Centers
This page collects profiles of centers, including Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. Each one covers where the player is from, the teams and competitions in the career, and the key numbers.
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Mika Zibanejad
From Huddinge to the Rangers, Mika Zibanejad’s story includes a World Junior golden goal, Winter Classic hat trick and life as DJ ZBad.
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Anze Kopitar
From Jesenice to Los Angeles, Anze Kopitar became the Kings’ franchise center, won two Stanley Cups, and set the standard as a two-way star.
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Jack Eichel
Jack Eichel’s story from Boston University star to Buffalo captain to Stanley Cup-winning center with the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Aleksander Barkov
From Tappara to Stanley Cup captain, this Aleksander Barkov profile traces his rise, awards, playing style and life away from hockey.
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Elias Pettersson
A factual profile of Elias Pettersson, from Timrå and Växjö to the Vancouver Canucks, the Calder Trophy and his rise as a top NHL center.
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Connor Bedard
Connor Bedard’s story from North Vancouver to the Chicago Blackhawks, with junior records, NHL stats, playing style and life off the ice.
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Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky’s story from Brantford prodigy to NHL record-holder, with his Oilers dynasty, Kings years, style and life off the ice.
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Pavel Datsyuk
Pavel Datsyuk rose from a late draft pick to a Red Wings star, Hall of Famer, two-time Stanley Cup champion and master two-way center.
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Steven Stamkos
A factual Steven Stamkos profile, from Markham and Sarnia to Tampa Bay records, Stanley Cups, and his move to the Nashville Predators.
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Jack Hughes
Jack Hughes rose from the NTDP to become a New Jersey Devils star and Team USA gold medalist. A factual look at his career and life off the ice.