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.
TRADESNew team emerge as Dylan Larkin front runner, per Pierre LeBrun
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

TIM STAPLETON

July 19, 1982  
La Grange, IL, USA

Center  
5'8"  
Entry drafts
None
NHL earnings$ 2 325 000
STATS
TIM STAPLETON
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2005-06AHL - PIR9-554-4---2-
2008-09NHL - TOR41-1--3------
AHL - MAR7028517926-62-22-
2009-10NHL - ATL62-22+1------
AHL - WOL7330295918-14491312-
2010-11NHL - ATL4552712-10------
AHL - WOL41342+2------
AHL - RAM2087152+7------
WM - USA7-11--------
2011-12NHL - WIN6311162710-2------
2012-13KHL - DIN5224164030-5------
WM - USA102352-1------
KHL - DIN------6235--1
2013-14KHL - AK-5416173316+96-112-3
WM - USA8-222+1------
2014-15KHL - MET1841510+294-414+1
KHL - NEF3714122630+2------
2016-17KHL - SPA221674-5------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL11819183724-14------
AHL176679516252+924691516-
KHL183595211190+31541516-2
WM252684-------
NHL SALARIES
TIM STAPLETON
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
1 year  ·  $ 725 000
2008-0926725 000725 000725 000
1 year  ·  $ 550 000
2009-1027550 000550 0001 275 000
2 years  ·  $ 1 050 000
2010-1128525 000525 0001 800 000
2011-1229525 000525 0002 325 000
TOTAL2 325 0002 325 000
TRANSACTIONS
TIM STAPLETON
July 1, 2009

Tim Stapleton is traded to the Atlanta Thrashers with Pavel Kubina. In return, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Garnet Exelby and Colin Stuart.

NHL trades