query: who was the shortest player in the nhl

pos: Nathan Gerbe the Monsters named Gerbe team captain after going without one the previous season. Nathan Gerbe Nathan David Gerbe (born July 24, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played with Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL) and for the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). At only 5 feet and 4 inches, he is the shortest player in the NHL. Gerbe played for the

pos: Nathan Gerbe Nathan Gerbe Nathan David Gerbe (born July 24, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played with Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL) and for the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). At only 5 feet and 4 inches, he is the shortest player in the NHL. Gerbe played for the Boston College Eagles of the Hockey East conference in the NCAA (wearing the

neg: Ottawa Civics to wear the Spurs' orange road uniforms for all 7 of their games including their two home games. Major league hockey would not return to Ottawa until the reborn Senators joined the NHL in the 1992-93 season. The last active Spurs/Civics player in the NHL was Ron Delorme, who retired after the 1984-85 season. The Civics' 7-game, two-week existence made them easily the shortest-lived team in the WHA's seven-year history, and one of the shortest-lived teams to have ever played a major professional sport. Only the Tonawanda Kardex Lumbermen, whose one week in the National Football League in 1921 stands

neg: Roy Worters hernia surgery and retired following the season. Roy Worters died of throat cancer on November 7, 1957. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969. Roy Worters Roy "Shrimp" Worters (October 19, 1900 November 7, 1957) was a Canadian professional Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Canadiens and New York Americans, and was notable for recording 66 shutouts in his career and being, at 5'3" tall, the shortest player ever to play in the NHL. Before his NHL career, Worters spent several years in

neg: Roy Worters Roy Worters Roy "Shrimp" Worters (October 19, 1900 November 7, 1957) was a Canadian professional Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Canadiens and New York Americans, and was notable for recording 66 shutouts in his career and being, at 5'3" tall, the shortest player ever to play in the NHL. Before his NHL career, Worters spent several years in amateur and senior leagues, spending the 1923–24 and 1924–25 seasons as the star netminder for the Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets of the United States Amateur Hockey Association, leading the

neg: Denver Spurs it being the national anthem of the nation of their new "home city". Negotiations for the sale were called off on January 15, however, and the team folded for good two days later. They had played only 41 games in total, making them easily the shortest-lived franchise in WHA history. The last active Spurs player in the NHL was Ron Delorme, who retired after the 1984-85 season. As well, Spurs draft pick Mel Bridgman played in the NHL until 1989, but never played in the WHA. The Spurs' abrupt departure turned out to be a prescient move, as the Scouts

neg: Jorge Alves (ice hockey) end of the game, Hurricanes' coach Bill Peters put Alves in the net in place of starting goalie Cam Ward for the final seconds of the match. He faced no shots in his debut. At age 37, Alves become one of the oldest players in NHL history to make their debut, and with 7.6 seconds of action, Alves achieved the second shortest debut in league history, behind Kellan Lain, who recorded a two-second debut in 2014. Additionally, Alves set records for both the shortest debut by a goaltender and shortest NHL career, surpassing both Robbie Irons and Christian Soucy, who

neg: Filip Forsberg in the first round against the Chicago Blackhawks. Forsberg was voted to the postseason NHL All-Rookie Team for the 2014–15 season. During the 2015–16 NHL season, Forsberg continued to surpass franchise milestones, recording 2 natural hat tricks in a 4-day span, the shortest time period between natural hat tricks since 1987–88. He also became the youngest Predator to record a regular season hat trick. Forsberg became the first player in Predators history to record multiple hat tricks in a single season. He also led the team in scoring for the second consecutive year and set a new career high (64)

neg: National Hockey League during the NHL Awards Ceremony. Players, coaches, officials, and team builders who have had notable careers are eligible to be voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Players cannot enter until three years have passed since their last professional game, currently tied with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for the shortest such time period of any major sport. One unique consequence has been Hall of Fame members (specifically, Gordie Howe, Guy Lafleur, and Mario Lemieux) coming out of retirement to play once more. If a player was deemed significant enough, the three-year wait would be waived; only ten

neg: Bobby Lalonde Bobby Lalonde Robert Patrick Lalonde (born March 27, 1951 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired professional ice hockey player drafted 17th overall in the second round of the 1971 NHL entry draft. He played 641 games in the National Hockey League from 1971 to 1982. During his career he accumulated 124 goals, 210 assists for a total of 334 points. He played for the Vancouver Canucks, Atlanta Flames, Boston Bruins, and a short stint with the Calgary Flames until his eventual retirement due to a recurring knee injury. Bobby Lalonde was listed at 5'5" and was the shortest player to

neg: 1979 NHL Entry Draft old rules, Gretzky would not have been eligible to enter the NHL until the 1981 draft. On the other hand, the NHL shortened the draft to only six rounds, whereas some previous drafts ran for more than twenty rounds. As a result, in spite of the larger number of teams participating the 1979 Draft had 108 fewer selections than the previous draft and was the shortest draft since 1971. As of 2015, it is the last Entry Draft to have fewer than 200 selections. Due to the strength of the class and fewer selections, there are many undrafted players who

neg: HC CSKA Moscow as the "Green Unit" because they wore green jerseys in practice. The five-man unit formed a dominant force in European hockey throughout the decade. All five players were later permitted to go to the NHL in 1989, with mixed results. Krutov had the shortest NHL career, lasting only one season in Vancouver; Makarov (who won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1990) and Kasatonov were out of the NHL by 1997; Fetisov and Larionov won the Stanley Cup twice together with Detroit before Fetisov retired in 1998; Larionov would win a third Cup with Detroit in 2002, before retiring from New

