Turns out, Teemu Selanne might not be hanging them up after all.
The 44-year-old Finnish Flash is reportedly contemplating a contract offer back home. That would see Selanne take his talents from Orange County to Helsinki, bringing his sure-fire Hall-of-Fame career full circle by suiting up for Jokerit’s inaugural season in the Kontinental Hockey League. Selanne grew up in Jokerit’s system before crossing the pond to play more than 1,500 total NHL games as a point-per-game contributor over 22 seasons.
Should that proposed deal get done — and it may mean playing primarily home games and only a few select road games — Selanne would be following in a long line of former NHL stars returning to their European roots. It’s shocking, really, how many of those types were still going strong as recently as last season.
The list includes Sergei Fedorov (44), Martin Rucinsky (43), Slava Kozlov (42), Jozef Stumpel (42), Alexei Kovalev (41), Michael Nylander (41), Sami Kapanen (41), Martin Straka (41) and Miroslav Satan (39), who will join that 4-0 club in October. Even Petr Nedved (42), Sandis Ozolinsh (41) and Radek Bonk (38) were lacing them up overseas in 2013-14.
Talk about some blasts from the past. And that dozen is just the scratching the surface on the 613 former and current NHL players employed last season in 36 different professional leagues all across Europe and even in Asia.
Jesse Gill spent countless hours this spring scouring the various websites, leaving no stone unturned in coming up with this compilation that promises to take each and every hockey fan down memory lane sooner or later. He recently updated the list into a chart format, and added an interesting breakdown of NHL teams with former players now making a living abroad. Click here to jump to that section.
This encyclopedia of hockey knowledge lists each league and team outside of North America that featured players during the 2013-14 season with at least one regular-season NHL game on their resume. Some only played in the NHL briefly — as brief as one game — but there are also plenty of others who carved out lengthy careers in the NHL prior to heading overseas.
Jesse organized the leagues by the number of former or current NHL players, and the players for each league are listed from most regular-season NHL games played to least.
A link is provided for each player to display their HockeyDB profile by clicking their name, and an EliteProspects link is provided by clicking each player’s rank, which is the best source for contract information.
The list has also been improved to include how many playoff games each player has played, which NHL teams they played for and how many games they played with each team. It also indicates each player’s contract status as of the July 21 update.
Quick links to each league: KHL(Russia) – DEL (Germany) – SM-Liiga (Finland) – NLA (Swiss) – SHL (Sweden) – Czech Extraliga – Erste Bank Eishockey Liga(Austria) – Slovak Extraliga – HockeyAllsvenskan (Sweden) – EIHL (Great Britain) – VHL (Russia) – Serie A (Italy) – NLB (Swiss) – Kazakhstan – GET-ligaen (Norway) – Czech2 – Asia – Belarus – ESBG (Germany) – Italy2 – Slovakia3 – MOL Liga (Hungary) – Polish – Mestis (Finland) – Croatia – Slovakia2 – Sweden Tier 3 – Ukraine – Eredivisie (Netherlands) – I-division (Finland) – EPIHL (England) – Hockeyettan (Sweden) – Oberliga (Germany) – Metal Ligaen (Denmark) – Ligue Magnus (France) – NIHL (England) – Spengler Cup Only
Kontinental Hockey League (#1)
- Teams and Countries: 28 Teams in 8 Countries (Russia – 21, Croatia – 1, Czech Republic – 1, Belarus -1 , Kazakhstan – 1, Latvia -1, Slovakia – 1, Ukraine – 1)
- 188 Former/Current NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Vyacheslav (Slava) Kozlov | LW | 1972 (Russia) | Moscow Spartak *Signed with KHL – Atlant Mytishchi for 2014-15 | 1,182 Regular Season, 118 Playoff / 3 – Red Wings (607,114), Sabres (38), Thrashers (537,4) | 2009-2010 |
2 | Miroslav Satan | LW | 1974 (Slovakia) | Bratislava Slovan *Retired | 1,050 Regular Season , 86 Playoff / 5 – Oilers (126), Sabres (578,51), Islanders (243,5), Penguins (65,17), Bruins (38,13) | 2009-2010 |
3 | Sandis Ozolinsh | D | 1972 (Latvia) | Riga Dynamo *Retired | 875 Regular Season, 137 Playoff / 6 – Sharks (205,25), Avalanche (333,82) , Hurricanes (118,6), Panthers (88), Mighty Ducks (84,21), Rangers (40,3) | 2007-2008 |
4 | Ruslan Fedotenko | W | 1979 (Ukraine) | Donbass HC *Signed with through 2015-16 | 863 Regular Season, 108 Playoff / 5 – Flyers (199,11), Lightning (313,42), Islanders (67), Penguins (145,30), Rangers (139,25) | 2012-2013 |
5 | Ilya Kovalchuk | LW | 1983 (Russia) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with through 2016-17 | 816 Regular Season , 32 Playoff / 2 – Thrashers (594,4), Devils (269,28) | 2012-2013 |
6 | Nikolai Antropov | C/RW | 1980 (Kazakhstan) | Antana Barys *Signed with for 2014-15 | 788 Regular Season, 35 Playoff / 3 – Maple Leafs (509,28), Rangers (18,7), Thrashers/Jets (261) | 2012-2013 |
7 | Martin Skoula | D | 1979 (Czech Rep.) | Bratislava Slovan *Signed with Czech Extraliga – Liberec Bili Tygri HC for 2014-15 | 776 Regular Season, 83 Playoff / 5 – Avalanche (444,68), Stars (21), Wild (259,11), Penguins (33), Devils (19,4) | 2009-2010 |
8 | Alexei Ponikarovsky | LW | 1980 (Ukraine) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with for 2014-15 | 678 Regular Season, 62 Playoff / 6 – Maple Leafs (477,23), Penguins (16,11), Kings (61,4), Hurricanes (49), Devils (63,24), Jets (12) | 2012-2013 |
9 | Brent Sopel | D | 1977 (Canada) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 659 Regular Season , 71 Playoff / 6 – Canucks (322,42), Islanders (57), Kings (55), Blackhawks (139,22), Thrashers (59), Canadiens (12,7) | 2010-2011 |
10 | Maxim Afinogenov | RW | 1979 (Russia) | Chekhov Vityaz *Signed with through 2015-16 | 651 Regular Season, 49 Playoff / 2 – Sabres (569,49), Thrashers (82) | 2009-2010 |
11 | Alexander Frolov | LW | 1982 (Russia) | CSKA Moscow / Omsk Avangard *Free Agent | 579 Regular Season, 6 Playoff / 2 – Kings (536,6), Rangers (43) | 2010-2011 |
12 | Vitaly Vishnevsky | D | 1980 (Russia) | Yaroslavl Lokomotiv *Signed with through 2015-16 | 552 Regular Season, 40 Playoff / 4 – Mighty Ducks (416,37), Thrashers (52), Predators (15), Devils (69,3) | 2007-2008 |
13 | Jan Bulis | C | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | Chelyabinsk Traktor *Signed with for 2014-15 | 552 Regular Season, 35 Playoff / 3 – Capitals (133), Canadiens (340,23), Canucks (79,12) | 2006-2007 |
14 | Dmitri Kalinin | D | 1980 (Russia) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with through 2016-17 | 539 Regular Season , 37 Playoff / 3 – Sabres (466,37), Rangers (58), Coyotes (15) | 2008-2009 |
15 | Randy Robitaille | C | 1975 (Canada) | Donbass HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 531 Regular Season, 13 Playoff / 9 – Bruins (9,1), Predators (131), Kings (18), Penguins (81), Islanders (60,10), Thrashers (69), Wild (67), Flyers (28), Senators (68,2) | 2007-2008 |
16 | Ian White | D | 1984 (Canada) | Chelyabinsk Traktor *Free Agent | 501 Regular Season, 22 Playoff / 5 – Maple Leafs (296), Flames (43), Hurricanes (39), Sharks (23,17), Red Wings (102,5) | 2012-2013 |
17 | Jonathan Cheechoo | RW | 1980 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL * Signed with KHL – Minsk Dynamo through 2015-16 | 501 Regular Season, 59 Playoff / 2 – Sharks (440,58), Senators (61,1) | 2009-2010 |
18 | Oleg Kvasha | LW | 1978 (Russia) | Omsk Avangard / Moscow Spartak *(Also Played in VHL) *Free Agent | 493 Regular Season, 21 Playoff / 3 – Panthers (146,4), Islanders (332,17), Coyotes (15) | 2005-2006 |
19 | Mike Commodore | D | 1979 (Canada) | Vladivostok Admiral *Free Agent | 484 Regular Season, 53 Playoff / 7 – Devils (57), Flames (18,20), Hurricanes (195,25), Senators (26,4), Blue Jackets (158,4), Red Wings (17), Lightning (13) | 2011-2012 |
20 | Deron Quint | D | 1976 (USA) | CSKA Moscow / Moscow Spartak *Signed with KHL – Chelyabinsk Traktor through 2015-16 | 463 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 4 – Jets/Coyotes (271,7), Devils (4), Blue Jackets (132), Blackhawks (51) | 2003-2004 |
21 | Wojtek Wolski | LW | 1986 (Poland) *Raised in Canada | Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo *Signed with for 2014-15 | 451 Regular Season, 29 Playoff / 5 – Avalanche (302,15), Coyotes (54,7), Rangers (46,5), Panthers (22,2), Capitals (27) | 2012-2013 |
22 | Alexei Morozov | RW | 1977 (Russia) | CSKA Moscow *Signed with for 2014-15 | 451 Regular Season, 49 Playoff / 1 – Penguins (451,49) | 2003-2004 |
23 | Nikolai Zherdev | RW | 1984 (Ukraine) | Cherepovets Severstal / Moscow Spartak *Signed with KHL – Dynamo Moscow for 2014-15 | 421 Regular Season , 15 Playoff / 3 – Blue Jackets (282), Rangers (82,7), Flyers (56,8) | 2010-2011 |
24 | Kurtis Foster | D | 1981 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with KHL – HC Slovan Bratislava for 2014-15 | 405 Regular Season, 3 Playoff / 7 – Thrashers (5), Wild (195,3), Lightning (71), Oilers (74), Ducks (9), Devils (28), Flyers (23) | 2012-2013 |
25 | Andrei Kostitsyn *Sergei Kostitsyn’s Older Brother | RW | 1985 (Belarus) | Chelyabinsk Traktor *Signed with for 2014-15 | 398 Regular Season , 49 Playoff / 2 – Canadiens (379,41), Predators (19,8) | 2011-2012 |
26 | Niko Kapanen | C | 1978 (Finland) | Prague Lev *(Also played in Czech2) *Signed with KHL – Jokerit for 2014-15 | 397 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 3 – Stars (239,18), Thrashers (60), Coyotes (98) | 2007-2008 |
27 | Branko Radivojevic | RW | 1980 (Slovakia) | Bratislava Slovan / Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik *Free Agent | 393 Regular Season, 31 Playoff / 3 – Coyotes (150,1), Flyers (88,23), Wild (155,7) | 2007-2008 |
28 | Erik Christensen | LW | 1983 (Canada) | Prague Lev *(Also Played in SHL – Sweden) *Signed with SHL – HV71 through 2016-17 | 387 Regular Season, 17 Playoff / 5 – Penguins (143,4), Thrashers (57), Ducks (26,8), Rangers (132,5), Wild (29) | 2011-2012 |
29 | Brian Willsie | F | 1978 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *(Also played in SHL – Sweden and SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with SHL – Orenro HK for 2014-15 | 381 Regular Season , 10 Playoff / 3 – Avalanche(115,10), Capitals (50), Kings (134) | 2010-2011 |
30 | Sergei Kostitsyn *Andrei Kostitsyn’s Younger Brother | RW | 1987 (Belarus) | Omsk Avangard *Signed with through 2015-16 | 353 Regular Season, 40 Playoff / 2 – Canadiens (155,18), Predators (198,22) | 2012-2013 |
31 | Mathieu Garon | G | 1978 (Canada) | Omsk Avangard *Retired | 341 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 6 – Canadiens (32), Kings (95), Oilers (62), Penguins (4,1), Blue Jackets (71), Lightning (66) | 2012-2013 |
32 | Lukas Krajicek | D | 1983 (Czech Rep.) | Minsk Dynamo *Signed with for 2014-15 | 328 Regular Season, 34 Playoff / 4 – Panthers (90), Canucks (117,12), Lightning (94), Flyers (27,22) | 2009-2010 |
33 | Oleg Saprykin | W | 1981 (Russia) | CSKA Moscow *Signed with KHL – HC Sochi for 2014-15 | 325 Regular Season, 41 Playoff / 3 – Flames (187,26), Coyotes (126), Senators (12,15) | 2006-2007 |
34 | Cam Barker | D | 1986 (Canada) | Antana Barys *Free Agent | 310 Regular Season, 17 Playoff / 4 – Blackhawks (200,17), Wild (71), Oilers (25), Canucks (14) | 2012-2013 |
35 | Ryan O’Byrne | D | 1984 (Canada) | Prague Lev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 308 Regular Season, 25 Playoff / 3 – Canadiens (128,19), Avalanche (172), Maple Leafs (8,6) | 2012-2013 |
36 | Alexander Korolyuk | W | 1976 (Russia) | Chekhov Vityaz *Free Agent | 296 Regular Season, 34 Playoff / 1 – Sharks (296,34) | 2003-2004 |
37 | Anton Babchuk | D | 1984 (Ukraine) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 289 Regular Season, 13 Playoff / 3 – Blackhawks (22), Hurricanes (163,13), Flames (104) | 2012-2013 |
38 | Anthony Stewart | RW | 1985 (Canada) | Yekaterinburg Automobilist *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Free Agent |
262 Regular Season / 3 – Panthers (105), Thrashers (80), Hurricanes (77) |
2011-2012 |
39 | Mike Lundin | D | 1984 (USA) | Antana Barys *Signed with through 2015-16 | 252 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 3 – Lightning (224,18), Wild (17), Senators (11) | 2012-2013 |
40 | Branislav Mezei | D | 1980 (Slovakia) | Chekhov Vityaz *Free Agent | 240 Regular Season / 2 – Islanders (66), Panthers (174) | 2007-2008 |
41 | Marcel Hossa *Marian Hossa’s Younger Brother | LW | 1981 (Slovakia) | Riga Dynamo *Signed with for 2014-15 | 237 Regular Season, 14 Playoff / 3 – Canadiens (59), Rangers (164,14), Coyotes (14) | 2007-2008 |
42 | Tom Wandell | C | 1987 (Sweden) | Moscow Spartak *Signed with KHL – Omsk Avangard for 2014-15 | 229 Regular Season / 1 – Stars (229) | 2012-2013 |
43 | Andrew Murray | C | 1981 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with for 2014-15 | 221 Regular Season / 3 – Blue Jackets (181), Sharks (39), Blues (1) | 2012-2013 |
44 | Dustin Boyd | C | 1986 (Canada) | Antana Barys *Signed with through 2015-16 | 220 Regular Season, 9 Playoff / 3 – Flames (192,5), Predators (18,4), Canadiens (10) | 2010-2011 |
45 | Nigel Dawes | W | 1985 (Canada) | Antana Barys *Signed with for 2014-15 | 212 Regular Season, 11 Playoff / 5 – Rangers (121,11), Coyotes (12), Flames (66), Thrashers (9), Canadiens (4) | 2010-2011 |
46 | Alexei Semenov | D | 1981 (Russia) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with for 2014-15 | 211 Regular Season, 8 Playoff / 3- Oilers (103,6), Panthers (39), Sharks (69,2) | 2008-2009 |
47 | Tim Brent | C/RW | 1984 (Canada) | Magnitogorsk Metallurg / Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo *Signed with KHL – Magnitogorsk Metallurg through 2015-16 | 207 Regular Season / 5- Ducks (15), Penguins (1), Blackhawks (2), Maple Leafs (80), Hurricanes (109) | 2012-2013 |
48 | Evgeny Artyukhin | W | 1983 (Russia) | Moscow Oblast Atlant *Signed with for 2014-15 | 199 Regular Season, 5 Playoff / 3 – Lightning (145,5), Ducks (37), Thrashers (17) | 2009-2010 |
49 | Stanislav Chistov | LW | 1983 (Russia) | Chelyabinsk Traktor *Signed with for 2014-15 | 196 Regular Season, 21 Playoff / 2 – Mighty Ducks (136,21), Bruins (60) | 2006-2007 |
50 | Alexander Burmistrov | C | 1991 (Russia) | Kazan Ak-Bars *Signed with for 2014-15 | 194 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers/Jets (194) | 2012-2013 |
51 | Jiri Novotny | C | 1983 (Czech Rep.) | Prague Lev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 189 Regular Season, 4 Playoff / 3 – Sabres (64,4), Capitals (18), Blue Jackets (107) | 2008-2009 |
52 | Alexander Svitov | C | 1982 (Russia) | Kazan Ak-Bars *Signed with through 2015-16 | 179 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 2 – Lightning (74,7), Blue Jackets (105) | 2006-2007 |
53 | Sami Lepisto | D | 1984 (Finland) | Yekaterinburg Automobilist *Signed with for 2014-15 | 176 Regular Season, 10 Playoff / 4 – Capitals (14), Coyotes (117,7), Blue Jackets (19), Blackhawks (26,3) | 2011-2012 |
54 | Niclas Bergfors | RW | 1987 (Sweden) | Vladivostok Admiral *Signed with for 2014-15 | 173 Regular Season / 4 – Devils (63), Thrashers (77), Panthers (20), Predators (11) | 2011-2012 |
55 | Brandon Bochenski | RW | 1984 (USA) | Astana Barys *Signed with for 2014-15 | 156 Regular Season, 3 Playoff / 6 – Senators (20), Blackhawks (30), Bruins (51), Ducks (12), Predators (8,3), Lightning (35) | 2009-2010 |
56 | Alexander Radulov | RW | 1986 (Russia) | CSKA Moscow *Signed with through 2015-16 | 154 Regular Season, 19 Playoff / 1 – Predators (169,19) | 2011-2012 |
57 | D | 1981 (Canada) *Plays for Khazakstan internationally | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with KHL – Antana Barys through 2016-17 | 154 Regular Season / 3 – Bruins (21), Blues (46), Kings (87) | 2007-2008 | |
58 | Martin Cibak | C | 1980 (Slovakia) | Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik / Chekhov Vityaz *Free Agent | 154 Regular Season, 11 Playoff / 1 – Lightning (154,11) | 2005-2006 |
59 | Krys Kolanos | C | 1981 (Canada) | Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo *Free Agent | 149 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 4 – Coyotes (109,2), Oilers (6), Wild (21), Flames (13) | 2011-2012 |
60 | Curtis Sanford | G | 1979 (Canada) | Yaroslavl Lokomotiv *Signed with for 2014-15 | 144 Regular Season / 3 – Blues (73), Canucks (35), Blue Jackets (36) | 2011-2012 |
61 | Derek Meech | D | 1984 (Canada) | Minsk Dynamo *(Finished season with AHL – Texas Stars) *Free Agent | 144 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 2 – Red Wings (126,2), Jets (18) | 2012-2013 |
62 | Konstantin Koltsov | W | 1981 (Belarus) | Moscow Oblast Atlant *Signed with for 2014-15 | 144 Regular Season / 1 – Penguins (144) | 2005-2006 |
63 | Enver Lisin | RW | 1986 (Russia) | CSKA Moscow / Vladivostok Admiral *Signed with Vladivostok Admiral for 2014-15 | 135 Regular Season / 2 – Coyotes (78), Rangers (57) | 2009-2010 |
64 | Petr Schastlivy | LW | 1979 (Russia) | Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo *(Also played in VHL – Russia) *Signed with KHL – Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo for 2014-15 | 129 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 2 – Senators (107,1), Mighty Ducks (22) | 2003-2004 |
65 | Alexander Perezhogin | RW | 1983 (Kazakhstan) | Omsk Avangard *Signed with through 2015-16 | 128 Regular Season, 6 Playoff / 1 – Canadiens (128,6) | 2006-2007 |
66 | Tomas Surovy | LW | 1981 (Slovakia) | Minsk Dynamo *Signed with KHL – Bratislava Slovan for 2014-15 | 126 Regular Season / 1 – Penguins (126) | 2005-2006 |
67 | Tim Stapleton | RW | 1982 (USA) | Kazan Ak-Bars *Signed with for 2014-15 | 118 Regular Season / 2 – Maple Leafs (4), Thrashers/Jets (114) | 2011-2012 |
68 | Mikael Tellqvist | G | 1979 (Sweden) | Riga Dynamo *Signed with SHL – Djargarden through 2016-17 | 114 Regular Season / 3 – Maple Leafs (41), Coyotes (67), Sabres (6) | 2008-2009 |
69 |
*Ryan O’Reilly’s Older Brother |
C | 1986 (Canada) | Metallurg Magnitogorsk *(Also played in VHL – Russia and in AHL – Utica Comets) *Signed with NHL – Vancouver Canucks 2way contract for 2014-15 | 113 Regular Season / 3 – Predators (85), Coyotes (22), Penguins (6) | 2011-2012 |
70 | Richard Lintner | D | 1977 (Slovakia) | Minsk Dynamo *(Also Played in Slovakia) *Free Agent | 112 Regular Season / 3 – Predators (83), Rangers (10), Penguins (19) | 2002-2003 |
71 | Mike Leighton | G | 1981 (Canada) | Donbass HC *Signed with KHL – Sochinskiye Leopardy for 2014-15 | 106 Regular Season, 16 Playoff / 4 – Blackhawks (43), Predators (1), Flyers (33,16), Hurricanes (29) | 2012-2013 |
72 | Patrick Thoresen | LW | 1983 (Norway) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with for 2014-15 | 106 Regular Season, 14 Playoff / 2 – Oilers (85), Flyers (21,14) | 2007-2008 |
