Oct 23, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning fans cheer for right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Ball Arena.
LIGHTNINGKucherov's agent confirms the rumor, says he will be elsewhere July 1
Oct 20, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) wins a face off against Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena.
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Apr 4, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period at Capital One Arena.
CAPITALSRyan Leonard injury scare hits Capitals practice, and one crucial detail changes the picture
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

BRIAN SWANSON

March 24, 1976  
Eagle River, AK, USA

Center  
5'10"  
Entry drafts
SAN JOSE SHARKS
NHL earnings$ 1 450 000
STATS
BRIAN SWANSON
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
1995-96WJC-20 - USA621329-------
1998-99AHL - WOL4---4-------
1999-00AHL - BUL6919405918-102576-
2000-01NHL - EDM161126-1------
AHL - BUL4918294720-------
2001-02NHL - EDM8112--1------
AHL - BUL6534397326-1576136-
2002-03NHL - EDM442101210-7------
2003-04NHL - ATL2-11--------
AHL - WOL7013344730-104486-
2010-11ECHL - ACE6924467020+121338114-
2011-12ECHL - ACE599334212+1110-332-
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL704131716-9------
AHL2578414222698-3513152818-
ECHL128337911232+2323311146-
WJC-20621329-------
NHL SALARIES
BRIAN SWANSON
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
2000-0124525 000-525 000
2002-0326475 000-1 000 000
2003-0427450 000-1 450 000
TOTAL1 450 000-
TRANSACTIONS
BRIAN SWANSON
August 20, 1996

Brian Swanson is traded to the New York Rangers with Jayson More and 4th round draft pick in 1997 (#82: Adam Colagiacomo). In return, the San Jose Sharks acquired Marty McSorley.

NHL trades