Category: Player Features
Da Beauty League players bringing their best home
There’s something about Da Beauty League that brings out the best in NHL players, on and off the ice.
Oleksiak inspired by those closest
As Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Jamie Oleksiak goes through the exactitude of his offseason training routine, he often draws inspiration from the youngest member of his athletic family.
Nylander highly motivated playing with and against teammates
William Nylander had one mission in mind when it came to Smashfest VII: get the better of anyone who wears a blue and white hockey sweater.
Predators' Ryan Ellis signs 8-year, $50 million contract
Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis has signed an eight-year deal worth $50 million that keeps under contract through the 2026-27 season.
Hamilton brothers reconnect with charity close to their hearts
Dougie Hamilton’s summer has included a little bit of everything, including reconnecting with a charity that holds special meaning for the 25-year-old defenceman.
Nolan family helping to guide First Nations youth
New St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Nolan enjoys a different kind of family vacation in the summer.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
When Stan Mikita got back together with the Chicago Blackhawks, it was clear how much the reconciliation meant to the Hall of Fame forward.
Shore motivated for first taste of playoffs
No need to ask Devin Shore if he and his Dallas Stars teammates are a motivated group heading into the 2018-19 NHL season.
Sens avoid arbitration with Stone, sign winger to a one-year deal worth US$7.35M
The Ottawa Senators have avoided arbitration with Mark Stone, signing the winger to a one-year deal worth US$7.35 million on Friday.
Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner in trade with Hurricanes
The Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Jeff Skinner in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes in a move that continues an off-season roster shake up for both teams.
It's game on for J.T. Brown as career path winds back home
When J.T. Brown says “Game On!” he’s not messing around.
Humbled but healthy, Eaves to attempt fourth straight Smashfest title
Patrick Eaves, who was limited to just two NHL games in 2017-18, can’t wait for the puck to drop on the new season. But before it does, the right wing has one order of business to take care of.
Jarome Iginla retires leaving Flames legacy behind him
A lot has changed over the last two decades in professional hockey. Through it all, there was Jarome Iginla.
Inaugural Marner All-Star Invitational set to make a difference
On the ice, Mitch Marner wants to be a player his teammates can count on. Off the ice, the right wing wants to be a person kids look up to.
Wild, Zucker agree to 5-year, $27.5M contract
When Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold turned over the team more than two months ago to general manager Paul Fenton, he was adamant the roster was strong enough to resist a rebuild.
Jarome Iginla returning to Calgary to announce retirement from NHL
Former Calgary Flames star Jarome Iginla will announce his retirement from the NHL on Monday.
'It was near unanimous': Crosby to be honoured as top N.S. athlete of all time
Sidney Crosby will take centre stage at a unique event celebrating the province's greatest athletes.
Ovechkin wins ESPY for Best Male Athlete as first NHL player
Ovechkin managed to outduel some serious competition at the 2018 ESPYs.
Jets' defenceman Jacob Trouba awarded 1-year, $5.5M contract by arbitrator
An abitrator has awarded Jacob Trouba a one-year, US$5.5-million contract for the 2018-19 season.
With a Hart Trophy in hand, Hall sets sight on a shorter summer
There’s no doubt Taylor Hall has some serious hockey skills. His SPF skills, however, could use some work.