73 | Paul Szczechura | C | 1985 (Canada) | Riga Dynamo *Signed with KHL – Minsk Dynamo through 2015-16 | 92 Regular Season / 2 – Lightning (83), Sabres (9) | 2011-2012 |
74 | Eric Chouinard *Son of Guy Choinard and Cousins with Marc Chouinard | C | 1980 (USA) | Minsk Dynamo *(Also played in GET-ligaen – Norway) * Signed with France – Grenoble for 2014-15 | 90 Regular Season / 3 – Canadiens (13), Flyers (46), Wild (31) | 2005-2006 |
75 | Sergei Gusev | D | 1975 (Russia) | Yekaterinburg Automobilist *Free Agent | 89 Regular Season / 2 – Stars (31), Lightning (58) | 2000-2001 |
76 | Tomas Vincour | RW | 1990 (Czech Rep.) | Kazan Ak-Bars *Signed with for 2014-15 | 88 Regular Season / 2 – Stars (86), Avalanche (2) | 2012-2013 |
77 | Dan Sexton | RW | 1987 (USA) | Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with KHL – Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik for 2014-15 | 88 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Ducks (88,1) | 2010-2011 |
78 | Bill Thomas | RW | 1983 (USA) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with for 2014-15 | 87 Regular Season / 3 – Coyotes (40), Penguins (16), Panthers (31) | 2011-2012 |
79 | Michael Ryan | LW | 1980 (USA) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with SM-Liiga – Assat through 2015-16 | 83 Regular Season / 2 – Sabres (65), Hurricanes (18) | 2008-2009 |
80 | Vladimir Zharkov | RW | 1988 (Russia) | CSKA Moscow *Signed with through 2015-16 | 82 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (82) | 2011-2012 |
81 | Mark Popovic | D | 1982 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with through 2015-16 | 81 Regular Season / 2 – Mighty Ducks (1), Thrashers (80) | 2009-2010 |
82 | Dylan Reese | D | 1984 (USA) | Khabarovsk Amur *Signed with NHL – Arizona Coyotes on 2way for 2014-15 | 77 Regular Season / 2 – Islanders (74), Penguins (3) | 2012-2013 |
83 | Marc-Andre Gragnani | D | 1987 (Canada) | Prague Lev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 74 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 3 – Sabres (59,7), Canucks (14), Hurricanes (1) | 2012-2013 |
84 | Michal Repik | RW | 1988 (Czech Rep.) | Prague Lev *Free Agent | 72 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (72) | 2011-2012 |
85 | Dmitry Bykov | D | 1977 (Russia) | Khabarovsk Amur *Free Agent | 71 Regular Season, 4 Playoff / 1 – Red Wings (71,4) | 2002-2003 |
86 | Oskars Bartulis | D | 1987 (Latvia) | Donbass HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 66 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 1 – Flyers (66,7) | 2010-2011 |
87 | Jakub Klepis | C | 1984 (Czech Rep.) | Prague Lev *Signed with SHL- Farjestad for 2014-15 | 66 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (66) | 2006-2007 |
88 | Staffan Kronwall *Niklas Kronwall’s Younger Brother | D | 1983 (Sweden) | Yaroslavl Lokomotiv *Signed with through 2015-16 | 66 Regular Season / 3 – Maple Leafs (62), Capitals (3), Flames (11) | 2009-2010 |
89 | Nathan Oystrick | D | 1982 (Canada) | Prague Lev *Free Agent | 65 Regular Season / 3 – Thrashers (53), Ducks (3), Blues (9) | 2010-2011 |
90 | Sergei Varlamov | LW | 1978 (Russia) | Donbass HC *Free Agent | 63 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 2 – Flames (8), Blues (55,1) | 2002-2003 |
91 | Matt Murley | LW | 1979 (USA) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with KHL – Bratislava Slovan through 2015-16 | 62 Regular Season / 2 – Penguins (59), Coyotes (3) | 2007-2008 |
92 | Viktor Tikhonov | LW | 1988 (Latvia) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with for 2014-15 | 61 Regular Season / 1 – Coyotes (61) | 2008-2009 |
93 | Pavel Vorobiev | RW | 1982 (Kazakhstan) | Chekhov Vityaz * (Also played in VHL – Russia) *Signed with VHL – Vityaz Podolsk for 2014-15 | 57 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (57) | 2005-2006 |
94 | Evgeny Dadonov | RW | 1989 (Russia) | Donbass HC *Signed with KHL – SKA St. Petersburg for 2014-15 | 55 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (55) | 2011-2012 |
95 | Stefan Ruzicka | RW | 1985 (Slovakia) | Omsk Avangard / Salavat Yulaev Ufa *(Also played in VHL – Russia) *Free Agent | 55 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (55) | 2007-2008 |
96 | Antti Pihlstrom | LW | 1984 (Finland) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 54 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (54) | 2008-2009 |
97 | Nikita Filatov | LW | 1990 (Russia) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with KHL – Khanty-Mansiysk Yugra through 2015-16 | 53 Regular Season / 2 – Blue Jackets (44), Senators (9) | 2011-2012 |
98 | Mikhail Yakubov | C | 1982 (Russia) | Khanty-Mansiysk Yugra *Signed with KHL – HC Vityaz for 2014-15 | 53 Regular Season / 2 – Blackhawks (40), Panthers (13) | 2005-2006 |
99 | Teemu Hartikainen | LW | 1990 (Finland) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 52 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (52) | 2012-2013 |
100 | Chris Bourque *Father is Raymond Bourque and Younger Brother is Ryan Bourque | C | 1986 (USA) | Ak Bars Kazan *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Signed with NHL – New York Rangers 2way for 2014-15 |
51 Regular Season / 3 – Capitals (13), Penguins (20), Bruins (18) |
2012-2013 |
101 | Milan Bartovic | W | 1981 (Slovakia) | Bratislava Slovan *Signed with through 2016-17 | 50 Regular Season / 2 – Sabres (26), Blackhawks (24) | 2005-2006 |
102 | David Ullstrom | C/W | 1989 (Sweden) | Prague Lev / Yaroslavl Lokomotiv *Signed with KHL – Severstal Cherepovets through 2015-16 | 49 Regular Season, 3 Playoff / 1 – Islanders (49,3) | 2012-2013 |
103 | Jan Mursak | RW | 1988 (Slovakia) | CSKA Moscow / Khabarovsk Amur *Signed with CSKA Moscow for 2014-15 | 46 Regular Season / 1 – Red Wings (46) | 2012-2013 |
104 | Geoff Platt | C/LW | 1985 (Canada) *Plays for Belarus internationally | Minsk Dynamo / Yaroslavl Lokomotiv *Signed with KHL – Yaroslavl Lokomotiv through 2015-16 | 46 Regular Season / 2 – Blue Jackets (41), Ducks (5) | 2007-2008 |
105 | Bob Sanguinetti | D | 1988 (USA) | Moscow Oblast Atlant *Signed with for 2014-15 | 45 Regular Season / 2 – Rangers (5), Hurricanes (40) | 2012-2013 |
106 | Matt Ellison | C/W | 1983 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Signed with KHL – Minsk Dynamo through 2015-16 | 43 Regular Season / 2 – Blackhawks (36), Flyers (7) | 2006-2007 |
107 | Igor Radulov | LW | 1982 (Russia) | Moscow Oblast Atlant *Signed with for 2014-15 | 43 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (43) | 2003-2004 |
108 | Leo Komarov | C/W | 1987 (Estonia) | Moscow Dynamo *Signed with NHL Toronto Maple Leafs through 2017-18 | 42 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 1 – Maple Leafs (42,7) | 2012-2013 |
109 | Mike Glumac | RW | 1980 (Canada) *Assistant Coach with Croatia National Team | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with for 2014-15 | 40 Regular Season / 1 – Blues (40) | 2007-2008 |
110 | Maxim Kondratiev | D | 1983 (Russia) | Chelyabinsk Traktor *Signed with for 2014-15 | 40 Regular Season / 3 – Maple Leafs (7), Rangers (29), Ducks (4) | 2007-2008 |
111 | Kyle Wilson | C | 1984 (Canada) | Riga Dynamo *Signed with KHL – Donbass HC for 2014-15 | 39 Regular Season / 3 – Capitals (2), Blue Jackets (32), Predators (5) | 2011-2012 |
112 | Roman Cervenka | C | 1985 (Czech Rep.) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with through 2015-16 | 39 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (39) | 2012-2013 |
113 | Jonas Holos | D | 1987 (Norway) | Yaroslavl Lokomotiv *Signed with for 2014-15 | 39 Regular Season / 1 – Avalanche (39) | 2010-2011 |
114 | Ray Giroux | D | 1976 (Canada) | Novokuznetsk Metallurg *Free Agent | 38 Regular Season, 4 Playoff / 2 – Islanders (16), Devils (22) | 2003-2004 |
115 | Clay Wilson | D | 1983 (USA) | Donbass HC *Signed with through 2015-16 | 36 Regular Season / 4 – Blue Jackets (12), Thrashers (2), Panthers (17), Flames (5) | 2011-2012 |
116 | Kirill Safronov | D | 1981 (Russia) | Khanty-Mansiysk Yugra *(Also played in VHL – Russia and Slovakia) *Signed tryout with KHL – Amur Khabarovsk for 2014-15 | 35 Regular Season / 2 – Coyotes (1), Thrashers (34) | 2002-2003 |
117 | Evgeny Grachev | LW | 1990 (Russia) | Vladivostok Admiral *Signed with KHL – Yaroslavl Lokomotiv for 2014-15 | 34 Regular Season / 2 – Rangers (8), Blues (26) | 2011-2012 |
118 | Peter Olvecky | C | 1985 (Slovakia) | Bratislava Slovan *Signed with through 2015-16 | 32 Regular Season / 2 – Wild (31), Predators (1) | 2009-2010 |
119 | Boyd Kane | LW | 1978 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Free Agent | 31 Regular Season / 2 – Flyers (23), Capitals (8) | 2009-2010 |
120 | Andre Deveaux | C | 1984 (Bahamas) *Rasied in Canada | Yekaterinburg Automobilist *Free Agent | 31 Regular Season / 2 – Maple Leafs (22), Rangers (9) | 2011-2012 |
121 | Henrik Karlsson | G | 1983 (Sweden) | Omsk Avangard *(Also played in SHL – Sweden) *Signed with KHL – Jokerit for 2014-15 | 26 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (26) | 2011-2012 |
122 | Kristian Kudroc | D | 1981 (Slovakia) | Antana Barys / Novosinirsk Sibir *Signed with Omsk Avangard through 2015-16 | 26 Regular Season / 2 – Lightning (24), Panthers (2) | 2003-2004 |
123 | Denis Tolpeko | LW | 1985 (Russia) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev / Nizhneskamsk Netftekhimik *Signed with Ufa Salavat Yulayev through 2015-16 | 26 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (26) | 2007-2008 |
124 | Michael Garnett | G | 1982 (Canada) | Chelyabinsk Traktor *Signed with for 2014-15 | 24 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers (24) | 2005-2006 |
125 | Timofei Shishkanov | LW | 1983 (Russia) | Khabarovsk Amur *Signed with KHL – Sochinskiye Leopardy for 2014-15 | 24 Regular Season / 2 – Predators (2), Blues (22) | 2005-2006 |
126 | Martins Karsums | RW | 1986 (Latvia) | Moscow Dynamo *Signed with for 2014-15 | 24 Regular Season / 2 – Bruins (6), Lightning (18) | 2008-2009 |
127 | Josh Hennessy | C | 1985 (USA) | Chekhov Vityaz *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Signed with KHL – Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik for 2014-15 | 23 Regular Season / 2 – Senators (20), Bruins (3) | 2011-2012 |
128 | Maksim Mayorov | LW | 1989 (Russia) | Moscow Oblast Atlant *Signed with for 2014-15 | 22 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (22) | 2011-2012 |
129 | Jarkko Immonen | C | 1982 (Finland) | Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo *Signed with for 2014-15 | 20 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (20) | 2006-2007 |
130 | Zach Hamill | C | 1988 (Canada) | Antana Barys *(Also played in AHL – Utica Comets) *RFA with NHL – Vancouver Canucks | 20 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (20) | 2011-2012 |
131 | Ryan Vesce | RW | 1982 (USA) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with Minsk Dynamo through 2015-16 | 19 Regular Season / 1 – Sharks (19) | 2009-2010 |
132 | Fedor Fedorov *Sergei Fedorov’s Younger Brother | LW/C | 1981 (Russia) | CSKA Moscow *Free Agent | 18 Regular Season / 2 – Canucks (15), Rangers (3) | 2005-2006 |
133 | * Evgeny Kuznetsov | RW/C | 1992 (Russia) | Celyabinsk Traktor *(Currently with NHL – Washington Capitals) *Signed with NHL – Washington Capitals through 2014-15 | 17 Regular Season (Rookie Season) / 1 – Capitals (17) *Currently on NHL Roster | 2013-2014 |
134 | Teemu Laakso | D | 1987 (Finland) | Cherepovets Severstal *Signed with SHL – Vaxjo Lakers for 2014-15 | 17 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (17) | 2011-2012 |
135 | Filip Novak | D | 1982 (Czech Rep.) | Moscow Dynamo *Signed with for 2014-15 | 17 Regular Season / 2 – Senators (11), Blue Jackets (6) | 2006-2007 |
136 | Konstantin Pushkarev | RW | 1985 (Khazakstan) | Antana Barys *Signed with for 2014-15 | 17 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (17) | 2006-2007 |
137 | Tomas Mojzis | D | 1982 (Czech Rep.) | Bratislava Slovan *Signed with through 2015-16 | 17 Regular Season / 3 – Canucks (7), Blues (6), Wild (4) | 2008-2009 |
138 | Zdenek Kutlak | D | 1980 (Czech Rep.) | Bratislava Slovan *(Also Played in NLA – Switzerland) *Free Agenet | 16 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (16) | 2003-2004 |
139 | Petr Vrana | C | 1985 (Czech Rep.) | Prague Lev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 16 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (16) | 2008-2009 |
140 | Lukas Kaspar | LW | 1985 (Czech Rep.) | Donbass HC *Signed with KHL – Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk for 2014-15 | 16 Regular Season / 1 – Sharks (16) | 2008-2009 |
141 | Vladimir Mihalik | D | 1987 (Slovakia) | Bratislava Slovan *Signed with for 2014-15 | 15 Regular Season / 1 – Lightning (15) | 2009-2010 |
142 | Arturs Kulda | D | 1988 (Latvia) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 15 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers/Jets (15) | 2011-2012 |
143 | Andreas Engqvist | C | 1987 (Sweden) | Moscow Oblast Atlant *Signed with for 2014-15 | 15 Regular Season / 1 – Canadiens (15) | 2011-2012 |
144 | Janis Sprukts | C | 1982 (Latvia) | Yaroslavl Lokomotiv *Signed with for 2014-15 | 14 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (14) | 2008-2009 |
145 | Alan Letang | D | 1975 (Canada) *Plays for Croatia Internationally | Zagreb Medvescak KHL (Also played in Croatia) *Free Agent | 14 Regular Season / 3 – Stars (8), Flames (2), Islanders (4) | 2002-2003 |
146 | Brandon Reid | C | 1981 (Canada) | CSKA Moscow *Free Agent | 13 Regular Season, 10 Playoff / 1 – Canucks (13, 10) | 2006-2007 |
147 | Tomas Kubalik | RW | 1990 (Czech Rep.) | Prague Lev *Free Agent | 12 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (12) | 2011-2012 |
148 | Mike Iggulden | C | 1982 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL / Chekhov Vityaz *Free Agent | 12 Regular Season / 2 – Sharks (1), Islanders (11) | 2008-2009 |
149 | Petri Kontiola | C | 1984 (Finland) | Chelyabinsk Traktor *Signed with NHL – Toronto Maple Leafs for 2014-15 | 12 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (12) | 2007-2008 |
150 | Barry Brust | G | 1983 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with through 2015-16 | 11 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (11) | 2006-2007 |
151 | Mark Katic | D | 1985 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *(Also played in Croatia) *Signed with for 2014-15 | 11 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (11) | 2010-2011 |
152 | Ilya Zubov | C | 1987 (Russia) | Vladivostok Admiral / CSKA Moscow *Free Agent | 11 Regular Season / 1 – Senators (11) | 2008-2009 |
153 | Alexander Boikov | D | 1975 (Russia) | Moscow Dynamo *(Also played in VHL – Russia) *Free Agent | 10 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (10) | 2000-2001 |
154 | Sergei Zinovjev | C | 1980 (Russia) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Free Agent | 10 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (10) | 2003-2004 |
155 | Jonas Andersson | LW | 1981 (Sweden) | Khanty-Mansiysk Yugra *Free Agent | 9 Regular Season / 2 – Predators (5), Canucks (4) | 2010-2011 |
156 | Sergei Shirokov | RW | 1986 (Russia) | Omsk Avangard / CKSA Moscow *Signed with Omsk Avangard through 2017-18 | 8 Regular Season / 1 – Canucks (8) | 2010-2011 |
157 | Shaun Heshka | D | 1985 (Canada) | Kazan Ak-Bars *Signed with for 2014-15 | 8 Regular Season / 1 – Coyotes (8) | 2009-2010 |
158 | Janne Pesonen | W | 1982 (Finland) | Kazan Ak-Bars *Signed with for 2014-15 | 7 Regular Season / 1 – Penguins (7) | 2008-2009 |
159 | Radek Smolenak | W | 1986 (Czech Rep.) | Khanty-Mansiysk Yugra *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with SM-Liiga – TPS Turku for 2014-15 | 7 Regular Season / 2 – Lightning (6), Blackhaws (1) | 2009-2010 |
160 | Janne Niskala | D | 1981 (Sweden) | Moscow Oblast Atlant *Signed with for 2014-15 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Lightning (6) | 2008-2009 |
161 | Tony Martensson | C | 1980 (Sweden) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with for 2014-15 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Mighty Ducks (6) | 2003-2004 |
162 | Mario Bliznak | C | 1987 (Slovakia) | Bratislava Slovan *Signed with through 2015-16 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Canucks (6) | 2010-2011 |
163 | Jaroslav Kristek | RW | 1980 (Czech Rep.) | Minsk Dynamo *(Also played in Belarus) *Free Agent | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Sabres (6) | 2002-2003 |
164 | Alexei Kaigorodov | C | 1983 (Russia) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with through 2016-17 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Senators (6) | 2006-2007 |
165 | Ivan Vishnevsky | D | 1988 (Russia) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with through 2015-16 | 5 Regular Season / 1 – Stars (5) | 2009-2010 |
166 | Charles Linglet | LW | 1982 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with KHL – Minsk Dynamo through 2015-16 | 5 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (5) | 2009-2010 |
167 | Vojtech Polak | LW | 1985 (Czech Rep.) | Riga Dynamo *(Also Played in Czech Extraliga) *Free Agent | 5 Regular Season / 1 – Stars (5) | 2006-2007 |
168 | Andrei Zubarev | D | 1987 (Russia) | Ufa Salavat Yulayev *Signed with for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers (4) | 2010-2011 |
169 | Vitali Yeremeyev | G | 1975 (Kazakhstan) | Antana Barys *Signed with for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (4) | 2000-2001 |
170 | Mikko Koskinen | G | 1988 (Finland) | Novosibirsk Sibir *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with KHL – Novosibirsk Sibir for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (4) | 2010-2011 |
171 | Kurtis McLean | C | 1980 (Canada) | Novokuznetsk Metallurg *Signed with KHL – Jokerit for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (4) | 2008-2009 |
172 | Oskar Osala | LW | 1987 (Finland) | Magnitogorsk Metallurg / Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik *Signed with KHL – Magnitogorsk Metallurg through 2015-16 | 3 Regular Season / 2 – Capitals (2), Hurricanes (1) | 2009-2010 |
173 | Yuri Babenko | C | 1978 (Russia) | Moscow Dynamo *Signed with for 2014-15 | 3 Regular Season / 1 – Avalanche (3) | 2000-2001 |
174 | Petteri Wirtanen | C | 1986 (Finland) | Donbass HC *Free Agent | 3 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (3) | 2007-2008 |
175 | Alexander Nikulin | C | 1985 (Russia) | Moscow Spartak *Signed with KHL – CSKA Moscow for 2014-15 | 3 Regular Season / 2 – Senators (2), Coyotes (1) | 2008-2009 |
176 | Alexei Mikhnov | LW | 1982 (Ukraine) | Moscow Oblast Atlant *Free Agent | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (2) | 2006-2007 |
