90% Of Fans Can't Name This NHL Player's Team... Can You?
- by Danielle Lasher
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Professional Hockey has a lot going for it when it comes to delivering entertainment. Fast-paced and action-packed, it's one of the most eye-catching sports around. But above all, what would the NHL be without its star players? These are the ones who draw interest with their personality on and off the ice. But when it really comes down to it, it's their performance on the ice that matters most. There are plenty of qualities and stats that make up a quality player in the NHL. After all, a player has to be at their best if they want to perform at the highest level of professional hockey.
As many know though, Hockey is a business before it's even a sport. In fact, team owners may view players more as assets. For the sake of doing good business, players can be traded at any time. As a result, it can be hard for some fans to keep track of what team certain players reside on at any given time. Only hardcore followers of the sport are able to identify what team’s players are on at any given time. For any hardcore NHL fans willing to give it a go, we'll give an NHL player, you just choose the team they're on. Good luck!
What team is this player on?
If there's one thing Hockey fans know, it's that Canadians love their hockey. It's no different for Sidney Crosby, who happens to be a captain for this team. He was drafted as the first overall pick by this team back in 2005, where he's been ever since. This player is considered not only one of the best players in the league today, but one of the best ever. In his first season alone, he got 102 points. What team is this player on?
What team is Nicklas Backstrom currently on?
Backstrom has made an impression so far in the 2018 NHL playoffs with his performance against the Blue Jackets in the first round. The team picked him in the NHL draft back in 2006 fourth overall. In turn, Backstrom has become the all-time leader in assists for this team's entire history. Before he came to the NHL, he played internationally for Brynas IF. What team is Nicklas Backstrom currently on?
What team does Charles Coyle currently play for after the Sharks traded him?
An American who plays the forward position, Charles Coyle first played on the Boston University Terriers. Later, the San Jose Sharks drafted him as the 28th overall pick in 2010. In June 2011, the Sharks traded Coyle to the team he currently plays on. In turn, the Sharks received Brent Burns, Devin Setoguchi, a first-round pick in the 2011 NHL draft and a second-round pick in the 2012 NHL draft. What team does Charles Coyle currently play for after the Sharks traded him?
What team is Jake Guentzel currently playing for in the 2018 playoffs?
This American player is on one of the best teams in the NHL today. Only 23 years old, Jake Guentzel was drafted in the third round back of the NHL draft back in 2013. He plays the center position. When he was younger, this player was a stick boy for the University of Minnesota's ice hockey team. It's there that he got to see his future teammate Phil Kessel play. What team is Jake Guentzel currently playing for in the 2018 playoffs?
What team is this player currently playing for?
An American defenseman, John Carlson was drafted as the 27th overall pick back in 2008. Carlson made his debut on this team when they played the Toronto Maple Leafs back in November 2009. He didn't, however, score his first goal until March 2010. He would go on to score his first playoff goal against the Montreal Canadiens back in 2010. He ended up securing the Calder Cup when he scored the winning goal against the Texas Stars in the finals. What team is this player currently playing for?
What team does Torey Krug play for?
American defenseman Torey Krug was signed by this team on an entry-level contract instead of being drafted. Before playing for this team, he had played NCAA hockey at Michigan State University. In June of 2016, Krug signed a four-year deal with this team. He even ranked second among his team during the 2016-2017 season in assists. He's had some injuries in the past though, including one that forced him to miss this team's opener for the 2017-2018 season. What team does Torey Krug play for?
What team is Nikita Kucherov on?
This Russian player recently set a playoff record when he scored with less than 8 minutes to go in the final period, clinching this team's advance to the next round. As a result, Nikita Kucherov is going in the record books for his 10 points, which are the most by a Lightning player ever in a playoff series. He's currently a right winger for this team, who has hopes of capturing the Stanley Cup this year. What team is Nikita Kucherov on?
What team is this player on?
