Player of the Week

Player of the week: Milan Michalek (R)
NHL has awarded Milan Michalek (R) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Czech, Milan Michalek was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 257 NHL games during his career, notching 82 goals and adding 106 assists along with 135 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has played 14 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 6+13=19 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Jason Spezza (R)
NHL has awarded Jason Spezza (R) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Canada, Jason Spezza was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 346 NHL games during his career, notching 141 goals and adding 241 assists along with 171 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 18 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 12+13=25 with 4 PIM.

Player of the week: Todd Bertuzzi (R)
NHL has awarded Todd Bertuzzi (R) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week.
A native of Canada, Todd Bertuzzi was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 830 NHL games during his career, notching 280 goals and adding 362 assists along with 1243 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 23 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 18+15=33 with 49 PIM.

Player of the month: Daniel Alfredsson (L)
NHL has awarded Daniel Alfredsson (L) of Ottawa Senators as Player Of The Month He registered 12 goals and 7 assists for 19 points in 13 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals.
A native of Sweden, Daniel Alfredsson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 6th round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 889 NHL games during his career, notching 350 goals and adding 533 assists along with 399 penalty minutes. The 35 year old left wing has played 24 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 15+10=25 with 8 PIM.

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1-12-2008 Rookie of the month: Drew Larman (C)
NHL has awarded Drew Larman (C) of Florida Panthers as Rookie Of The Month He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 13 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.
A native of USA, Drew Larman, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 44 NHL games during his career, notching 8 goals and adding 8 assists along with 6 penalty minutes. The 23 year old center has played 22 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 4+4=8 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Thomas Vanek (L)
NHL has awarded Thomas Vanek (L) of Minnesota Wild as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Austria, Thomas Vanek was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 276 NHL games during his career, notching 122 goals and adding 139 assists along with 148 penalty minutes. The 24 year old left wing has played 31 games with the Minnesota Wild this season, totalling 18+27=45 with 6 PIM

Player of the week: Evgeny Malkin (C)
NHL has awarded Evgeny Malkin (C) of Ottawa Senators as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Russia, Evgeny Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 193 NHL games during his career, notching 87 goals and adding 128 assists along with 160 penalty minutes. The 22 year old center has played 33 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 21+25=46 with 10 PIM.

Player of the week: Corey Perry (R)
NHL has awarded Corey Perry (R) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 7 goals and 0 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Canada, Corey Perry was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Ducks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 260 NHL games during his career, notching 84 goals and adding 90 assists along with 152 penalty minutes. The 23 year old right wing has played 40 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 21+20=41 with 29 PIM.

Player of the month: Evgeny Malkin (C)
NHL has awarded Evgeny Malkin (C) of Ottawa Senators as Player Of The Month He registered 14 goals and 8 assists for 22 points in 13 games last month. He also had 5 game winning goals.
A native of Russia, Evgeny Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 197 NHL games during his career, notching 90 goals and adding 132 assists along with 160 penalty minutes. The 22 year old center has played 37 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 24+29=53 with 10 PIM.

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1-1-2009 Rookie of the month: Sergei Kostitsyn (L)
NHL has awarded Sergei Kostitsyn (L) of Buffalo Sabres as Rookie Of The Month He registered 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 14 games last month.
A native of Belarussia, Sergei Kostitsyn was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 7th round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 38 NHL games during his career, notching 13 goals and adding 22 assists along with 32 penalty minutes. The 21 year old left wing has played 38 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 13+22=35 with 32 PIM.

Player of the week: Paul Kariya (L)
NHL has awarded Paul Kariya (L) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Canada, Paul Kariya was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Ducks in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 912 NHL games during his career, notching 410 goals and adding 565 assists along with 333 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 41 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 21+24=45 with 12 PIM

Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 5 assists for 11 points in 4 games last week.
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 519 NHL games during his career, notching 276 goals and adding 253 assists along with 348 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 50 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 27+33=60 with 30 PIM.

Player of the month: Jarome Iginla (R)
NHL has awarded Jarome Iginla (R) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Month He registered 14 goals and 10 assists for 24 points in 17 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.
A native of Canada, Jarome Iginla was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 910 NHL games during his career, notching 390 goals and adding 423 assists along with 641 penalty minutes. The 31 year old right wing has played 50 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 31+34=65 with 29 PIM.