177 | Alexander Salak | G | 1987 (Czech Rep.) | St. Petersburg SKA *Signed with for 2014-15 | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (2) | 2009-2010 |
178 | Hugh Jessiman | RW | 1984 (USA) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with Austria – Vienna Capitals for 2014-15 | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (2) | 2010-2011 |
179 | Brian Salcido | D | 1985 (USA) | Khabarovsk Amur *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Free Agent | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (2) | 2008-2009 |
180 | Matt Anderson | F | 1982 (USA) | Moscow Spartak *Signed with KHL – Zagreb Medvescak KHL for 2014-15 | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (2) | 2012-2013 |
181 | Jakub Petruzalek | RW | 1985 (Czech. Rep) | Kazan Ak-Bars / Khabarovsk Amur *Signed with KHL – Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg for 2014-15 | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Hurricanes (2) | 2008-2009 |
182 | Mark Dekanich | G | 1986 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak KHL *Signed with for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (1) | 2010-2011 |
183 | Johan Backlund | G | 1981 (Sweden) | Chekhov Vityaz *Signed with KHL – Bratislava Slovan for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (1) | 2009-2010 |
184 | Iiro Tarkki | G | 1985 (Finland) | Salavat Yulaev Ufa *(Also played in SHL – Sweden) *Signed with SM-Liiga – Karpat through 2015-16 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (1) |
2011-2012 |
185 | Jonathan Sigalet | D | 1986 (Canada) | Bratislava Slovan *Signed with for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (1) | 2006-2007 |
186 | Ivan Baranka | D | 1985 (Slovakia) | Omsk Avangard *Signed with KHL – Bratislava Slovan for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (1) | 2007-2008 |
187 | Alexei Vasiliev | D | 1977 (Russia) | Yaroslavl Lokomotiv *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (1) | 1999-2000 |
188 | Alexander Pechursky | G | 1990 (Russia) | Metallurg Magnitogorsk *Signed with for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Penguins (1) | 2009-2010 |
Ice Hockey League / Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) (#2)
- Teams and Countries: 14 Teams all in Germany
- 76 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | C/LW | 1977 (Germany) | Mannheim Eagles *Signed with for 2014-15 |
833 Regular Season, 59 Playoffs / 3 – Blues (138,27), Oilers (82), Sabres (613,32) |
2012-2013 | |
2 | Steven Reinprecht | C | 1976 (Canada) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Signed with for 2014-15 |
663 Regular Season, 50 Playoffs / 5 – Kings (60), Avalanche (165,50), Flames (96), Coyotes (231), Panthers (111) |
2010-2011 |
3 | Mike York | C | 1978 (USA) | Iserlohn Roosters *Signed with for 2014-15 |
579 Regular Season, 6 Playoff / 6 – Rangers (230), Oilers (144,6), Islanders (107), Flyers (34), Coyotes (63), Blue Jackets (1) |
2008-2009 |
4 | Mark Bell | LW/C | 1980 (Canada) | Berlin Polar Bears *Signed with for 2014-15 |
450 Regular Season, 9 Playoff / 4 – Blackhawks (339,5), Sharks (71,4), Maple Leafs (35), Ducks (5) |
2011-2012 |
5 | Matt Pettinger *Great Uncle was Gordon Pettinger | LW | 1980 (Canada) | Hamburg Freezers *Signed with for 2014-15 |
422 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 3 – Capitals (334), Canucks (29,1), Lightning (59) |
2009-2010 |
6 | Daniel Tjarnqvist | D | 1976 (Sweden) | Cologne Sharks *Signed with through 2015-16 |
352 Regular Season / 4 – Thrashers (218), Wild (60), Oilers (37), Avalanche (37) |
2008-2009 |
7 | Christoph Schubert | D | 1982 (Germany) | Hamburg Freezers *Signed with through 2016-17 |
315 Regular Season, 31 Playoff / 2 – Senators (268,31), Thrashers (47) |
2009-2010 |
8 | Jeff Woywitka | D | 1983 (Canada) | Augsburger Panther *Signed with for 2014-15 |
278 Regular Season, 4 Playoff / 3 – Blues (152,4), Stars (99), Rangers (27) |
2011-2012 |
9 | Duvie Westcott | D | 1977 (Canada) | Hamburg Freezers *Signed with for 2014-15 |
201 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (201) |
2007-2008 |
10 | Kris Beech | C | 1981 (Canada) | Straubing Tigers *(Also played in Austria) *Signed with Austria – HC Innsbruck for 2014-15 |
198 Regular Season / 5 – Capitals (73), Penguins (100), Predators (5), Blue Jackets (16), Canucks (4) |
2007-2008 |
11 | Ryan Bayda | LW/C | 1980 (Canada) | Augsburger Panther *Signed with for 2014-15 |
179 Regular Season, 15 Playoff / 1 – Hurricanes (179,15) |
2008-2009 |
12 | Jordan Hendry | D | 1984 (Canada) | Straubing Tigers *(Also Played in SHL – Sweden) *Signed with SHL – AIK for 2014-15 |
131 Regular Season, 15 Playoff / 2 – Blackhawks (129,15), Ducks (2) |
2012-2013 |
13 | Matt Smaby | D | 1984 (USA) | Munich EHC *Free Agent |
122 Regular Season / 1 – Lightning (122) |
2010-2011 |
14 | Philippe Dupuis | C/RW | 1985 (Canada) | Hamburg Freezers *Signed with through 2015-16 |
116 Regular Season / 2 – Avalanche (86), Maple Leafs (30) |
2011-2012 |
15 | Jeff Giuliano | LW | 1979 (USA) | Iserlohn Roosters *Signed with for 2014-15 |
101 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (101) |
2007-2008 |
16 | Joel Perrault | C/RW | 1983 (Canada) | Krenfeld Penguins *Signed with for 2014-15 |
96 Regular Season / 3 – Coyotes (78), Blues (11), Canucks (7) |
2010-2011 |
17 | Sebastien Caron | G | 1980 (Canada) | Hamburg Freezers / Iserlohn Roosters *Signed with DEL – Hamburg Freezers through 2015-16 |
95 Regular Season / 5 – Penguins (90), Blackhawks (1), Ducks (1), Flyers (0-Backed up) Lightning (3) |
2011-2012 |
18 | Yan Stastny *Father’s Peter Stastny, Younger Brother is Paul Stastny, Uncles Anton and Marian Stastny. | F | 1982 (Canada/USA) * Born Canada, Plays internationally USA | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Free Agent |
91 Regular Season / 3 – Oilers (3), Bruins (38), Blues (50) |
2009-2010 |
19 | Tyler Bouck | LW | 1980 (Canada) | Ingolstadt ERC *Retired |
91 Regular Season / 3 – Stars (48), Coyotes (7), Canucks (36) |
2005-2006 |
20 | Greg Classen | F | 1977 (Canada) | Ingolstadt ERC *Signed with ESBG (Germany) – Lausitzer Füchse through 2015-16 |
90 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (90) |
2005-2006 |
21 | John Zeiler | RW/C | 1982 (USA) | Augsburger Panther *Free Agent |
90 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (90) |
2010-2011 |
22 | Ivan Ciernik | RW | 1977 (Slovakia) | Augsburger Panther *Signed with for 2014-15 |
89 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 2 – Senators (29), Capitals (60,2) |
2003-2004 |
23 | Brett Festerling *Twin Brother Garrett Festerling also plays in Germany. | D | 1986 (Canada) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Signed with DEL – Hamburg Freezers through 2017-18 |
88 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 2 – Ducks (83,1), Jets (5) |
2011-2012 |
24 | Nick Palmieri | RW | 1989 (USA) | Munich EHC *Free Agent |
87 Regular Season / 2 – Devils (78), Wild (9) |
2011-2012 |
25 | Andy Wozniewski | D | 1980 (USA) | Munich EHC *Signed with for 2014-15 |
79 Regular Season / 3 – Maple Leafs (76), Blues (1), Bruins (2) |
2009-2010 |
26 | Mika Noronen | G | 1979 (Finland) | Munich EHC *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Free Agent |
75 Regular Season / 2 – Sabres (67), Canucks (8) |
2005-2006 |
27 | Karl Stewart | LW | 1983 (Canada) | Straubing Tigers *Signed with for 2014-15 |
69 Regular Season / 4 – Thrashers (13), Penguins (3), Blackhaws (37), Lightning (16) |
2007-2008 |
28 | Ramzi Abid | LW/C | 1980 (Canada) | Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Free Agent |
68 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 4 – Coyotes (30), Penguins (19), Thrashers (6), Predators (13,2) |
2006-2007 |
29 | Mathieu Roy | D | 1983 (Canada) | Hamburg Freezers *Signed with for 2014-15 |
66 Regular Season / 3 – Oilers (30), Blue Jackets (31), Lightning (5) |
2012-2013 |
30 | Tim Conboy *Younger Brother is Andrew Conboy | D/RW | 1982 (USA) | Ingolstadt ERC *Signed with DEL – Düsseldorfer EG for 2014-15 |
59 Regular Season, 3 Playoff / 1 – Hurricanes (59,3) |
2009-2010 |
31 | Matt Foy | RW | 1983 (Canada) | Berlin Polar Bears *Signed with for 2014-15 |
56 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Wild (56,1) |
2007-2008 |
32 | Erik Ersberg | G | 1982 (Sweden) | Iserlohn Roosters *Signed with SHL – HV71 through 2015-16 |
53 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Kings (53,1) |
2009-2010 |
33 | Eric Beaudoin | LW/C | 1980 (Canada) | Straubing Tigers *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Free Agent |
53 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (53) |
2003-2004 |
34 | Herbert Vasiljevs | LW/C | 1976 (Latvia) | Krenfeld Penguins *Signed with for 2014-15 |
51 Regular Season / 3 – Panthers (5), Thrashers (28), Canucks (18) |
2001-2002 |
35 | Danny Richmond | D | 1984 (USA) | Munich EHC *Signed with DEL – Mannheim Eagles through 2015-16 |
49 Regular Season / 2 – Hurricanes (10), Blackhawks (39) |
2007-2008 |
36 | Simon Gamache | LW/C | 1981 (Canada) | Mannheim Eagles *Free Agent |
48 Regular Season / 4 – Thrashers (4), Predators (18), Blues (15), Maple Leafs (11) |
2007-2008 |
37 | Steve Wagner | D | 1984 (USA) | Mannheim Eagles *Signed with for 2014-15 |
46 Regular Season / 1 – Blues (46) |
2008-2009 |
38 | John Tripp | RW | 1977 (Canada) *Plays w/ Germany Internationally | Cologne Sharks *Free Agent |
43 Regular Season / 2 – Rangers (9), Kings (34) |
2003-2004 |
39 | Chris Minard *Mike Minard’s Younger Brother | F | 1981 (Canada) | Cologne Sharks *Signed with for 2014-15 |
40 Regular Season / 2 – Penguins (35), Oilers (5) |
2009-2010 |
40 | G | 1982 (USA) | Straubing Tigers *Signed with for 2014-15 |
38 Regular Season / 2 – Blues (38), Flyers (0 – Backed Up) |
2011-2012 | |
41 | Jaime Sifers | D | 1983 (USA) | Mannheim Eagles *Signed with AHL – Springfield Falcons for 2014-15 |
37 Regular Season / 2 – Maple Leafs (23), Wild (14) |
2009-2010 |
42 | Norm Milley | RW | 1980 (Canada) | Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams *Signed with for 2014-15 |
29 Regular Season / 2 – Sabres (15), Lightning (14) |
2005-2006 |
43 | Steven Regier | LW | 1984 (Canada) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Free Agent |
26 Regular Season / 2 – Islanders (18), Blues (8) |
2008-2009 |
44 | Ty Wishart | D | 1988 (Canada) | Schwenningen Wild Wings *Signed with for 2014-15 |
26 Regular Season / 2 – Lightning (5), Islanders (21) |
2011-2012 |
45 | Colten Teubert | D | 1990 (Canada) | Iserlohn Roosters *Signed with through 2015-16 |
24 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (24) |
2011-2012 |
46 | Darren Haydar | RW | 1979 (Canada) | Munich EHC *Signed with KHL – Medvescak Zagreb for 2014-15 |
23 Regular Season / 3 – Predators (2), Thrashers (20), Avalanche (1) |
2009-2010 |
47 | Sascha Goc *Younger brother’s Marcel Goc (NHL), Nikolai Goc (Germany) | D | 1979 (Germany) | Schwenningen Wild Wings *Signed with through 2015-16 |
22 Regular Season / 2 – Devils (13), Lightning (9) |
2001-2002 |
48 | Mike Vernace | D | 1986 (Canada) | Mannheim Eagles *Free Agent |
22 Regular Season / 2 – Avalanche (12), Lightning (10) |
2010-2011 |
49 | Matt Hussey | C | 1979 (USA) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Free Agent |
21 Regular Season / 2 – Penguins (18), Red Wings (5) |
2006-2007 |
50 | Barry Tallackson | RW | 1983 (USA) | Berlin Polar Bears *Signed with for 2014-15 |
20 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (20) |
2008-2009 |
51 | Connor James | C | 1982 (Canada) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Signed with through 2015-16 |
16 Regular Season / 2 – Kings (2), Penguins (14) |
2008-2009 |
52 | Casey Borer | D | 1985 (USA) | Berlin Polar Bears *Signed with for 2014-15 |
16 Regular Season / 1 – Huricanes (16) |
2009-2010 |
53 | Jared Ross | C/LW | 1982 (USA) | Ingolstadt ERC *Signed with for 2014-15 |
13 Regular Season, 9 Playoff / 1 – Flyers (13,9) |
2009-2010 |
54 | David Printz | D | 1980 (Sweden) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *(Also played in SM-Ligga – Finland) *Signed with DEL – Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers for 2014-15 |
13 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (13) |
2006-2007 |
55 | Yanick Lehoux | C/RW | 1982 (Canada) | Mannheim Eagles *Free Agent |
10 Regular Season / 1 – Coyotes (10) |
2006-2007 |
56 | Greg Moore | RW | 1984 (USA) | Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams *Signed with Czech2 – KLH Chomutov for 2014-15 |
10 Regular Season / 2 – Rangers (6), Blue Jackets (4) |
2009-2010 |
57 | Jason Jaspers | C/LW | 1981 (Canada) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Signed with for 2014-15 |
9 Regular Season / 1 – Coyotes (9) |
2003-2004 |
58 | Jame Pollock | D | 1979 (Canada) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Free Agent |
9 Regular Season / 1 – Blues (9) |
2003-2004 |
59 | Charlie Stephens | C/RW | 1981 (Canada) | Cologne Sharks *Signed with for 2014-15 |
8 Regular Season / 1 – Avalanche (8) |
2003-2004 |
60 | Rob Collins | RW/C | 1978 (Canada) | Cologne Sharks *(Also played with CHL – Brampton Beast) *Signed with DEL – Düsseldorfer EG for 2014-15 |
8 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (8) |
2005-2006 |
61 | Nathan Robinson | RW/C | 1981 (Canada) | Cologne Sharks *Free Agent |
7 Regular Season / 2 – Red Wings (5), Bruins (2) |
2005-2006 |
62 | Jon DiSalvatore | W | 1981 (USA) | Munich EHC *(Also played in AHL – Syracuse Crunch) *Free Agent |
6 Regular Season / 2 – Blues (5), Wild (1) |
2011-2012 |
63 | Jon Rheault | RW/C | 1986 (USA) | Mannheim Eagles *Signed with through 2015-16 |
5 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (5) |
2012-2013 |
64 | RW/C | 1982 (Canada) | Straubing Tigers *(Also played in SHL – Sweden) *Signed with DEL – Straubing Tigers for 2014-15 |
4 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (4) |
2006-2007 | |
65 | Ryan Caldwell | D | 1981 (Canada) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Signed with for 2014-15 |
4 Regular Season / 2 – Islanders (2), Coyotes (2) |
2007-2008 |
66 | G | 1983 (Germany) | Schwenningen Wild Wings *Signed with through 2015-16 |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Sharks (3) |
2007-2008 | |
67 | Alex Foster *Son of Dwight Foster, Brother-in-law is Cody Elkins, Uncle Wes Jarvis | LW/C | 1984 (USA) | Iserlohn Roosters *Signed with for 2014-15 |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Maple Leafs (3) |
2007-2008 |
68 | Travis Turnbull * Father’s Perry Turnbull | C/RW | 1986 (USA) | Ingolstadt ERC *Signed with Düsseldorfer EG through 2015-16 |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Sabres (3) |
2011-2012 |
69 | Marcel Mueller | LW/C | 1988 (Germany) | Cologne Sharks *Signed with for 2014-15 |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Maple Leafs (3) |
2010-2011 |
70 | Mike Connolly | LW | 1989 (Canada) | Augsburger Panther *Signed with for 2014-15 |
2 Regular Season / 1 – Avalanche (2) |
2011-2012 |
71 | Tyler Weiman | G | 1984 (Canada) | Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers *Signed with ESBG/DEL2– Ev Landshut for 2014-15 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Avalanche (1) |
2007-2008 |
72 | Grant Lewis | D | 1985 (USA) | Munich EHC *Signed with for 2014-15 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers (1) |
2008-2009 |
73 | Danny Bois | RW | 1983 (Canada) | Munich EHC *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Senators (1) | 2006-2007 |
74 | Shawn Lalonde | D | 1990 (Canada) | Berlin Polar Bears *Signed with SHL – Färjestad through 2015-16 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (1) |
2012-2013 |
75 | G | 1989 (Germany) | Ingolstadt ERC *Signed with for 2014-15 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (1) |
2010-2011 | |
76 | Brodie Dupont | LW/C | 1987 (Canada) | Iserlohn Roosters *Signed with for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (1) | 2010-2011 |
SM-liiga (Finish Elite League) (#3)
- Teams and Countries: 14 Teams all in Finland
- 69 Former/Current NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | *Jeff Halpern | C/RW | 1976 (USA) | TPS Turku *(Finished Season with NHL – Phoenix Coyotes) *Free Agent |
976+ Regular Season, 39 Playoff / 7 – Capitals (507,19), Stars (140,7), Lightning (126), Kings (16,6), Canadiens (88,7), Rangers (30), Coyotes (69) |
2013-14 (Current) |
2 | Sami Kapanen *Played on same team as son Kasperi Kapanen (2014 Draft Prospect) | W | 1973 (Finland) | KalPa Kuopio *Also Team Owner *Retired |
831 Regular Season, 87 Playoff / 2 – Whalers/Hurricanes (520,34), Flyers (311,53) |
2007-2008 |
3 | Niklas Hagman | LW | 1979 (Finland) | Assat Pori *Signed with KHL – Jokerit Helskini through 2015-16 |
770 Regular Season, 30 Playoff / 5 – Panthers (263), Stars (218,30), Maple Leafs (120), Flames (79), Ducks (63) |
2011-2012 |
4 | Jarkko Ruutu | W | 1975 (Finland) | Jokerit Helsinki *Free Agent |
652 Regular Season, 58 Playoff / 4 – Canucks (267,24), Penguins (152,25), Senators (210,6) Ducks (23,3) |
2010-2011 |
5 | Shaone Morrisonn | D | 1982 (Canada) | TPS Turku *Signed with KHL – Zagreb Medvescak for 2014-15 |
480 Regular Season, 27 Playoff / 3 – Bruins (41), Capitals (377,26), Sabres (62,1) |
2010-2011 |
6 | Ossi Vaananen | D | 1980 (Finland) | Jokerit Helsinki *Signed with through 2016-17 |
479 Regular Season, 20 Playoff / 4 – Coyotes (291,5), Avalanche (139,12), Flyers (46), Canucks (3,3) |
2008-2009 |
7 | Ladislav Nagy | W | 1979 (Slovakia) | Jokerit Helsinki *(Also played in Slovakia) *Signed with KHL – Bratislava Slovan HC through 2015-16 |
435 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 4 – Blues (51,6), Coyotes (321,5), Stars (25,7), Kings (38) |
2007-2008 |
8 | Milan Jurcina | D | 1983 (Slovakia) | TPS Turku *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Free Agent |
430 Regular Season, 21 Playoff / 4 – Bruins (91), Capitals (211,21), Blue Jackets (17), Islanders (111) |
2011-2012 |
9 | Ville Nieminen | LW | 1977 (Finland) | Tappara Tampere * Signed with SM-Liiga – Lukko for 2014-15 |
385 Regular Season, 58 Playoff / 7 – Avalanche (104,23), Penguins (88), Blackhawks (60), Flames (19,24), Rangers (48), Sharks (52,11), Blues (14) |
2006-2007 |
10 | Ville Peltonen | LW | 1973 (Finland) | HIFK Helsinki *Retired |
382 Regular Season / 3 – Sharks (59), Predators (116), Panthers (207) |
2008-2009 |
11 | Brian Willsie | F | 1978 (Canada) | TPS Turku *(Also played in KHL and Sweden) *Signed with SHL – Orenro HK for 2014-15 | 381 Regular Season , 10 Playoff / 3 – Avalanche(115,10), Capitals (50), Kings (134) | 2010-2011 |
12 | Josh Green | LW/C | 1977 (Canada) | Tappara Tampere *Signed with for 2014-15 |
341 Regular Season, 17 Playoff / 8 – Kings (27), Islanders (49), Oilers (88,3), Rangers (18), Capitals (21), Flames (36), Canucks (90,9), Ducks (12,5) |
2011-2012 |