neg: Robert Boucher as a free agent by the Montreal Canadiens. He played 12 regular season games alongside his brother Billy, as well as three of the four Stanley Cup playoff games. Despite having shared in the success in Montreal, he was traded to the Vancouver Maroons of the WCHL on the very day the Canadiens were celebrating their Stanley Cup win. Team owner Leo Dandurand felt Bobby was "too small", and traded him for Charlie Cotch. This may well have been one of the shortest stints in the NHL on a Stanley Cup winning team for a player. He then bounced between

neg: 1994–95 NHL lockout 1994–95 NHL lockout The 1994–95 NHL lockout was a lockout that came after a year of National Hockey League (NHL) hockey that was played without a collective bargaining agreement. The lockout was a subject of dispute as the players sought collective bargaining and owners sought to help franchises that had a weaker market as well as make sure they could cap the rising salaries of players. The lockout caused the 1994–95 season to be shortened to 48 games instead of 84, the shortest season in 53 years. Much like the 2004–05 NHL lockout, the big issue was the implementation of

neg: NHL Foundation Player Award while Ron Francis and Joe Sakic are the only winners to have been elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The award was discontinued for the 2017–18 NHL season, with the associated charitable donation being redirected towards the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. NHL Foundation Player Award The NHL Foundation Player Award was awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) player "who applies the core values of (ice) hockey—commitment, perseverance and teamwork—to enrich the lives of people in his community". The winner is given a grant of US$ 25,000 to help causes that the winner supports. Many players have been

neg: Jaromír Jágr and remained in the league for seven more years before being assigned by the Flames in 2018 to HC Kladno, which he owns. Jágr has the second-most points in NHL history. He is the most productive European player who has ever played in the NHL and is considered one of the greatest professional hockey players of all time. In 1990, at age 18, he was the youngest player in the NHL. Until his transfer, at age 45, he was the oldest player in the NHL, and is the oldest player to record a hat trick. In 2017 Jágr was named

neg: Evgeny Namestnikov Evgeny Namestnikov Yevgeni "John" Namestnikov (born October 9, 1971) is a former professional ice hockey player who spent parts of six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is currently an NHL amateur scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Namestnikov was born in Arzamas, Soviet Union (now Russia), and is the father of current NHL player Vladislav Namestnikov and brother-in-law of former NHL player Slava Kozlov. Namestnikov was drafted 117th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. After spending two more seasons in Russia with CSKA Moscow he came to North America for the 1993–94

neg: 1965 NHL Amateur Draft NHL Draft. Only two players played in the NHL: Pierre Bouchard and Michel Parizeau. The pool of available player talent was considered so poor that the Toronto Maple Leafs elected not to participate whatsoever. The only non-NHL club to exercise their right to make a selection was the Pittsburgh Hornets of the AHL, who picked Junior C player Gary Beattie with the 11th, final pick. Below are listed the selections in the 1965 NHL Amateur Draft. 1965 NHL Amateur Draft The 1965 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For the first time

neg: 2017–18 NHL transactions 2017–18 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2017–18 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2017–18 NHL trade deadline was on February 26, 2018. Any players traded or claimed off of waivers after this date were eligible to play up until, but not in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. A team and player may mutually agree

neg: Frank Musil the border guards, who were unaware that Musil was a defecting hockey star. Thus, in the summer of 1986, Musil arrived in Minnesota, and began his NHL career that fall. Musil retired from hockey at the end of the 2000–01 season, and was hired by the Oilers as a scout. Musil is married to former professional tennis player Andrea Holíková, who is the sister of retired NHL player Bobby Holík. Musil's son, David, is a professional hockey player how has played in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers. His son Adam was selected by the St. Louis Blues with the

neg: NHL Foundation Player Award NHL Foundation Player Award The NHL Foundation Player Award was awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) player "who applies the core values of (ice) hockey—commitment, perseverance and teamwork—to enrich the lives of people in his community". The winner is given a grant of US$ 25,000 to help causes that the winner supports. Many players have been awarded as a result of large charitable contributions to their community. For instance, Vincent Lecavalier received the award in 2008 for committing US $3 million to build The Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorder Center at All Children’s Hospital in St.

neg: Connie Dion and the New York Rovers (1948–49) of the QSHL (during the Eastern Hockey League's season-long hiatus). He took the 1951–52 season off before returning with the Sherbrooke Saints of the Quebec Major Hockey League in 1952. He finished his career with the Glace Bay Miners of the Maritime Major Hockey League in 1953–54. During his playing career he stood 5 feet, 4 inches (163 centimeters) and weighed 140 pounds (64 kilograms), making him the second-shortest player in NHL history, behind Roy Worters. Dion moved to Asbestos, Quebec after the conclusion of his hockey career and became involved in the local

neg: NHL Entry Draft June 5, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Any amateur player under the age of 20 was eligible to be drafted. In 1979, the rules were changed allowing players who had previously played professionally to be drafted. This rule change was made to facilitate the absorption of players from the defunct World Hockey Association. Consequently, the name of the draft was changed from "NHL Amateur Draft" to "NHL Entry Draft". Beginning in 1980, any player who is between the ages of 18 and 20 is eligible to be drafted. In addition, any non-North American player over the

neg: Patrick Kane Ross Trophy as scoring champion in the 2015–16 NHL season. Kane, who led the NHL with 106 points (46 goals, 60 assists), is the first U.S.-born player to win the Art Ross Trophy as the league's scoring leader. He was also the first U.S.-born player to win the Hart Trophy. In 2017, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players. When Kane was fourteen, he played junior hockey for the USA Bobcats, scoring many goals and earning the title of MVP. Kane relocated to Michigan where he lived with former NHL player Pat Verbeek, having been convinced to

