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Spurgeon standing tall on Wild's blueline

By: Tim Wharnsby

Pardon the pun, but the list of players in the NHL this season under 170 pounds is short. The list of defencemen is even shorter.

January 9, 2019

Hometown connection, indomitable spirit bond Dells, Ryan Straschnitzki

By: Chris Lomon

“He’s probably one of the nicest, fun-loving people I’ve ever met.” That’s what Aaron Dell wants the world to know about Ryan Straschnitzki.

January 8, 2019

My Top 5 | Jake Allen

By: Chris Lomon

As for what made his Top 5, the St. Louis netminder chose a pair of cat-related masks, one that featured a bird and two other eye-catching creations.

January 8, 2019

Nashville Predators' P.K. Subban sends video to teenager facing racial abuse

By: Canadian Press

Nashville Predators star defenceman P.K. Subban has reached out to a teenage hockey player facing racial abuse.

January 8, 2019

Habs goalie Price out of all-star game as he battles nagging injury

By: Canadian Press

Montreal Canadiens goalkeeper Carey Price will not make his sixth all-star appearance this month.

January 7, 2019

Player of the Week | Johnny Gaudreau

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Johnny Gaudreau entered a new year on the heels of a strong December while earning his fifth straight NHL All-Star nod and leading league scoring.

January 7, 2019

CWHL continues partnership with NHLPA

By: Media Release

Beginning this weekend as the CWHL schedule resumes, every CWHL player jersey will be outfitted with an official NHLPA patch.

January 5, 2019

Be A Player: Rewind | Dan Cloutier

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Dan Cloutier talks being drafted by a Stanley Cup Champion team, and how playing goalie for his older brother helped pave the way to his NHL career.

January 3, 2019

Hutton on Pettersson: I’m glad he’s on our side, let’s put it that way

By: Chris Lomon

For Ben Hutton, having Elias Pettersson as a teammate is music to his ears. Literally.

January 3, 2019

Devils coach John Hynes gets multiyear contract extension

By: Canadian Press

New Jersey coach John Hynes received a multiyear contract extension, a reward for making the playoffs last season for the first time since the Devils reached the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals.

January 3, 2019

Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Game, be suspended 1 game

By: Canadian Press

Alex Ovechkin has decided to skip the All-Star Weekend in San Jose to get some extra rest and will serve an automatic one-game suspension.

January 2, 2019

With latest milestone in hand, Brouwer eyes postseason with Panthers

By: Tim Wharnsby

Troy Brouwer chalks it up to timing for his NHL chance, but it's postseason prowess that's helped him get to 800 regular-season games.

January 2, 2019

Player Q&A | Tomas Hertl

By: NHLPA Staff

A veteran teammate makes the cut as best tape job in San Jose and the trend Tomas Hertl thinks will be embarrassing in five years in this week's Player Q&A!

January 2, 2019

Canucks deal Nilsson and Archibald to Senators for McKenna, Pyatt, draft pick

By: Canadian Press

The Vancouver Canucks traded goalie Anders Nilsson and minor-league winger Darren Archibald the Ottawa Senators for netminder Mike McKenna, forward Tom Pyatt and a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NHL draft on Wednesday.

January 2, 2019

Kraft Hockeyville USA Returns For 2019

By: NHLPA/NHL/Kraft media release

Nominations are open to name one U.S. community Kraft Hockeyville™ USA 2019.

January 1, 2019

Regina's Mosaic Stadium to host Heritage Classic between Flames, Jets next season

By: Canadian Press

Regina's Mosaic Stadium has been tapped to host the NHL's fifth Heritage Classic between the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets next season, the league announced Tuesday.

January 1, 2019

Bishop has size, but agility provides team opportunity

By: Chris Lomon

Ben Bishop wasted no time in impressing his coaching staff at Maine, even if he didn’t manage to get the ‘W’ in his first collegiate game.

January 1, 2019

My Top 5 | Jerry York on Brian Boyle

By: Chris Lomon

For Jerry York, the long-time NCAA bench boss, Boyle worked hard to make a lasting impact on and off the ice at Boston College.

January 1, 2019

Player of the Week | Mathew Barzal

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Mathew Barzal came out of the holiday break on a tear with a pair of performances that helped him co-lead the week's scoring.

December 31, 2018

NHL union: Stars CEO out of line blasting Seguin, Benn

By: Canadian Press

Comments from Dallas Stars CEO Jim Lites were "reckless and insulting" after Lites went on expletive-laden rants criticizing Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin.

December 30, 2018