Presented by Mark 'Scoop' Malnowski, THN.com's Getting to Know asks hockey players and personalities a variety of questions that gives you, the reader, a glimpse into their lives.
by Mark Malinowski - June 9, 2013 12:28 PM EDT
The Hall of Fame Islaners defenseman talks about the memorable moments and players from his career.
Status: New York Islanders Hall of Fame defenseman from 1973-1988. Currently serves as a TV analyst for the Ottawa Senators.
DOB: Oct.
by Mark Malinowski - May 12, 2013 10:10 AM EDT
The Washington Capitals GM talks about his hockey career and more in this week's Q&A session.
Status: GM of Washington Capitals. Former NHL forward from 1983-1989 for New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets. Won Hobey Baker Award as top collegiate player in 1982 at Bowling Green State University.
by Mark Malinowski - April 21, 2013 11:28 AM EDT
The Lightning forward talks about following his brother into hockey, his most painful moment, and more.
Status: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing.
DOB: July 10, 1985 In: Denver, Co.
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 210 pounds
First Hockey Memory: "I actually remember skating on a pond with a friend, chasing around my older brother.
by Mark Malinowski - April 7, 2013 10:35 AM EDT
The former NHL journeyman shares his hockey memories, greatest sports moment, and more.
Status: NHL left winger from 1991-2007 for New Jersey, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Chicago, Tampa Bay, St. Louis, Montreal, Nashville and Pittsburgh.
by Mark Malinowski - March 24, 2013 10:15 AM EDT
Tampa's rookie out of Harvard talks about his most unusual game, how he got his start in hockey and more.
Status: Tampa Bay Lightning center.
DOB: Sept. 14, 1989 In: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 205 pounds
First Hockey Memory: "Is playing hockey at a park down the street - Windemere Park.
by Mark Malinowski - March 17, 2013 10:36 AM EDT
On this week's Q&A session, the Leafs GM talks about his early memories, greatest moment and more.
Status: Toronto Maple Leafs GM.
DOB: May 25, 1966 In: Burnaby, BC
First Hockey Memory: "Well, I had two older brothers, so, chasing them around the basement.
by Mark Malinowski - March 10, 2013 11:05 AM EDT
The Montreal grinder answers questions about his most memorable goal, closest friends in hockey, and more.
Status: Montreal Canadiens left winger.
DOB: April 6, 1982 In: Stewart Valley, Sask.
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 218 pounds
First Hockey Memory: "Either watching it on TV or playing hockey on a pond or the outdoor rink.
by Mark Malinowski - February 24, 2013 9:55 AM EST
In this week's Q&A, Chris Kreider talks about the strengest game he's been involved in and much more.
Status: New York Rangers center/left wing.
HT: 6-foot-3 WT: 230 pounds
DOB: April 30, 1991 In: Boxford, Ma.
First Hockey Memory: "Pushing the chair around the ice in Charleston, where I first learned to skate.
by Mark Malinowski - February 10, 2013 10:50 AM EST
In this week's Q&A session, Washington's tough defenseman talks about his first NHL goal, meeting Bobby Orr and more.
Status: Washington Capitals defenseman.
DOB: June 26, 1980 In: Kingston, Ont.
Ht: 6-foot-4 Wt: 220 pounds
First Hockey Memory: "Would be back when I lived in Kingston when I was around four and we had a big pond in the backyard and the city would come and put boards up.
by Mark Malinowski - February 3, 2013 9:10 AM EST
This week's Q&A session is with Tampa's Finnish defenseman, who talks about his childhood heroes and more.
Status: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman.
DOB: Sept. 2, 1974 In: Turku, Finland
Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 212 pounds
First Hockey Memory: "I think when I got a pair of skates for Christmas.
by Mark Malinowski - January 27, 2013 10:10 AM EST
This week's focus of our Q&A session is defenseman Cody Franson of the Maple Leafs.
Status: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman.
DOB: Aug. 8, 1987 In: Salmon Arm, B.C.
Ht: 6-foot-5 Wt: 213 pounds
First Hockey Memory: "Hockey school when I was a kid.
by Mark Malinowski - January 13, 2013 10:40 AM EST
This week's Q&A session focuses on the new Capitals agitator, who spent the lockout playing in Alaska.
Status: Washington Capitals right winger.
DOB: April. 3, 1983 In: Anchorage, Alaska
Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 191 pounds
First Hockey Memory: "I think just skating on an outdoor rink - I grew up in Alaska - with my dad and family, mom and grandpa.
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- Colorado's executive vice president of hockey operations, Joe Sakic, on what the Avalanche plan to do with the first overall pick at the June 30 entry draft. Many were expecting Colorado to take defenseman Seth Jones.
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