neg: Frank Finnigan and one of only a handful of players still alive from the NHL Senators' days. He was also the oldest living NHL player and appeared at various NHL functions. 1927 Stanley Cup Champion 1932 Stanley Cup Champion This was the NHL's first all-star game, held as a benefit for Toronto player Ace Bailey. The first official NHL All-Star Game was held in 1947. Frank Finnigan Francis Arthur Clarence "The Shawville Express" Finnigan (July 9, 1901 – December 25, 1991) was a Canadian ice hockey professional forward who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1923 to 1937. During this

neg: Mike Grier player in NHL history to reach the milestone. After not being re-signed by Buffalo for the 2011-12 season, Grier officially announced his retirement from the NHL on December 1, 2011. Mike Grier Michael James Grier (born January 5, 1975) is an American retired professional ice hockey winger who played for four teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) - the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks, and Buffalo Sabres. Primarily a checking forward, he played 1,060 NHL games over 14 NHL seasons. Grier was the first African-American player in the history of the NHL to be exclusively trained in

neg: Matti Hagman Matti Hagman Matti Risto Tapio "Hakki" Hagman (21 September 1955 – 11 October 2016) was a Finnish professional ice hockey player. Hagman was the first Finnish-born and Finnish-trained player to play in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the first to play in a Stanley Cup final. The first Finnish-born player in NHL was Albert Pudas, who never played hockey in Finland, having moved to Canada at the age of one. Hagman's jersey number 20 is also one of the eight retired numbers in HIFK, where he was a prominent player. Hagman played 237 NHL games over seven seasons. He

neg: Tony Liberatore Tony Liberatore Anthony "Tony" Liberatore (born 11 February 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented the in the Australian Football League (AFL). Liberatore is the only player to have won league best-and-fairest medals in all three grades of VFL/AFL football (under 19s, reserves and seniors). Liberatore is one of the shortest players to have played in the VFL/AFL competition and the shortest player to have won a Brownlow Medal. Playing as a rover, Liberatore was a long-time holder of the VFL/AFL record for most career tackles. Liberatore was born in Australia to Italian parents. Liberatore played junior football

neg: Dave Babych Dave Babych David Michael Babych (born May 23, 1961) is an Ukrainian-Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is currently an assistant director of player personnel with the Vancouver Canucks. He played in two NHL All-Star Games and played for the Winnipeg Jets, Hartford Whalers, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings. He is the younger brother of former NHL player Wayne Babych. He was the first NHL player to wear the number 44 on a permanent basis. Considered a franchise talent after a standout junior career in the

neg: Ice hockey at the Olympic Games Championships. However, NHL players were still not allowed to play in the Olympics, because of the unwillingness of the NHL to take a break mid-season and the IOC's amateur-only policy. Before the 1984 Winter Olympics, a dispute formed over what made a player a professional. The IOC had adopted a rule that made any player who had signed an NHL contract but played less than ten games in the league eligible. However, the United States Olympic Committee maintained that any player contracted with an NHL team was a professional and therefore not eligible to play. The IOC held an emergency

neg: 2016–17 NHL transactions 2016–17 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2016–17 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2016–17 NHL trade deadline was on March 1, 2017. Any players traded or claimed off of waivers after this date were eligible to play up until, but not in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs. A team and player may mutually agree to terminate

neg: Amateur sports that made any player who had signed an NHL contract but played less than ten games in the league eligible. However, the United States Olympic Committee maintained that any player contracted with an NHL team was a professional and therefore not eligible to play. The IOC held an emergency meeting that ruled NHL-contracted players were eligible, as long as they had not played in any NHL games. This made five players on Olympic rosters—one Austrian, two Italians and two Canadians—ineligible. Players who had played in other professional leagues—such as the World Hockey Association—were allowed to play. Canadian hockey official Alan

neg: NHL Foundation Player Award Petersburg, Florida. Fifteen players won the NHL Foundation Player Award during its exsitence. Kelly Chase was awarded the inaugural NHL Foundation Player Award in . No player has ever won the award twice. The Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames and the Detroit Red Wings are the only teams to have been represented twice by winners. The award is closely related to the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, as both are awarded to a player who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community. German Olaf Kolzig, Swede Henrik Zetterberg and Americans Ryan Miller and Dustin Brown are the only non-Canadian winners,

neg: Charles Poulin smaller teams in North America and Europe. He retired from hockey in 2004. Of his two competitors for CHL Player of the Year in 1992, OHL MVP Todd Simon played briefly in the NHL but never became a star, while WHL MVP Steve Konowalchuk has enjoyed a regular NHL career. Charles Poulin Charles Poulin (born July 27, 1972 in Quebec) is a former ice hockey player who was awarded the CHL Player of the Year award as a member of the St-Hyacinthe Laser of the QMJHL, but never played in the NHL. As of 2006 he is the only player

neg: Tony Liberatore to witness the Bulldogs' unlikely triumph, celebrating with Tom in the rooms after the game. Tony Liberatore Anthony "Tony" Liberatore (born 11 February 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented the in the Australian Football League (AFL). Liberatore is the only player to have won league best-and-fairest medals in all three grades of VFL/AFL football (under 19s, reserves and seniors). Liberatore is one of the shortest players to have played in the VFL/AFL competition and the shortest player to have won a Brownlow Medal. Playing as a rover, Liberatore was a long-time holder of the VFL/AFL record for

neg: 2013–14 NHL transactions 2013–14 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2013–14 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2013–14 trade deadline was on March 5, 2014. Any players traded or claimed off of waivers after this date are eligible to play up until, but not in, the 2013–14 NHL playoffs. At any time, a team and a player can mutually agree

neg: Jan Popiel Jan Popiel Jan Popiel (born October 9, 1947 in Virum, Denmark) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 296 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics, Houston Aeros and Phoenix Roadrunners. He is the younger brother of former NHL player Poul Popiel. Popiel was drafted 10th overall in the 1964 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Black Hawks making him the highest drafted Danish-born player in NHL history until Mikkel Bødker was drafted in 2008 as number 8. Popiel, however, was raised in Canada (his family moved to St.

