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Brent
Sopel
Defense
Birthdate
7/1/1977
Birthplace
Calgary, AB
Draft Info
1995: Rd 6, Pk 144 (VAN)
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Biography
Birthdate
7/1/1977
Birthplace
Calgary, AB
Draft Info
1995: Rd 6, Pk 144 (VAN)
Position
Defense
Career History
Montreal Canadiens
2010*-2011 (1 Season)
Atlanta Thrashers
2010*-2011 (1 Season)
Chicago Blackhawks
2007-2010 (3 Seasons)
Los Angeles Kings
2005*-2006* (2 Seasons)
Vancouver Canucks
1998-2004, 2006-2006* (7 Seasons)
New York Islanders
2005*-2006 (1 Season)
NHL News
Panthers' Tkachuk hoping to join Triple Gold Club at worlds
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is trying to become the first American-born player to join one of the most exclusive clubs in hockey.
Stars' Mikko Rantanen finished season with torn MCL
Mikko Rantanen sustained a torn MCL in his knee during the Olympics, an injury that Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill says kept their standout forward from being himself the rest of the season.
Defensemen Makar, Dahlin, Werenski finalists for Norris Trophy
Colorado's Cale Makar, Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus blueliner Zach Werenski are all finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded each year to the NHL's top defenseman.
Tkachuk tells McAfee: The NHL playoffs have been unreal so far
Matthew Tkachuk joins “The Pat McAfee Show” and describes how electric the NHL playoffs have been so far, especially after the Winter Games.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket
The series against the Canes shifts to Philly. Plus, highlights and key plays from Wednesday's games.
Sabres take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9, in the Atlantic Division)
