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Patience paying off for Weegar

By: Tim Wharnsby

For those who believe the stereotype that millennials want it all and that they want it now, meet 24-year-old MacKenzie Weegar.

February 21, 2018

My Top 5 | Ian Cole

By: Chris Lomon

Ian Cole brought hockey’s most coveted team trophy back to his hometown to share with fans, friends, family – and the local burrito joint?!

February 20, 2018

A summer's hard work taught life lessons for Craig Smith

By: Chris Lomon

When he wasn’t busy building his hockey skills, a 16-year-old Craig Smith spent one summer helping build something else in his hometown of Madison, Wisconsin.

February 20, 2018

Player of the Week | Mark Scheifele

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Mark Scheifele hasn't missed a beat since returning to NHL action, using a pair of three-point outings to help the Winnipeg Jets land atop the Central Division to close out a perfect week.

February 20, 2018

In The Locker Room - Mark Barberio

By: Ryan Parker

We caught up with Avs defenceman Mark Barberio to chat about memories of his first pair of skates, first training camp and first NHL goal.

February 16, 2018

Joel Lundqvist living out Olympic dream

By: Alan Adams

It has been a dozen years since a Lundqvist won an Olympic hockey gold medal, but the younger of the Swedish twins Henrik and Joel hopes to end the drought.

February 15, 2018

Be A Player: Rewind | Ray Bourque

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Originally aired March 27, 2000, we revisit a time when Ray Bourque – one of the best defencemen to ever lace them up in the NHL – was brand new to the Colorado Avalanche and had yet to hoist the Stanley Cup.

February 15, 2018

Timmyheads: Schaller brotherly homage spurred by life-saving donation

By: Chris Lomon

Dave Schaller doesn’t have a swelled head when it comes to his younger brother Tim’s NHL career. He does, however, sport a big head – 3 ½-feet high, to be exact.

February 15, 2018

Visa Presents: Player Q&A with Martin Jones

By: NHLPA Staff

Which NHL jersey was the favourite of a young and aspiring goaltender, Martin Jones? Hint: it's the same teal jersey he now wears as a professional.

February 14, 2018

In The Locker Room - Valentine's Day

By: Ryan Parker

We go 'In The Locker Room' to hear about Valentine's Day plans from players around the league.

February 14, 2018

Brian Gionta on a golden mission

By: Alan Adams

Brian Gionta is on a mission – and he wants nothing more to mine gold at  PyeongChang 2018.

February 13, 2018

Wheeler reflects on his Minnesota roots

By: Chris Lomon

Blake Wheeler has plenty of fond recollections of growing up in Plymouth, Minnesota, the place where the Winnipeg Jets captain first discovered hockey.

February 13, 2018

My Top 5 | Jason Zucker

By: Chris Lomon

Will everything be coming up roses for Jason Zucker this Valentine’s Day? Probably. The forward has put in a great deal of thought into planning February 14.

February 12, 2018

Your punny valentine | 2018

By: NHLPA Staff

Don't forget to share the love today! Let us help you show you care with these pun-filled hockey Valentines - and don't worry, we've got your team covered.

February 12, 2018

Player of the Week | Connor McDavid

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Connor McDavid put up a career-first and a string of dazzling moves to lead the league with five goals and eight points for the Edmonton Oilers to earn NHLPA.com Player of the Week.

February 12, 2018

Be A Player: Rewind | Sheldon Souray

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Jim Carrey movie references abound in this week’s BAP: Rewind episode which features three-time NHL All-Star, Sheldon Souray, who as you’ll also see, is a big Iron Maiden fan!

February 8, 2018

Hellebuyck's confidence contagious

By: Chris Lomon

When things get frenetic inside the Winnipeg Jets blueline, Josh Morrissey knows he doesn't have to panic. Not with Helly on the case.

February 8, 2018

Visa Presents: Player Q&A with Ryan Getzlaf

By: NHLPA Staff

Get to know the man wearing the 'C' for the Anaheim Ducks, Ryan Getzlaf, in this week's Player Q&A!

February 7, 2018

Yandle leading by example

By: Chris Lomon

Throughout his rookie NHL season over 11 years ago, to now nearly 800 games into his career, Keith Yandle has received valuable wisdom. The veteran defenceman is passing it along, and it doesn't always take words.

February 6, 2018

My Top 5 | Dan Hamhuis

By: Chris Lomon

Aside from the 1,000 NHL games played milestone he recently reached, veteran defenceman Dan Hamhuis names his top five hockey career moments so far.

February 6, 2018