Category: Player Features
Nugent-Hopkins leaving impact in community of Edmonton
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals heading into his NHL rookie campaign seven years ago: contribute to team success and do whatever he could to contribute to the community.
Caps players share memories, tattoo, and a laugh at Vrana's expense
Getting your name etched on the Stanley Cup is no easy task. Getting that moment engraved on your body proved to be at least as tough for a couple of Washington Capitals players.
Causes to benefit from annual tournament hit close to home for Ladd
The Ladd Foundation supports numerous causes, specifically focused on youth and the environment.
Brendan Smith enjoying spring as a proud brother and new father
Brendan Smith had quite a topsy-turvy, but enjoyable spring.
Gallagher gets as much as he gives back
Even in between tee shots and putts with his buddies, Brendan Gallagher was only too happy to take a break and talk about the impact charity work has had on his life.
John Carlson thrives in playoff atmosphere
How would Mark Hunter describe Washington’s John Carlson’s one and only season with the London Knights? Untapped.
200 pucks a day pays off for Beagle
It was four years ago, just after the end of the 2013-14 NHL season, when Jay Beagle went to work almost daily to inject more offence into his game. Those efforts have certainly paid off.
Reilly Smith's leading attitude dates back to university days
As he watched Game One of the Stanley Cup Final, Enrico Blasi could have picked out any number of things that reminded him of Vegas forward Reilly Smith’s time at Miami University. It was a look that topped the list.
Former 60-goal scorer, Dennis Maruk, sees a bit of himself in current Caps
Dennis Maruk won’t be painting his face to feature the Washington Capitals logo, but the franchise’s first 60-goal scorer will be wearing his heart on his sleeve for the Stanley Cup Final.
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.
An unforgettable worlds in hometown for Nielsen
Frans Nielsen felt like a proud papa during the recently concluded 18-day 2018 IIHF World Championship contested in Denmark.
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?
Hockey a love passed up through Rodrigues household
Hockey is a love that is usually passed down from generation to generation. For the Rodrigues family, it was the other way around.
'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.
'Saucer-eyed': Caps, others count on rookies in NHL playoffs
The 50 rookie skaters in these playoffs are the most since teams used 54 in 2005-06. That could be a reflection of teams having greater trust in young players arriving from junior hockey or college, or the need to stock rosters with cheap talent as a greater percentage of the salary cap is devoted to the elite.
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.
O'Reilly can't say no to Hockey Canada
Buffalo Sabres alternate captain Ryan O’Reilly always RSVPs yes when he is invited to represent Canada.
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.
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.