Player Features

No Magic Formula

By: Chris Lomon

Nate Thompson has used hard work, a positive attitude and dedication to his style of play to become an important part of the Lightning

April 8, 2013

A Man Of His Word

By: Chris Lomon

Whether it’s with his hometown buddies, or representing his fellow Players, Kevin Westgarth makes good on his promises

April 5, 2013

Behind the Deadline Deals

By: Chris Lomon

Jerred Smithson & Ryan O’Byrne give a glimpse of how being dealt at the deadline impacts their lives

April 4, 2013

In-Studio with Tanner Glass

By: Ryan Parker

The Penguins forward recently sat down in the NHLPA.com studio in Toronto to talk about the changes he has experienced in 2013, including making the adjustment to a new team and new city, suiting up on a nightly basis with some of the most talented players in the world and what the chemistry within the dressing room is like in Pittsburgh

April 4, 2013

Between The Bluelines: Adrian Aucoin

By: Chris Lomon

The veteran blueliner gives some insight into how he came to the game as a child, his path to the NHL and his love of skiing

April 1, 2013

Zenon Konopka and His Pet Bunny Rabbit

By: Catherine Faas

One of the league’s toughest centers is the proud owner of an adorable, chubby black rabbit named Hoppy.

March 30, 2013

The March of the Penguins

By: Chris Lomon

Douglas Murray brings his physical, defensive style to Pittsburgh as the Pens go all-in on 2013

March 28, 2013

Karl Alzner Lists His Standout Hockey Moments

By: NHLPA Staff

Karl Alzner has had a lot of memorable moments throughout the course of his hockey-playing years.

March 26, 2013

A True Team Effort

By: Chris Lomon

Tyler Bozak has his parents to thank for giving him the opportunity to realize his NHL dreams

March 26, 2013

In The Locker Room - The Race to the Playoffs

By: Ryan Parker

In this second installment of this 'In The Locker Room' feature, NHLPA.com spoke to the players for the Penguins and Leafs about the intensity of the 2013 season.

March 25, 2013

A Guy You Want On Your Side

By: Chris Lomon

Teammates and former coaches agree, Wayne Simmonds is the type of player you want on your team

March 22, 2013

March Madness Picks - Tampa Bay Lightning

By: Ryan Parker

The NCAA 'March Madness' Tournament kicked off on Thursday, with sports fans filling out brackets and trying to top their friends and co-workers in office pools all across North America.

March 21, 2013

In The Locker Room - 2013 Compressed Schedule

By: Ryan Parker

NHLPA.com went 'In The Locker Room' with the Leafs and Penguins recently to discuss some of the issues prevalent in the league this season.

March 21, 2013

Bickell Fishing For The Top in Chicago

By: Chris Lomon

Bryan Bickell and the Blackhawks are in top-form so far in 2013

March 18, 2013

A Most Outstanding Day for Malkin

By: Ryan Parker

The 2012 season was a special one for Evgeni Malkin.

March 16, 2013

Players Deliver a Special Message

By: NHLPA Staff

Landeskog, Clarkson & Pacioretty among NHLPA stars to lend their voice to the 2013 Special Hockey International Tournament

March 15, 2013

Between The Bluelines With Daniel Briere

By: Chris Lomon

The Flyers forward talks going from junior to the NHL, facing a goaltending legend & his overall career

March 13, 2013

Rocking It in Raleigh

By: Chris Lomon

Jay Harrison swapped skates for headphones recently as a guest DJ on a local rock radio station in the North Carolina capital

March 11, 2013

BETWEEN THE BLUELINES WITH COLIN FRASER

By: Chris Lomon

Kings forward chats about winning the Cup, sharing it with his family and being the toast of Los Angeles

March 8, 2013

Feeling the Brotherly Love

By: Chris Lomon

Simon Gagne is back in Philadelphia enjoying the reception and support from the Flyers’ faithful

March 6, 2013