neg: Michal Sýkora Michal Sýkora Michal Sýkora (born July 5, 1973) is a retired Czech professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers. He is not related to the NHL hockey player Petr Sýkora who played with the New Jersey Devils in the 2011-12 season. He is the older brother to Petr Sýkora (ice hockey b. 1978), HC Davos player who played 12 NHL games. Sýkora started his NHL career with the San Jose Sharks in 1993–94. He joined the Chicago Blackhawks for the 1996–97 season

neg: Victor Hedman June 2009. Going into the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Hedman was listed as the second-ranked player and top European player. He was drafted second overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2nd to John Tavares who was 1st overall and was drafted by the New York Islanders. Hedman has drawn comparisons to Chris Pronger, who is also 6'6" and around 220 as well and was also drafted second overall. Hedman made his NHL debut for the Lightning on 3 October 2009, against the Atlanta Thrashers. He registered his first point, an assist, on a Martin St. Louis goal. His first NHL

neg: Red Kelly Red Kelly Leonard Patrick "Red" Kelly, CM (born July 9, 1927) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player and coach in the NHL. He played on more Stanley Cup winning teams (eight) than any player who never played for the Montreal Canadiens, and is the only player to have never played for the Canadiens to be part of two of the nine dynasties recognized by the NHL in its history. In 2017 Kelly was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. He was also a Liberal Member of Parliament for the Toronto-area riding of York West

neg: Maurice Roberts finish the third period for the injured Lumley, at that point the Black Hawks' starter. Although Roberts didn't yield a goal, his Hawks still fell to the Detroit Red Wings, 5-2. The then 45-year-old Roberts, in his last NHL game, became the oldest player ever to play in an NHL game; a record he held until broken by Gordie Howe in 1979, and also passed by Chris Chelios. He remains the oldest goaltender to play in an NHL game. He also was the final NHL player who was active in the 1920s. Roberts was inducted into the United States Hockey

neg: Mike Modano Mike Modano Michael Thomas Modano Jr. (; born June 7, 1970) is an American retired professional ice hockey player, who played primarily for the Minnesota/Dallas Stars franchise. He is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in the NHL, as well as the last active player in the NHL who played for the North Stars when the team was in Minnesota. Modano was drafted first overall by the North Stars in 1988, and after the team moved to Texas he helped the Stars win the Stanley Cup in 1999. Modano played his final NHL season with his hometown

neg: NHL Entry Draft a player to a tryout; a "B" form, which gave the team an option to sign a player in return for a bonus; and the "C" form, which committed a player's professional rights. The "C" form could only be signed by the player at age eighteen or by the player's parents, often in exchange for some signing bonus. The first drafts (up until the 1968 Amateur Draft) were held to assign players who had not signed with an NHL organization before the sponsorship of junior teams was discontinued after 1968. The selection order in the NHL Entry Draft is determined

neg: René Boileau (ice hockey) René Boileau (ice hockey) Joseph Lorenzo Lionel Boileau (May 18, 1904 – June 9, 1969), known as René Boileau, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played seven games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Americans and five seasons in various minor-professional leagues. As a publicity stunt, the Americans billed Boileau, a French Canadian, as "the first Native American in the NHL" and claimed his name was Rainy Drinkwater. René is the father of the former NHL hockey player, Marc Boileau. Boileau, a native of Pointe-Claire, Quebec, played his only season in the NHL in

neg: Dino Ciccarelli Dino Ciccarelli Dino Ciccarelli (born February 8, 1960) is a Canadian former professional hockey player who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League, primarily with the Minnesota North Stars, but also notably with the Detroit Red Wings, with whom he had his third-highest scoring season. He scored 1,200 points in his NHL career. His 608 career NHL goals are also the most goals scored by a draft-eligible player who was not drafted by an NHL team. Ciccarelli was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010. Ciccarelli grew up playing minor hockey in his hometown of Sarnia, Ontario

neg: 2018–19 NHL transactions buyouts: This section is for players who were not previously on contract with NHL teams in the past season. Listed is their previous team and the league that they belonged to. Hover over retained salary or conditional transactions for more information. Once an NHL player has played in a certain number of games or a set number of seasons has passed since the signing of his first NHL contract (see here), that player must be offered to all of the other NHL teams before he can be assigned to a minor league affiliate. 2018–19 NHL transactions The following is a

neg: Ed Lukowich of Calgary, Ed is the older brother of former NHL hockey player, Morris Lukowich. His cousin is NHL player Brad Lukowich who is the son of former NHL and WHA player Bernie Lukowich. Ed Lukowich Edward R. "Ed" Lukowich (born March 1, 1946; nicknamed "Cool Hand Luke") is a former champion curler. Lukowich is a two-time Brier champion, having won the Brier Tankard for Alberta as skip of both the 1978 and 1986 Canadian championship teams. In 1986 his team also won the World Curling Championship. In 1988, representing Canada at the Olympic Games while curling was a demonstration sport,

neg: Paul Kariya Predators for their style of play emphasizing skating and speed. Following the lockout, the NHL adopted several rule changes meant to benefit fast and skilled players such as Kariya. He was one of many NHL players who had publicly spoken out regarding the NHL's failed attempts in the past to reduce obstruction. During an earlier NHL-sponsored conference call with the media, Kariya criticized NHL rules, stating, "As an offensive player, I'm going through the neutral zone, and I have a player tugging me the whole way. If I don't go down, I'm not going to get a call because they