13 | Eric Perrin | C/LW | 1975 (Canada) | JyP HT Jyvaskyla *Signed with for 2014-15 |
245 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 2 – Lightning (86,18), Thrashers (159) |
2008-2009 |
14 | Kamil Kreps | C/RW | 1984 (Czech Rep.) | Assat Pori *Signed with Czech Extraliga – Trinec Ocelari HC for 2014-15 |
232 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (232) |
2009-2010 |
15 | Rico Fata *Drew Fata’s Older Brother | F | 1980 (Canada) | HIFK Helsinki *Free Agent |
230 Regular Season / 5 – Flames (27), Rangers (46), Penguins (120), Thrashers (6), Capitals (31) |
2006-2007 |
16 | Lasse Kukkonen | D | 1981 (Finland) | Karpat *Signed with through 2016-17 |
159 Regular Season, 14 Playoff / 2 – Blackhawks (64), Flyers (95,14) |
2008-2009 |
17 | Jere Karalahti | D | 1975 (Finland) | Jokerit Helsinki *Signed with for 2014-15 |
149 Regular Season, 17 Playoff / 2 – Kings (134,17), Predators (15) |
2001-2002 |
18 | Petteri Nummelin *Brother-in-law is Antti Niemi | D | 1972 (Finland) | Lukko Rauma *Signed with SM-Liiga – TPS Turku for 2014-15 |
139 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 2 – Blue Jackets (61), Wild (78,7) |
2007-2008 |
19 | Jussi Markkanen | G | 1975 (Finland) | SaiPa Lappeenranta *Signed with for 2014-15 |
128 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 2 – Oilers (102,7), Rangers (26) |
2006-2007 |
20 | Fredrik Norrena | G | 1973 (Finland) | TPS Turku *Retired and is now Goalie Coach for team. |
100 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (100) |
2008-2009 |
21 | Riku Hahl | C | 1980 (Finland) | Jokerit Helsinki *Signed with for 2014-15 |
92 Regular Season, 34 Playoff / 1 – Avalanche (92,34) |
2003-2004 |
22 | Tomas Plihal | LW/C | 1983 (Czech Rep.) | Tappara Tampere *Signed with Trinec Ocelari HC of Czech Extraliga for 2014-2015 |
89 Regular Season, 4 Playoff / 1 – Sharks (89,4) |
2008-2009 |
23 | Dan Sexton | RW | 1987 (USA) | TPS Turku *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with KHL – Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk for 2014-15 | 88 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Ducks (88,1) | 2010-2011 |
24 | Daniel Corso | C | 1978 (Canada) | Ilves Tampere *(Also played in Mestis – Finland and NLB – Switzerland) *Free Agent | 77 Regular Season, 14 Playoff / 2 – Blues (70, 14), Thrashers (7) | 2003-2004 |
25 | Tony Salmelainen | W | 1981 (Finland) | HIFK Helsinki *Retired |
70 Regular Season / 2 – Oilers (13), Blackhawks (57) |
2006-2007 |
26 | Ramzi Abid | LW/C | 1980 (Canada) | JyP HT Jyvaskyla *(Also played in DEL – Germany) *Free Agent |
68 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 4 – Coyotes (30), Penguins (19), Thrashers (6), Predators (13,2) |
2006-2007 |
27 | Jani Rita | W | 1981 (Finland) | Jokerit Helsinki *Signed with for 2014-15 |
66 Regular Season / 2 – Oilers (36), Penguins (30) |
2005-2006 |
28 | Esa Pirnes | C | 1977 (Finland) | Karpat *(Also played in SHL – Sweden) *Free Agent |
57 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (57) |
2003-2004 |
29 | Trevor Gillies | LW | 1979 (Canada) | HIFK Helinki *(Also played in AHL – Abbotsford Heat and ECHL – Orlando Solar Bears) *Free Agent |
57 Regular Season / 2 – Ducks (1), Islanders (56) |
2011-2012 |
30 | Ivan Huml | C/LW | 1981 (Czech Rep.) | Karpat *Signed with for 2014-15 |
49 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (49) |
2003-2004 |
31 | Ben Maxwell | C/LW | 1988 (Canada) | Karpat *Signed with KHL – Khanty-Mansiysk Yugra for 2014-15 |
47 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 3 – Canadiens (20,1), Thrashers/Jets (21), Ducks (6) |
2011-2012 |
32 | Aaron Gagnon | C/RW | 1986 (Canada) | Lukko Rauma *(Also played in SHL – Sweden) *Signed with SM-Liiga Lukko Rauma through 2015-16 |
38 Regular Season / 2 – Stars (21), Jets (17) |
2012-2013 |
33 | Pavel Rosa | W | 1977 (Czech Rep.) | Pelicans *(Also played in Czech League) *Signed with Austria – Orli Znojmo for 2014-15 |
36 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (36) |
2003-2004 |
34 | Mika Pyorala | LW/C | 1981 (Finland) | Karpat *Signed with through 2015-16 |
36 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (36) |
2009-2010 |
35 | *Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 1994 (Finland) | TPS Turku *(Also played with NHL – Buffalo Sabres and AHL – Rochester Americans) *Signed with NHL – Buffalo Sabres through 2015-16 then RFA. |
34+ Regular Season / 1 – Sabres (34) |
2013-2014 *Currently with Sabres |
36 | Ilkka Pikkarainen | RW | 1981 (Finland) | Pelicans *Signed with SM-Liiga – TPS Turku for 2014-15 |
31 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (31) |
2009-2010 |
37 | Antti-Jussi Niemi | D | 1977 (Finland) | Jokerit Helsinki *Free Agent |
29 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (29) |
2001-2002 |
38 | Ben Walter | C | 1984 (Canada) | Jokerit Helsinki *(Also played in SHL – Sweden) *Free Agent |
24 Regular Season / 3 – Bruins (10), Islanders (12), Devils (2) |
2009-2010 |
39 | Timo Parssinen | W | 1977 (Finland) | Pelicans *Free Agent |
17 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (17) |
2001-2002 |
40 | Mikko Lehtonen | D | 1978 (Finland) | Karpat *Free Agent |
15 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (15) |
2006-2007 |
41 | Tuomas Pihlman | LW | 1982 (Finland) | JyP HT Jyvaskyla / Assat Pori *Signed SM-Liiga JyP HT Jyvaskylawith through 2016-17 |
15 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (15) |
2006-2007 |
42 | Phil McRae *Father is Basil McRae | F | 1990 (USA) | Blues / Tappara *Signed with NHL – St. Louis Blues 2way for 2014-15 then RFA. |
15 Regular Season / 1 – Blues (15) |
2010-2011 |
43 | Jussi Timonen *Kimmo Timonen’s Younger Brother | D | 1983 (Finland) | KalPa Kuopio *Signed with through 2016-17 |
14 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (14) |
2006-2007 |
44 | Leland Irving | G | 1988 (Canada) | Jokerit Helsinki *Signed with KHL – Avandgard Omsk for 2014-2015 |
13 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (13) |
2012-2013 |
45 | David Printz | D | 1980 (Sweden) | KalPa Kuopio *(Also played in DEL – Germany) *Signed with DEL – Nuermberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers for 2014-15 |
13 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (13) |
2006-2007 |
46 | Raymond Sawada | RW | 1986 (Canada) | Tappara Tampere *(Also played with ECHL – Colorado Eagles) *Free Agent |
11 Regular Season / 1 – Stars (11) |
2010-2011 |
47 | Steven Zalewski | C/LW | 1986 (USA) | Lukko Rauma *Free Agent |
10 Regular Season / 2 – Sharks (3), Devils (7) |
2011-2012 |
48 | Patrick Davis | RW | 1986 (USA) | SaiPa Lappeenranta *Signed with SM-Liiga – Kärpät through 2015-16 |
9 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (9) |
2009-2010 |
49 | Andy Chiodo | G | 1983 (Canada) | Tappara Tampere *(Also played in Mestis – Finland and ECHL – Bakersfield Condors) *Free Agent |
8 Regular Season / 1 – Penguins (8) |
2003-2004 |
50 | Jakub Cutta | D | 1981 (Czech Rep.) | SaiPa Lappeenranta *(Also played in Czech Extraliga) *Free Agent |
8 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (8) |
2003-2004 |
51 | Justin DiBenedetto | C/LW | 1988 (Canada) | Blues *(Also played in SHL – Sweden) *Signed with Austria – Dornbiner EC for 2014-15 |
8 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (8) |
2010-2011 |
52 | Radek Smolenak | W | 1986 (Czech Rep.) | Pelicans *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with SM-Liiga – TPS Turku for 2014-15 |
7 Regular Season / 2 – Lightning (6), Blackhawks (1) |
2009-2010 |
53 | Petr Hubacek | LW | 1979 (Czech Rep.) | JyP HT Jyvaskyla *Signed with through 2016-17 |
6 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (6) |
2000-2001 |
54 | Brad Thiessen | G | 1986 (Canada) | HIFK Helsinki *(Also played in AHL – Norfolk Admirals) *Signed with NHL – Calgary Flames 2way for 2014-15 |
5 Regular Season / 1 – Penguins (5) |
2011-2012 |
55 | Lauri Tukonen | RW | 1986 (Finland) | Lukko Rauma *Signed with SM-Liiga – TPS Turku through 2015-16 |
5 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (5) |
2007-2008 |
56 | Mikko Koskinen | G | 1988 (Finland) | Kalpa Kuopio / Blues *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with KHL – Novosibirsk Sibir for 2014-15 |
4 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (4) |
2010-2011 |
57 | *Teuvo Teravainen | F | 1984 (Finland) | Jokerit Helsinki *(Played end of season with NHL – Chicago Blackhawks and AHL – Rockford IceHogs ) *Signed with NHL – Chicago Blackhawsk through 2016-17 then RFA |
3+ Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (3) |
2013-2014 *Currently with Blackhawks/IceHogs |
58 | Jussi Rynnas | G | 1987 (Finland) | Karpat *Signed with NHL – Dallas Stars through 2015-16 |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Maple Leafs (3) |
2012-2013 |
59 | Mikko Luoma | D | 1976 (Finland) | JyP HT Jyvaskyla *Signed with for 2014-15 |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (3) |
2003-2004 |
60 | Corey Elkins *Brother-in-law is Alex Foster, Father-in-law is Dwight Foster | C | 1985 (USA) | HIFK Helsinki *Signed with for 2014-15 |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (3) |
2009-2010 |
61 | Colby Cohen | D | 1989 (USA) | Assat Pori *(Also played in the AHL – San Antonio Rampage) *Free Agent |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Avalanche (3) |
2010-2011 |
62 | Brian Salcido | D | 1985 (USA) | JyP HT Jyvaskyla *(Also played in KHL) *Free Agent |
2 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (2) |
2008-2009 |
63 | Olli Malmivaara | D | 1982 (Finland) | Blues *Signed with through 2015-16 |
2 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (2) |
2007-2008 |
64 | Tomi Maki | F | 1983 (Finland) | Jokerit Helsinki *Signed with for 2014-15 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (1) |
2006-2007 |
65 | Mikko Jokela | D | 1980 (Finland) | HIFK Helsinki *Signed with SM-Liiga KalPa Kuopio through 2015-16 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Canucks (1) |
2002-2003 |
66 | Ryan Thang | W | 1987 (USA) | HIFK Helsinki *(Also played in Sweden1) *Signed with Asia – High1 for 2014-15 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (1) |
2011-2012 |
67 | Martti Jarventie | D | 1976 (Finland) | Ilves Tampere *Signed with for 2014-15 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Canadiens (1) |
2001-2002 |
68 | Masi Marjamaki | LW | 1985 (Finland) | Ilves Tampere *Free Agent |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (1) |
2005-2006 |
69 | Jamie Arniel *Uncle is Scott Arniel | C/RW | 1989 (Canada) | KalPa Kuopio / Lukko Rauma *(Also played in Austria) *Signed with Austria – Dorbirner EC for 2014-15 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (1) |
2010-2011 |
National League A (Switzerland) (#4)
- Teams and Countries: 12 Teams all in Switzerland
- 67 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Richard Park | RW/C | 1976 (South Korea) *Grew up in USA/Canada | Ambri-Piotta *Free Agent |
738 Regular Season, 40 Playoff / 6 – Penguins (112,6), Mighty Ducks (26,11), Flyers (7), Wild (217,18), Islanders (316,5), Canucks (60) |
2011-2012 |
2 | Antti Miettinen | RW | 1980 (Finland) | Fribourg-Gotteron *Free Agent |
539 Regular Season, 24 Playoff / 2 – Stars (238,24), Wild (234), Jets (67) |
2012-2013 |
3 | Matthew Lombardi | C | 1982 (Canada) | Geneve Servette *Signed with NHL – New York Rangers through 2015-16 |
536 Regular Season, 40 Playoff / 5 – Flames (347,33), Coyotes (118,7), Predators (2), Maple Leafs (28), Ducks (7) |
2012-2013 |
4 | Marc-Andre Bergeron | D | 1980 (Canada) | Zurich *Signed with through 2015-16 |
490 Regular Season, 57 Playoff / 7 – Oilers (189,19), Islanders (69,5), Ducks (9), Wild (72), Canadiens (60,19), Lightning (78,14), Hurricanes (13) |
2012-2013 |
5 | Kyle Wellwood *Eric Wellwood’s Older Brother | C | 1983 (Canada) | Zug *Retired |
489 Regular Season. 40 Playoff / 4 – Maple Leafs (189), Canucks (149,22), Sharks (35,18), Jets (116) |
2012-2013 |
6 | Jim Vandermeer *5 hockey playing brothers including Peter, Ted, Bill, Dan, Joe. Peter is the only other one to play in NHL. | D | 1980 (Canada) | Kloten *Signed with for 2014-2015 Season. |
461 Regular Season, 21 Playoff / 6 – Flyers (75,8), Blackhawks (171), Flames (66,13), Coyotes (62), Oilers (62), Sharks (25) |
2011-2012 |
7 | Jason Williams | C | 1980 (Canada) | Ambri-Piotta *Free Agent |
455 Regular Season, 27 Playoff / 6 – Red Wings (277,23), Blackhawks (63), Thrashers (41), Blue Jackets (39,4), Stars (27), Penguins (8) |
2011-2012 |
8 | Chris Campoli | D | 1984 (Canada) | Lugano *(Also played in Sweden) *Signed with SHL-HV71 through 2015-16 |
440 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 4 – Islanders (228,5), Senators (150,6), Blackhawks (19,7), Canadiens (43) |
2011-2012 |
9 | Milan Jurcina | D | 1983 (Slovakia) | Gotteron *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Free Agent |
430 Regular Season, 21 Playoff / 4 – Bruins (91), Capitals (211,21), Blue Jackets (17), Islanders (111) |
2011-2012 |
10 | Glen Metropolit | C/RW | 1974 (Canada) | Lugano *Free Agent |
407 Regular Season, 30 Playoff / 7 – Capitals (101,3), Lightning (2), Thrashers (57), Blues (20), Bruins (82,7), Flyers (55), Canadiens (90,20) |
2009-2010 |
11 | Brett McLean | C | 1978 (Canada) | Lugano *Signed with for 2014-2015 Season |
385 Regular Season, 8 Playoff / 3 – Blackhawks (78), Avalanche (160,8), Panthers (147) |
2008-2009 |
12 | *Rostislav Olesz | LW | 1985 (Czech Rep.) | Bern *(Also played with NHL- New Jersey Devils, AHL – Albany Devils) *Free Agent |
365 Regular Season / 3 – Panthers (349), Blackhawks (6), Devils (10) |
2013-2014 |
13 | Guillaume Latendresse | W | 1987 (Canada) | Zurich *Retired |
341 Regular Season, 15 Playoff / 3 – Canadiens (232,12), Wild (82), Senators (27,3) |
2012-2013 |
14 | Brian Boucher | G | 1977 (USA) | Zug *Retired |
328 Regular Season, 43 Playoff / 7 – Flyers (174,42), Coyotes (96), Flames (3), Blackhawks (15), Blue Jackets (3), Sharks (27,1), Hurricanes (10) |
2012-2013 |
15 | Byron Ritchie | C | 1977 (Canada) | Bern *Signed with for 2014-15 |
324 Regular Season, 8 Playoff / 4 – Hurricanes (33), Panthers (111), Flames (109,8), Canucks (71) |
2007-2008 |
16 | Ryan Shannon | C | 1983 (USA) | Zurich *Signed with for 2014-15 |
305 Regular Season, 13 Playoff / 4 – Ducks (53,11), Canucks (27), Senators (180,2), Lightning (45) |
2011-2012 |
17 | Steve McCarthy | D | 1981 (Canada) | Zurich *Free Agent |
302 Regular Season / 3 – Blackhawks (134), Thrashers (117), Canucks (51) |
2007-2008 |
18 | Peter Mueller | C | 1988 (USA) | Kloten *Free Agent |
297 Regular Season / 3 – Coyotes (207), Avalanche (47), Panthers (43) |
2012-2013 |
19 | Joel Kwiatkowski | D/LW | 1977 (Canada) | Fribourg-Gotteron *Signed with through 2014-15 |
282 Regular Season, 6 Playoff / 5 – Senators (35), Capitals (114,6), Panthers (114), Penguins (1), Thrashers (18) |
2007-2008 |
20 | Cristobal Huet | G | 1975 (France) | Lausanne *Signed through 2015-16 |
272 Regular Season, 17 Playoff / 4 – Kings (53), Canadiens (117,6), Capitals (13,7), Blackhawks (89,4) |
2009-2010 |
21 | Hnat Domenichelli | LW/C | 1976 (Canada) *Plays for Switzeraland Internationally | Lugano/Bern *Retired |
267 Regular Season / 4 – Whalers (13), Flames (96), Thrashers (130), Wild (28) |
2002-2003 |
22 | Anthony Stewart | RW | 1985 (Canada) | Fribourg-Gotteron /Rapperswil *(Also played in KHL) *Free Agent |
262 Regular Season / 3 – Panthers (105), Thrashers (80), Hurricanes (77) |
2011-2012 |
23 | Dan Fritsche | F | 1985 (USA) *Also grew up in Switzerland | Lugano/Zurich *Signed with Zurich through 2015-16 |
256 Regular Season / 3 – Blue Jackets (206), Rangers (16), Wild (34) |
2008-2009 |
24 | Robert Nilsson *Father is Kent Nilsson | C | 1985 (Canada) *Raised mainly in Sweden | Zurich *Signed with through 2015-16 |
252 Regular Season / 2 – Islanders (53), Oilers (199) |
2009-2010 |
25 | Martin Gerber | G | 1974 (Switzerland) | Kloten *Signed with for 2014-15 |
229 Regular Season, 12 Playoff / 5 – Mighty Ducks (54,2), Hurricanes (60,6), Senators (100,4), Maple Leafs (12), Oilers (3) |
2010-2011 |
26 | David Aebischer | G | 1978 (Switzerland) | Rapperswil-Jona *Free Agent |
214 Regular Season, 13 Playoff / 3 – Avalanche (174, 13), Canadiens (39), Coyotes (1) |
2007-2008 |
27 | Marc-Antoine Pouliot | C | 1985 (Canada) | Fribourg-Gotteron *Signed with for 2014-15 |
192 Regular Season, 8 Playoff / 3 – Oilers (176), Lightning (3), Coyotes (13,8) |
2011-2012 |
28 | Andrew Hutchinson | D | 1980 (USA) | Zug *Signed with KHL – Medvescak Zagreb for 2014-15 |
140 Regular Season / 5 – Predators (18), Hurricanes (77), Lightning (2), Stars (38), Penguins (5) |
2010-2011 |
29 | Rob Schremp | C | 1986 (USA) | Zug *(Also played in NLB – Switzerland) *Signed with KHL – Novokuznetsk Metallurg for 2014-15 |
114 Regular Season / 3 – Oilers (7), Islanders (89), Thrashers (18) |
2010-2011 |
30 | Ville Koistinen | D | 1982 (Finland) | Davos *Signed with through 2016-17 |
103 Regular Season / 2 – Predators (86), Panthers (17) |
2009-2010 |
31 | Brendan Bell | D | 1983 (Canada) | Biel *Free Agent |
102 Regular Season / 4 – Maple Leafs (32), Coyotes (16), Senators (53), Rangers (1) |
2011-2012 |
32 | Lennart Petrell | W | 1984 (Finland) | Geneve Servette *Signed with SHL – Lulea through 2015-16 |
95 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (95) |
2012-2013 |
33 | Derrick Walser | D | 1978 (Canada) | Rapperswil-Jona *Signed with for 2014-15 |
91 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (91) |
2006-2007 |
34 | Kaspars Daugavins | F | 1988 (Latvia) | Geneve Servette *Signed with KHL – Dynamo Moscow through 2015-16 |
91 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 2 – Senators (85,1), Bruins (6,6) |
2012-2013 |
35 | Mika Noronen | G | 1979 (Finland) | Davos *(Also played in DEL – Germany) *Free Agent |
75 Regular Season / 2 – Sabres (67), Canucks (8) |
2005-2006 |
36 | Alexandre Picard | LW | 1985 (Canada) | Geneve-Servette *Signed through 2015-2016 |
67 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (67) |
2009-2010 |
37 | Tommi Santala | F | 1979 (Finland) | Kloten *Signed through 2015-16 |
63 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 2 – Thrashers (33), Canucks (30,1) |
2006-2007 |
38 | Josh Holden | C | 1978 (Canada) | Zug *Signed with through 2015-16 |
60 Regular Season / 3 – Canucks (46), Hurricanes (8), Maple Leafs (6) |
2003-2004 |
39 | Travis Roche | D | 1978 (Canada) | Bern *Free Agent |
60 Regular Season / 2 – Wild (10), Coyotes (50) |
2006-2007 |
40 | Eric Beaudoin | LW/C | 1980 (Canada) | Biel *(Also played in DEL – Germany) * Free Agent |
53 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (53) |
2003-2004 |
41 | Chris Bourque *Father is Raymond Bourque and Younger Brother is Ryan Bourque | C | 1986 (USA) | Biel *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with NHL – New York Rangers 2way for 2014-15 |
