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Boudreau served as head coach in the NHL for more than 15 seasons, with the Washington Capitals (2007-11), Anaheim Ducks (2011-16), Minnesota Wild (2016-20), and Vancouver Canucks (2021-23). He amassed a career coaching record of 617-342 (.626) in 1,087 regular-season games. Under his leadership, the teams coached by Boudreau finished first in their division in 10 of his first 11 seasons. His best regular season came with the 2009-10 Capitals, who ended their season with a .738 winning percentage. In Vancouver, Boudreau helped improve the 2021-22 Canucks, leading them to a 32-15-10 record after a difficult start.

Prior to his coaching days, Boudreau skated in 141 regular-season NHL games after being selected 42nd overall in the NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played parts of six seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs (1976-82) and later, the Chicago Blackhawks (1985-1986). He also skated in the WHA for the Minnesota Fighting Saints during the 1975-76 season.

Brian Boyle | AnalystThe 14-year NHL veteran, Brian Boyle is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Boyle played in 871 NHL games across 10 different seasons, spending time with the Los Angeles Kings (2008-9), New York Rangers (2009-14), Tampa Bay Lightning (2014-17), Toronto Maple Leafs (2017), New Jersey Devils (2017-19), Nashville Predators (2019), Florida Panthers (2019-2020), and Pittsburgh Penguins (2020-21). Boyle scored 141goals and added 111 assists, finishing his career with a total of 252 points. Boyle appeared in 124 Stanley Cup Playoff games and reached the Stanley Cup Final in back-to-back seasons with the Rangers (2014) and Lightning (2015).

Following his diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia during training camp with the Devils in the 2017-18 season, Boyle received the Masterton Memorial Trophy, an award given annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Boyle then led the Devils to their first Playoff appearance since 2012.

X: @BriBrows22Instagram: @bribrows11 Sam Cosentino | InsiderSam Cosentino, a leading NHL Draft and prospects expert, is an NHL Network insider who appears regularly on NHL Tonight and throughout the network’s prospect-focused programming.

Cosentino began his broadcasting career in 1998 as a color commentator for the Ontario Hockey League games on Rogers TV. In 2003, Cosentino joined Rogers Sportsnet where he served as a junior hockey and American Hockey League analyst. Regarded for his expertise in draft scouting and player development, Cosentino is also a lead analyst for Sportsnet’s NHL Draft coverage, providing details about prospects and rankings throughout the season. With a reputation for deep scouting connections and analysis, he contributes insights into future NHL stars.

Jamison Coyle | HostJamison Coyle is a host appearing across NHL Network's programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Coyle also contributes to NHL Network's special event coverage, including the Stanley Cup Final and NHL Draft, as well as various feature programming.

Prior to joining NHL Network, Coyle worked as a studio host and reporter at New England Sports Network (NESN) for "NESN Daily" as well as "Hockey East."

Coyle graduated from Syracuse University.

X: @JamisonCoyleInstagram: @jamisoncoyle Ken Daneyko | AnalystThree-time Stanley Cup winner Ken Daneyko is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Daneyko played in a New Jersey Devils franchise-record 1,458 career games during his 20-year NHL career. Following the 1999-00 season, Daneyko won the Bill Masterton Trophy, which is given to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey. Drafted 18th overall in 1982, the Windsor, Ontario native skated in 175 playoff games and earned the nickname "Mr. Devil."

In addition to his role at NHL Network, Daneyko is an in-game color analyst for MSG Networks' Devils coverage.

X: @KenDaneyKoMSGInstagram: @Kdaneyko3 Michael Del Zotto | AnalystStanley Cup champion with the St. Louis Blues in 2019, Michael Del Zotto is an NHL Network analyst who appears across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Del Zotto played in more than 13 NHL seasons, skating in 736 regular season games with the New York Rangers (2009-14), Nashville Predators (2014), Philadelphia Flyers (2014-17), Vancouver Canucks (2017-19), St. Louis Blues (2019), Anaheim Ducks (2019-21), Columbus Blue Jackets (2021), and Ottawa Senators (2021-22), earning 262 career points, broken down into 63 goals and 199 assists. After being selected 20th overall in the 2008 NHL Draft, Del Zotto earned NHL All-Rookie Team honors in 2010 and later became a dependable defensive presence for multiple franchises.

