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23-9-2006 Player of the week: Michael Ryder (R)
NHL has awarded Michael Ryder (R) of Canadiens as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week.

A native of Canada, Michael Ryder was originally drafted to the NHL by the Canadiens in the 8th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 169 NHL games during his career, notching 60 goals and adding 68 assists along with 68 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has played 7 games with the Canadiens this season, totalling 5+5=10 with 2 PIM.

16-9-2006 Player of the week: Markus Näslund (L)
NHL has awarded Markus Näslund (L) of Canucks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week.

A native of Sweden, Markus Näslund was originally drafted to the NHL by the Penguins in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 875 NHL games during his career, notching 326 goals and adding 389 assists along with 579 penalty minutes. The 33 year old left wing has played 4 games with the Canucks this season, totalling 4+3=7 with 0 PIM.

9-9-2006 Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Hurricanes as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 2 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 307 NHL games during his career, notching 162 goals and adding 146 assists along with 216 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 2 games with the Hurricanes this season, totalling 2+3=5 with 0 PIM

14-10-2006 Player of the week: Eric Lindros (C)
NHL has awarded Eric Lindros (C) of Stars as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 1 assists for 4 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Eric Lindros was originally drafted to the NHL by the Avalanche in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 717 NHL games during his career, notching 371 goals and adding 475 assists along with 1330 penalty minutes. The 33 year old center has played 6 games with the Stars this season, totalling 4+3=7 with 2 PIM

21-10-2006 Player of the week: Marian Hossa (R)
NHL has awarded Marian Hossa (R) of Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 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 Senators in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 553 NHL games during his career, notching 231 goals and adding 262 assists along with 310 penalty minutes. The 27 year old right wing has played 6 games with the Thrashers this season, totalling 4+7=11 with 0 PIM.


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1-11-2006 Player of the month: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Sharks as Player Of The Month He registered 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points in 10 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 315 NHL games during his career, notching 167 goals and adding 150 assists along with 220 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 10 games with the Sharks this season, totalling 7+7=14 with 4 PIM.

28-10-2006 Player of the week: Sidney Crosby (C)
NHL has awarded Sidney Crosby (C) of Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Canada, Sidney Crosby was originally drafted to the NHL by the Penguins in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 90 NHL games during his career, notching 43 goals and adding 68 assists along with 118 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 9 games with the Penguins this season, totalling 4+5=9 with 8 PIM.


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Player of the week: Glen Murray (R)
NHL has awarded Glen Murray (R) of Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Glen Murray was originally drafted to the NHL by the Bruins in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 904 NHL games during his career, notching 303 goals and adding 294 assists along with 589 penalty minutes. The 34 year old right wing has played 17 games with the Bruins this season, totalling 11+10=21 with 4 PIM.

Player of the week: Rick Nash (L)
NHL has awarded Rick Nash (L) of Blue Jackets as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Rick Nash was originally drafted to the NHL by the Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 228 NHL games during his career, notching 95 goals and adding 79 assists along with 229 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 20 games with the Blue Jackets this season, totalling 6+18=24 with 13 PIM.

Player of the month: Jason Blake (R)
NHL has awarded Jason Blake (R) of New York as Player Of The Month He registered 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points in 14 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals.

A native of USA, Jason Blake, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 449 NHL games during his career, notching 104 goals and adding 133 assists along with 274 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 23 games with the New York this season, totalling 10+10=20 with 4 PIM.

2-12-2006 Player of the week: Brian Rolston (C)
NHL has awarded Brian Rolston (C) of Wild as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Brian Rolston was originally drafted to the NHL by the Devils in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 845 NHL games during his career, notching 235 goals and adding 298 assists along with 289 penalty minutes. The 33 year old center has played 27 games with the Wild this season, totalling 11+11=22 with 16 PIM.

25-11-2006 Player of the week: Mike Comrie (C)
NHL has awarded Mike Comrie (C) of Coyotes as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Mike Comrie was originally drafted to the NHL by the Oilers in the 3rd round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 340 NHL games during his career, notching 111 goals and adding 123 assists along with 244 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has played 19 games with the Coyotes this season, totalling 8+9=17 with

23-12-2006 Player of the week: Rick Nash (L)
NHL has awarded Rick Nash (L) of Blue Jackets as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Rick Nash was originally drafted to the NHL by the Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 246 NHL games during his career, notching 103 goals and adding 87 assists along with 235 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 38 games with the Blue Jackets this season, totalling 14+26=40 with 19 PIM.

