John Tavares of the New York Islanders is nominated for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. Tavares interview talks about his reliance on good teammates, and the transition to playing in Brooklyn.  He also talks about the possibility of a hockey team in Las Vegas.  

Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers is nominated for the Lady Byng Trophy for the player who shows great sportsmanship on top of a superior ability. Aleksander Barkov discusses his emergence as a power forward in the league.  He also talks about how Finland has become such force in international hockey, and how many strong players that Finland produced lately.  

  Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals interview at the 2016 NHL Awards Show. He is nominated for the Ted Lindsay Award, and the Vezina Trophy. Braden Holtby talks about his first trip to Las Vegas and the potential of a NHL hockey team in Vegas will be. He also discusses the World Cup of Hockey and how that effects his...

NHL ANNOUNCES 2016-17 SEASON SCHEDULE Launch of NHL Centennial Celebration, Banner-Raising Ceremony in Pittsburgh, Four Outdoor Games and All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles Among 2016-17 Highlights. The NHL’s 2016-17 regular season will commence Wednesday, Oct. 12, with a four-game slate, highlighted by the Edmonton Oilers playing their first game at their new arena, Rogers Place. The 1,230-game regular-season schedule – 82 games...