Player Of The Week

8-10-2010 Player of the week: Ondrej Pavelec (G)

NHL has awarded Ondrej Pavelec (G) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 2 wins and allowed 0 goals in 2 games last week. He also had 2 shutouts.

A native of Czech, Ondrej Pavelec was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2nd round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 103 NHL games during his career, booking 9 career shutouts and allowing 217 goals. The 23 year old goaltender has played 2 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, allowing 0 goals on 32 while booking 2 shutouts.

15-10-2010 Player of the week: Evgeni Malkin (C)

NHL has awarded Evgeni Malkin (C) of Los Angeles Kings as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Russia, Evgeni Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 330 NHL games during his career, notching 152 goals and adding 217 assists along with 254 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 6 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 5+5=10 with 2 PIM.

22-10-2010 Player of the week: T.J. Oshie (R)

NHL has awarded T.J. Oshie (R) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, T.J. Oshie was originally drafted to the NHL by the St. Louis Blues in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 147 NHL games during his career, notching 42 goals and adding 56 assists along with 34 penalty minutes. The 23 year old right wing has played 8 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 5+5=10 with 0 PIM.

29-10-2010 Player of the week: Claude Giroux (C)

NHL has awarded Claude Giroux (C) of Philadelphia Flyers as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week.

A native of Canada, Claude Giroux was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 137 NHL games during his career, notching 46 goals and adding 61 assists along with 37 penalty minutes. The 22 year old center has played 11 games with the Philadelphia Flyers this season, totalling 8+9=17 with 0 PIM.

1-11-2010 Player of the month: David Booth (L)

NHL has awarded David Booth (L) of Florida Panthers as Player Of The Month He registered 8 goals and 5 assists for 13 points in 10 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of USA, David Booth was originally drafted to the NHL by the Florida Panthers in the 2nd round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 285 NHL games during his career, notching 84 goals and adding 76 assists along with 84 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 10 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 8+5=13 with 2 PIM.


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1-11-2010 Rookie of the month: Louis Leblanc (C)

NHL has awarded Louis Leblanc (C) of Atlanta Thrashers as Rookie Of The Month He registered 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points in 10 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Louis Leblanc was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 10 NHL games during his career, notching 4 goals and adding 6 assists along with 7 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 10 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 4+6=10 with 7 PIM.

5-11-2010 Player of the week: Anze Kopitar (L)

NHL has awarded Anze Kopitar (L) of Nashville Predators as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week.

A native of Slovenia, Anze Kopitar was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 330 NHL games during his career, notching 113 goals and adding 185 assists along with 78 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 13 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 6+12=18 with 0 PIM.

12-11-2010 Player of the week: Derek Roy (C)

NHL has awarded Derek Roy (C) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Derek Roy was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 453 NHL games during his career, notching 128 goals and adding 193 assists along with 217 penalty minutes. The 27 year old center has played 18 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 8+9=17 with 0 PIM.

19-11-2010 Player of the week: Slava Kozlov (L)

NHL has awarded Slava Kozlov (L) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Slava Kozlov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 3rd round of the 1990 entry draft. He has appeared in 1207 NHL games during his career, notching 367 goals and adding 510 assists along with 677 penalty minutes. The 38 year old left wing has played 21 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 10+15=25 with 0 PIM.

26-11-2010 Player of the week: Josh Bailey (R)

NHL has awarded Josh Bailey (R) of Chicago Blackhawks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Josh Bailey was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 172 NHL games during his career, notching 36 goals and adding 42 assists along with 22 penalty minutes. The 21 year old right wing has played 24 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 9+8=17 with 2 PIM.

1-12-2010 Player of the month: Slava Kozlov (L)
NHL has awarded Slava Kozlov (L) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Month He registered 9 goals and 10 assists for 19 points in 14 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Slava Kozlov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 3rd round of the 1990 entry draft. He has appeared in 1212 NHL games during his career, notching 371 goals and adding 511 assists along with 677 penalty minutes. The 38 year old left wing has played 26 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 14+16=30 with 0 PIM.
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1-12-2010 Rookie of the month: Chris DiDomenico (R)
NHL has awarded Chris DiDomenico (R) of Montreal Canadiens as Rookie Of The Month He registered 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points in 15 games last month.

