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Brooks
Laich
Center
Birthdate
6/23/1983
Birthplace
Wawota, SK
Draft Info
2001: Rd 6, Pk 193 (OTT)
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Birthdate
6/23/1983
Birthplace
Wawota, SK
Draft Info
2001: Rd 6, Pk 193 (OTT)
Position
Center
Career History
Los Angeles Kings
2017-2018 (1 Season)
Toronto Maple Leafs
2015*-2016 (1 Season)
Washington Capitals
2003*-2004, 2005-2015* (12 Seasons)
Ottawa Senators
2003*-2004 (1 Season)
NHL News
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Nikolaj Ehlers returns to lineup for Carolina Hurricanes
Veteran forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, returned on Saturday, when his club hosted the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Knoblauch: McDavid played with fracture in foot-ankle area
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday that captain Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area during his team's six-game loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Western Conference quarterfinals.
Bruins' Charlie McAvoy offered in-person hearing after slash
Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 Friday, meaning the Bruins veteran could be suspended for six or more games to start next season.
2026 Stanley Cup playoff picks: Every second-round series
With the puck dropping on the first clashes of Round 2, who do our experts take in each series?
Stanley Cup odds: Sabres, Golden Knights advance; Lightning force Game 7
The Avalanche and Hurricanes remain Stanley Cup favorites, while the Canadiens and Lightning will go to Game 7.
