Sharks top Ducks 3-0
While Evander Kane watched Stanley Cup playoff hockey from his couch during the first eight years of his NHL career, the power forward felt confident he could thrive in the pressurized atmosphere of the post-season if he could only get the chance.
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."
de la Rose reflects on Swedish greats ahead of first World Championship
Role models for all hockey players on and off the ice for almost two decades, the Sedin twins were particularly influential young Swedish players like de la Rose.
Kyle Connor playoff ready on heels of impressive rookie season
Kyle Connor had a lot to be happy about on Saturday night. But before and after the game and even the day after, the Winnipeg Jets forward’s thoughts, like many hockey players, were someplace else.
Simmonds Pens Touching Tribute To Willie O’Ree
Simmonds writes why his hockey hero should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame for his pioneering efforts, ensuring ‘hockey is a game for everyone’.
Rookie Kyle Connor to make playoff debut after stellar season with Jets
Kyle Connor has been skating on a rink in front of fans since the Winnipeg Jets forward was three years old.
Perfect Goodbye: Daniel Sedin overtime hero in final game in Vancouver
It couldn't have been scripted any better.
Rask sets the tone for Bruins
While Tuukka Rask recently flashed his glove hand in a much different manner than his Boston teammates are used to seeing, there’s one newer member of the Bruins that marvels at everything he does.
Canucks stars Henrik and Daniel Sedin say they will retire after the season
Henrik and Daniel Sedin persevered to elevate themselves among the NHL's most dominant players for nearly a decade.
Uncommon path should ease NHL learning curve for Tolvanen
A week before the 2015 playoffs, the United States Hockey League's Sioux City Musketeers invited prospect Eeli Tolvanen to skate with them to see about signing him for the following season. He stood out among older players on a first-place team.
A tribute to Alex Ovechkin's 1,000th NHL game
The milestones just keep coming for Alex Ovechkin, who skates in his 1,000th NHL game April 1 – and shows no signs of slowing down as he looks to capture his seventh Rocket Richard Trophy.
A tribute to Brent Seabrook's 1,000th NHL game
March 29, Brent Seabrook becomes the first defenceman of the talented 2003 NHL Entry Draft to reach 1,000 games played in the NHL – and he's played them all with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Wide World Of Sports Provides Copp With Big Assist
What did draining birdies, snagging line drives, and tossing tight spirals do for Andrew Copp’s NHL career? A lot more than he could have ever imagined.
Dan Girardi: Undrafted and unrelenting
When the New York Rangers decided to buy out the remaining three years of his contract last June, Daniel Girardi called on the same dogged determination he has exhibited throughout his career.
Ryan Hartman's shark tale
It might not quite rival any of the jump-out-of-your-seat moments from the movie Jaws, but Ryan Hartman does have a decent spine-tingling shark tale to share.