neg: 2015–16 NHL transactions a player's contract at any time. For more details on contract terminations: "Note: This does not include players who have re-signed with their previous team as an unrestricted free agent or as a restricted free agent." This section is for players who were not previously on contract with NHL teams in the past season. Listed is their previous team and the league that they belonged to. Once an NHL player has played in a certain number of games or a set number of seasons has passed since the signing of his first NHL contract (see here), that player must be

neg: 2018–19 NHL transactions 2018–19 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2018–19 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. A team and player may mutually agree to terminate a player's contract at any time. All players must clear waivers before having a contract terminated. Buyouts can only occur at specific times of the year. For more details on contract terminations as

neg: Charles Poulin Charles Poulin Charles Poulin (born July 27, 1972 in Quebec) is a former ice hockey player who was awarded the CHL Player of the Year award as a member of the St-Hyacinthe Laser of the QMJHL, but never played in the NHL. As of 2006 he is the only player so honoured who has retired never to have played in the NHL, with the exception of Dave Simpson, who quit hockey to concentrate on schooling. Poulin played for the Fredericton Canadiens of the American Hockey League and Quebec Rafales of the International Hockey League, as well as a number of

neg: Glenn Healy the "NHL on TSN" and as an ice-level analyst for TSN's regional Toronto Maple Leafs telecasts. At the start of the 2009–10 NHL Season, he moved back to analyzing games for CBC's Hockey Night in Canada before he joined the NHL on Sportsnet crew in 2014. Healy created the "Loch Ness Monster" hockey analysis segment for TSN, in which he picked a player (or players) who was supposed to be a key player that night but did not turn out to be (the tagline being that the player is "the monster you hear about but don't see"). Bagpipes can be

neg: 2012–13 NHL transactions 2012–13 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the lockout shortened 2012–13 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been officially released by, traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2012–13 trade deadline was set for April 3, 2013, at 3 pm EST. Players involved in any trades after this deadline are ineligible to participate in the Stanley Cup playoffs. At any time, a team and a player

neg: Craig Johnson (ice hockey, born 1972) Craig Johnson (ice hockey, born 1972) Craig Thomas Johnson (born March 18, 1972 in Saint Paul, Minnesota), is an American former professional ice hockey player who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 33rd overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play 563 games in the NHL. He is best remembered as being the key player the Los Angeles Kings received in the Wayne Gretzky trade of 1996. Johnson made his NHL debut during the 1994–95 season with St. Louis. He scored the first goal in

neg: 2015–16 NHL transactions 2015–16 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2015–16 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2015–16 trade deadline was on February 29, 2016. Any players traded or claimed off of waivers after this date are eligible to play up until, but not in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs. A team and player may mutually agree to terminate

neg: 2014–15 NHL transactions 2014–15 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2014–15 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2014–15 trade deadline was on March 2, 2015. Any players traded or claimed off of waivers after this date are eligible to play up until, but not in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. At any time, a team and a player can

neg: Phil Kessel Kessel continued to reach milestones, scoring his 65th point of the season (which broke his old career-high) in a 2–1 loss to the San Jose Sharks. An NHL player's poll conducted by "Sports Illustrated" and released in February 2012 named Kessel "the easiest (player) to intimidate" in the NHL. He was named by 15% of NHL player respondents while Vancouver Canucks' Daniel and Henrik Sedin were next with 8%. The results were based on the input of 145 NHL players who responded to "Sports Illustrated"'s survey. The poll drew controversy from many, including then-Toronto General Manager Brian Burke due to

neg: Scott Walker (ice hockey) Scott Walker (ice hockey) Scott Walker (born July 19, 1973) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who is currently a player development consultant for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). During his 17 seasons as a professional hockey player, Walker played in 829 regular season games in the NHL where he scored 397 points and earned 1,135 minutes in penalties before retiring as a player following the 2009–10 NHL season. He also competed in three Ice Hockey World Championships (1999, 2001, and 2005) as a member of Team Canada. Walker joined the Owen Sound Platers

neg: 2013–14 NHL transactions to terminate a player's contract. For more details on contract terminations: "Note: This does not include players who have re-signed with their previous team as an unrestricted free agent or as a restricted free agent." Once an NHL player has played in a certain number of games or a set number of seasons has passed since the signing of his first NHL contract (see here), that player must be offered to all of the other NHL teams before he can be assigned to a minor league affiliate. 2013–14 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that

neg: 2014–15 NHL transactions mutually agree to terminate a player's contract. For more details on contract terminations: "Note: This does not include players who have re-signed with their previous team as an unrestricted free agent or as a restricted free agent." Once an NHL player has played in a certain number of games or a set number of seasons has passed since the signing of his first NHL contract (see here), that player must be offered to all of the other NHL teams before he can be assigned to a minor league affiliate. NHL teams will receive compensation for losing a coach, general manager

neg: Mel Hirsch Mel Hirsch Melvin M. Hirsch (July 31, 1921 – December 1968) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Boston Celtics of the Basketball Association of America, which would later become the National Basketball Association, for 13 games in the 1946–47 season. At 5 feet 6 inches tall, he was the shortest player in NBA history until Muggsy Bogues more than 40 years later. He is the third shortest NBA player of all time, after Bogues and Earl Boykins. A stand-out player at Brooklyn College, Hirsch graduated in 1943 and served in the US Army Air Corps as

neg: Maurice Roberts Hall of Fame in 2005. Maurice Roberts Maurice "Moe" Roberts (December 13, 1905 – February 7, 1975) was an American ice hockey player, who was the oldest man ever to play the position of goaltender in National Hockey League history, and in two different stretches of several decades was both the oldest player ever to play a NHL game and the "youngest" man ever to play goal in the NHL. Roberts played a total of ten games in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, New York Americans, and Chicago Black Hawks, as well as playing sixteen seasons in the minor

