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Player Q&A | Rickard Rakell

By: NHLPA Staff

Which popular app Rickard Rakell thinks will be embarrassing in five years and more in this week's Player Q&A!

December 19, 2018

Christmas came early for Eaves family

By: Tim Wharnsby

Beth and Mike Eaves were brought to tears recently when their son presented them with a framed bachelor of arts diploma.

December 19, 2018

Sabres place suspended Berglund on unconditional waivers

By: Canadian Press

The Buffalo Sabres have placed suspended forward Patrik Berglund on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

December 19, 2018

My Top 5 | assist leaders

By: Chris Lomon

Consider them Santa’s little helpers, the ones who are quick to gift-wrap perfect passes for their teammates.

December 18, 2018

Open-mindedness, passion guide Byron and Nurse

By: Chris Lomon

The second of a five-part series highlighting the NHLPA's partnership with Kids Help Phone, Paul Byron and Darnell Nurse talk about finding and following your passion.

December 18, 2018

Flyers fire coach Dave Hakstol, Gordon interim replacement

By: Canadian Press

The Philadelphia Flyers have fired coach Dave Hakstol, with the team having lost 11 of its last 14 games.

December 17, 2018

Player of the Week | Mark Scheifele

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Mark Scheifele was the league's top point-getter (5-6–11) over four games and factored on all three overtime goals for the Winnipeg Jets, who enjoyed a perfect week.

December 17, 2018

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford suffers a concussion

By: Canadian Press

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford will be sidelined again with a concussion.

December 16, 2018

Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen excelling in return to NHL after time in Europe

By: Canadian Press

Mikko Koskinen always knew he'd return to the NHL.

December 16, 2018

Former Maple Leafs forward Josh Leivo making an impact with Canucks

By: Canadian Press

For years, Josh Leivo fought for a permanent roster spot with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

December 15, 2018

Blues sign Bortuzzo to 3-year extension

By: Canadian Press

The Blues have signed veteran defenceman Robert Bortuzzo to a three-year extension worth $1.375 million per season.

December 15, 2018

Can You or Can't You | Party VI

By: NHLPA Staff

Juggling, another language, and who we could trick into touching their nose with their tongue!

December 14, 2018

State of the art outdoor rink opens at Camp Manitou

By: Krista Sinaisky, True North Youth Foundation

NHL and NHLPA support TNYF in growing the game of hockey.

December 14, 2018

Oleksiak recounts eye-opening Ecuador experience

By: Chris Lomon

Admittedly, Jamie Oleksiak can be a little bit of a Scrooge when it comes to doing certain odd jobs around his parents’ house. But he was definitely in the giving mood over four days in Ecuador.

December 13, 2018

Caption This | Part IV

By: NHLPA Staff

Marc-Andre Fleury and Nathan MacKinnon had some fun with this one, but Jamie Benn may have won best caption.

December 13, 2018

International experience, perseverance shaped Jensen's game

By: Tim Wharnsby

Detroit Red Wings defenceman Nick Jensen admits facing a player named Nicklas Jensen was a little on the strange side.

December 12, 2018

Player Q&A | Claude Giroux

By: NHLPA Staff

Hate to disappoint you, but Claude Giroux's favourite cheat meal is not a grilled cheese sandwich.

December 12, 2018

My Top 5 | Josh Morrissey

By: Chris Lomon

Although he doesn’t know what he’ll find under his Christmas tree this year, Josh Morrissey has received plenty of memorable gifts from Santa over the years.

December 11, 2018

Longevity expected to follow Horvat

By: Chris Lomon

GM and vice president of Horvat's former London Knights, Mark Hunter points to underrated elements of the young Vancouver Canucks forward's game.

December 11, 2018

Player of the Week | Louis Domingue

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Louis Domingue continued to do his part to help his league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning (23-7-1, 47 points) to a perfect week while extending his personal winning streak to a career-high five games.

December 10, 2018