51 Regular Season / 3 – Capitals (13), Penguins (20), Bruins (18) |
2012-2013 |
42 | Peter Sejna | LW | 1979 (Slovakia) | Rapperswil-Jona *Free Agent |
49 Regular Season / 1 – Blues (49) |
2006-2007 |
43 | Alexandre Giroux | W | 1981 (Canada) | Ambri-Piotta *Signed with through 2015-16 |
48 Regular Season / 4 – Rangers (1), Capitals (30), Oilers (8), Blue Jackets (9) |
2011-2012 |
44 | Robbie Earl | LW | 1985 (USA) | Zug/Rapperswil-Jona *Free Agent |
47 Regular Season / 2 – Maple Leafs (9), Wild (38) |
2010-2011 |
45 | Matt Ellison | C/W | 1983 (Canada) | Biel *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with KHL – Minsk Dynamo through 2015-16 | 43 Regular Season / 2 – Blackhawks (36), Flyers (7) | 2006-2007 |
46 | Greg Mauldin | C | 1982 (USA) | Fribourg-Gotteron *Signed with for 2014-15 |
36 Regular Season / 3 – Blue Jackets (6), Islanders (1), Avalanche (29) |
2010-2011 |
47 | Christian Dube *Father is Norman Dube | C | 1977 (Canada) *Also grew up in Switzerland | Fribourg-Gotteron *Signed with through 2015-16 |
33 Regular Season, 3 Playoff / 1 – Rangers (33,3) |
1998-1999 |
48 | Cody Almond | C | 1989 (Canada) | Geneve Servette *Signed with for 2014-15 |
25 Regular Season / 1 – Wild (25) |
2011-2012 |
49 | Josh Hennessy | C | 1985 (USA) | Chekhov Vityaz *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Signed with KHL – Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik for 2014-15 | 23 Regular Season / 2 – Senators (20), Bruins (3) | 2011-2012 |
50 | Micki Dupont | D | 1980 (Canada) | Kloten *Signed with through 2015-16 |
23 Regular Season / 3 – Flames (18), Penguins (3), Blues (2) |
2007-2008 |
51 | Reto Von Arx | C | 1976 (Switzerland) | Davos *Signed with for 2014-15 |
19 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (19) |
2000-2001 |
52 | Zdenek Kutlak | D | 1980 (Czech Rep.) | Davos *(Also played in KHL) *Free Agent |
16 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (16) |
2003-2004 |
53 | Tobias Stephan | G | 1984 (Switzerland) | Geneve Servette *Signed with Zug through 2016-17 |
11 Regular Season / 1 – Stars (14) |
2008-2009 |
54 | Timo Helbling | D | 1981 (Switzerland) | Fribourg-Gotteron *Signed through 2015-16 |
11 Regular Season / 2 – Lightning (9), Capitals (2) |
2006-2007 |
55 | Nolan Schaefer | G | 1980 (Canada) | Ambri-Piotta *Free Agent |
7 Regular Season / 1 – Sharks (7) |
2005-2006 |
56 | Roman Wick | W | 1985 (Switzerland) | Zurich *Signed with through 2017-18 |
7 Regular Season / 1 – Senators (7) |
2010-2011 |
57 | Garrett Stafford | D | 1980 (USA) | Geneve Servette *(Also Played in Sweden) *Signed with SM-Liiga – Ässät for 2014-15 |
7 Regular Season / 3 – Red Wings (2), Stars (3), Coyotes (2) |
2010-2011 |
58 | Ilkka Heikkinen | D | 1984 (Finland) | Lugano *Signed with KHL – Ufa Salavat Yulayev through 2015-16 |
7 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (7) |
2009-2010 |
59 | Ryan Keller | W | 1984 (Canada) | Zurich *Signed with for 2014-15 |
6 Regular Season / 1 – Senators (6) |
2009-2010 |
60 | Maxim Noreau | D | 1987 (Canada) | Ambri-Piotta *Signed with for 2014-15 |
6 Regular Season / 1 – Wild (6) |
2010-2011 |
61 | Brady Murray *Son of Andy Murray, Cousin of Marty Murray, Cousin-In-Law of Mason Raymond | C | 1984 (Canada) *Raised mainly in USA | Lugano *Free Agent |
4 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (4) |
2007-2008 |
62 | Goran Bezina | D | 1980 (Croatia) *Raised and plays Internationally for Switzerland | Geneve-Servette *Signed with through 2015-16 |
3 Regular Season / 1 – Coyotes (3) |
2003-2004 |
63 | Mikko Lehtonen | RW | 1978 (Finland) | Bern/Lugano *Signed SHL – Skelleftea AIK with through 2015-16 |
2 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (2) |
2009-2010 |
64 | Danny Irmen | RW/C | 1984 (USA) | Lugano *(Also Played in NLB – Switzerland) *Signed with NLB – Thurgua through 2016-17 |
2 Regular Season / 1 – Wild (2) |
2009-2010 |
65 | Perttu Lindgren | C | 1987 (Finland) | Davos *Signed with for 2014-2015 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Stars (1) |
2009-2010 |
66 | Geoff Kinrade | D | 1985 (Canada) | Bern *Signed with for 2014-15 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Lightning (1) |
2008-2009 |
67 | Tim Ramholt | D | 1984 (Switzerland) | Zug *Signed with through 2015-16 |
1 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (1) |
2007-2008 |
SHL (Sweden) (#5)
- Teams and Countries: 12 Teams all in Sweden
- 66 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played | Last NHL Season |
1 | Michael Nylander*Father of William Nylander Toronto Maple Leaf draft pick, who he also played with on Rogle BK | C | 1972 (Sweden) | AIK *(Also played in Allsvenskan and Sweden – Division1 (Tier 3) ) *Free Agent | 920 Regular Season, 47 Playoff / 7 – Whalers (117), Flames (168,13), Lightning (35), Blackhawks (239,5), Bruins (15,6), Rangers (160,14), Capitals (186,9) | 2008-2009 |
2 | Samuel Pahlsson | C | 1977 (Sweden) | Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik *Signed with for 2014-15 | 798 Regular Season, 86 Playoff / 5 – Bruins (17), Ducks (527,64), Blackhawks (13,17), Blue Jackets (222), Canucks (19,5) | 2011-2012 |
3 | Marcus Nilson | RW | 1978 (Sweden) | HV71 Jonkoping *Signed with for 2014-15 | 521 Regular Season, 34 Playoff / 2 – Panthers (327), Flames (194,34) | 2007-2008 |
4 | Colby Armstrong | W | 1982 (Canada) | Vaxjo HC *Free Agent | 476 Regular Season, 9 Playoff / 4 – Penguins (181,5), Thrashers (179), Maple Leafs (79), Candiens (37,4) | 2012-2013 |
5 | Chris Campoli | D | 1984 (Canada) | HV71 Jonkoping *(Also played is NLA – Switzerland) *Signed with SHL-HV71 through 2015-16 | 440 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 4 – Islanders (228,5), Senators (150,6), Blackhawks (19,7), Canadiens (43) | 2011-2012 |
6 | Jan Hlavac | W | 1976 (Czech Rep.) | Vaxjo HC *(Also played in Czech) *Free Agent | 436 Regular Season, 11 Playoff / 6 – Rangers (218), Flyers (31), Canucks (55,5), Hurricanes (52), Lightning (62), Predators (18,6) | 2007-2008 |
7 | Erik Christensen | LW | 1983 (Canada) | HV71 Jonkoping *(Also Played in KHL) *Signed with through 2015-16 | 387 Regular Season, 17 Playoff / 5 – Penguins (143,4), Thrashers (57), Ducks (26,8), Rangers (132,5), Wild (29) | 2011-2012 |
8 | Brian Willsie | F | 1978 (Canada) | Orebro HK *(Also played in KHL and SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with SHL – Orenro HK for 2014-15 | 381 Regular Season , 10 Playoff / 3 – Avalanche(115,10), Capitals (50), Kings (134) | 2010-2011 |
9 | Christian Bäckman | D | 1980 (Sweden) | Frolunda HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 302 Regular Season, 13 Playoff / 3 – Blues (228,5), Rangers (18,8), Blue Jackets (56) | 2008-2009 |
10 | Petteri Nokelainen | C | 1986 (Finland) | Brynas IF Gavle *Signed with KHL – Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo for 2014-15 | 245 Regular Season, 21 Playoff / 5 – Islanders (15), Bruins (90,7), Ducks (67,9), Coyotes (22,5), Canadiens (51) | 2011-2012 |
11 | Jeff Tambellini | W | 1984 (Canada) | Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik *Signed with NLA – Gotteron through 2015-16 | 242 Regular Season, 6 Playoff / Kings (4), Islanders (176), Canucks (62,6) | 2010-2011 |
12 | Jason Krog | C | 1975 (Canada) | HV71 Jonkoping *Signed with KHL – Medvescak Zagreb for 2014-15 | 202 Regular Season, 21 Playoff / 5 – Islanders (28), Mighty Ducks (147,21), Thrashers (14), Rangers (9), Canucks (4) | 2008-2009 |
13 | Ole-Kristian Tollefsen | D | 1984 (Norway) | Farjestads BK Karlstad *Signed with for 2014-15 | 163 Regular Season / 2 – Blue Jackets (145), Flyers (18) | 2009-2010 |
14 | Tomi Kallio | RW | 1977 (Finland) | Vaxjo HC *Signed with for 2014-15 Season | 140 Regular Season / 3 – Thrashers (121), Blue Jackets (12), Flyers (7) | 2002-2003 |
15 | Joel Lundqvist*Henrik Lundqvist’s twin brother | C | 1982 (Sweden) | Frolunda HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 134 Regular Season, 25 Playoff / 1 – Stars (134, 25) | 2008-2009 |
16 | Kyle Cumiskey | D | 1986 (Canada) | Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik *Signed with NHL – Chicago Blackhawks 2way for 2014-15 | 132 Regular Season, 6 Playoff / 1 – Avalanche (132, 6) | 2010-2011 |
17 | Jordan Hendry | D | 1984 (Canada) | AIK *(Also Played in DEL)*Signed with SHL – AIK for 2014-15 | 131 Regular Season, 15 Playoff / 2 – Blackhawks (129,15), Ducks (2) | 2012-2013 |
18 | Derek Joslin | D | 1987 (Canada) | AIK *Signed with Nurnberg Ice Tigers – DEL for 2014-15 Season | 116 Regular Season / 3 – Sharks (53), Hurricanes (61), Canucks (2) | 2012-2013 |
19 | T.J. Hensick | C | 1985 (USA) | Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik *(Also played in AHL – Hartford Wolf Pack) *Signed with AHL – Hamilton Bulldogs for 2014-15 | 112 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 2 – Avalanche (99,2), Blues (13) | 2010-2011 |
20 | Anssi Salmela | D | 1984 (Finland) | Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik / HV71 Jonkoping *Free Agent | 112 Regular Season / 2 – Devils (74), Thrashers (38) | 2010-2011 |
21 | Fabian Brunnstrom | W | 1985 (Sweden) | Leksands IF / Frolunda HC *Signed with SHL – Leksard IF for 2014-15 | 104 Regular Season / 2 – Stars (99), Red Wings (5) | 2011-2012 |
22 | Tim Wallace | RW | 1984 (USA) | Orebro HK *Signed with for 2014-15 | 101 Regular Season / 4 – Penguins (24), Islanders (31), Lightning (18), Hurricanes (28) | 2012-2013 |
23 | Liam Reddox | LW | 1986 (Canada) | Vaxjo HC * Signed with for 2014-2015 Season | 100 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (100) | 2010-2011 |
24 | Johan Holmqvist | G | 1978 (Sweden) | Brynas IF Gavle *Signed with Allsvenskan – Almtuna for 2014-15 | 99 Regular Season, 6 Playoff / 3 – Rangers (4), Lightning (93,6), Stars (2) | 2007-2008 |
25 | Cory Murphy | D | 1978 (Canada) | Vaxjo HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 91 Regular Season / 3 – Panthers (54), Lightning (25), Devils (12) | 2010-2011 |
26 | Joakim Lindstrom | C | 1983 (Sweden) | Skelleftea AIK * Signed with NHL – St. Louis Blues for 2014-2015 | 91 Regular Season / 3 – Blue Jackets (37), Coyotes (44), Avalanche (16) | 2011-2012 |
27 | Brett Carson | D | 1985 (Canada) | AIK *Signed with Austria – Vienna Capitals for 2014-15 | 90 Regular Season / 2 – Hurricanes (72), Flames (18) | 2012-2013 |
28 | Oscar Moller | C/LW | 1989 (Sweden) | Skelleftea AIK * Signed with through 2016-2017 | 87 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Kings (87,1) | 2010-2011 |
29 | Christian Berglund | LW | 1980 (Sweden) | Farjestads BK Karlstad *Signed with Allsvenskan – BIK Karlskoga through 2015-16 | 86 Regular Season, 3 Playoff / 2 – Devils (76,3), Panthers (10) | 2003-2005 |
30 | Rickard Wallin | C | 1980 (Sweden) | Farjestads BK Karlstad *Signed with for 2014-2015 | 79 Regular Season / 2 – Wild (19), Maple Leafs (60) | 2009-2010 |
31 | Linus Omark | LW | 1987 (Sweden) | Lulea HF *(Also played with NHL – Buffalo Sabres/Edmonton Oilers and AHL – Oklahoma City Barons) *Signed with KHL – Jokerit Helsinki through 2015-2016 | 79 Regular Season / 2 – Oilers (66), Sabres (13) | 2013-2014 |
32 | Noah Welch | D | 1982 (USA) | Vaxjo HC *Signed with for 2014-2015 season | 75 Regular Season / 4 – Penguins (27), Panthers (29), Lightning (17), Thrashers (2) | 2010-2011 |
33 | Matt Lashoff | D | 1986 (USA) | Leksands IF *Signed with KHL – Metallurg Novokuznetskfor 2014-15 | 74 Regular Season / 3 – Bruins (46), Lightning (17), Maple Leafs (11) | 2010-2011 |
34 | Niklas Nordgren | LW | 1979 (Sweden) | Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik *Free Agent | 58 Regular Season / 2 – Hurricanes (43), Penguins (15) | 2005-2006 |
35 | Esa Pirnes | C | 1977 (Finland) | AIK *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Free Agent | 57 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (57) | 2003-2004 |
36 | Magnus Johansson | D | 1973 (Sweden) | Linkopings HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 45 Regular Season / 2 – Blackhawks (18), Panthers (27) | 2007-2008 |
37 | Mattias Ritola | RW | 1987 (Sweden) | Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik *Signed through 2015-16 | 43 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 2 – Red Wings (7,1), Lightning (36,1) | 2011-2012 |
38 | Jonas Frogren | D | 1980 (Sweden) | Skelleftea AIK *Signed with Leksand through 2015-16 | 41 Regular Season / 1 – Maple Leafs (41) | 2008-2009 |
39 | Ryan Russell*Twin Brother is Kris Russell | C | 1987 (Canada) | Leksands IF *Signed with for 2014-15 | 41 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (41) | 2011-2012 |
40 | Aaron Gagnon | C | 1986 (Canada) | HV71 Jonkoping *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with SM-Liiga Lukko Rauma through 2015-16 | 38 Regular Season / 2 – Stars (21), Jets (17) | 2012-2013 |
41 | Kent McDonell | RW | 1979 (Canada) | Linkopings HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 32 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (32) | 2003-2004 |
42 | Brett Sterling | RW | 1984 (USA) | HV71 Jonkoping / Orebro HK *Signed with Austria – EC Salzburg for 2014-15 | 30 Regular Season / 3 – Thrashers (19), Penguins (7), Blues (4) | 2011-2012 |
43 | Henrik Karlsson | G | 1983 (Sweden) | Skelleftea AIK *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with KHL – Jokerit for 2014-15 | 26 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (26) | 2011-2012 |
44 | Andreas Thuresson | C | 1987 (Sweden) | Brynas IF Gavle *Signed with KHL – Sibir Novosibirsk for 2014-15 | 25 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (25) | 2010-2011 |
45 | Ben Walter | C | 1984 (Canada) | Orebro HK *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Free Agent | 24 Regular Season / 3 – Bruins (10), Islanders (12), Devils (2) | 2009-2010 |
46 | Shawn Belle | D | 1985 (Canada) | Farjestads BK Karlstad *Signed with KHL – Medvescak Zagreb through 2015-16 | 20 Regular Season / 4 – Wild (9), Canadiens (2), Oilers (5), Avalanche (4) | 2010-2011 |
47 | Richie Regehr* Robyn Regehr’s Younger Brother | D | 1983 (Indonesia) *Raised in Canada | Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik *Signed with DEL – Munich EHC for 2014-15 | 20 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (20) | 2006-2007 |
48 | Jared Aulin | C/RW | 1982 (Canada) | Orebro HK *Signed with for 2014-15 | 17 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (17) | 2002-2003 |
49 | Pavel Skrbek | D | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | Lulea HF *Free Agent | 12 Regular Season / 2 – Penguins (4), Predators (8) | 2001-2002 |
50 | Johan Harju | LW | 1986 (Sweden) | Brynas IF Gavle *Signed with KHL-Jokerit Helsinki through 2015-16 | 10 Regular Season / 1 – Lightning (10) | 2010-2011 |
51 | Justin DiBenedetto | C/LW | 1988 (Canada) | Orebro HK *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with Austria – Dornbiner EC for 2014-15 | 8 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (8) | 2010-2011 |
52 | Garrett Stafford | D | 1980 (USA) | Farjestads BK Karlstad *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Signed with SM-Liiga – Ässätfor 2014-15 | 7 Regular Season / 3 – Red Wings (2), Stars (3), Coyotes (2) | 2010-2011 |
53 | Rhett Rakhshani | RW | 1988 (USA) | Vaxjo HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 7 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (7) | 2011-2012 |
54 | Dave Liffiton | D | 1984 (Canada) | Farjestads BK Karlstad *(Also played in Allsvenskan) *Signed with Allsvenskan Malmo for 2014-15 | 7 Regular Season / 2 – Rangers (3), Avalanche (4) | 2010-2011 |
55 | Akim Aliu | RW | 1989 (Nigeria) *Raised in Canada | AIK *(Also played in AHL – Hartford Wolf Pack, Hamilton Bulldogs) *Free Agent | 7 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (7) | 2012-2013 |
56 | Chad Kolarik | C | 1986 (USA) | Linkopings HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 6 Regular Season / 2 – Blue Jackets (2), Rangers (4) | 2010-2011 |
57 | Linus Klasen | LW | 1986 (Sweden) | Lulea HF *Signed with NLA – Lugano through 2017-18 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (4) | 2010-2011 |
58 | Jonas Junland | D | 1987 (Sweden) | Linkopings HC *Signed with through 2015-16 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Blues (4) | 2009-2010 |
59 | Carsen Germyn | RW/C | 1982 (Canada) | AIK *(Also played in DEL – Germany) *Signed with DEL – Straubing Tigers for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Flames (4) | 2006-2007 |
60 | Daniel Taylor | G | 1986 (England) *Raised in Canada | Farjestads BK Karlstad *Signed with team for 2014-15 | 3 Regular Season / 2 – Kings (1), Flames (2) | 2012-2013 |
61 | Billy Sweatt | LW | 1988 (USA) | Brynas IF Gavle *Signed with through 2015-16 | 3 Regular Season / 1 – Canucks (3) | 2012-2013 |
62 | Jonas Nordquist | C | 1982 (Sweden) | Brynas IF Gavle *Signed with for 2014-15 | 3 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhaws (3) | 2006-2007 |
63 | Bjorn Melin | RW | 1981 (Sweden) | AIK *Signed with SHL – HV71 through 2015-16 | 3 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (3) | 2006-2007 |
64 | Per Ledin | LW | 1978 (Sweden) | Lulea HF *Signed with for 2014-15 | 3 Regular Season / 1 – Avalanche (3) | 2008-2009 |
65 | Iiro Tarkki | G | 1985 (Finland) | Linkopings HC *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with SM-Liiga – Karpat through 2015-16 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (1) | 2011-2012 |
66 | Johan Motin | D | 1989 (Sweden) | Orebro HK *Signed with for 2014-2015 | 1 Regular Season /1 – Oilers (1) | 2009-2010 |
Czech Extraliga (#6)
- Teams and Countries: 14 Teams all in Czech Republic
- 46 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Tomas Kaberle | D | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | Klado *Free Agent | 984 Regular Season, 102 Playoff / 4 – Maple Leafs (878,77), Bruins (24,25), Hurricanes (29), Canadiens (53) | 2012-2013 |
2 | Petr Nedved | C | 1971 (Czech Rep.) | Liberec Bili Tygri HC *Retired | 982 Regular Season, 71 Playoff / 7 – Canucks (222,28), Blues (19,4), Rangers (478,10), Penguins (154,23), Oilers (35), Coyotes (25), Flyers (49,6) | 2006-2007 |
3 | Radek Bonk | C | 1976 (Czech Rep.) | Trinec Ocelari HC *Retired | 969 Regular Season, 73 Playoff / 3 – Senators (689,61), Canadiens (135,6), Predators (145,6) | 2008-2009 |
4 | Martin Rucinsky | LW | 1971 (Czech Rep.) | Litvinov HC *Free Agent | 961 Regular Season, 37 Playoff / 7 – Oilers (2), Nordiques/Avalanche (183,6), Canadiens (432,15), Stars (42), Rangers (136,2), Blues (153,7), Canucks (13,7) | 2007-2008 |
5 | Martin Straka | C/LW | 1972 (Czech Rep.) | Plzen HC *Retired | 954 Regular Season, 106 Playoff / 6 – Penguins (560,65), Senators (49), Islanders (22), Panthers (67,17), Kings (32), Rangers (224,24) | 2007-2008 |