neg: Ted Donato Ted Donato Edward Paul Donato (born April 28, 1969) is a retired American ice hockey player who played in the NHL. Since he retired from professional hockey as a player in 2004, he has served as the head coach for the Harvard University hockey team. Donato's son, Ryan Donato, was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Donato was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts. Donato was selected 98th overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. He played hockey at his high school, Catholic Memorial, before moving on

neg: Maurice Roberts Maurice Roberts Maurice "Moe" Roberts (December 13, 1905 – February 7, 1975) was an American ice hockey player, who was the oldest man ever to play the position of goaltender in National Hockey League history, and in two different stretches of several decades was both the oldest player ever to play a NHL game and the "youngest" man ever to play goal in the NHL. Roberts played a total of ten games in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, New York Americans, and Chicago Black Hawks, as well as playing sixteen seasons in the minor leagues, most notably for the

neg: Andrew Yogan Andrew Yogan Andrew Yogan (born December 4, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing with HC Innsbruck of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). He was selected by the New York Rangers in the 4th round (100th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He was the first hockey player raised in Florida to be drafted by the NHL. Prior NHL players who were born in Florida, but raised elsewhere include Val James, Dallas Eakins, Dan Hinote, and Blake Geoffrion. Yogan played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League. He was originally drafted by the Windsor Spitfires

neg: Michel Petit Michel Petit Michel Petit (born February 12, 1964) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from the 1982–83 NHL season to the 1998–99 NHL season. Upon his retirement Petit had played for a then-NHL record ten different teams, a mark has since been surpassed by Mike Sillinger. Petit was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft in the first round, eleventh overall. During his 17 seasons in the NHL he played for ten different NHL teams, which as of 2017 was tied along with J. J. Daigneault,

neg: Andy Bathgate Andy Bathgate Andrew James "Andy" Bathgate (August 28, 1932 – February 26, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins.In 2017 Bathgate was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. Andy Bathgate was a popular star player of the New York Rangers and also held the honour of being declared the Most Valuable Player of both the NHL and Western Hockey League (WHL). He started his professional career with the Cleveland Barons

neg: Al Suomi Illinois. As of 2007, he was the last surviving member of the team. Following the death of Louis Holmes in March 2010, he became the oldest living former NHL player, a title that he held until his death at the age of 100 on September 23, 2014. Al Suomi Albert William Suomi (October 29, 1913 – September 23, 2014) was an American NHL player, who played with the Chicago Black Hawks for the 1936–37 NHL season. Although he did not aspire to play at a professional level, Suomi nevertheless spent his young life playing hockey and was eventually scouted while

neg: Ed Beers play in the NHL. Ed Beers Edward Joseph "Eddy" Beers (born October 12, 1959) is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 250 games in the National Hockey League. He was nearly a point per game player in his time in the NHL, but his NHL career was cut short by injury. Born in Zwaag, Beers played for the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. He also played for the University of Denver in the NCAA for the years of 1979–1982 and led the NCAA in scoring his senior season. In 1982 Beers became only the second player born

neg: Guy Lafleur Guy Lafleur Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ (born September 20, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who was the first player in the National Hockey League (NHL) to score 50 goals and 100 points in six straight seasons. Between 1971 and 1991, he played for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques in an NHL career spanning 17 seasons, and five Stanley Cup championships (all with the Canadiens). In 2017 Lafleur was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. Lafleur started playing hockey at the age

neg: 1964–65 NHL season most valuable player for the first time, and the Lady Byng. Roger Crozier won the Calder for best first-year player, and was named the First All-Star team goaltender. "Note: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes" Source: NHL. "Note: GP = Games played; Min – Minutes Played; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals Against Average; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts" The following is a list of players of note who played their first NHL game in 1964–65 (listed with their first

neg: Michael Henrich Michael Henrich Michael Henrich (born March 4, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. An NHL first-round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers in 1998, Henrich played several years of professional hockey in North America before moving to professional hockey in Europe. Henrich is the first Jewish player to be selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft, and the only player taken in the first round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft who did not play a regular season game in the National Hockey League. Henrich's younger brother Adam Henrich is also a former professional

neg: Alain Côté (ice hockey, born 1967) the Oakland Skates. He had 4 goals and 15 assists for 19 points. Côté's older brother, Sylvain Côté was a longtime defenseman, who played 19 seasons in the NHL, most notably with the Washington Capitals. Alain Côté (ice hockey, born 1967) Alain R. Gabriel Côté (born April 14, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and Roller Hockey player. Côté was drafted in the second round (31st overall) by the Boston Bruins in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. His first season in the National Hockey League (NHL) was 1985–86. He played a total of 36 games in his

neg: Hockey contracts to the NHL and would require the player to sign a new contract with the NHL team. A Professional tryout (PTO) contract exists in the AHL and NHL. In the AHL, this type of contract is limited to 25 games. Teams may sign players to multiple PTOs at any time during the season, provided that after the completion of the PTO, the player has the right to sign a regular AHL contract or a PTO with another AHL team. During the NHL pre-season, veteran players who try out for a team sign a PTO. An Amateur tryout (ATO) contract exists

neg: Pierre Turgeon off during the 2004–05 lockout. Upon signing with the Avalanche, Turgeon switched his jersey number to #87 from his customary #77, as the number was retired for Raymond Bourque. On November 8, 2005, Turgeon became the 34th player in NHL history to score 500 goals. His 500th goal was scored against the San Jose Sharks. On September 5, 2007, Turgeon announced his retirement from the NHL. He is the highest-scoring player in NHL history who is otherwise eligible and has not been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. On July 10, 2017, Turgeon was named as the offensive coordinator