16-12-2006 Player of the week: Brad Boyes (C)
NHL has awarded Brad Boyes (C) of Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week.

A native of Canada, Brad Boyes was originally drafted to the NHL by the Maple Leafs in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 113 NHL games during his career, notching 36 goals and adding 57 assists along with 42 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 30 games with the Sharks this season, totalling 10+14=24 with 10 PIM.

9-12-2006 Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 5 assists for 11 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 Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 332 NHL games during his career, notching 177 goals and adding 166 assists along with 230 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 27 games with the Sharks this season, totalling 17+23=40 with 14 PIM.

Player of the week: Brad Boyes (C)
NHL has awarded Brad Boyes (C) of Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week.

A native of Canada, Brad Boyes was originally drafted to the NHL by the Maple Leafs in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 113 NHL games during his career, notching 36 goals and adding 57 assists along with 42 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 30 games with the Sharks this season, totalling 10+14=24 with 10 PIM.

30-12-2006 Player of the week: Erik Cole (L)
NHL has awarded Erik Cole (L) of Hurricanes as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of USA, Erik Cole was originally drafted to the NHL by the Hurricanes in the 3rd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 311 NHL games during his career, notching 93 goals and adding 112 assists along with 274 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 37 games with the Hurricanes this season, totalling 15+22=37 with 20 PIM.

6-1-2007 Player of the week: Chris Drury (C)
NHL has awarded Chris Drury (C) of Canucks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Chris Drury was originally drafted to the NHL by the Avalanche in the 3rd round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 592 NHL games during his career, notching 175 goals and adding 264 assists along with 338 penalty minutes. The 30 year old center has played 41 games with the Canucks this season, totalling 19+25=44 with 16 PIM.

2007 Player of the week: Jason Blake (R)
NHL has awarded Jason Blake (R) of New York as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Jason Blake, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 470 NHL games during his career, notching 111 goals and adding 137 assists along with 280 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 44 games with the New York this season, totalling 17+14=31 with 10 PIM.

Player of the week: Gilbert Brulé (C)
NHL has awarded Gilbert Brulé (C) of Senators as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 1 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Gilbert Brulé was originally drafted to the NHL by the Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 54 NHL games during his career, notching 9 goals and adding 8 assists along with 30 penalty minutes. The 20 year old center has played 47 games with the Senators this season, totalling 7+6=13 with 30 PIM.

Player of the week: Shane Doan (R)
NHL has awarded Shane Doan (R) of Coyotes as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Shane Doan was originally drafted to the NHL by the Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 777 NHL games during his career, notching 190 goals and adding 267 assists along with 770 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 47 games with the Coyotes this season, totalling 18+22=40 with 59 PIM.


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Player of the week: Shane Doan (R)
NHL has awarded Shane Doan (R) of Coyotes as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Shane Doan was originally drafted to the NHL by the Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 777 NHL games during his career, notching 190 goals and adding 267 assists along with 770 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 47 games with the Coyotes this season, totalling 18+22=40 with 59 PIM.


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2007 Player of the week: Alexander Ovechkin (L)
NHL has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (L) of Capitals 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 Russia, Alexander Ovechkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 132 NHL games during his career, notching 77 goals and adding 79 assists along with 54 penalty minutes. The 21 year old left wing has played 51 games with the Capitals this season, totalling 25+25=50 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Daniel Alfredsson (R)
NHL has awarded Daniel Alfredsson (R) of Blue Jackets as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Sweden, Daniel Alfredsson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Senators in the 6th round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 761 NHL games during his career, notching 286 goals and adding 432 assists along with 333 penalty minutes. The 34 year old right wing has played 55 games with the Blue Jackets this season, totalling 24+22=46 with 24 PIM.

17-2-2007 Player of the week: Peter Forsberg (L)
NHL has awarded Peter Forsberg (L) of Oilers as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Sweden, Peter Forsberg was originally drafted to the NHL by the Flyers in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 699 NHL games during his career, notching 259 goals and adding 621 assists along with 618 penalty minutes. The 33 year old left wing has played 59 games with the Oilers this season, totalling 24+40=64 with 28 PIM.