6 | Jiri Slegr | D | 1971 (Czech Rep.) | Litvinov HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 622 Regular Season, 42 Playoff / 6 – Canucks (154,5), Oilers (69), Penguins (252,19), Thrashers (71), Red Wings (8,1), Bruins (68,7) | 2005-2006 |
7 | Vaclav Varada | RW | 1976 (Czech Rep.) | Trinec Ocelari HC *Retired | 493 Regular Season, 87 Playoff / 2 – Sabres (376,54), Senators (117,33) | 2005-2006 |
8 | Jan Hlavac | LW | 1976 (Czech Rep.) | Klado *(Also played in SHL – Sweden) *Free Agent | 436 Regular Season, 11 Playoff / 6 – Rangers (218), Flyers (31), Canucks (55,5), Hurricanes (52), Lightning (62), Predators (18,6) | 2007-2008 |
9 | Petr Cajanek | RW | 1975 (Czech Rep.) | Zlin ZPS HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 269 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 1 – Blues (269,7) | 2006-2007 |
10 | Lubos Bartecko | LW | 1976 (Slovakia) | Chomutov Pirati *Signed with for 2014-15 | 257 Regular Season, 12 Playoff / 2 – Blues (149,12), Thrashers (108) | 2002-2003 |
11 | Ryan Hollweg | LW / C | 1983 (USA) *Also grew up in Canada | Plzen HC * Signed through 2015-16 | 228 Regular Season, 14 Playoff / 3 – Rangers (200,14), Maple Leafs (25), Coyotes (3) | 2010-2011 |
12 | Robert Petrovicky | C | 1973 (Slovakia) | Slavia Praha HC *(Also played in Slovakia) *Signed with Slovak Extraliga HK Dukla Trencin for 2014-15 | 208 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 5 – Whalers (77), Stars (5), Blues (44,2), Lightning (71), Islanders (11) | 2000-2001 |
13 | Ivan Majesky | D | 1976 (Slovakia) | Klado *Free Agent | 202 Regular Season / 3 – Panthers (82), Thrashers (63), Capitals (57) | 2005-2006 |
14 | Petr Tenkrat | W | 1977 (Czech Rep.) | Klado * Signed with through 2015-16 team dropped to Czech2 for 2014-15 | 177 Regular Season / 3 – Mighty Ducks (55), Predators (58), Bruins (64) | 2006-2007 |
15 | Josef Marha | C/D | 1976 (Czech Rep.) | Pardubice HC / HK Hradec Kralove *Free Agent | 159 Regular Season / 3 – Avalanche (19), Mighty Ducks (22), Blackhawks (118) | 2000-2001 |
16 | David Koci | LW | 1981 (Czech Rep.) | Sparta Praha *Free Agent | 142 Regular Season / 4 – Blackhawks (27), Lightning (33), Blues (4), Avalanche (78) | 2010-2011 |
17 | Jaroslav Svoboda | RW | 1980 (Czech Rep.) | Chomutov Pirati *Signed with for 2014-15 | 134 Regular Season, 23 Playoff / 2 – Hurricanes (91,23), Stars (43) | 2005-2006 |
18 | Radim Bicanek | D | 1975 (Czech Rep.) | Karlovy Vary HC *Free Agent | 122 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 3 – Senators (35,7), Blackhawks (18), Blue Jackets (69) | 2001-2002 |
19 | Jaroslav Bednar | W | 1976 (Czech Rep.) | Slavia Praha HC *Signed team for 2014-15 | 117 Regular Season, 3 Playoff / 2 – Kings (37,3), Panthers (80) | 2003-2004 |
20 | Radovan Somik | RW | 1977 (Slovakia) | Pardubice HC *Signed with team for 2014-15 | 113 Regular Season, 15 Playoff / 1 – Flyers (113,15) | 2003-2004 |
21 | Karel Pilar | D | 1977 (Czech Rep.) | Sparta Praha *Signed with for 2014-15 | 90 Regular Season, 12 Playoff / 1 – Maple Leafs (90,12) | 2003-2004 |
22 | Pavel Brendl | W | 1981 (Czech Rep.) | Brno Kometa *(Also played in Germany – 2.Gbun) *Free Agent | 78 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 3 – Flyers (50,2), Hurricanes (26), Coyotes (2) | 2005-2006 |
23 | Jaroslav Balastik | RW | 1979 (Czech Rep.) | Zlin ZPS HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 74 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (74) | 2006-2007 |
24 | Jaroslav Hlinka | C/LW | 1976 (Czech Rep.) | Sparta Praha *Signed with through 2015-16 | 63 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Avalanche (63,1) | 2007-2008 |
25 | D | 1977 (Czech Rep.) | Pardubice HC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 53 Regular Season / 2 – Oilers (50), Rangers (3) | 2002-2003 | |
26 | Tomas Malec | D | 1982 (Czech Rep.) | Chomutov Pirati *Signed with for 2014-15 | 46 Regular Season / 2 – Hurricanes (43), Senators (3) | 2006-2007 |
27 | Pavel Rosa | W | 1977 (Czech Rep.) | Litvinov HC *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with Austria – Orli Znojmo for 2014-15 | 36 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (36) | 2003-2004 |
28 | Michal Barinka | D | 1984 (Czech Rep.) | Vitkovice HC *Signed with Czech Extraliga – HC Sparta Praha through 2015-16 | 34 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (34) | 2005-2006 |
29 | Pavel Patera | C | 1971 (Czech Rep.) | Klado *Signed with Czech Extaliga – Olomouc HC for 2014-2015 | 32 Regular Season / 2 – Stars (12), Wild (20) | 2000-2001 |
30 | Kamil Piros | F | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | Litvinov HC *Signed with Zlin HC for 2014-2015 | 28 Regular Season / 2 – Thrashers (25), Panthers (3) | 2003-2004 |
31 | Tomas Zizka | D | 1979 (Czech Rep.) | Brno Kometa *Signed with Zlin HC through 2015-16 | 25 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (25) | 2003-2004 |
32 | Pavel Kolarik | D | 1972 (Czech Rep.) | Slavia Praha HC *Signed with for 2014-2015 | 23 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (23) | 2001-2002 |
33 | Marek Posmyk | D | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | Litvinov HC *(Also played in Czech2) *Free Agent | 19 Regular Season / 1 – Lightning (19) | 2000-2001 |
34 | Jozef Balej | RW | 1982 (Slovakia) | Chomutov Pirati *Signed with for 2014-15 | 18 Regular Season / 3 – Canadiens (3), Rangers (13), Canucks (1) | 2005-2006 |
35 | Petr Sykora | RW | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | Pardubice HC *Signed with for 2014-2015 | 12 Regular Season / 2 – Predators (2), Capiutals (10) | 2005-2006 |
36 | Tomas Vlasak | W | 1975 (Czech Rep.) | Plzen HC *Signed with Czech Extraliga – Slavia Praha HC for 2014-2015 | 10 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (10) | 2000-2001 |
37 | Jakub Cutta | D | 1981 (Czech Rep.) | Liberec Bili Tygri HC *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Free Agent | 8 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (8) | 2003-2004 |
38 | Marek Schwarz | G | 1986 (Czech Rep.) | Liberec Bili Tygri HC *(Also played in Czech2) *Signed with Czech Extraliga – Liberec Bili Tygri HC for 2014-2015 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Blues (6) | 2008-2009 |
39 | Jan Lasak | G | 1979 (Slovakia) | Liberec Bili Tygri HC *(Also played in Slovakia) *Signed with Czech Extraliga – Liberec Bili Tygri HC through 2015-16 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (6) | 2002-2003 |
40 | Vojtech Polak | LW | 1985 (Czech Rep.) | Trinec Ocelari HC *(Also Played in KHL) *Free Agent | 5 Regular Season / 1 – Stars (5) | 2006-2007 |
41 | Tomas Divisek | C | 1979 (Czech Rep.) | Sparta Praha *Free Agent | 5 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (5) | 2001-2002 |
42 | Martin Lojek | D | 1985 (Czech Rep.) | Trinec Ocelari HC / Chomutov Pirati *Free Agent | 5 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (5) | 2007-2008 |
43 | Tomas Popperle | G | 1984 (Czech Rep.) | Sparta Praha *Free Agent | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (2) | 2006-2007 |
44 | Libor Pivko | LW | 1980 (Czech Rep.) | Brno Kometa *(Also played in Czech2) *Signed with Czech Extraliga – HC Pardubice for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (1) | 2003-2004 |
45 | Vaclav Pletka | LW | 1979 (Czech Rep.) | Plzen HC *Signed with team through 2015-16 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (1) | 2001-2002 |
46 | Milan Kytnar | C | 1989 (Slovakia) | Karlovy Vary HC *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (1) | 2011-2012 |
Erste Bank Eishockey Liga (Austria) (#7)
- Teams and Countries: 12 Teams (Austria – 8, Slovenia – 1, Hungary – 1, Czech Republic – 1, Italy – 1)
- 36 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Marek Malik | D | 1975 (Czech Rep.) | HC Innsbruck *Retired | 691 Regular Season, 65 Playoff / 4 – Whalers/Hurricanes (317,30), Canucks (147,21), Rangers (185,14), Lightning (42) | 2008-2009 |
2 | Jamie Lundmark | C/RW | 1981 (Canada) | Klagenfurter AC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 295 Regular Season, 6 Playoff / 5 – Rangers (114), Coyotes (38), Flames (99,6), Kings (29), Maple Leafs (15) | 2009-2010 |
3 | Alexandre Picard | D | 1985 (Canada) | Graz 99ers *Free Agent | 253 Regular Season / 6 – Flyers (72), Lightning (20), Senators (92), Hurricanes (9), Canadiens (43), Penguins (17) | 2011-2012 |
4 | Richard Jackman | D | 1978 (Canada) | Székesfehérvár *Free Agent | 231 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 6 – Stars (38), Bruins (2), Maple Leafs (71), Penguins (74), Panthers (22), Ducks (24,7) | 2006-2007 |
5 | Kris Beech | C | 1981 (Canada) | Vienna *(Also played in DEL – Germany) *Signed with Austria – HC Innsbruck for 2014-15 | 198 Regular Season / 5 – Capitals (73), Penguins (100), Predators (5), Blue Jackets (16), Canucks (4) | 2007-2008 |
6 | Trent Whitfield | C | 1977 (Canada) | HC Bolzano *Retired | 194 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 4 – Capitals (143,14), Rangers (1), Blues (33), Bruins (17,4) | 2011-2012 |
7 | Andreas Nödl | RW | 1987 (Austria) | EC Salzburg / Klagenfurter AC *Free Agent | 183 Regular Season, 12 Playoff / 2 – Flyers (127,12), Hurricanes (56) | 2012-2013 |
8 | Thomas Pöck | D | 1981 (Austria) | Klagenfurter AC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 118 Regular Season, 4 Playoff / 2 – Rangers (59,4), Islanders (59) | 2008-2009 |
9 | Benoit Gratton | C | 1976 (Canada) | Vienna *Signed with for 2014-15 | 58 Regular Season / 3 – Capitals (22), Flames (24), Canadiens (12) | 2003-2004 |
10 | Dany Sabourin | G | 1980 (Canada) | Graz 99ers *Signed with through 2015-16 | 57 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 3 – Flames (4), Penguins (44), Canucks (9,2) | 2008-2009 |
11 | Pat Leahy | W | 1979 (USA) | EHC Linz *Retired | 50 Regular Season / 2 – Bruins (49), Predators (1) | 2006-2007 |
12 | Guillaume Lefebvre | LW | 1981 (Canada) | Graz 99ers *Signed with France – Angers for 2014-15 | 39 Regular Season / 3 – Flyers (17), Penguins (21), Bruins (1) | 2009-2010 |
13 | Mark Cullen *Matt Cullen’s Younger Brother, Uncle is Joe Cullen, Grandfather is Barry Cullen, Great Uncles are Brian and Ray Cullen | C/LW | 1978 (USA) | EC Salzberg *Free Agent | 38 Regular Season / 3 – Blackhawks (29), Flyers (3), Panthers (6) | 2011-2012 |
14 | Frank Banham | RW | 1975 (Canada) | Székesfehérvár *Signed with for 2014-15 | 32 Regular Season / 2 – Ducks (27), Coyotes (5) | 2002-2003 |
15 | Matt Keith | F | 1983 (Canada) | EC Salzburg *Free Agent | 27 Regular Season / 2 – Blackhawks (24), Islanders (3) | 2007-2008 |
16 | Joe Motzko | RW | 1980 (USA) | EC Salzburg *Free Agent | 25 Regular Season, 3 Playoff / 4 – Blue Jackets (11), Ducks (0,3), Capitals (8), Thrashers (6) | 2008-2009 |
17 | Zdenek Blatny | LW/C | 1981 (Slovakia) | Orli Znojmo *Free Agent | 25 Regular Season / 2 – Thrashers (20), Bruins (5) | 2005-2006 |
18 | Jeff Ulmer | RW | 1977 (Canada) | HC Innsbruck *Signed with for 2014-15 | 21 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (21) | 2000-2001 |
19 | Olivier Magnan | D | 1986 (Canada) | Dornbirner EC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 18 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (18) | 2010-2011 |
20 | Adam Munro | G | 1982 (Canada) | HC Innsbruck *Signed with for 2014-15 | 17 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (17) | 2005-2006 |
21 | David Laliberté | RW | 1986 (Canada) | HC Bolzano / Merren/ Merano *(Also played in Italy2 and with ECHL – Gwinnett Gladiators) *Free Agent | 11 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Flyers (11,1) | 2009-2010 |
22 | Alex Plante | D | 1989 (Canada) | Dornbirner EC *Signed with Norway – Lorenskog for 2014-15 | 10 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (10) | 2011-2012 |
23 | Brad Moran | C | 1979 (Canada) | EHC Linz *Signed with for 2014-15 | 8 Regular Season / 2 – Blue Jackets (5), Canucks (3) | 2006-2007 |
24 | MacGregor Sharp | C/LW | 1985 (Canada) | HC Bolzano *Signed with ESBG – Schwenninger Wild Wings for 2014-15 | 8 Regular Season / 1 – Ducks (8) | 2009-2010 |
25 | Graham Mink | RW | 1979 (USA) | Dornbirn EC *Free Agent | 7 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (7) | 2008-2009 |
26 | Brian Fahey | D | 1981 (USA) | EC Salzburg *Signed with for 2014-15 | 7 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (7) | 2010-2011 |
27 | Patrick Coulombe | D | 1985 (Canada) | Graz 99ers *Signed with France – Rouen for 2014-15 | 7 Regular Season / 1 – Canucks (7) | 2006-2007 |
28 | Evan Brophey | C/LW | 1986 (Canada) | EC Salzburg *Signed with DEL – EHC München for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 2 – Blackhawks (1), Avalanche (3) | 2011-2012 |
29 | Doug Lynch | D | 1983 (Canada) | EC Salzburg *Free Agent | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (2) | 2003-2004 |
30 | Mike Siklenka | D | 1979 (Canada) | Klagenfurter AC *Signed with through 2015-16 | 2 Regular Season / 2 – Flyers (1), Rangers (1) | 2003-2004 |
31 | Matt Zaba | G | 1983 (Canada) | Vienna *Signed with for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (1) | 2009-2010 |
32 | Jamie Arniel *Uncle is Scott Arniel | C/RW | 1989 (Canada) | Dornbirner EC *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with Austria – Dorbirner EC for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (1) | 2010-2011 |
33 | Cole Jarrett | D | 1983 (Canada) | Villacher SV *Signed with for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (1) | 2005-2006 |
34 | Curtis Murphy | D | 1975 (Canada) | EHC Linz *Signed with for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Wild (1) | 2002-2003 |
35 | Jamie Fraser | D | 1985 (Canada) | Vienna *Signed with for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (1) | 2008-2009 |
36 | Shane Sims | D | 1988 (USA) | HC Innsbruck *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (1) | 2010-2011 |
Slovak Extraliga (Slovakia) (#8)
- Teams and Countries: 10 Teams all in Slovakia
- 19 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played | Last NHL Season |
1 | Jozef Stumpel | C | 1972 (Slovakia) | HK Nitra *Free Agent | 957 Regular Season, 55 Playoff / Bruins (424,34), Kings (334,21), Panthers (199) | 2007-2008 |
2 | Radoslav Suchý | D | 1976 (Slovakia) | HK SKP Poprad *Free Agent | 451 Regular Season, 10 Playoff / 2 – Coyotes (372,10), Blue Jackets (79) | 2005-2006 |
3 | Ladislav Nagy | W | 1979 (Slovakia) | HC Kosice *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with KHL – Bratislava Slovan HC through 2015-16 | 435 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 4 – Blues (51,6), Coyotes (321,5), Stars (25,7), Kings (38) | 2007-2008 |
4 | Marek Svatos | RW | 1982 (Slovakia) | HC Kosice *Free Agent | 344 Regular Season, 14 Playoff / 3 – Avalanche (316,14), Predators (9), Senators (19) | 2010-2011 |
5 | Róbert Petrovický | C | 1973 (Slovakia) | HK Dukla Trencin *(Also played in Czech) *Signed with Slovak Extraliga HK Dukla Trencin for 2014-15 | 208 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 5 – Whalers (77), Stars (5), Blues (44,2), Lightning (71), Islanders (11) | 2000-2001 |
6 | Tomas Kloucek | D | 1980 (Slovakia) | HC Kosice *Signed with for 2014-15 | 141 Regular Season / 3 – Rangers (95), Predators (8), Thrashers (38) | 2005-2006 |
7 | Richard Lintner | D | 1977 (Slovakia) | HK Dukla Trencin *(Also Played in KHL) *Free Agent | 112 Regular Season / 3 – Predators (83), Rangers (10), Penguins (19) | 2002-2003 |
8 | Boris Valábik | D | 1986 (Slovakia) | SHK 37 Piestany *Signed with VHL – Saryarka Karaganda for 2014-15 | 80 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers (80) | 2009-2010 |
9 | Jiri Bicek | W | 1978 (Slovakia) | HC Kosice *Signed with through 2015-16 | 62 Regular Season, 7 Playoff / 1 – Devils (62,7) | 2003-2004 |
10 | Martin Strbak | D | 1975 (Slovakia) | HC Kosice *Signed with through 2015-16 | 49 Regular Season / 2 – Kings (5), Penguins (44) | 2003-2004 |
11 | Kirill Safronov | D | 1981 (Russia) | HKM Zvolen *(Also played in KHL and VHL – Russia) *Signed tryout with KHL – Amur Khabarovsk for 2014-15 | 35 Regular Season / 2 – Coyotes (1), Thrashers (34) | 2002-2003 |
12 | Peter Smrek | D | 1979 (Slovakia) | MHC Martin *Free Agent | 28 Regular Season / 2 – Blues (6), Rangers (22) | 2001-2002 |
13 | Peter Bartos | LW | 1973 (Slovakia) | HC Kosice *Signed with for 2014-15 | 13 Regular Season / 1 – Wild (13) | 2000-2001 |
14 | Petr Kalus | RW | 1987 (Czech Rep.) | HK Dukla Trencin *(Also played in Allsvenskan (Sweden) and EIHL) *Free Agent | 11 Regular Season / 2 – Bruins (9), Wild (2) | 2009-2010 |
15 | Lubomir Vaic | C | 1977 (Slovakia) | HK SKP Poprad *(Also played in Slovakia2) *Free Agent | 9 Regular Season / 1 – Canucks (9) | 1999-2000 |
16 | Andrej Podkonický | LW/C | 1978 (Slovakia) | HKM Zvolen *Free Agent | 8 Regular Season / 2 – Panthers (6), Capitals (2) | 2003-2004 |
17 | Jaroslav Obsut | D | 1976 (Slovakia) | HKM Zvolen *Signed with MOL Liga – ASC Corona Brasov | 7 Regular Season / 2 – Blues (4), Avalanche (3) | 2001-2002 |
18 | Rastislav Stana | G | 1980 (Slovakia) | HC Kosice *Signed with Czech Extraliga – Sparta Praha HC for 2014-15 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (6) | 2003-2004 |
19 | Jan Lasak | G | 1979 (Slovakia) | HK Dukla Trencin *(Also Played in Czech) *Signed with Czech Extraliga – Liberec Bili Tygri HC through 2015-16 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (6) | 2002-2003 |
HockeyAllsvenskan (Sweden) (#9)
- Teams and Countries: 14 Teams all in Sweden
- 17 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played | Last NHL Season |
1 | Michael Nylander *Father of William Nylander Toronto Maple Leaf draft pick, who he also played with on Rogle BK | C | 1972 (Sweden) | Rogle BK *(Also played in SweHL and Sweden – Division1 (Tier 3) ) *Free Agent | 920 Regular Season, 47 Playoff / 7 – Whalers (117), Flames (168,13), Lightning (35), Blackhawks (239,5), Bruins (15,6), Rangers (160,14), Capitals (186,9) | 2008-2009 |
2 | Andreas Lilja | D | 1975 (Sweden) | Rogle BK *Signed with for 2014-15 | 580 Regular Season, 66 Playoff / 5 – Kings (45,6), Panthers (135), Red Wings (298,47), Ducks (52,3), Flyers (50,10) | 2012-2013 |
3 | Andrew Raycroft | G | 1980 (Canada) | Bjorkloven IF *Retired | 280 Regular Season, 8 Playoff / 5 – Bruins (108,7), Maple Leafs (91), Avalanche (31), Canucks (21,1), Stars (29) | 2011-2012 |
4 | Mathias Tjarnqvist | LW | 1979 (Sweden) | Rogle BK *Free Agent | 173 Regular Season / 2 – Stars (69), Coyotes (114) | 2007-2008 |
5 | Michael Holmqvist | C/LW | 1979 (Sweden) | Djurgardens IF Stockholm *Signed with for 2014-15 team promoted to SHL. | 156 Regular Season / 2 – Ducks (21), Blackhawks (135) | 2006-2007 |
6 | Jeremy Colliton | C | 1985 (Canada) | Mora IK *Retired (Became teams coach mid season) | 57 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (57) | 2010-2011 |