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1-2-2009 Rookie of the month: David Bolland (C)
NHL has awarded David Bolland (C) of Chicago Blackhawks as Rookie Of The Month He registered 9 goals and 10 assists for 19 points in 16 games last month.
A native of Canada, David Bolland was originally drafted to the NHL by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 65 NHL games during his career, notching 19 goals and adding 28 assists along with 26 penalty minutes. The 22 year old center has played 55 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 18+27=45 with 22 PIM.


Player of the week: Joe Thornton (C)
NHL has awarded Joe Thornton (C) of Montreal Canadiens as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Canada, Joe Thornton was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 806 NHL games during his career, notching 286 goals and adding 544 assists along with 778 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 52 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 32+41=73 with 32 PIM.

Player of the week: Paul Kariya (L)
NHL has awarded Paul Kariya (L) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 2 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Canada, Paul Kariya was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Ducks in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 926 NHL games during his career, notching 423 goals and adding 576 assists along with 337 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 55 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 34+35=69 with 16 PIM.


Player of the week: Jaromir Jagr (R)
NHL has awarded Jaromir Jagr (R) of New Jersey Devils 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 Czech, Jaromir Jagr was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 1990 entry draft. He has appeared in 1329 NHL games during his career, notching 704 goals and adding 991 assists along with 971 penalty minutes. The 37 year old right wing has played 56 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 35+29=64 with 60 PIM.

Player of the week: Daniel Brière (C)
NHL has awarded Daniel Brière (C) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Canada, Daniel Brière was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 548 NHL games during his career, notching 186 goals and adding 235 assists along with 356 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 64 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 22+31=53 with 46 PIM.

Player of the month: Vincent Lecavalier (C)
NHL has awarded Vincent Lecavalier (C) of Detroit Red Wings as Player Of The Month He registered 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points in 11 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals.
A native of Canada, Vincent Lecavalier was originally drafted to the NHL by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 774 NHL games during his career, notching 326 goals and adding 373 assists along with 505 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 63 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 42+46=88 with 58 PIM.

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1-3-2009 Rookie of the month: Jack Johnson (D)
NHL has awarded Jack Johnson (D) of Los Angeles Kings as Rookie Of The Month He registered 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points in 12 games last month.
A native of USA, Jack Johnson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 49 NHL games during his career, notching 6 goals and adding 16 assists along with 35 penalty minutes. The 22 year old defenseman has played 44 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 6+16=22 with 17 PIM. He has also played 19 games with the Manchester Monarchs this season, totalling 4+2=6 with 10 PIM.

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 6 assists for 10 points in 4 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 544 NHL games during his career, notching 290 goals and adding 270 assists along with 358 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 75 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 41+50=91 with 40 PIM.


Player of the week: Jarome Iginla (R)
NHL has awarded Jarome Iginla (R) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 4 assists for 10 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Canada, Jarome Iginla was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 930 NHL games during his career, notching 406 goals and adding 441 assists along with 660 penalty minutes. The 31 year old right wing has played 70 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 47+52=99 with 48 PIM

Player of the week: Marian Hossa (L)
NHL has awarded Marian Hossa (L) of Detroit Red Wings as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Slovakia, Marian Hossa was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 792 NHL games during his career, notching 359 goals and adding 419 assists along with 427 penalty minutes. The 30 year old left wing has played 81 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 42+58=100 with 30 PIM.

Player of the month: Saku Koivu (C)
NHL has awarded Saku Koivu (C) of New York Rangers as Player Of The Month He registered 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points in 15 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Finland, Saku Koivu was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 811 NHL games during his career, notching 227 goals and adding 477 assists along with 626 penalty minutes. The 34 year old center has played 79 games with the New York Rangers this season, totalling 33+49=82 with 58 PIM.

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1-4-2009 Rookie of the month: Sergei Kostitsyn (L)
NHL has awarded Sergei Kostitsyn (L) of Buffalo Sabres as Rookie Of The Month He registered 7 goals and 6 assists for 13 points in 15 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Belarussia, Sergei Kostitsyn was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 7th round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 78 NHL games during his career, notching 28 goals and adding 37 assists along with 42 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 78 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 28+37=65 with 42 PIM.

Player of the week: Saku Koivu (C)
NHL has awarded Saku Koivu (C) of New York Rangers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week.
A native of Finland, Saku Koivu was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 810 NHL games during his career, notching 224 goals and adding 477 assists along with 626 penalty minutes. The 34 year old center has played 78 games with the New York Rangers this season, totalling 30+49=79 with 58 PIM.