A native of Canada, Chris DiDomenico was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 6th round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 26 NHL games during his career, notching 8 goals and adding 15 assists along with 9 penalty minutes. The 21 year old right wing has played 26 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 8+15=23 with 9 PIM.

3-12-2010 Player of the week: Eric Staal (L)
NHL has awarded Eric Staal (L) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 1 goals and 5 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Eric Staal was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 517 NHL games during his career, notching 213 goals and adding 255 assists along with 312 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has played 25 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 12+21=33 with 12 PIM.

10-12-2010 Player of the week: Brian Rolston (L)

NHL has awarded Brian Rolston (L) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Brian Rolston was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 1151 NHL games during his career, notching 333 goals and adding 407 assists along with 406 penalty minutes. The 37 year old left wing has played 28 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 10+13=23 with 0 PIM.

17-12-2010 Player of the week: Nick Spaling (L)

NHL has awarded Nick Spaling (L) of Nashville Predators as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Nick Spaling was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 2nd round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 33 NHL games during his career, notching 5 goals and adding 11 assists along with 59 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 33 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 5+11=16 with 59 PIM.

24-12-2010 Player of the week: Jonathan Tavares (C)

NHL has awarded Jonathan Tavares (C) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Jonathan Tavares was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 117 NHL games during his career, notching 38 goals and adding 61 assists along with 12 penalty minutes. The 20 year old center has played 35 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 16+20=36 with 4 PIM.

31-12-2010 Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)

NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 1 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 663 NHL games during his career, notching 345 goals and adding 314 assists along with 390 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has played 37 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 21+20=41 with 4 PIM.


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1-1-2011 Player of the month: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)

NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Month He registered 12 goals and 7 assists for 19 points in 14 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 663 NHL games during his career, notching 345 goals and adding 314 assists along with 390 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has played 37 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 21+20=41 with 4 PIM.


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1-1-2011 Rookie of the month: Nick Spaling (L)

NHL has awarded Nick Spaling (L) of Nashville Predators as Rookie Of The Month He registered 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 14 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Nick Spaling was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 2nd round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 39 NHL games during his career, notching 5 goals and adding 14 assists along with 59 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 39 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 5+14=19 with 59 PIM.

7-1-2011 Player of the week: Ryan Getzlaf (C)

NHL has awarded Ryan Getzlaf (C) of Philadelphia Flyers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Ryan Getzlaf was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Ducks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 420 NHL games during his career, notching 129 goals and adding 238 assists along with 407 penalty minutes. The 25 year old center has played 41 games with the Philadelphia Flyers this season, totalling 16+19=35 with 28 PIM.

14-1-2011 Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)

NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 669 NHL games during his career, notching 351 goals and adding 319 assists along with 390 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has played 43 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 27+25=52 with 4 PIM.

21-1-2011 Player of the week: Evgeni Nabokov (G)

NHL has awarded Evgeni Nabokov (G) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 wins and allowed 1 goals in 4 games last week. He also had 3 shutouts.

A native of Russia, Evgeni Nabokov was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 9th round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 621 NHL games during his career, booking 59 career shutouts and allowing 1410 goals. The 35 year old goaltender has played 47 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, allowing 118 goals on 980 while booking 6 shutouts.

28-1-2011 Player of the week: Evgeni Malkin (C)

NHL has awarded Evgeni Malkin (C) of Los Angeles Kings as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Evgeni Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 374 NHL games during his career, notching 168 goals and adding 246 assists along with 260 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 50 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 21+34=55 with 8 PIM.

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1-2-2011 Player of the month: Kyle Wellwood (R)

NHL has awarded Kyle Wellwood (R) of Edmonton Oilers as Player Of The Month He registered 9 goals and 10 assists for 19 points in 15 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Kyle Wellwood was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 5th round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 398 NHL games during his career, notching 80 goals and adding 128 assists along with 18 penalty minutes. The 27 year old right wing has played 53 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 18+25=43 with 0 PIM.


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1-2-2011 Rookie of the month: Nick Spaling (L)

NHL has awarded Nick Spaling (L) of Nashville Predators as Rookie Of The Month He registered 5 goals and 5 assists for 10 points in 16 games last month.