A Swedish player chose second overall in the 2011 NHL draft, Gabriel Landeskog is a left winger currently for this team. In 2012, this team named him captain at only 19 years of age. This made him the youngest captain in the league's history at the time, which was 11 days younger than when Sidney Crosby was given the title of team captain. On this team, Landeskog has proven his worth. He even managed to earn his first playoff goal in April 2014 against the Minnesota Wild. What team is this player on?
What team is this player on?
David Pastrnak, also known as "Pasta," is a right wringer currently for this NHL team based in New England. Drafted back in 2014 in the first round as the 25th pick overall, he's been on this same team ever since. He is #88 and originally from the Czech Republic. When he was younger, his father suffered from cancer and eventually passed away. In turn, his father's passing is believed to have motivated Pastrnak to pursue his dreams of playing professional ice hockey. What team is this player on?
What team is Domi on?
Max Domi, originally from Canada, plays in the NHL as a left winger. His father, Tie Domi, played in the NHL on the Toronto Maple Leafs. In turn, the Maple Leafs were Domi's favorite team growing up. At age 12, Domi was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. He even has to take breaks every 15 minutes to check his blood levels. During his rookie year, he developed a camaraderie with his teammate Anthony Duclair, which resulted in others referring to them as "The Killer D's." What team is Domi on?
What team is he on?
Erik Karlsson is captain of this team, which drafted him 15th overall back in the 2008 NHL draft. He became a captain in 2014 when he replaced Jason Spezza. He took the position seriously, leading all defensemen in points across the league during his first year as captain. This team has struggled in recent seasons, even causing them to consider trading Karlsson before his 7-year contract is over in 2019. The team, however, was unable to make a trade in time before the deadline. What team is he on?
What NHL team is this offensive player on, who drafted Huberdeau originally back in 2011?
Picked third in the entire league back in 2011, Jonathan Huberdeau still plays for the league that drafted him all those years ago. Hailing from Canada, Huberdeau's first language is French. In 2016, he signed a six-year contract for $35 million. The team's President of Hockey operations, Dale Tallon, had very good things to say about Huberdeau, noting his 50+ points in two back-to-back seasons. Huberdeau plays the left winger position. What NHL team is this offensive player on, who drafted Huberdeau originally back in 2011?
What team does Patrick Kane play for where he was originally drafted?
Patrick Kane is a right winger for this team that selected him as the first overall pick back in 2007. Kane has won three Stanley Cups with the team while there. The team won the Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013 and 2015. He even went on to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, which is the playoff MVP, back in 2013. Even more, he played on the U.S. team in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics. What team does Patrick Kane play for where he was originally drafted?
What is the name of the team he plays for?
This team drafted American hockey player Dylan Larkin back in 2014 where he still plays. At first, he played with the team's AHL affiliate team called the Grand Rapids Griffins. He eventually made the team's roster in the 2015-2016 season when he was just 19-years old. With an assist in the first period of his debut NHL game and a goal in the second, he managed to get his first point with this team (and career). What is the name of the team he plays for?
What team is he on?
Jamie Benn is a forward and captain of this NHL team. He competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Team Canada to represent his home country. His older brother, Jordie Benn, currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens. One of Jamie's biggest performances was in the 2014-2015 season when he got the Art Ross Trophy for 87 points. This trophy goes to the league's top scorer. Benn doesn't look like he'll be going away for a while, as he just signed an eight-year deal with this team. What team is he on?
What team is it?
Playing center position, Canadian player Tyler Seguin is also an alternate captain on this team. Drafted back in 2010 by the Boston Bruins, Seguin went on to win the Stanley Cup in his first season. He was the second draft pick overall. The Bruins would go on to reach the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals as well but lost to the Chicago Blackhawks. Shortly after that, the Boston Bruins traded Seguin to the team he currently plays on. What team is it?
What team does John Tavares play for?
John Tavares plays center position for this NHL team. He's also the captain of this squad after they picked him first overall in 2009. Originally from Canada, he now plays on a team based in the U.S. In January 2017, he managed to get his 500th point in an assist by Josh Bailey while on this team. Although Tavares prefers not to be in the limelight, this team has greatly benefited from his talent. What team does John Tavares play for?
