The Players Tribune

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The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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I’m going to give you the five players that I hate playing against the most, in no particular order. Right now.

John Gibson

They are working moms — a chemist, a music teacher, a drafter, a pharmacist, a market researcher, a former corrections officer.

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Thank you, hockey.

Joel Ward

Canada vs. Team USA for men’s hockey gold. This is the story of the game, from the players who played in it.

Jarome Iginla and Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter

Three months ago, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Crazy, right? I’m usually not the most outspoken guy in the world, and this is a tough thing to open u

Shea Theodore

“Boston is in my blood. Boston raised me. This place is my home.”

Charlie Coyle

The Stanley Cup playoffs start tonight and as the San Jose Sharks begin their championship quest, The Players’ Tribune gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the

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The guys thought this was the funniest thing in the world. I got destroyed. I was trapped.

Seth Jones

I’m ready to play the best hockey of my career in Philly because of everything I experienced in Toronto.

James van Riemsdyk

With a trade like this one — I mean, you’re pretty much working through every emotion in the book.

Max Pacioretty

I was perched up on that chair. On my tippy toes … all ready to go. I just had to take that one last step and it all would’ve been over. The end.

Ben Meisner

It’s the reason why I wanted to write this letter: my real, honest, still-there love for the New York Islanders hockey franchise. And my not wanting to leave.

John Tavares