7 | Kenndal McArdle | LW | 1987 (Canada) | Vasteras IK *Signed with Allsvenskan – Malmo for 2014-15 with option for 2015-16 | 42 Regular Season / 2 – Panthers (33), Jets (9) | 2011-2012 |
8 | Luca Caputi | LW | 1988 (Canada) | Vasteras IK *Signed with Allsvenskan – Oskarshamn for 2014-15 with option for 2015-16 | 35 Regular Season / 2 – Penguins (9), Maple Leafs (26) | 2010-2011 |
9 | Jeremy Williams | RW | 1984 (Canada) | Vasteras IK *Signed with through 2015-16 | 32 Regular Season / 2 – Maple Leafs (31), Rangers (1) | 2010-2011 |
10 | Petr Kalus | RW | 1987 (Czech Rep.) | Djurgardens IF Stockholm *(Also played in EIHL and Slovakia) *Free Agent | 11 Regular Season / 2 – Bruins (9), Wild (2) | 2009-2010 |
11 | Kevin Doell | C | 1979 (Canada) | Vasteras IK *(Also Played in Italy) *Free Agent | 8 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers (8) | 2007-2008 |
12 | Justin Pogge | G | 1986 (Canada) | Bofors IK *Signed with SHL – Farjestad through 2015-16 | 7 Regular Season / 2 – Maple Leafs (7), Coyotes (0 – Back up Only) | 2011-2012 |
13 | Dave Liffiton | D | 1984 (Canada) | Malmo *(Also played in SHL) *Signed with Allsvenskan – Malmo for 2014-15 |
7 Regular Season / 2 – Rangers (3), Avalanche (4) |
2010-2011 |
14 | Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman | W | 1986 (USA) | Karlskrona HK *Signed with SM-Liiga Pelicans for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers (4) | 2008-2009 |
15 | Trevor Frischmon | C | 1981 (USA) | Mora IK *Free Agent | 3 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (3) | 2009-2010 |
16 | Joey Tenute | C/LW | 1983 (Canada) | Malmo Redhawks *Signed with through 2015-16 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (1) | 2005-2006 |
17 | Ryan Thang | W | 1987 (USA) | Mora IK *(Also played in SM-Liiga – Finland) *Signed with Asia – High1 for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (1) | 2011-2012 |
Elite Ice Hockey League (United Kingdom) (#10)
- Teams and Countries: 10 Teams all in the United Kingdom (England – 4, Scotland – 4, Wales – 1, Ireland – 1)
- 16 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played | Last NHL Season |
1 | Steven Goertzen | RW | 1984 (Canada) | Sheffield Steelers *Teams Player-Coach briefly in 2013-14 *Signed with Coventry Blaze for 2014-15 | 68 Regular Season / 3 – Blue Jackets (46), Coyotes (16), Hurricanes (6) | 2009-2010 |
2 | Lynn Loyns | W | 1981 (Canada) | Nottingham Panthers *Free Agent | 34 Regular Season / 2 – Sharks (21), Flames (13) | 2005-2006 |
3 | Dustin Kohn | D | 1987 (Canada) | Sheffield Steelers *Signed with for 2014-15 | 22 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (22) | 2009-2010 |
4 | Stefan Meyer | LW | 1985 (Canada) | Sheffield Steelers *Free Agent | 20 Regular Season / 2 – Panthers (4), Flames (16) | 2010-2011 |
5 | Tomas Kurka | LW | 1981 (Czech Rep.) | Cardiff Devils *Signed with through 2015-16 | 17 Regular Season / 1 – Hurricanes (17) | 2003-2004 |
6 | Greg Jacina | LW | 1982 (Canada) | Nottingham Panthers *(Also played in Norway) *Signed with EIHL – Nottingham Panthers for 2014-15 | 14 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (14) | 2006-2007 |
7 | Matt Ryan | C/LW | 1983 (Canada) | Nottingham Panthers *Free Agent | 12 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (12) | 2005-2006 |
8 | Petr Kalus | RW | 1987 (Czech Rep.) | Nottingham Panthers *(Also played in Sweden and Slovakia) *Free Agent | 11 Regular Season / 2 – Bruins (9), Wild (2) | 2009-2010 |
9 | Phil Oreskovic | D | 1987 (Canada) | Nottingham Panthers *Free Agent | 10 Regular Season / 1 – Maple Leafs (10) | 2008-2009 |
10 | Drew Fata *Rico Fata’s Younger Brother | D | 1983 (Canada) | Sheffield Steelers *Free Agent | 8 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Islanders (8,1) | 2007-2008 |
11 | Raymond Macias | D | 1986 (USA) | Braehead Clan *Free Agent | 8 Regular Season / 1 – Avalanche (8) | 2010-11 |
12 | Sylvain Cloutier *Dan Cloutier’s Older Brother | C | 1974 (Canada) | Hull Stingrays *Free Agent | 7 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (7) | 1998-99 |
13 | Joe Jensen | C/LW | 1983 (USA) | Nottingham Panthers *Retired | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Hurricanes (6) | 2007-2008 |
14 | Bob Wren | C | 1974 (Canada) | Nottingham Panthers *Signed with Oberliga – Germany3 – Hannover Indians for 2014-15 | 5 Regular Season / 2 – Mighty Ducks (4), Maple Leafs (1) | 2001-2002 |
15 | Mario Larocque | D | 1978 (Canada) | Braehead Clan *Free Agent | 5 Regular Season / 1 – Lightning (5) | 1998-1999 |
16 | Dan Lacosta | G | 1986 (Canada) | Cardiff Devils *Also Goalie Coach *Retired | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (4) | 2008-2009 |
VHL – Higher Hockey League, Supreme Hockey League, Major Hockey League (Kazakhstan, Russia) (#11)
- Teams and Countries: 26 Teams (Russia – 24, Kazakhstan -2)
- 14 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played | Last NHL Season |
1 | Oleg Kvasha | LW | 1978 (Russia) | Yermak Angarsk *(Also played in KHL) *Free Agent | 493 Regular Season, 21 Playoff / 3 – Panthers (146,4), Islanders (332,17), Coyotes (15) | 2005-2006 |
2 | Petr Schastlivy | LW | 1979 (Russia) | HK Sarov *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo for 2014-15 | 129 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 2 – Senators (107,1), Mighty Ducks (22) | 2003-2004 |
3 | Cal O’Reilly *Ryan O’Reilly’s Older Brother | C | 1986 (Canada) | Yuzhny Ural Orsk *(Also played in KHL and in AHL – Utica Comets) *Signed with NHL – Vancouver Canucks 2way contract for 2014-15 | 113 Regular Season / 3 – Predators (85), Coyotes (22), Penguins (6) | 2011-2012 |
4 | Denis Shvidki | RW | 1980 (Ukraine) | Titan Klin *(Also played in MOL Liga – Hungary) *Free Agent | 76 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (76) | 2003-2004 |
5 | Kip Brennan | LW | 1980 (Canada) | Sary-Arka Karaganda *Free Agent | 61 Regular Season / 4 – Kings (41), Thrashers (5), Mighty Ducks (12), Islanders (3) | 2007-2008 |
6 | Pavel Vorobiev | RW | 1982 (Kazakhstan) | HC Ryazan *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with VHL – HC Ryazan for 2014-15 | 57 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (57) | 2005-2006 |
7 | Stefan Ruzicka | RW | 1985 (Slovakia) | Vityaz Podolsk *(Also played in KHL) *Free Agent | 55 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (55) | 2007-2008 |
8 | Alexei Smirnov | LW/C | 1982 (Russia) | Yuzhny Ural Orsk *(Also played in Kazakhstan) *Free Agent | 52 Regular Season, 4 Playoff / 1 – Mighty Ducks (52, 4) | 2003-2004 |
9 | Evgeny Korolev | D | 1978 (Russia) | Lada Togliatti *Free Agent | 42 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 1 – Islanders (42,2) | 2001-2002 |
10 | Kirill Safronov | D | 1981 (Russia) | Lada Togliatti *(Also played in KHL and Slovakia) *Signed tryout with KHL – Amur Khabarovsk for 2014-15 | 35 Regular Season / 2 – Coyotes (1), Thrashers (34) | 2002-2003 |
11 | Alexei Tezikov | D | 1978 (Russia) | Saryarka Karaganda / HK Ryazan (Also played in Belarus and Kazakhstan) *Signed with VHL – Sokol Krasnoyarsk for 2014-15 | 30 Regular Season / 2 – Capitals (28),. Canucks (2) | 2001-2002 |
12 | Alexander Boikov | D | 1975 (Russia) | Traktor Chelyabinsk *(Also played in KHL) *Free Agent | 10 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (10) | 2000-2001 |
13 | Evgeny Shaldybin | D | 1975 (Russia) | Sputnik Nizhny Tagil *Retired | 3 Regular Season / 1 – Bruins (3) | 1996-1997 |
14 | Anton Klementyev | D | 1990 (Russia) | Sokol Krasnoyarsk *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (1) | 2009-2010 |
Serie A (Italy) (#12)
- Teams and Countries: 10 Teams all in Italy
- 12 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played | Last NHL Season |
1 | Chris Mason | G | 1976 (Canada) | Ritten Renon *Signed with DEL – Augsburger Panther for 2014-15 Season | 317 Regular Season, 9 Playoff / 3 – Predators (146,5), Blues (118,4), Thrashers/Jets (53) | 2012-2013 |
2 | Jean-Sebastien Aubin | G | 1977 (Canada) | Val Pusteria HC *Signed with France – Angers for 2014-15 Season | 218 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 3 – Penguins (168,1), Maple Leafs (31), Kings (19) | 2007-2008 |
3 | Pat Rissmiller | LW | 1978 (USA) | Ritten Renon *Signed with for 2014-15 | 192 Regular Season, 30 Playoff / 4 – Sharks (180, 30), Rangers (2), Thrashers (1), Panthers (9) | 2010-2011 |
4 | Ryan O’Marra | C | 1987 (Japan) *Raised in Canada | Val Pusteria HC *Signed with EIHL – Coventry Blaze for 2014-15 | 33 Regular Season / 2 – Oilers (31), Ducks (2) | 2011-2012 |
5 | Scott Barney | RW | 1979 (Canada) | Valpellice *Signed with Austria2 – EHC Lustenau for 2014-15 | 27 Regular Season / 2 – Kings (24), Thrashers (2) | 2005-2006 |
6 | Kevin Doell | C | 1979 (Canada) | Vasteras IK *(Also played in Allsvenskan (Sweden)) *Free Agent | 8 Regular Season / 1 – Thrashers (8) | 2007-2008 |
7 | Layne Ulmer | C | 1980 (Canada) | Asiago HC *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (1) | 2003-2004 |
8 | Sean Bentivoglio | C/LW | 1985 (Canada) *Plays for Italy Internationally | Asiago HC *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (1) | 2008-2009 |
9 | Darcy Campbell | D | 1984 (Canada) | Val Pusteria HC *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (1) | 2006-2007 |
10 | Jeff Frazee | G | 1987 (USA) | Valpellice *Signed with Denmark – SønderjyskE for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (1) | 2012-2013 |
11 | Stanislav Gron | C | 1978 (Slovakia) | Cortina SG *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Devils (1) | 2000-2001 |
12 | Jamie Fritsch | D | 1985 (USA) | Milan *Free Agent | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Flyers (1) | 2008-2009 |
National League B (Switzerland) (#13)
- Teams and Countries: 10 Teams all in Switzerland
- 7 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Alexei Kovalev | RW | 1973 (Russia) | Visp *Retired | 1,316 Regular Season, 123 Playoff / Rangers (492,44), Penguins (365,46), Canadiens (314,33), Senators (131) Panthers (14) | 2012-2013 |
2 | Juraj Kolnik | RW | 1980 (Slovakia) | Langnau *Free Agent | 250 Regular Season / 2 – Islanders (36), Panthers (214) | 2006-2007 |
3 | Paul DiPietro | C/RW | 1970 (Canada) *Played for Switzerland Internationally | Olten *Free Agent | 192 Regular Season, 31 Playoff / 3 – Canadiens (166,31), Maple Leafs (20), Kings (6) | 1996-1997 |
4 | Rob Schremp | C | 1986 (USA) | Langnau *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Signed with KHL – Novokuznetsk Metallurg for 2014-15 | 114 Regular Season / 3 – Oilers (7), Islanders (89), Thrashers (18) | 2010-2011 |
5 | Daniel Corso | C | 1978 (Canada) | Olten *(Also played in Mestis – Finland and SM-Liiga – Finland) *Free Agent | 77 Regular Season, 14 Playoff / Blues (70, 14), Thrashers (7) | 2003-2004 |
6 | Kyle Greentree | LW | 1983 (Canada) | Basel *Signed with for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 2 – Flyers (2), Flames (2) | 2008-2009 |
7 | Danny Irmen | RW/C | 1984 (USA) | Thuragu *(Also played in NLA – Switzerland) *Signed with NLB – Thurgua through 2016-17 | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Wild (2) | 2009-2010 |
Republic of Kazakhstan Open Ice Hockey Championship (Kazakhstan) (Tied #14)
- Teams and Countries: 10 Teams all in Kazakhstan
- 6 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Andrei Zyuzin | D | 1978 (Russia) | HK Almaty *(Also played in Ukraine and Belarus) *Free Agent | 496 Regular Season, 29 Playoff / 6 – Sharks (81,6), Lightning (107), Devils (39), Wild (188,18), Flames (49,5), Blackhawks (32) | 2007-2008 |
2 | Mike Danton / Born: Mike Jefferson | C | 1980 (Canada) | Beibarys Atyrau *(Also played in Poland and Romania) *Signed with Poland – KH Sanok for 2014-15 |
87 Regular Season, 5 Playoff / 2 – Devils (19), Blues (68,5) |
2003-2004 |
3 | Alexei Smirnov | LW/C | 1982 (Russia) | HK Almaty *(Also played in VHL – Russia) *Free Agent | 52 Regular Season, 4 Playoff / 1 – Mighty Ducks (52, 4) | 2003-2004 |
4 | Alexei Tezikov | D | 1978 (Russia) | Saryarka Karaganda / HK Ryazan (Also played in Belarus and VHL – Russia) *Signed with VHL – Sokol Krasnoyarsk for 2014-15 | 30 Regular Season / 2 – Capitals (28), Canucks (2) | 2001-2002 |
5 | Andrej Nedorost | F | 1980 (Slovakia) | Ertis Pavlodar *Free Agent | 28 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (28) | 2003-2004 |
6 | Miroslav Zalesak | RW/C | 1980 (Slovakia) | Ertis Pavlodar *Free Agent | 12 Regular Season / 1 – Sharks (12) | 2003-2004 |
GET-ligaen (Norway) (Tied #14
- Teams and Countries: 10 Teams all in Norway
- 6 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Eric Chouinard *Son of Guy Choinard and Cousins with Marc Chouinard | C | 1980 (USA) | Vålerengan *(Also played in KHL) * Signed with France – Grenoble for 2014-15 | 90 Regular Season / 3 – Canadiens (13), Flyers (46), Wild (31) | 2005-2006 |
2 | Quintin Laing | LW | 1979 (Canada) | Sparta Sarpsborg *Free Agent | 79 Regular Season / 2 – Blackhawks (3), Capitals (76) | 2009-2010 |
3 | Greg Jacina | LW | 1983 (Canada) | Rosenborg IHK Elite *(Also played in EIHL – England) *Signed with EIHL – Nottingham Panthers for 2014-2015 | 14 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (14) | 2006-2007 |
4 | Bryce Lampman | D | 1982 (USA) | Lørenskog *(Also played in ECHL – Florida Everblades) *Free Agent | 10 Regular Season / 1 – Rangers (10) | 2006-2007 |
5 | Shay Stephenson *Logan Stephenson’s Older Brother (Played with in Norway), Bob Stephenson’s Son. | LW | 1983 (Canada) | Sparta Sarpsborg *Free Agent | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Kings (2) | 2006-2007 |
6 | Jonas Johansson | RW | 1984 (Sweden) | Frisk Asker *Signed with ESBG (Germany) – Lausitzer Füchse for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (1) | 2005-2006 |
Czech 1.liga (Czech2) (Tied #14)
- Teams and Countries: 14 Teams all in Czech Republic
- 6 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played /Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | David Výborný | C | 1975 (Czech Rep.) | BK Mlada Boleslav *Signed with through 2014-15, team promoted to Czech Extraliga next season | 543 Regular Season / 1 – Blue Jackets (543) | 2007-2008 |
2 | Ales Kotalik | W | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | HC Ceske Budejovice *Free Agent | 542 Regular Season, 34 Playoff / Sabres (426,34), Oilers (19), Rangers (45), Flames (52) | 2010-2011 |
3 | Niko Kapanen | C | 1978 (Finland) | HC Litomerice *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with KHL – Jokerit for 2014-15 season | 397 Regular Season, 18 Playoff / 3 – Stars (239,18), Thrashers (60), Coyotes (98) | 2007-2008 |
4 | Marek Posmyk | D | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | HC Ceske Budejovice *(Also played in Czech Extraliga) *Free Agent | 19 Regular Season / 1 – Lightning (19) | 2000-2001 |
5 | Marek Schwarz | G | 1986 (Czech Rep.) | HC Benatky nad Jizerou * (Also played in Czech Extraliga) *Signed with Czech Extraliga – Liberec Bili Tygri HC for 2014-2015 | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Blues (6) | 2008-2009 |
6 | Libor Pivko | LW | 1980 (Czech Rep.) | HC Horacka Slavia Trebic *(Also played in Czech Extraliga) *Signed with HC Pardubice of Czech Extraliga for 2014-15 | 1 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (1) | 2003-2004 |
Asia League Ice Hockey (#17)
- Teams and Countries: 8 Teams (Japan – 4, South Korea – 3, China – 1)
- 4 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Burke Henry | D | 1979 (Canada) | Nikko Icebucks *Free Agent | 39 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (39) | 2003-2004 |
2 | Bryan Young | D | 1986 (Canada) * Plays for South Korea Internationally | High1 * Signed with through 2015-16 | 17 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (17) | 2007-2008 |
3 | David Brine | C | 1985 (Canada) | High1 *Signed with Denmark – Aalborg for 2014-15 | 9 Regular Season / Panthers (9) | 2007-2008 |
4 | Yutaka Fukufuji | G | 1982 (Japan) | Nikko Icebucks *Signed with Denmark – Esbjerg for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / Kings (4) | 2006-2007 |
Belarus (Tied #18)
- Teams and Countries: 10 Teams all in Belarus
- 3 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Andrei Zyuzin | D | 1978 (Russia) | HK Vitebsk *(Also played in Ukraine and Kazakhstan) *Free Agent | 496 Regular Season, 29 Playoff / 6 – Sharks (81,6), Lightning (107), Devils (39), Wild (188,18), Flames (49,5), Blackhawks (32) | 2007-2008 |
2 | Alexei Tezikov | D | 1978 (Russia) | Saryarka Karaganda / HK Ryazan (Also played in VHL – Russia and Kazakhstan) *Signed with VHL – Sokol Krasnoyarsk for 2014-15 | 30 Regular Season / 2 – Capitals (28),. Canucks (2) | 2001-2002 |
3 | Jaroslav Kristek | RW | 1980 (Czech Rep.) | Neman Grodno *(Also played in KHL) *Free Agent | 6 Regular Season / 1 – Sabres (6) | 2002-2003 |
ESBG – 2nd Eishockey-Bundesliga (Germany) (Tied #18)
- Teams and Countries: 13 Teams all in Germany
- 3 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Pavel Brendl | W | 1981 (Czech Rep.) | Lausitzer Foxes *(Also played in Czech) *Free Agent | 78 Regular Season, 2 Playoff / 3 – Flyers (50,2), Hurricanes (26), Coyotes (2) | 2005-2006 |
2 | Mike Card | D | 1986 (Canada) | Heilbronner Falken *Signed with ESBG – Eispiraten Crimmitschau for 2014-15 | 4 Regular Season / 1 – Sabres (4) | 2006-2007 |
3 | Riley Armstrong * Colby Armstrong’s Younger Brother | RW | 1984 (Canada) | Landshut Cannibals *Singed with Allsvenskan – HC Vita Hastenfor 2014-15 | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Sharks (2) | 2008-2009 |
Italy2 (Italy) (Tied #20)
- Teams and Countries: 9 Teams all in Italy
- 2 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | David Hale | D | 1981 (USA) | Eppan/Apianno *Free Agent | 327 Regular Season, 17 Playoff / Devils (146,9), Flames (69,8), Coyotes (48), Lightning (39), Senators (25) | 2010-2011 |
2 | David Laliberté | RW | 1986 (Canada) | Meran/Merano – *(Also played in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga – Austria and in ECHL – Gwinnett Gladiators) *Free Agent | 11 Regular Season, 1 Playoff / 1 – Flyers (11,1) | 2009-2010 |
Slovak 2.Liga (Slovakia 3) (Tied #20)
- Teams and Countries: 16 Teams all in Slovakia
- 2 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Lubomir Sekeras | D | 1968 (Slovakia) | HK Dubnica *Retired | 213 Regular Season, 15 Playoff / 2 – Wild (209,15), Stars (4) | 2003-2004 |
2 | Ivan Droppa | D | 1972 (Slovakia) | HK 32 Liptovsky Mikulas B *Retired |
19 Regular Season / 1 – Blackhawks (19) |
1995-1996 |
MOL Liga (Hungary, Romania, Slovakia) (Tied #20)
- Teams and Countries: 7 Teams (Hungary – 4, Romania – 3, Slovakia – 1)
- 2 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Mike Danton / Born: Mike Jefferson | C | 1980 (Canada) | HSC Csikszereda *(Also played in Poland and Kazakstan) *Signed with Poland – KH Sanok for 2014-15 |