neg: Zellio Toppazzini Zellio Toppazzini Zellio Louis Peter Toppazzini (January 5, 1930 – April 1, 2001) was a professional ice hockey player who played 123 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Black Hawks. He was the brother of Jerry Toppazzini who played 11 seasons in the NHL, and the great-uncle of NHL player Justin Williams who is currently with the Washington Capitals, and previously played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and Carolina Hurricanes. Toppazzini spent most of his career with the American Hockey League Providence Reds. Nicknamed Topper, Toppazzini is

neg: Aaron Broten Aaron Broten Aaron Kent Broten (born November 14, 1960) is a former American professional hockey player who was drafted in the 6th round, 106th overall in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Rockies (who moved to New Jersey to become the Devils two years later). Broten was born in Roseau, Minnesota. He is the brother of former NHL players Neal Broten and Paul Broten. Broten's nephew, Shane Gersich, was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. During his twelve-year career, Broten played for six different NHL teams including both parts of the Rockies/Devils franchise,

neg: Curtis Glencross Curtis Glencross Curtis Jack Glencross (born December 28, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). An undrafted player, he signed with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks as a free agent in 2004 and made his NHL debut with the team in 2007. He has also played in the NHL for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Washington Capitals. Glencross was an effective goalscorer and active within the community during his time in Calgary, which led to the team naming him its recipient of the Ralph T. Scurfield Humanitarian

neg: Bob Sauvé the NHL in 1989 due to chronic back problems. Sauvé's younger brother, forward Jean-François Sauvé, also played in the NHL and was briefly a teammate of his older brother in Buffalo. His son Philippe Sauvé is a professional goaltender who played in Europe for the Hamburg Freezers. His nephew Maxime Sauvé is an NHL hockey player. Sauvé remained active in hockey after retirement, first as the president of the New Jersey Devils' alumni association, then as a goalie coach and later as a player agent. His list of clientele has included many of Quebec's biggest names including Patrick Roy, Vincent

neg: Andrej Meszároš a 20-year-old, he was the second-youngest player in the tournament, behind only Russia's Evgeni Malkin. After the Ottawa Senators were was eliminated in the second round of the NHL playoffs, Meszároš joined Slovakia for one game in the 2006 World Championships. Slovakia ultimately finished eighth in the tournament. SVK WHL NHL Andrej Meszároš Andrej Meszároš (; born 13 October 1985) is a Slovak professional ice hockey player who is currently a member of Slovan Bratislava. He previously played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators, the latter of which drafted

neg: Tom Fitzgerald (ice hockey) NHL Entry Draft (1st round, 17th overall). He turned pro in 1988 with the Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate Springfield Indians, and in 1990 was one of the key players who led Indians to the Calder Cup championship. He played parts of five seasons for the Islanders and became the first player in NHL playoff history to score two shorthanded goals on the same minor penalty, against the Pittsburgh Penguins on May 2, 1993, which also equaled the NHL record for shorthanded goals by a player in one game. He was selected as one of the original Florida Panthers in

neg: Jonathan Cheechoo youth in hockey, with his involvement in the Little Native Hockey Tournament being a source of inspiration for those currently competing in the tournament and wishing to achieve the same level of success. Jonathan Cheechoo Jonathan Cheechoo (; Cree: ; born July 15, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). During the 2005–06 season, he led the NHL with 56 goals and won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy. He was the first San Jose Sharks player to win the "Rocket" Richard Trophy, awarded to the NHL player with the

neg: Jonathan Cheechoo Jonathan Cheechoo Jonathan Cheechoo (; Cree: ; born July 15, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). During the 2005–06 season, he led the NHL with 56 goals and won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy. He was the first San Jose Sharks player to win the "Rocket" Richard Trophy, awarded to the NHL player with the most goals in a season. Drafted by the Belleville Bulls of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 1997 OHL priority selection, Cheechoo had a reasonably strong rookie year in 1997–98 with 76

neg: Mike Nykoluk Mike Nykoluk Michael Andrew Nykoluk (born December 11, 1934) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player and coach. Nykoluk played one season in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs and who coached for seven seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs. He is the younger brother of longtime Canadian Football League player Danny Nykoluk. Nykoluk began his professional career with the Rochester Americans of the AHL in 1956–57. That season with Rochester, he was called up to play in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The

neg: Mathieu Biron Mathieu Biron Mathieu Biron (born April 29, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played over 250 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). After retiring as a hockey player, he became a firefighter. He was drafted by the National Hockey League's (NHL) Los Angeles Kings in the first round (twenty-first overall) of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. New York Islanders traded Žigmund Pálffy, Bryan Smolinski, Marcel Cousineau and 4th round selection (previously acquired from the New Jersey Devils - Daniel Johansson) in 1999 to the Los Angeles Kings for Olli Jokinen, Josh Green, Mathieu Biron and

neg: Evgeny Namestnikov recording 9 assists and 24 penalty minutes. He also appeared in two playoff games for the Canucks without recording a point. Namestnikov works as a scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Notable players he has scouted include Nikita Soshnikov and Yegor Korshkov. Evgeny Namestnikov Yevgeni "John" Namestnikov (born October 9, 1971) is a former professional ice hockey player who spent parts of six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is currently an NHL amateur scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Namestnikov was born in Arzamas, Soviet Union (now Russia), and is the father of current NHL player Vladislav

neg: 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season Assistant captain Kevin Lowe was voted the winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his humanitarian contributions to the community. "*Later traded to the Montreal Canadiens" Edmonton's draft picks at the 1989 NHL Entry Draft 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season The 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off their shortest playoff run in seven years when the Los Angeles Kings defeated Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs. Edmonton would improve their point total from 84 to 90, and finish in 2nd place in the Smythe Division. In the

