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Visa Presents: Q&A with Connor Carrick
What would Connor Carrick be doing if he wasn't a hockey player? Answer to that and more in the recently engaged defenceman's Player Q&A!
My Top 5 | 2017-18 Assist Leaders
In keeping with the spirit of the season, specifically, ‘‘Tis better to give than to receive,’ we can’t pass up featuring the Top 5 assists leaders so far in 2017-18.
Parayko an impressive, professional talent early on
"I don’t know if there was a day we didn’t think he would make it. He approached everything the right way and treated people the right way,” says Lance West, University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Nanooks head bench boss.
G&D Donates 25 Sets of Hockey Equipment to Project “Come Together – Tous Ensemble"
The donation was unveiled on the Canada 150 Rink at Parliament Hill with PPS, RCMP and local children from the Conseil des Écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) elementary school board.
Player of the Week | Josh Bailey
Josh Bailey built to a five-game point streak with four strong outings last week as he tallied eight points (4-4–8) for the New York Islanders, which included his first NHL career hat trick.
A tribute to Marian Gaborik's 1,000th NHL game
Marian Gaborik has had quite the career so far over 1,000 NHL games. NHLPA.com looks back at the first-ever Minnesota Wild draft pick who was also a key player for the 2014 Stanley Cup-winning LA Kings.
In The Locker Room | Food Edition
Hockey players love to eat, so we find out about some favourite meals, favourite restaurants and who's got the culinary skills in the kitchen!
Iginla's kindness inspires Morrissey
After meeting his hockey idol as a young Calgarian, Josh Morrissey tries to pay it forward as best he can when meeting young fans – a lesson he learned from Jarome Iginla.
Visa Presents: Q&A with Ryan McDonagh
If Ryan McDonagh wasn't an NHL player, he'd be on the sidelines calling the plays for another sport. Answer to this and more in this week's Player Q&A!
Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation inaugurates ninth outdoor rink
The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation has inaugurated its ninth BLEU BLANC BOUGE outdoor rink in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.
My Top 5 | Bryan Rust
NHLPA.com caught up with the right-winger to chat about what he’s most grateful for, including what those hockey memories have taught him.
Team trip makes de Haan nostalgic
“Whether you’re giving gifts to friends and family or the kids we went shopping for, it’s nice to see the smiles on people’s faces,” says Calvin de Haan. “It’s pretty heartwarming.”
Player of the Week | Jake Allen
Jake Allen was instrumental for the St. Louis Blues' turnaround week by leading all NHL goaltenders in wins with four, towed a 1.50 GAA and .944 sv% while picking up his first shutout of the season.
In the Locker Room | Christmas Wish lists
With the holiday season right around the corner, we went In The Locker Room to find out what items are on the players' wish lists.
It's all in good fun for Reaves, Kessel
From wearing his "Thriller" inspired Phil Kessel shirt to getting the better of him in a game of basketball – Ryan Reaves seemingly delights in tormenting his Pittsburgh teammate.
Visa Presents: Q&A with Charlie Coyle
Charlie Coyle tells all in this week's Player Q&A, which has us wondering if we want to know what Jason Zucker's closet really looks like.
My Top 5 | Ryan Reaves
Ryan Reaves is one of hockey’s toughest players. The 30-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins winger offered up his five favourite athletes of all time, a list that includes a pair of Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, a familiar name from the CFL and one NFL Hall of Fame superstar.
Tavares a Leader Both On and Off the Ice for Barzal
His mere presence makes even the steeliest of competitors uncomfortable. But when it comes to his teammates, John Tavares has quite the opposite effect.
Player of the Week | Blake Wheeler
Blake Wheeler helped lead the Winnipeg Jets to a seven-point week while he tallied 10 points of his own (2-8–10) to take over the league lead in assists with his 28th of the season.
In The Locker Room | Connor Carrick
We went In The Locker Room with the Leafs d-man recently to find out who has the best haircut, who's the best dressed and who has the best skills on the dance floor.