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

GORD KRUPPKE

April 2, 1969  
Slave Lake, AB, CA

Defenseman  
6'1"  
Entry drafts
DETROIT RED WINGS
NHL earnings$ 175 000
STATS
GORD KRUPPKE
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
1985-86WHL - RAI6218981-2044822-
1986-87WHL - RAI4921012129-8---9-
1987-88WHL - RAI548816113-10---46-
1988-89WHL - RAI6262632254-3---11-
1989-90AHL - RED5921214103-------
1990-91NHL - DET4-----------
AHL - RED45189153-------
1991-92AHL - RED653912208-16-1152-
1992-93NHL - DET10---20-------
AHL - RED4121214197-912320-
1993-94NHL - DET9---12-------
AHL - RED542911210-1213432-
1994-95AHL - MAP3-116-------
AHL - RED482911157-------
1995-96IHL - AER50-44119+9------
1996-97IHL - AER43-5591+99-1114-
1997-98IHL - AER71268171+94---27-
1998-99IHL - AER19-2258-1------
IHL - GRI42-5593-11------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL23---32-------
AHL3151260721034-37268104-
WHL227175269577-4144888-
IHL22522224532+1513-1141-
NHL SALARIES
GORD KRUPPKE
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
1992-9323175 000-175 000
TRANSACTIONS
GORD KRUPPKE
April 7, 1995

Gord Kruppke is traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In return, the Detroit Red Wings acquired future considerations.

NHL trades