neg: Teppo Numminen play for at least another year. On August 8, 2008, Numminen re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres. He was the leader among active NHL players who played the most games without winning the Stanley Cup: 1,372 at the end of the 2008-09 season. Numminen announced his retirement on August 4, 2009. The 41-year-old finished his NHL career with 117 goals and 520 assists for 637 points in 1372 NHL games. At the time of his retirement, Numminen was the last player from the 1986 NHL Entry Draft still playing in the NHL and he had extended his record to 1,372 NHL

neg: Derian Hatcher Derian Hatcher Derian John Hatcher (born June 4, 1972) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers. He currently serves as the head coach of the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. He is the younger brother of former NHL player Kevin Hatcher, with whom he was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame on October 21, 2010. In 2015 Hatcher and David Legwand, a fellow OHL alumnus, NHL player, and Michigan native, purchased

neg: Art Ross Trophy Art Ross Trophy The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League (NHL) player who leads the league in points at the end of the regular season. It was presented to the league by former player, General Manager, and head coach Art Ross. The trophy has been awarded 65 times to 27 players since its introduction in the 1947–48 NHL season. Ross is also known for his design of the official NHL puck, with slightly bevelled edges for better control. The current holder is Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. The Art Ross Trophy was presented to the

neg: Wayne Gretzky NHL as a whole, helping to inspire a more team-based strategy. Using this approach, the Oilers, led by Gretzky, became the highest scoring team in NHL history. "He was, I think, the first Canadian forward to play a true team game", said hockey writer and former NHL goaltender Ken Dryden. The focus of the game prior to Gretzky's arrival, he said, especially among the Canadian teams, was on the player with the puck—in getting the puck to a star player who would make the big play. "Gretzky reversed that. He knew he wasn't big enough, strong enough, or even fast

neg: Rob Flockhart more seasons in Minnesota's system, appearing in two more NHL games in 1980–81, but failed to establish himself as a full-time NHL player. He signed with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1982, but never appeared in the NHL with the Hawks, retiring from the sport in 1985. Flockhart finished his career with 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points, along with 14 penalty minutes, in 55 NHL games. Rob Flockhart Robert Walter Flockhart (born February 6, 1956 in Sicamous, British Columbia) is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent parts of five seasons in the National Hockey League. He

neg: Basketball survey given to all NBA teams, the average height of all NBA players is just under , with the average weight being close to . The tallest players ever in the NBA were Manute Bol and Gheorghe Mureșan, who were both tall. The tallest current NBA player is Sim Bhullar, who stands at . At , Margo Dydek was the tallest player in the history of the WNBA. The shortest player ever to play in the NBA is Muggsy Bogues at . Other short players have thrived at the pro level. Anthony "Spud" Webb was just tall, but had a

neg: Ryan Neates 20 metre sprint in 2.83 seconds, the second-fastest of any player Australia-wide. After being overlooked in the 2009 National Draft, Neates was recruited by the West Coast Eagles with the club's only pick, the fifth pick overall, in the 2010 Pre-season Draft, largely as a result of his performances in pre-draft testing. At the time of his drafting, Neates was the second-shortest player in the AFL, behind Lewis Broome, was also drafted by West Coast at the 2010 Rookie Draft. After Broome was delisted at the end of the 2011 season, Neates became the shortest player on an AFL list,

neg: Waivers (NHL) Waivers (NHL) Waivers is a National Hockey League (NHL) labor management procedure by which an NHL team makes a professional ice hockey player's contract and rights available to all other NHL teams. Other NHL teams "waive" any claim to a player designated for assignment in the American Hockey League (AHL) or designated for release. The process is typically referred to as "being placed on waivers." In the NHL, each player signs what is, or is a variation of, a standard NHL player's contract. The contract specifies that the team has exclusive rights to the player playing in the NHL. Once

neg: Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy the end of the . It is one of the newest of the NHL's trophies and is named in honour of the legendary right winger Maurice "Rocket" Richard, who spent his eighteen-season career with the Canadiens. He led the NHL in goal scoring five times and was the first NHL player to reach the 500-goal milestone. In , Richard became the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in one season, doing so in just 50 games, the latter feat achieved by only four other players since then. However, Richard never finished higher than second in points, his

neg: 1998–99 NHL season player. "Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points" Source: NHL. Regular season The following is a list of players of note who played their first NHL game in 1998–99 (listed with their first team, asterisk(*) marks debut in playoffs): The following is a list of players of note that played their last game in the NHL in 1998–99 (listed with their last team): 1998–99 NHL season The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. The Dallas Stars finished first in regular season play, and won the Stanley

neg: 2017–18 NHL transactions Once an NHL player has played in a certain number of games or a set number of seasons has passed since the signing of his first NHL contract (see here), that player must be offered to all of the other NHL teams before he can be assigned to a minor league affiliate. 2017–18 NHL transactions The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2017–18 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick

neg: Billy Taylor (ice hockey, born 1942) Billy Taylor (ice hockey, born 1942) William Gordon Taylor (October 14, 1942 in Kincaid, Saskatchewan – September 8, 1979) was a professional ice hockey centre who played two games in the National Hockey League. He is the son of the former NHL hockey player, Billy Taylor Sr. Taylor spent most of his playing career in various minor leagues on various teams from 1960 to 1968. He managed to play only two games in the NHL for the New York Rangers during the 1964–65 NHL season, recording no points. After retirement as a player, he spent one season, 1971–72, as a

neg: Patrice Bergeron career Frank J. Selke Trophy, as well as the NHL Foundation Player Award. He was named as the cover athlete for the "NHL 15" video game in the same ceremony. As Bergeron continued play with the Bruins for the 2014–15 season, on February 23, 2015, he scored his 200th career goal as the Bruins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 6–2. Bergeron, who has played his entire NHL career as a member of the Bruins since they drafted him in 2003, became the 17th player in franchise history to score 200 or more career goals for the club. Bergeron's play during the