X: @MichaelDelZottoInstagram: @mdzofficial Jason Demers | AnalystFormer NHL defenseman Jason Demers is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Demers began his professional career after being selected by the San Jose Sharks in the seventh round of the 2008 NHL Draft. Playing in 700 regular season NHL games and representing five teams: the San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes, and Edmonton Oilers, Demers accumulated 214 points (45 goals, 169 assists). During his days as a professional player, Demers also skated on Team Canada’s National Team at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he contributed two assists and tied for second in the tournament with a 7+ rating. Demers is one of nine defensemen in NHL history to appear in 700 contests after being selected in the seventh round of the NHL Draft.

Demers also co-hosts the podcast NHL Unscripted with Adnan Virk.

X: @jasondemers5Instagram: @jason_demers Devan Dubnyk | Analyst2015 Masterton Memorial Trophy winner and three-time NHL All-Star, former goalie Devin Dubnyk, is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Dubnyk played in more than 12 NHL seasons, skating in 542 games with the Edmonton Oilers (2009-14), Nashville Predators (2014), Arizona Coyotes (2014-15), Minnesota Wild (2015-20), San Jose Sharks (2021), and Colorado Avalanche (2021), earning 253 wins, a .914 save percentage, and 33 shutouts. After being selected 14th overall by Edmonton in the 2004 NHL Draft, Dubnyk became a cornerstone for the Minnesota Wild, where he backstopped the team to six straight playoff appearances.

X: @Ddubnyk40Instagram: @ddubnyk40 Elliotte Friedman | InsiderElliotte Friedman is an insider appearing across NHL Network's programming.

In addition to his work for NHL Network, Friedman is a hockey insider and reporter for Sportsnet in Canada. Friedman joined Sportsnet in 2014 following 11 seasons with CBC Sports, where he was part of the "Hockey Night in Canada" coverage.

Friedman began his career with Sportsnet 590 Toronto, where he was the play-by-play voice of the Toronto Raptors in 1994 and a reporter covering the Toronto Blue Jays in 1998. Friedman has also contributed to the London Free Press, Toronto Star and The Score network. In 1996, Friedman was awarded the Telemedia Reporter of the Year Award.

X: @FriedgeHNICFacebook: @FriedgeHNIC Lauren Gardner | HostLauren Gardner is an NHL Network host and reporter, appearing across NHL Network's studio programming.

Prior to arriving at NHL Network, Gardner appeared on Altitude Sports Network, hosting pre- and postgame shows for the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. Gardner has covered the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA, college football, college basketball and multiple Super Bowls for CBS Sports, AT&T SportsNet, FOX Sports Ohio, MTV2, ESPN and the Smithsonian Channel.

Gardner, a Denver, Colorado native, began her professional career as an intern at FOX Sports Rocky Mountain and Mile High Sports Magazine. Gardner graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a political science degree, before becoming a Denver Broncos cheerleader.

X: @LGRedInstagram: @lg__red Tony Granato | AnalystInducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020 for his contributions as a player, coach, and ambassador, Tony Granato is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Granato played in 13 NHL seasons, skating in 773 regular season games with the New York Rangers (1988-90), Los Angeles Kings (1990-96), and San Jose Sharks (1996-2001), earning 492 career points, broken down into 248 goals and 244 assists. While playing for the Rangers, Granato set a rookie record with 36 goals during the1988-89 season and was a key component of the Kings’ run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1993. He was also awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, an award given annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey, in 1997.

After his NHL playing, Granato served as head coach for the Colorado Avalanche from 2002-04 and 2008-09 and held assistant coaching roles with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. He later became head coach of the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team, leading the Badgers to a Big Ten title in 2021 and earning Big Ten Coach of the Year honors twice.