87 Regular Season, 5 Playoff / 2 – Devils (19), Blues (68,5) |
2003-2004 |
2 | Denis Shvidki | RW | 1980 (Ukraine) | HSC Csíkszereda *(Also played in VHL – Russia) *Free Agent | 76 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (76) | 2003-2004 |
Polish Hockey League (Tied #20)
- Teams and Countries: 9 Teams all in Poland
- 2 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Mike Danton / Born: Mike Jefferson | C | 1980 (Canada) | KH Sanok *(Also played in Kazakstan and Romania) *Signed with Poland – KH Sanok for 2014-15 |
87 Regular Season, 5 Playoff / 2 – Devils (19), Blues (68,5) |
2003-2004 |
2 | Roman Tvrdon | LW | 1981 (Slovakia) | Unia Oswiecim *(Also played in Slovakia2) *Free Agent | 9 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (9) | 2003-2004 |
Mestis (Finland Secondary League) (Tied #20)
- Teams and Countries: 12 Teams all in Finland
- 2 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Daniel Corso | C | 1978 (Canada) | Leki *(Also played in SM-liiga – Finish Elite League and NLB – Switzerland) *Free Agent | 77 Regular Season, 14 Playoff / Blues (70, 14), Thrashers (7) | 2003-2004 |
2 | Andy Chiodo | G | 1983 (Canada) | LeKi *(Also played in SM-liiga – Finish Elite League and ECHL – Bakersfield Condors) *Free Agent | 8 Regular Season / Penguins (8) | 2003-2004 |
Croatia (Tied #20)
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Teams and Countries: 4 Teams all in Croatia
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2 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Alan Letang | D | 1975 (Canada) *Plays for Croatia Internationally | Zagreb Medvescak II (Also played in KHL) *Free Agent | 14 Regular Season / 3 – Stars (8), Flames (2), Islanders (4) | 2002-2003 |
2 | Mark Katic | D | 1985 (Canada) | Zagreb Medvescak II *(Also played in KHL) *Signed with KHL – Zagreb Medvescak for 2014-15 | 11 Regular Season / 1 – Islanders (11) | 2010-2011 |
Slovak 1.Liga (Slovakia 2) (Tied #20)
- Teams and Countries: 12 Teams all in Slovakia
- 2 Former NHL Players
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Lubomir Vaic | C | 1977 (Slovakia) | HK Spisska Nova Ves *(Also played in Slovak Extraliga) *Free Agent | 9 Regular Season / 1 – Canucks (9) | 1999-2000 |
2 | Roman Tvrdon | LW | 1981 (Slovakia) | HK 95 Povazska Bystrica *(Also played in Poland) *Free Agent | 9 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (9) | 2003-2004 |
Sweden – Division1 (Tier3) (Tied #27)
- Teams and Countries: 53 Teams all in Sweden
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Michael Nylander *Father of William Nylander Toronto Maple Leaf draft pick, who he also played with on Rogle BK | C | 1972 (Sweden) | Vita Hästen *(Also played in SHL and Allsvenskan) *Free Agent | 920 Regular Season, 47 Playoff / 7 – Whalers (117), Flames (168,13), Lightning (35), Blackhawks (239,5), Bruins (15,6), Rangers (160,14), Capitals (186,9) | 2008-2009 |
Ukranian Hockey Championship (Ukraine) (Tied #27)
- Teams and Countries: 6 Teams all in Ukraine
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Andrei Zyuzin | D | 1978 (Russia) | Bilyy Bars Bila Tserkva *(Also played in Kazakhstan and Belarus) *Free Agent | 496 Regular Season, 29 Playoff / 6 – Sharks (81,6), Lightning (107), Devils (39), Wild (188,18), Flames (49,5), Blackhawks (32) | 2007-2008 |
Eredivisie (Netherlands) (Tied #27)
- Teams and Countries: 7 Teams (Netherlands – 6, Belgium – 1)
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Alex Henry | D | 1979 (Canada) | HYS The Hague *Free Agent | 177 Regular Season / 4 – Oilers (3), Capitals (38), Wild (134), Canadiens (2) | 2008-2009 |
I-division Finland (Finland’s 4th best league) (Tied #27)
- Teams and Countries: 60 Teams all in Finland
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Marko Kiprusoff *Miikka Kiprusoff’s older brother | D | 1972 (Finland) | Paka *Retired | 51 Regular Season / 2 – Canadiens (24), Islanders (27) | 2001-2002 |
EPIHL (UK 2nd tier) (Tied #27)
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Teams and Countries: 9 Teams all in England
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1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Robert Schnabel | D | 1978 (Czech Rep.) | Manchester Phoenix *Retired | 22 Regular Season / 1 – Predators (22) | 2003-2004 |
Hockeyettan (Sweden Division 1) (Tied #27)
- Teams and Countries: 47 Teams all in Sweden
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Chad Wiseman | LW | 1981 (Canada) | Östersunds IK *Free Agent | 9 Regular Season / 2 – Sharks (4), Rangers (5) | 2005-2006 |
Oberliga (Germany 3) (Tied #27)
- Teams and Countries: 12 Teams all in Germany
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Jan Benda | C/D | 1982 (Belgium) | Deggendorfer SC *Signed with for 2014-15 | 9 Regular Season / 1 – Capitals (9) | 1997-1998 |
Metal Ligaen (Denmark) (Tied #27)
- Teams and Countries: 9 Teams all in Denmark
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Alfie Michaud | G | 1976 (Canada) | SønderjyskE *Retired | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Canucks (2) | 1999-2000 |
Ligue Magnus (France) (Tied #27)
- Teams and Countries: 14 Teams all in France
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Sébastien Bisaillon | D | 1986 (Canada) | Briançon *Signed with France – Angers for 2014-15 | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Oilers (2) | 2006-2007 |
NIHL North 2 (UK 4th tier) (Tied #27)
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Teams and Countries: 37 Teams in England, Wales and Scotland
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1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Team | Last NHL Season |
1 | Chris Allen | D | 1978 (Canada) | Nottingham Lions *Retired | 2 Regular Season / 1 – Panthers (2) | 1998-99 |
Spengler Cup Only
- 1 Former NHL Player
Rank / EP Link | Name / HDB Link | Position | Born (Country) | 2013-14 Team | NHL Games Played / Teams | Last NHL Season |
1 | Sergei Fedorov *Fedor Fedorov’s Older Brother | C | 1969 (Russia) | KHL – CSKA Moscow(Also GM) *Retired | 1,248 Regular Season, 183 Playoff / 4 – Red Wings (908,162), Mighty Ducks (85), Blue Jackets (185), Capitals (70,21) | 2008-2009 |
Quick links to each league: KHL(Russia) – DEL (Germany) – SM-Liiga (Finland) – NLA (Swiss) – SHL (Sweden) – Czech Extraliga – Erste Bank Eishockey Liga(Austria) – Slovak Extraliga – HockeyAllsvenskan (Sweden) – EIHL (Great Britain) – VHL (Russia) – Serie A (Italy) – NLB (Swiss) –Kazakhstan – GET-ligaen (Norway) – Czech2 – Asia – Belarus – ESBG (Germany) – Italy2 – Slovakia3 – MOL Liga (Hungary) – Polish – Mestis (Finland)– Croatia – Slovakia2 – Sweden Tier 3 – Ukraine – Eredivisie (Netherlands) – I-division (Finland) – EPIHL (England) – Hockeyettan (Sweden) – Oberliga (Germany) – Metal Ligaen (Denmark) – Ligue Magnus (France) – NIHL (England) – Spengler Cup Only
List of 68 Multi-League players in 2013-14
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Niko Kapanen (KHL/Czech2)
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Erik Christensen (KHL/SHL)
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Brian Willsie (KHL/SHL/SM-Liiga)
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Anthony Stewart (KHL/NLA)
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Petr Schastlivy (KHL/VHL)
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Cal O’Reilly (KHL/VHL)
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Richard Lintner (KHL/Slovakia)
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Eric Chouinard (KHL/Norway)
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Dan Sexton (KHL/SM-Ligga)
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Pavel Vorobiev (KHL/VHL)
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Stefan Ruzicka (KHL/VHL)
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Chris Bourque (KHL/NLA)
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Matt Ellison (KHL/NLA)
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Kirill Safronov (KHL/VHL/Slovakia)
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Henrik Karlsson (KHL/SHL)
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Josh Hennessy (KHL/NLA)
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Alexander Boikov (KHL/VHL)
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Jaroslav Kristek (KHL/Belarus)
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Radek Smolenak (KHL/SM-Liiga)
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Zdenek Kutlak (KHL/NLA)
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Vojtech Polak (KHL/Czech)
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Alan Letang (KHL/Croatia)
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Mikko Koskinen (KHL/SM-Liiga)
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Brian Salcido (KHL/SM-Liiga)
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Iiro Tarkki (KHL/SHL)
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Milan Jurcina (DEL/NLA)
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Kris Beech (DEL/Austria)
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Jordan Hendry (DEL/SHL)
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Mika Noronen (DEL/NLA)
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Ramzi Abid (DEL/SM-Liiga)
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Eric Beaudoin (DEL/NLA)
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David Printz (DEL/SM-Liiga)
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Carsen Germyn (DEL/SHL)
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Ladislav Nagy (SM-Liiga/Slovakia)
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Daniel Corso (SM-Liiga/Mestis/NLB)
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Esa Pirnes (SM-Liiga/SHL)
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Aaron Gagnon (SM-Liiga/SHL)
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Pavel Rosa (SM-Liiga/Czech)
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Ben Walter (SM-Liiga/SHL)
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Andy Chiodo (SM-Liiga/Mestis)
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Jakub Cutta (SM-Liiga/Czech)
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Justin DiBenedetto (SM-Liiga/SHL)
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Ryan Thang (SM-Liiga/Sweden1)
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Jamie Arniel (SM-Liiga/Austria)
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Michael Nylander (SHL/Sweden1)
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Chris Campoli (SHL/NLA)
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Jan Hlavac (SHL/Czech)
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Garrett Stafford (SHL/NLA)
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Dave Liffiton (SHL/Allsvenskan)
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Rob Schremp (NLA/NLB)
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Danny Irmen (NLA/NLB)
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Robert Petrovicky (Czech/Slovakia)
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Pavel Brendl (Czech/2.Gbun-Germany)
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Marek Posmyk (Czech/Czech2)
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Marek Schwarz (Czech/Czech2)
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Jan Lasak (Czech/Slovakia)
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Libor Pivko (Czech/Czech2)
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David Laliberté (Austria/Italy2)
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Petr Kalus (Slovakia/Sweden1/EIHL)
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Lubomir Vaic (Slovakia/Slovakia2)
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Kevin Doell (SWE1/Italy)
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Greg Jacina (EIHL/Norway)
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Denis Shvidki (VHL/MOL Liga)
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Alexei Smirnov (VHL/Kazakhstan)
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Alexei Tezikov (VHL/Belarus/Kazakhstan)
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Andrei Zyuzin (Kazakhstan/Ukraine/Belarus)
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Mike Danton (Kazakhstan/Poland/Romania)
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Roman Tvrdon (Polish/Slovakia2)
Summary of total former players for each league
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KHL (Russia) – 188
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DEL (Germany) – 76
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SM-Liiga (Finland) – 69
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NLA (Swiss) – 67
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SHL (Sweden) – 66
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Czech Extraliga – 46
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Erste Bank Eishockey Liga (Austria) – 36
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Slovak Extraliga – 19
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HockeyAllsvenskan (Sweden) – 17
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EIHL (Great Britain) – 16
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VHL (Russia) – 14
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Serie A (Italy) – 12
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NLB (Swiss) – 7
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Kazakhstan – 6
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GET-ligaen (Norway) – 6
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Czech2 – 6
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Asia – 4
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Belarus – 3
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ESBG (Germany) – 3
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Italy2 – 2
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Slovakia3 – 2
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MOL Liga (Hungary) – 2
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Polish – 2
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Mestis (Finland) – 2
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Croatia – 2
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Slovakia2 – 2
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Sweden Tier3 – 1
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Ukraine – 1
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Eredivisie (Netherlands) – 1
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I-division (Finland) – 1
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EPIHL (England) – 1
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Hockeyettan (Sweden) – 1
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Oberliga (Germany) – 1
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Metal Ligaen (Denmark) – 1
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Ligue Magnus (France) – 1
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NIHL (England) – 1
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Spengler Cup Only – 1
Breakdown of NHL organizations with the most former/current players in Europe in 2013-14
Note: Each category has the team’s rank in brackets.
Team |
Total Players |
Total Regular Season Games Played with team |
Total Playoff Games Played with team |
Total Regular Season and Playoff Games Played with team |
Regular Season Games Played with team Per Player |
Playoff Games Played with team Per Player |
Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers |
69 (1) |
4517 (1) |
8 (T-29) |
4525 (2) |
65.46 (15) |
0.12 (30) |
New York Rangers |
65 (2) |
4364 (2) |
219 (8) |
4583 (1) |
67.14 (13) |
3.26 (T-13) |
Florida Panthers |
56 (3) |
3976 (4) |
23 (28) |
3999 (4) |
71 (9) |
0.41 (28) |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
55 (4) |
4125 (3) |
302 (3) |
4427 (3) |
75 (8) |
4.49 (8) |
Phoenix Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets |
53 (T-5) |
3630 (6) |
64 (25) |
3694 (8) |
68.49 (12) |
1.21 (25) |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
53 (T-5) |
2649 (15) |
122 (16) |
2711 (16) |
49.98 (22) |
2.3 (18) |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
52 (T-7) |
3677 (5) |
8 (T-29) |
3685 (9) |
70.71 (10) |
0.15 (29) |
New York Islanders |
52 (T-7) |
2699 (13) |
53 (26) |
2752 (17) |
51.9 (21) |
1.02 (26) |
Anaheim Ducks/Mighty Ducks |
52 (T-7) |
2370 (T-18) |
224 (7) |
2594 (18) |
45.58 (26) |
4.31 (10) |
Chicago Blackhawks |
50 (10) |
2832 (12) |
95 (19) |
2927 (13) |
56.64 (18) |
1.9 (22) |
Vancouver Canucks |
47 (T-11) |
2149 (22) |
204 (10) |
2353 (22) |
45.72 (25) |
4.34 (9) |
Philadelphia Flyers |
47 (T-11) |
1968 (25) |
262 (6) |
2230 (24) |
41.87 (27) |
5.57 (6) |
Edmonton Oilers |
46 (T-13) |
2259 (21) |
41 (27) |
2300 (23) |
49.11 (23) |
0.89 (27) |
Nashville Predators |
46 (T-13) |
1667 (28) |
75 (23) |
1742 (28) |
36.24 (30) |
1.63 (23) |
St. Louis Blues |
45 (15) |
2094 (23) |
98 (18) |
2192 (25) |
46.53 (24) |
2.18 (20) |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
44 (T-16) |
3609 (7) |
153 (13) |
3762 (7) |
82.02 (5) |
3.48 (12) |
Los Angeles Kings |
44 (T-16) |
2461 (17) |
65 (24) |
2526 (20) |
55.93 (19) |
1.47 (24) |
Washington Capitals |
43 (18) |
2955 (10) |
126 (15) |
3081 (11) |
68.72 (11) |
2.93 (15) |
Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers |
43 (T-19) |
2860 (11) |
140 (14) |
3000 (12) |
66.51 (14) |
3.26 (T-13) |
Calgary Flames |
43 (T-19) |
2366 (20) |
182 (11) |
2548 (19) |
55.02 (20) |
4.23 (11) |
Boston Bruins |
41 (21) |
1542 (29) |
117 (17) |
1659 (29) |
37.61 (29) |
2.85 (16) |
Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques |
38 (22) |
3547 (8) |
304 (2) |
3851 (5) |
93.34 (4) |
8 (4) |
Minnesota Wild |
37 (23) |
2370 (T-18) |
80 (21) |
2450 (21) |
64.05 (16) |
2.16 (21) |
Ottawa Senators |
35 (24) |
2681 (14) |
177 (12) |
2858 (14) |
76.6 (6) |
5.06 (7) |
Montreal Canadiens |
34 (T-25) |
3215 (10) |
269 (5) |
3479 (10) |
94.56 (3) |
7.76 (5) |
New Jersey Devils |
34 (T-25) |
1329 (30) |
78 (22) |
1407 (30) |
39.09 (28) |
2.29 (19) |
Dallas Stars/Minnesota North Stars |
31 (27) |
1984 (24) |
86 (20) |
2070 (26) |
64 (17) |
2.77 (17) |
San Jose Sharks |
24 (28) |
1832 (27) |
210 (9) |
2040 (27) |
76.33 (7) |
8.75 (3) |
Buffalo Sabres |
22 (29) |
3499 (9) |
269 (4) |
3768 (6) |
156 (2) |
12.23 (2) |
Detroit Red Wings |
15 (30) |
2484 (16) |
359 (1) |
2843 (15) |
165.6 (1) |
23.93 (1) |
Jesse Gill is a former radio broadcaster and colour commentator who dreamed of anchoring TSN, but has since changed careers and now calls Medicine Hat, Alta., home. His passion for hockey has remained strong, as a lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan who also enjoys the junior ranks and the rougher side of the sport. Follow him on Twitter: @JesseGill3.