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Nicklas' rookie season was a huge success. He led Sweden to the gold medal at the 1991 World Championships and played in the Canada Cup last fall, then quickly became recognized as one of the best point men to enter the NHL in many years. His blasts from the blueline forced penalty killing units all over the league to key on him and open up more room near the net. His quickness keys Wings' transition game.
Jarome, the 2001-02 Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP outdid himself versus Phoenix on February 23, 2003. He tallied goals in four flavors: even-strength, power play short-handed and empty net. "All he needed was a penalty shot," said Flames coach Darryl Sutter.
Sidelined by injuries, Gump did not play steady last year, but Montreal thought enough of him to protect him in the N.H.L. expansion draft.
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Hischier matched a career high in assists in a single game when he dealt out a helper in each period of New Jersey's home contest versus the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 21, 2022, as the Devils went on to a 5-2 victory.
A point-per-game man at the college ranks with Ohio's Miami University – he collected 122 points in 121 games over three years - Smith looked primed for a shot at the NHL. The Stars secured his rights by making him a 2009 third-round pick, and Smith arrived in Dallas with three appearances in 2011-12.
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The last line of defense for the Kraken in their inaugural NHL campaign, Grubauer performed admirably throughout the season. On Feb. 2, 2022, he turned aside all 19 shots by the New York Islanders and posted the first shutout in franchise history, a 3-0 win. His next victory with the club came on March 12, when Seattle prevailed 4-3 in a shootout against the host Montreal Canadiens.
Small man on a big team, Ken gave spark to Scooter Line with his swift breakthroughs, Had three big scoring years at Buffalo before sticking with Hawks in '58. Injuries dogged career, but winger always comes back strong.
Mike's dad of the same name was National Hockey League defenseman in the Forties. Young Mike is a top-notch playmaker. Out-scored most forwards with 47 points last season. Has fine shot and very good puck sense.
Mike was twice named Most Valuable Defenseman
Ed had an outstanding rookie year, backstopping Hawks lo first place overall. A superb athlete, he excels in the triathlon-swimming, biking and racing.
Aliu hails from Nigeria, a country that isn't exactly littered with hockey rinks. His hockey background can be attributed to his growing up in Ukraine and later in Canada. Aliu picked up the sport, and the rest is history. He scored twice in his second NHL game, an April 7, 2012 date with Anaheim.
Only two other active goaltenders have won as many pro trophies as Denis DeJordy. Denis shared the Vezina Trophy in 1966-67. He was rookie of the year in the old EPHL and starred for Buffalo in the AHL. The Hawks gave up Roger Crozier, with Denis waiting in the wings.
Denis played several years as understudy to Glenn Hall.
Acquired by the Hurricanes in exchange for Josef Vasicek in July 2006, Walker departed Nashville as the franchise's all-time leader in goals (96), points (247) and PIM (465) entering the 2006-07 season.
Big and blond, Wayne is a good man to have on your side when the going gets tough. Played junior hockey with Bobby Orr, and came up all the way in the Boston system. Had nine as Boston won Stanley Cup in 1969-70. Regular play suits him.
Injuries slowed Wayne's advance towards Big League fame.
Boynton is widely regarded as one of the top defensemen in the game. An All-Star in 2003-04, Boynton was traded from Boston to Phoenix for Paul Mara and a third-round selection.
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On October 4, 1991, Pat recorded the first multiple-goal game in Sharks history. He tallied twice in the third period as San Jose took the Canucks to overtime before dropping a 4-3 decision. Pat spent the majority of '90-91 with Minnesota's Kalamazoo (IHL) farm club where he was voted the team's defensive player of the year. He finished second among team blueliners in scoring with 40 points (10 goals, 30 assists) in 59 games. Pat was the North Stars' fifth choice (87th overall) in the 1987 Entry Draft. In '89-90, he posted nine goals and 38 assists in 82 matches for Kalamazoo. Pat played his junior hockey for Kamloops (WHL), where he registered 91 points (24 goals, 67 assists) in 87 career games.
Steady-going defenseman who isn't easily fooled by would-be scorers.
Prematurely balding Bob was grabbed by Boston's chief scout "Baldy Cotton".
Starting his 6th straight season as a regular with Leafs, he stood well up in NHL scoring last season and led all his team-mates. A clever and gentlemanly player, he spent only 6 minutes in penalty in 70 games played, which is less than any other NHL player who was in for every encounter.
