NHL POST

Marc Savard reaches a milestone !

Marc Savard() scored the 700th point of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Jason Arnott. I've seen my idols break records and now I am doing the same, was his only comment for the media..

A native of , Marc Savard was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 4th round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 784 NHL games during his career, notching 206 goals and adding 494 assists along with 710 penalty minutes. The 33 year old center has played 2 games with the this season, totalling 1+3=4 with 2 PIM.




Player of the week: Bobby Ryan (R)

NHL has awarded Bobby Ryan (R) of as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 1 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of , Bobby Ryan was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 174 NHL games during his career, notching 76 goals and adding 62 assists along with 128 penalty minutes. The 23 year old right wing has played 6 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 5+2=7 with 8 PIM.



Pavel Datsyuk reaches a milestone !

avel Datsyuk() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Nicklas Lidström. That's one for the books, he said at the post-game press conference..

A native of , Pavel Datsyuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 612 NHL games during his career, notching 203 goals and adding 397 assists along with 161 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 6 games with the this season, totalling 5+3=8 with 4 PIM.

Sergei Gonchar reaches a milestone !

Sergei Gonchar() scored the 700th point of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Alex Kovalev. I've seen my idols break records and now I am doing the same, he commented to the media..

A native of , Sergei Gonchar was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1992 entry draft. He has appeared in 1020 NHL games during his career, notching 206 goals and adding 494 assists along with 854 penalty minutes. The 36 year old defenseman has played 29 games with the this season, totalling 4+12=16 with 12 PIM.


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Cory Stillman reaches a milestone !

Cory Stillman() scored the 700th point of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Steven Reinprecht. I just want to thank all the people that have supported me throughout my career. I couldn't have done this without them, he said after the game in the dressing room..

A native of , Cory Stillman was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1992 entry draft. He has appeared in 988 NHL games during his career, notching 271 goals and adding 429 assists along with 475 penalty minutes. The 36 year old left wing has played 28 games with the this season, totalling 5+7=12 with 10 PIM.


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Player of the week: Alexander Frolov (L)

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

A native of , Alexander Frolov was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 566 NHL games during his career, notching 181 goals and adding 229 assists along with 234 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 30 games with the this season, totalling 13+16=29 with 24 PIM.


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Pavol Demitra agrees on a contract with Chicago Blackhawks.

Pavol Demitra has signed a $5 000 000 per year, 1 year deal with the . Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.

A native of , Pavol Demitra was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 9th round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 847 NHL games during his career, notching 304 goals and adding 464 assists along with 284 penalty minutes. The 36 year old left wing has not yet played for the this season.


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Henrik Sedin reaches a milestone !

Henrik Sedin() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the on a feed by Daniel Sedin. There's no 'I' in team and we have to get everyone playing the same system. It's not enough to just play a solid 20 or 40 minutes of hockey - you have to play 60. Hey, you know what? I forgot the question, he said after the game in the dressing room.

A native of , Henrik Sedin was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 756 NHL games during his career, notching 149 goals and adding 451 assists along with 438 penalty minutes. The 30 year old center has played 28 games with the this season, totalling 11+17=28 with 20 PIM.

Derek Morris reaches a milestone !



Derek Morris() notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Keith Yandle. You gotta' hand it to their team today, they came to play and made us work for everything we got, the happy player said in a hockey magazine..

A native of , Derek Morris was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 901 NHL games during his career, notching 83 goals and adding 300 assists along with 843 penalty minutes. The 32 year old defenseman has played 32 games with the this season, totalling 3+11=14 with 12 PIM.


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Daymond Langkow reaches a milestone !



Daymond Langkow() notched the 400th assist of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Miroslav Satan. For me this is dream come true, the player said in an interview..

A native of , Daymond Langkow was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 1049 NHL games during his career, notching 266 goals and adding 400 assists along with 543 penalty minutes. The 34 year old center has played 36 games with the this season, totalling 7+18=25 with 10 PIM.


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Jason Arnott reaches a milestone !



Jason Arnott() scored the 900th point of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Ilya Kovalchuk. I just want to thank all the people that have supported me throughout my career. I couldn't have done this without them, he commented to the media..

A native of , Jason Arnott was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 1131 NHL games during his career, notching 394 goals and adding 506 assists along with 1194 penalty minutes. The 36 year old right wing has played 32 games with the this season, totalling 11+16=27 with 18 PIM.


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Dainius Zubrus reaches a milestone !



Dainius Zubrus() notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Jason Arnott. Whatever I can do to help the team is okay by me. As long as we get the 2 points that's the main thing, he said at the post-game press conference..

A native of La-la-land, Dainius Zubrus was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 936 NHL games during his career, notching 187 goals and adding 300 assists along with 619 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 32 games with the this season, totalling 11+11=22 with 35 PIM.


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Tomas Kaberle reaches a milestone !



Tomas Kaberle() scored the 500th point of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Kris Versteeg. I've seen my idols break records and now I am doing the same, he said with a wink..

A native of , Tomas Kaberle was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 8th round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 852 NHL games during his career, notching 85 goals and adding 415 assists along with 238 penalty minutes. The 32 year old defenseman has played 32 games with the TTOR this season, totalling 5+13=18 with 8 PIM.


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Joe Thornton reaches a milestone !



Joe Thornton() scored the 300th goal of his career in tonight's game against the on a feed by Patrick Marleau. Hopefully one day this puck will end up in the Hall of Fame, our record breaker told a Hockey Night in Canada reporter.

A native of Canada, Joe Thornton was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 949 NHL games during his career, notching 300 goals and adding 666 assists along with 895 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 34 games with the this season, totalling 15+20=35 with 10 PIM.


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Player of the week: Joe Pavelski (C)



NHL has awarded Joe Pavelski (C) of 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 , Joe Pavelski was originally drafted to the NHL by the SJs in the 7th round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 309 NHL games during his career, notching 94 goals and adding 116 assists along with 136 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has played 34 games with the this season, totalling 11+21=32 with 18 PIM.


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Andrei Markov reaches a milestone !



Andrei Markov() notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Mike Cammalleri. I'm happy about it but that's it, gotta think other things now, he said after the game in the dressing room..

A native of , Andrei Markov was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 660 NHL games during his career, notching 83 goals and adding 300 assists along with 385 penalty minutes. The 31 year old defenseman has played 32 games with the this season, totalling 2+14=16 with 20 PIM.


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Olli Jokinen reaches a milestone !



Olli Jokinen() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the on a goal by Patrick Sharp. I just want to thank this great organization for presenting me with the opportunity to play in the NHL, he commented and was all smiles..

A native of , Olli Jokinen was originally drafted to the NHL by the in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 913 NHL games during his career, notching 266 goals and adding 334 assists along with 905 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 32 games with the this season, totalling 14+18=32 with 36 PIM.