NHL players

NHL players
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NHL players include those who compete in the National Hockey League, a professional ice hockey league made up of 32 teams (25 in the U.S. and seven in Canada).

NHL players are on the following teams:

  • Boston Bruins
  • Buffalo Sabres
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Florida Panthers
  • Montreal Canadiens
  • Ottawa Senators
  • Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Arizona Coyotes
  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Colorado Avalanche
  • Dallas Stars
  • Minnesota Wild
  • Nashville Predators
  • St. Louis Blues
  • Winnipeg Jets
  • Carolina Hurricanes
  • Columbus Blue Jackets
  • New Jersey Devils
  • New York Islanders
  • New York Rangers
  • Philadelphia Flyers
  • Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Washington Capitals
  • Anaheim Ducks
  • Calgary Flames
  • Edmonton Oilers
  • Los Angeles Kings
  • San Jose Sharks
  • Seattle Kraken
  • Vancouver Canucks
  • Vegas Golden Knights

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Evgeni Malkin is injured for at least a month. What will his absence mean for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff chances?

Joe Kozlowski • 08 Oct 2019
The New York Rangers selected Kaapo Kakko second overall in the 2019 NHL draft.
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NHL: Following Kaapo Kakko's Road to the New York Rangers

Kaapo Kakko is ready to make a splash with the New York Rangers, but how did the Finnish winger make his way to the NHL?

Joe Kozlowski • 03 Oct 2019
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Braden Holtby, and John Carlson are the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup core.
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NHL: Can Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals' Core Win Another Stanley Cup Before It's Too Late?

Alex Ovechkin is still an NHL star, but a salary cap crunch is looming. Can the Washington Capitals' core players win another Stanley Cup before it's too late?

Joe Kozlowski • 02 Oct 2019
After a long NHL season, Laila Anderson and the St. Louis Blues lift the Stanley Cup.
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St. Louis Blues Honor Superfan Laila Anderson With a Heartwarming Surprise

St. Louis Blues fan Laila Anderson lifted the Stanley Cup in June, but the NHL club paid tribute to her in one touching way.

Joe Kozlowski • 02 Oct 2019
The St. Louis Blues lift the Stanley Cup as NHL champions.
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Four Major Questions Going Into NHL Opening Night

With the Opening Night upon us, there are still some major unanswered questions about the 2019-2020 NHL season.

Joe Kozlowski • 02 Oct 2019
Patrick Roy lifts the Stanley Cup in 1993.
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When Was the Last Time a Canadian NHL Team Won the Stanley Cup?

Over the years, Canada has produced countless legendary hockey players. It's been quite a while, however, since the Stanley Cup headed north of the border.

Joe Kozlowski • 10 May 2023
NHL rules
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NHL: How Rule Changes Will Affect the Game

The NHL season is right around the corner and a few new rules are set to be unvailed. What are these rules and how will they affect the game?

Justin Blackburn • 11 Sep 2019
Alexander Ovechkin takes a shot during a Washington Capitals game.
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The 10 Most Expensive NHL Contracts of All-Time

They don't make the most money in pro sports, but the highest-paid NHL players still pull in serious cash. Let's look at some of the contracts.

Joe Kozlowski • 04 May 2023