What is the name of the team Holtby plays for?
Braden Holtby is a goaltender for this team. In his first year, he managed to impress the team with his skills. In turn, the head coach, Adam Oates, made him the starting goaltender for the next season. Not long after that, Holtby signed a two-year contract with this team. He even went on to get 200 NHL wins with this team when they beat the Penguins in November 2017. What is the name of the team Holtby plays for?
What team is it?
A ring winger who originally hails from Canada, the Edmonton Oilers chose Jordan Eberle in the first-round draft. He would go on to play in the minor leagues on the Springfield Falcons back in the 2008-2009 season. He eventually made his debut with the Oilers in October 2010. In his second season, Eberle sprained his knee when he and Jamie Benn collided during a game in 2012. After a poor performance in the 2017 playoffs, the Oilers traded Eberle to this team he currently plans on now. What team is it?
What team is he on?
American player Auston Matthews plays at the Centre position for this team. Drafted first overall in 2016, he has a lot to be proud of. The team that drafted him is the team he still plays for. In his first season alone, he managed to score 40 points. As a result, he earned for himself the Calder Memorial Trophy. Just this past season in January 2018, Matthews was the only player on this team selected to participate in the NHL All-Star Game. What team is he on?
What team does Victor Hedman play for?
A Swedish player, Victor Hedman, currently plays as a defenseman for this team. This same team also picked him second overall back in the 2009 draft. In 2017, he had success with this team when he took the fifth spot for most games played in the team's history. The team chose him to participate in the 2018 NHL All-Star Game as well. Unfortunately, Brayden Point replaced him due to suffering an injury. What team does Victor Hedman play for?
What team is Burns on?
Brent Burns is a Canadian defenseman for this team. Although he drafted as a right wing forward, he turned into a defenseman going pro. He was the 20th overall pick back in 2003 by the Minnesota Wild. In 2010, his career would take a turn after he hit Florida Panthers player Steve Bernier. The next year, the Minnesota Wild traded him for Devin Setoguchi, Charlie Coyle and a first-round pick to this team where he currently resides. What team is Burns on?
What team does Carey Price play currently play forever since the 2005 draft?
A Canadian goaltender, Carey Price catches left currently for this team. This team picked him fifth overall in the NHL draft back in 2005. He didn't have the best start to this last 2017-2018 season after an injury took him out. In his place were goalies Al Montoya and Charlie Lindgren. Even though he suffered a concussion, Price returned and made his 557th start while on this team. What team does Carey Price play currently play forever since the 2005 draft?
What is the name of the team Evgeni Malkin plays for?
A Russian center and alternate captain, Evgeni Malkin plays for this team based in the U.S. This team picked him second overall in the 2004 draft where he's been ever since. Malkin impressed when he won the Art Ross Trophy while playing for this team, which goes to the league's top scoring player. In large part, it's because of him this team was able to win the Stanley Cup during the 2006-2007 season. What is the name of the team Evgeni Malkin plays for?
What team does he play for?
A ring winger, T.J. Oshie, plays for this team. Initially drafted to the St. Louis Blues in 2005, he was the 24th overall pick in the entire league. He spent 7 years on the Blues before they traded him in 2015 to the team he currently plays on. For the trade, the Blues received Troy Brouwer, Phoenix Copley and a draft pick from this team. In his first season on this team, Oshie played alongside teammates Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. What team does he play for?
What team does Connor McDavid play for since they drafted him in 2015?
Drafted first overall by this team in 2015 is Canadian player Connor McDavid. In just his second season with this team, he won three major awards: The Art Ross Trophy, the Hart Memorial Trophy, as well as the Ted Lindsay Award. Before this NHL drafted him, he played for the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League. In February 2018, McDavid managed to get four goals against the Tampa Bay Lightning. What team does Connor McDavid play for since they drafted him in 2015?
What team does Tanev play for?
