Player Profiles

Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers’ 80s dynasty. His time with the LA Kings usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. The Trade On August 9, 1988, the unthinkable happened.
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Much consideration has been given to the legacy of Jonathan Toews, long-time captain of the Chicago Blackhawks. Now heading into his 15th NHL season, Toews has seen an incredible amount of success. But he’s also 34 years old, and missed all of the 2019-20 season due to complications from Chronic Immune Response Syndrome. Many feel
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Connor Levis 2022-23 Team: Kamloops Blazers (WHL)DOB: October 5, 2004Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaHt: 6’2″ Wt: 194 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Center/Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2023 Draft Eligible Rankings THW – Baracchini: 93rdNHL Central Scouting: 75th (NA Skaters)Daily Faceoff – Ellis: 88thFCHockey: 117thCraig Button: 99th Connor Levis isn’t one of the top prospects available in
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Gavin McCarthy 2022-23 Team: Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)Date of Birth: June 2, 2005Place of Birth: Clarence Center, New York, USAHeight: 6-foot-1, Weight: 181 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefenseNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible Rankings Gavin McCarthy is a big-minutes defender who played a big role for an underperforming Muskegon team that missed the USHL playoffs entirely. He was
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“Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the best Canuck ever’ – Greg Douglas, Vancouver Sun, 04/12/2013) The Beginning of Pavel Bure’s Iconic Career Discussions involving Pavel Bure’s talent always inspire an incredible
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Gavin Brindley 2022-23 Team: University of Michigan (NCAA)Date of Birth: October 5, 2004Place of Birth: Estero, Florida, USAHeight: 5-foot-9, Weight: 157 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right Wing / CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible Rankings Gavin Brindley is one of the most polarizing players in this year’s draft, with some viewing his skill and tenacity as legit
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When you think of origins for NHL players, countries like Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland and Russia are ones that come to mind. Germany? Not so much. However, that could change years down the road, with Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl being the reason why. Related: 7 Cool Things About Connor McDavid Being taken third overall
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Dalibor Dvorsky 2022-23 Team: AIK (HockeyAllsvenskan)Date of Birth: June 15, 2005Place of Birth: Zvolen, SlovakiaHeight: 6-foot-1, Weight: 201 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting (EU Skaters): 4th FC Hockey: 11th Elite Prospects: 11thTSN (Bob McKenzie): 9thSportsnet: 12thThe Hockey Writers (Baracchini): 10thThe Hockey Writers (Horn): 9th Dalibor Dvorsky is an excellent center
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As the NHL enters the home stretch for the 2022-23 season, the Connor Bedard Watch is in full swing, with plenty of worthy contenders for the coveted first overall pick in this summer’s draft. Regarding the draft lottery, Commissioner Gary Bettman assures everyone that no teams are tanking in order to improve their chances to
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On Thursday, April 28, Los Angeles Kings fans received the news that team legend Dustin Brown will be retiring after the 2022 Playoffs. Brown captained the team to their only two Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014 and was instrumental in both championships. He will go down as one of the organization’s all-time greats
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When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s his big stature, his contributions to the team, or his contributions to the city he played hockey in, everything about Chara screams “big.” It’s for
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If you asked 100 hockey fans who they thought the best goaltender in NHL history is, you are going to get a whole slew of different answers. There are so many great netminders to choose from. There are early pioneers like Frank Brimsek, George Hainsworth. and Georges Vezina. There are the legends of the “Orignal
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*This was originally published in Aug. 2021 This year Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Soon, he’ll be leading his Montreal Canadiens team into the 2021-22 season. One day, he’ll be on his way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. .@CP0031 has poise in net, a strong reputation around the
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Ben King 2021-22 Team: Red Deer Rebels (WHL)Date of Birth: May 15, 2002Place of Birth: Vernon, BC, CanadaHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 201 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Center/Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 third-year eligible Rankings Before coming to the Red Deer Rebels during the 2019-20 season, Ben King was previously a first-round (13th overall) pick of the Swift Current
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