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Eric Staal on life in the NHL before the 2004-05 lockout, and which human body parts he has autographed.

A young Erik Johnson was a fan of one of his now-Pacific Division rivals, and recalls a sticky situation involving the Avalanche equipment manager.

Brendan Gallagher talks about his favourite players growing up, and the bizarre Montreal "squirrel hat."

Minnesota center Erik Haula talks about how hard it is to reach, and stay in the NHL.

Senators center Kyle Turris talks about his first major purchase and worst thing about playing in the NHL.

Aleksander Barkov talks about his first big purchase and interacting with fans in Finland.

Capitals right winger Tom Wilson talks about his first big purchase and who his favorite player growing up was.

Darnell Nurse talks about his first major purchase and why he wears No. 25.

Panthers center Nick Bjugstad talks about his first major purchase, and learning from Jaromir Jagr.

Find out what happened to Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler two shifts after her scored his first career NHL goal.

Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman talks about his first big purchase, and his role model growing up.

Blue Jackets left winger Nick Foligno talks about the influence his dad had on his career, and 'The Hug' with Sergei Bobrovsky.

Rapid Fire: with Wild center Eric Staal