No less a hockey luminary than Wayne Gretzky saw that the best way to light a fire under Daniel was to give him a "Ghost of Christmas Future" look at what might yet be. So midway through the 2000-01 season, Phoenix actually put Briere on waivers. When there were no takers, the slick center re-dedicated himself. In '01-02, his team-high 32 goals put him in a pack with Paul Kariya, Ziggy Palffy and Alexei Yashin.
Sometimes called "Puck's Bad Boy." Reg plays anywhere but goal, has developed into one of league's top penalty killers. Despite penchant for drawing penalties himself, he cut time in "sin bin" from 145 minutes as rookie to 71.
Pete is a younger brother of the "Big M" and is a product of Detroit Red Wings' farm system. He has never played a full season in the NHL and his 36 games with Montreal last year was his longest stretch. This hard-skating winger just turned 24 years old and hopes to stay permanently with the Canadiens.
A top competitor and "policeman" on defense with more than 10 years in NHL. He started with Bruins, went to Toronto, then back to Bruins. Selected last year to 2nd NHL all-star team.
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Ray came over to Colorado at the beginning of the 1999-2000 season in a trade with Boston. Ray is second on the all-time NHL list for assists with 1,117. On Nov. 11, 1999, Ray had three assists in a 4-3 victory over Toronto.
Barrels into corners for loose pucks.
Germain Gagnon scored the first Islander hattrick Nov. 1, 1972.
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Ekblad tied, then passed, Robert Svehla (290) to establish a new Panthers record for career points by a defenseman, reaching 291 with three assists when Florida visited the Vegas Golden Knights on March 17, 2022. The former No. 1 overall draft pick in 2014 already owned the club record for career goals by a blueliner (97 to that point) and sat in third place in assists for the position (194).
"Stemmer" has a fine mobility for his size, and he has fit in quite well with the Wings after four seasons with the Maple Leafs. He was second high scorer in Stanley Cup Playoffs for Leafs in 1967.
Pete hopes to do radio-TV work upon retirement!
One of the best two-way forwards in NHL, Gilles combines great speed with deft wrist shot. He has 26-goal average for three full seasons in NHL, and might have done better but for injury bugaboo. Not related to J. C. Tremblay.
Gilles was married in the off-season.
An outstanding junior career stamped Jacques as a future star with the Canadiens, and he had his best season ever last year. His seven game-winning goals were tops on the team. Jacques scored a goal from near center ice during the 1970-71 Stanley Cup finals as Montreal beat Chicago.
Jacques has one of the hardest shots in the NHL.
After four full seasons with Stanley Cup champs in Montreal, Andre was traded late last November to Bruins for Guy Gendron. A fine two-way wing, Andre rates among the best skaters in the NHL. With Montreal, the stress was put on his holding opponents. Now he's regarded as scoring threat.
After five years of shuttling between the minors and the NHL, Dave has found a home in Minnesota. He was second on the North Stars with 40 goals in 1989-90 and his 78 points was third on the club. Dave, a first-round pick of the New York Rangers in 1983, was traded to Minnesota in 1987. He got his first chance to play regularly in 1988-89 and he responded with a spectacular season, scoring 35 goals - 27 more than his career high. He also led the North Stars with a plus-13 rating. An injury kept him out of that season's playoffs but he got a taste of postseason play in 1990 and scored a key goal in Game 6 against Chicago.
In four seasons with the Habs, Tommy has only missed 2 games, and has been a reliable, effective performer throughout. He can carry the puck, has lots of desire, and is one of the best rearguards in the NHL. Works for a surveying crew in Winnipeg between seasons and plays baseball for the Elmwood Giants of that city.
Excellent mobility for a big man, "Junior" played for Montreal, New York and Detroit before Bruins acquired him last summer in package deal with the Wings.
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Niedermayer is still considered one of the top defenseman in the NHL. The 2005-06 season saw him in peak form as he was tied for second in the NHL among defensemen in scoring.
Known as "Slinker" Sloan because of his deceptive style of play, he came to the Leafs in 1950 via Pittsburgh and Cleveland. He has been alternated between Right Wing and Center, being able to play both positions equally well.
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McDonagh made his debut for the Nashville Predators on Oct. 7, 2022, as part of the NHL Global Series in Prague. The veteran blueliner made an immediate impact, recording a first-period assist in a 4-1 win over San Jose.
He's Pete to his team mates, a sound man on defense, a general on power plays. Small in stature, he put in three years at Buffalo as prelude to NHL chance. Now he's take-charge guy, a hero of Stanley Cup win in 1960-61.
Dennis is an active, nimble goalie, and a real favorite with the fans in Kansas City. He broke into the NHL with back to back shutouts with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Denis needed a high-calorie diet to raise his weight.