A native of Canada, Nick Spaling was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 2nd round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 55 NHL games during his career, notching 10 goals and adding 19 assists along with 83 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 55 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 10+19=29 with 83 PIM.

4-2-2011 Player of the week: Zack Kassian (R)

NHL has awarded Zack Kassian (R) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Zack Kassian was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 82 NHL games during his career, notching 32 goals and adding 32 assists along with 49 penalty minutes. The 20 year old right wing has played 53 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 22+26=48 with 27 PIM.

11-2-2011 Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)

NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 2 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 682 NHL games during his career, notching 354 goals and adding 328 assists along with 392 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has played 56 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 30+34=64 with 6 PIM.

18-2-2011 Player of the week: Eric Staal (L)

NHL has awarded Eric Staal (L) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Eric Staal was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 550 NHL games during his career, notching 228 goals and adding 272 assists along with 331 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has played 58 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 27+38=65 with 31 PIM.

25-2-2011 Player of the week: Rene Bourque (L)

NHL has awarded Rene Bourque (L) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Rene Bourque, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 384 NHL games during his career, notching 91 goals and adding 116 assists along with 218 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 61 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 23+19=42 with 0 PIM.

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1-3-2011 Player of the month: Zack Kassian (R)

NHL has awarded Zack Kassian (R) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Month He registered 8 goals and 8 assists for 16 points in 13 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Zack Kassian was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 93 NHL games during his career, notching 38 goals and adding 37 assists along with 49 penalty minutes. The 20 year old right wing has played 64 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 28+31=59 with 27 PIM.


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1-3-2011 Rookie of the month: Jordan Eberle (R)

NHL has awarded Jordan Eberle (R) of Edmonton Oilers as Rookie Of The Month He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 11 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Jordan Eberle was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 64 NHL games during his career, notching 13 goals and adding 11 assists along with 22 penalty minutes. The 20 year old right wing has played 64 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 13+11=24 with 22 PIM.

4-3-2011 Player of the week: Kyle Wellwood (C)

NHL has awarded Kyle Wellwood (C) of Edmonton Oilers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Canada, Kyle Wellwood was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 5th round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 411 NHL games during his career, notching 87 goals and adding 134 assists along with 33 penalty minutes. The 27 year old center has played 66 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 25+31=56 with 15 PIM.

1-4-2011 Player of the week: Roberto Luongo (G)
NHL has awarded Roberto Luongo (G) of Chicago Blackhawks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 wins and allowed 2 goals in 4 games last week. He also had 2 shutouts.

A native of Canada, Roberto Luongo was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 703 NHL games during his career, booking 59 career shutouts and allowing 1734 goals. The 31 year old goaltender has played 81 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, allowing 225 goals on 1816 while booking 7 shutouts.



1-4-2011 Player of the month: Wojtek Wolski (C)
NHL has awarded Wojtek Wolski (C) of Phoenix Coyotes as Player Of The Month He registered 14 goals and 8 assists for 22 points in 15 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Wojtek Wolski was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 400 NHL games during his career, notching 117 goals and adding 170 assists along with 60 penalty minutes. The 25 year old center has played 78 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 34+42=76 with 0 PIM.

1-4-2011 Rookie of the month: Jordan Eberle (R)
NHL has awarded Jordan Eberle (R) of Edmonton Oilers as Rookie Of The Month He registered 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points in 14 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Jordan Eberle was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 78 NHL games during his career, notching 20 goals and adding 18 assists along with 37 penalty minutes. The 20 year old right wing has played 78 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 20+18=38 with 37 PIM.


25-3-2011 Player of the week: Martin St. Louis (L)
NHL has awarded Martin St. Louis (L) of New York Islanders as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Canada, Martin St. Louis, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 849 NHL games during his career, notching 292 goals and adding 407 assists along with 232 penalty minutes. The 35 year old left wing has played 75 games with the New York Islanders this season, totalling 33+35=68 with 2 PIM


18-3-2011 Player of the week: Nikolai Zherdev (R)
NHL has awarded Nikolai Zherdev (R) of Tampa Bay Lightning as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Nikolai Zherdev was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 519 NHL games during his career, notching 143 goals and adding 197 assists along with 229 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has played 72 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, totalling 23+33=56 with 8 PIM.