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My Top 5 | Darnell Nurse
Kia Nurse, UConn and Canadian National Team guard, has stamped herself as one of the top players in the game. She has a big fan in her older brother, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse, who shares his Top 5 favourite things about his star sibling.
Chuck Hughes' sweet tooth for hockey
If there were a Stanley Cup for chefs, Chuck Hughes would have hoisted it over his head on a few occasions. A world-renowned chef, restaurant owner, TV personality and author, the Quebec-born Hughes has an undeniable passion for food. But, it’s not his only one.
NHLPA Statement on NHL's 2018 Olympic Winter Games decision
"The players are extraordinarily disappointed and adamantly disagree with the NHL's shortsighted decision to not continue our participation in the Olympics."
Player of the Week | Tuukka Rask
NHLPA.com Player of the Week Tuukka Rask helped his Boston Bruins build their five-game win streak by posting three consecutive wins to help his team improve their playoff position.
OTTAWA SENATORS AND NEW JERSEY DEVILS TO FACE OFF IN NHL PRESEASON GAME AS PART OF KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE CANADA
Congratulations to O’Leary, P.E.I., announced as 2017 winner of Kraft Hockeyville!
Jason Pominville: Pucks, pranks and the pursuit of 1,000 games
What’s it like to play on your hometown NHL ice the first time? For Jason Pominville, it meant standing out in the crowd before the puck dropped.
Blandisi and Quenneville having devil of a time in Jersey
Joseph Blandisi and John Quenneville met in a classroom, not on the ice. The exercise was to take 10 minutes to interview each other and then relay their partner’s story to the rest of the group. The two forwards liked what they learned and immediately became friends.
NHL SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH BLOOMAGE INTERNATIONAL TO PLAY FIRST-EVER PRESEASON GAMES IN CHINA
Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks to face-off on Sept. 21 and Sept. 23 in Shanghai and Beijing.
Player Q&A | Daniel Winnik
Get to know forward Daniel Winnik of the Washington Capitals in this week's Player Q&A!
Williams and Burakovsky Do Their Best ‘Step Brothers’ Impression
For the Washington Capitals’ team photo this week, Justin Williams and Andre Burakovsky coifed some exceptional hairstyles that drew big-screen comparisons.
A Memorable Milestone Night for Gionta
Sam Gionta still can’t quite wrap his mind around how quickly his son’s NHL career has gone by. He knew he’d be reminded of it again when the Buffalo captain skated in his 1,000th NHL game on March 27. And he was.
My Top 5 | Dan Winnik
The Washington Capitals forward offers up the five PGA stars he’d choose to play 18 holes with at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters.
A Tribute to Brian Gionta's 1,000th NHL Game
To quote Brian Gionta, “You don’t stray from what you are, the person you are, the character you are… it evolves from there.”
Player of the Week | Connor McDavid
With the Art Ross Trophy standings as tight as ever, Connor McDavid (26-62–88) kicked off his NHLPA.com Player of the Week performance with his Edmonton Oilers in a tight Pacific Division race, while he pursues his first Art Ross Trophy for most points in the NHL.
In The Locker Room - Gustav Nyquist
Gustav Nyquist reminisces about his favourite player to watch as a kid, shares who his favourite player is today, and opens up about the end of an era as his team bids farewell to the iconic Joe Louis Arena.
Players celebrate National Puppy Day
In case you missed it, yesterday was National Puppy Day. We did the hard work for you, and gathered some of the top "aww"-inducing posts from players across the league.
This goalie has never stopped dreaming
Jeff Glass’ spirit is shatterproof. He took time this week to reflect on his journey in a thoughtful e-mail exchange with NHLPA.com
2017 SAP NHL GLOBAL SERIES TO FEATURE 2 REGULAR-SEASON GAMES IN STOCKHOLM
Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators to face off in pair of matchups on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 in Sweden’s capital.
Ryan Hartman owes his dad a basement
We learn why the Hartman household couldn't finish their basement as Ryan Hartman gets nostalgic discussing a Chicago Blackhawks feature he recently took part in, by meeting kids throughout the Windy City and playing pick-up hockey.
Ovechkin honours heritage for good cause
Alex Ovechkin is continuing his great work as an ambassador with the American Special Hockey Association by offering up a pair of his autographed of one-of-a-kind skates.