Category: Player Features
Byron honoured to wear the 'A'
It’s an honour Paul Byron never saw coming, but one that he wears proudly and humbly.
Bobrovsky nets high praise from teammates
It’s not the just the regular season or playoffs where Bob doesn’t want a puck to get by him.
With on-ice milestone in sight, Lundqvist makes impact away from rink
While his greatest masterpieces have come between the pipes, Henrik Lundqvist recently showed his creative touch outside of the crease.
Hometown Canucks fueled Rasmussen's hockey passion
There was no doubt in the young mind of Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen that he was going to be a hockey player after the first time he hit the ice.
Heading home | 2018-19 NHL Global Series
Leon Draistail, Nico Hischier, and Tobias Rieder talk about their excitement to lace up their skates at home as part of the NHL Global Series.
Duchene: When push comes to shove, people help people
“There are lot of bad things going on in the world these days, but when push comes to shove, people help people.”
'The choice was obvious:' Shea Weber named captain of the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Shea Weber has been named as the 30th captain in franchise history.
Senators forward Smith ready to prove he's still an asset after clearing waivers
After a tumultuous 48 hours, Zack Smith is ready to prove he's still an asset to the Ottawa Senators.
Kadri grown into main cog, special player for Maple Leafs
You can count Mark Hunter, owner, GM and vice president of the OHL’s London Knights as a huge supporter of Kadri, the 27-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs centre.
Theodore ends holdout, agrees to 7-year deal with Vegas
Defenceman Shea Theodore ended his holdout Monday night, agreeing to a seven-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons
At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils.
Former Jets workhorse goalie Ondrej Pavelec retires after 11 NHL seasons
Ondrej Pavelec, who was a workhorse in the Jets' goal after the NHL franchise moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg, announced his retirement Thursday.
Gibson's retro masks homage to hometown, Ducks anniversary
John Gibson is ready to unmask his retro side – times two – in 2018-19.
Early Olympic experience set stage for Brickley's hockey career
Daniel Brickley assembled with the world's greatest athletes in Salt Lake City sixteen years ago. Now 23 and a professional, Brickley recalls the experience as setting the stage for his career in hockey.
Tavares still working overtime
When the London Knights acquired John Tavares in a blockbuster deal on January 8, 2009, team brass knew they were getting a game-changing superstar. As it turned out, it was even better than they expected.
Red Wings star Henrik Zetterberg calls it a career
Henrik Zetterberg knew something wasn't right with his back last January when he stopped practicing. Despite the aches and pains, he did not miss a game all season for the Detroit Red Wings.
Stars All-Star centre Seguin signs $78.8M, 8-year extension
Tyler Seguin showed up in Dallas five years ago mired in a Twitter-fed mess and vowing to show fans he could be one of the faces of the only NHL franchise in Texas.
Scheifele Set To Make His Mark (Again)
What happens when you serve up deserving words of praise to your teammate and captain? If you’re Mark Scheifele, you get the same in return.
Brown Brings Intensity, Positivity
“He’s a guy that when he came to us, he was mature beyond his years." - Dave Brown, GM of the Erie Otters
After the perfect summer, Mikael Backlund is ready for October
How would Mikael Backlund like to see the 2018-19 NHL season play out? Just like his off-season.