Canadian player Christopher Tanev is both a defenseman and alternate captain for this Canada-based NHL team. The team signed him as a free agent. He scored his first goal with the team in 2013 to win a game in overtime against the Edmonton Oilers. In 2015, this team decided to keep Tanev around by signing him to a 5-year contract. When he played in college, Tanev skated his way to earn the Atlantic Hockey's Rookie of the Year award. What team does Tanev play for?
What team does Steven Stamkos play for?
Canadian player Steven Stamkos is a captain that plays at Centre position for this team. Chosen first overall during the Ontario Hockey League draft in 2006, he went on to play for the Sarnia Sting. Over the course of two years on the Sarnia Sting, he managed to score an impressive 100 goals. Eventually, he went on to the NHL draft in 2008. This team picked him first overall, where he currently still plays. What team does Steven Stamkos play for?
What team does Patrik Laine currently play for that drafted him second overall in 2016?
Finnish player Patrik Laine currently plays on this team as a winger. Although he initially played in his home country, this team drafted him in 2016 as the second overall pick. Laine signed a three-year contract with the team. He made his debut in October 2016 during this team's opener. In Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild, he managed to score his first playoff goal in the 2017-2018 season. What team does Patrik Laine currently play for that drafted him second overall in 2016?
What team does Alexander Ovechkin play for?
Also known as "The Great Eight," Alexander Ovechkin serves as a winger and captain for this team. This team drafted him back in 2004 as the first overall pick where he still resides. The team's decision paid off since many consider Ovechkin one of the greatest players in the modern NHL era. After all, he's led the league in scoring on seven accounts. He's originally from Russia and represented his home country in the Olympics. What team does Alexander Ovechkin play for?
What team does Sergei Bobrovsky currently play for?
A goaltender for this team, Sergei Bobrovsky was originally on the Philadelphia Flyers. Almost drafted in 2006, he played four professional seasons in Russia instead. Later, in 2010, the Philadelphia Flyers signed him to a three-year contract. Eventually, the Philadelphia Flyers traded Bobrovsky to this team where he's currently a goalie. Although he excelled in the 2016-2017 season to post a record of 41-17-5, he went on to struggle in the team's postseason efforts. What team does Sergei Bobrovsky currently play for?
What team does Vladimir Tarasenko play for?
Right winger Vladimir Tarasenko is an alternate captain for this team. It's the same team that drafted him 16th overall back in 2010. Due to the lockout, his first season in 2012-2013 was a shorter one. Named Rookie of the Month back in January 2013, Tarasenko had success in his first season with the team. He went on to get his first hat-trick in October 2014. Although he did well during the 2014-2015 playoffs, this team was eliminated by the Minnesota Wild. What team does Vladimir Tarasenko play for?
What team has Marchand had so much success with over the course of his career on which he still resides?
Brad Marchand, originally from Canada, plays left wing for this NHL team. This team chose him in 2006 in the third round. He signed an eight-year contract with this team back in 2016. Marchand was a decisive factor in this team's overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings in March 2018, when he scored five points in one night. One of his goals ended up being the winning shot. What team has Marchand had so much success with over the course of his career on which he still resides?
What decorated team does Patrice Bergeron play for that originally drafted him back in 2003?
At present, Patrice Bergeron plays center on this team. He's also an alternate captain here on the team that drafted him back in 2003. He was the 45th draft pick overall. One of his great accomplishments includes being part of the Triple Gold Club, winning the Stanley Cup with this team in 2011. He even managed to score the winning goal during Game 7 against the Vancouver Canucks. What decorated team does Patrice Bergeron play for that originally drafted him back in 2003?
What team does Drew Doughty play for?
Drew Doughty plays as a defenceman on this squad, on which he's an alternate captain. This team picked him second overall back in 2008. Before that, he played in the Ontario Hockey League on the Guelph Storm. During his time in the Ontario Hockey League, he managed to become the top offensive defenceman twice. He was only 18 years old when this NHL team drafted him. With this team, he's won two Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014. What team does Drew Doughty play for?