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Player of the Week | Elias Pettersson

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Just nine games into his NHL career, Elias Pettersson continues to lead rookie scoring on the heels of a seven-point week while setting a franchise record.

November 5, 2018

Caption This | Part I

By: NHLPA Staff

Some regrettable hair styles and vintage ‘90s looks make the cut as players weigh in to caption these throwback photos of current and former NHL'ers!

November 1, 2018

12 years later, Kathy Kessel recalls son's promise

By: Chris Lomon

Kathy Kessel walked towards her son’s car at Logan International Airport. She found herself at a loss for words. What Phil said brought a tear to her eye and a smile to her face.

November 1, 2018

20th annual Hockey Fights Cancer begins today

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Hockey Fights Cancer will feature special events, observances, and stories from people around the hockey community.

November 1, 2018

In The Locker Room | Halloween Costumes

By: Ryan Parker

We're back In The Locker Room as players weigh-in on who around the league does it best on Halloween!

October 31, 2018

Jankowski's nostalgic connection to Calgary

By: Tim Wharnsby

A year ago, as a rookie, Calgary Flames forward Mark Jankowski made a nostalgic trip to the Stampede Corral.

October 31, 2018

Player Q&A | William Karlsson

By: NHLPA Staff

Based on his Halloween costume, we already knew what one of William Karlsson's favourite things to do away from the rink is!

October 31, 2018

In The Locker Room | Halloween Memories

By: Ryan Parker

Trick-or-treating tips, favourite candies and more in Part 1 of our Halloween edition of ‘In the Locker Room'!

October 30, 2018

Heading Home | 2018 NHL Global Series

By: Ryan Parker

Aleksander Barkov and Patrik Laine headline the 2018 NHL Global Series games in Helsinki, Finland.

October 30, 2018

My Top 5 | Devin Shore

By: Chris Lomon

We served up five teammates’ names to Devin Shore and asked the Dallas Stars forward to come up with the perfect Halloween costume for each one.

October 30, 2018

McDonagh ditches nickname, but collegiate reputation sticks

By: Chris Lomon

What do you get when you rack up a trio of trips to the sin bin in your first U.S. collegiate hockey game? For Ryan McDonagh, it was a sheepish look and a new nickname.

October 29, 2018

Player of the Week | Sidney Crosby

By: Nadia Vocaturo

With three consecutive multi-point outings fueled by a team-high five goals and seven points, Sidney Crosby helped the Penguins sweep through Canada.

October 29, 2018

Leafs' Matthews out at least 4 weeks with shoulder injury; doesn't need surgery

By: Canadian Press

Auston Matthews knew things weren't right as soon as he felt the contact.

October 29, 2018

Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins rally behind city in wake of synagogue attack

By: Canadian Press

Sidney Crosby says his team is standing with its city after an attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh left 11 people dead and six others wounded.

October 28, 2018

Remembrance Day Poppy Goes Digital

By: Canada NewsWire/Royal Canadian Legion

The NHLPA is proud to support the Royal Canadian Legion’s digital Poppy campaign. Go to www.MyPoppy.ca to take part.

October 27, 2018

John Ziegler, NHL president who oversaw merger, dies at 84

By: Canadian Press

John Ziegler Jr., the NHL president who oversaw the merger with the World Hockey Association and was eventually ousted following labour unrest and a players' strike in 1992, has died. He was 84.

October 26, 2018

Devils' Boyle plays in 700th game, says cancer in remission

By: Canadian Press

New Jersey Devils forward Brian Boyle has played in his 700th NHL game.

October 25, 2018

Be A Player: Rewind | Chris Osgood

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Chris Osgood speaks to his time with Detroit as best he can before knowing he would return to the city for a third Stanley Cup win!

October 25, 2018

Vegas signs suspended D Nate Schmidt to $35.7 million deal

By: Canadian Press

Suspended defenceman Nate Schmidt and the Vegas Golden Knights agreed to a $35.7 million, six-year contract extension Wednesday that runs through the 2024-25 season.

October 25, 2018

Aho representing Finland well

By: Chris Lomon

As a coach with Finnish Elite League club Kärpät, Mikko Manner often marveled at how Sebastian Aho handled himself on and off the ice. That hasn’t changed one bit.

October 24, 2018