Tomas Tatar

Born:December 1, 1990Draft:2009 Red Wings, #60 Overall
Hometown:Ilava, SlovakiaPosition:LW/RW
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:SlovakiaCurrent Team:New Jersey Devils

Tomáš Tatar (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈtɔmaːʃ ˈtataɾ]; born 1 December 1990) is a Slovak professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 60th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, with whom he spent the first part of his NHL career.

He was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2017–18 NHL season before being traded to Montreal during the summer of 2018.

Tomas Tatar Montreal Canadiens
Tomas Tatar, Montreal Canadiens (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

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Achievements

  • World Cup runner-up (2017)
  • AHL Calder Cup Champion with the Grand Rapids Griffins (2013)
  • AHL Playoffs MVP (2013)
  • World Championship silver medal (2012)
  • World Junior Championship Top-Three Player on Team Slovakia (2009)

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