X: @TonyGranato Stu Grimson | Analyst14-year NHL veteran Stu Grimson is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

A University of Manitoba alumni, Grimson played in 771 games across his NHL career, including 42 playoff games with the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings. Drafted in the 7th round in 1985 by the Calgary Flames, the Kamloops, British Columbia native played for the Flames before joining Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Red Wings, Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes, later returning to the Ducks, before finishing his career with the Kings and Nashville Predators.

Following his playing career, Grimson earned his law degree at the University of Memphis and served as in-house counsel to the NHL Players' Association (2006-08). Grimson most recently served as a color analyst on the Predators' radio network for six seasons (2008-14) before joining the FOX Sports Tennessee's Predators coverage (2014-17).

X: @asgrimson E.J. Hradek | AnalystHradek currently serves as an analyst on NHL Now, getting viewers ready for the night's action during the regular season, weekdays at 4:00 p.m. ET. He also contributes to NHL Network's special event coverage, including the Stanley Cup Final, NHL Draft, NHL All-Star Game and Winter Classic.

E.J. Hradek joined NHL Network in his role, and NHL.com as a Senior Reporter working across the League's multiple media platforms, in May 2011.

Prior to arriving at NHL Network, E.J. spent 13 years as a Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine. He was part of the original staff that helped launch the magazine in March 1998. During his time at ESPN, Hradek's work appeared across all the company's media platforms. He appeared as an NHL analyst for ESPN on SportsCenter, ESPN News, First Take and NHL 2Nite, and delivered daily columns for ESPN.com. Prior to leaving ESPN, he served as host of the company's hockey webcast, Inside the NHL.

From 1996-98, Hradek served as a part-time professional scout for the Dallas Stars, filing reports on more than 100 NHL and AHL games per season during that span. That experience afforded him a unique look at the game from the inside.

Hradek began his professional career through opportunities with SportsTicker, Sterling Publications, the New York Post, Beckett Hockey Monthly and SportsFan Online starting in the late 1980s.

Hradek's experience as a player dates to his college days at Pace University, where he captained and later coached the school's club hockey team. A lifelong "rink rat," Hradek fondly remembers some long afternoons of outdoor hockey on the frozen lakes and ponds in Westchester, New York. These days, he attempts to bring that same enthusiasm for the game to his work.

X: @EJHradek_NHL Thomas Hickey | AnalystFormer NHL defenseman Thomas Hickey is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Hickey began his professional career with the Manchester Monarchs before making his NHL debut with the Los Angeles Kings in 2008. In 2011, he joined the New York Islanders, where he spent nine seasons as a steady presence on the blue line.

Not long after his time as a player, Hickey became an analyst, offering valuable analysis from his extensive experience in the league. Hickey also serves as a studio analyst for the Islanders broadcast team and as a Canadian broadcaster for Monday Night Hockey on Amazon Prime.

X: @Thomas_Hickey14 Billy Jaffe | AnalystBilly Jaffe is an analyst appearing across NHL Network's programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight. Jaffe also contributes to NHL Network's special event coverage, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Winter Classic.

In addition to his work for NHL Network, Jaffe is an NHL studio analyst for NESN and Sportsnet. Jaffe has also served as a game analyst for ESPN's NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships in 2012, 2014 and 2015.

Prior to joining NESN and Sportsnet, Jaffe served as a college hockey analyst for the Big Ten Network and contributed to their coverage of the "The Big Chill" event at the University of Michigan, which was a game played outdoors at the school's football stadium. The event set a record for the number of fans at a hockey game.

Jaffe previously served as the MSG Network analyst for the New York Islanders from 2006 through 2010. Following the 2006-07 season, Jaffe received the New York Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Analyst. While with the Islanders, Jaffe was a regular on MSG Network's Hockey Night Live studio show, plus he contributed to SiriusXM's NHL Live program.

Prior to joining the Islanders, Jaffe served as the radio analyst for the Atlanta Thrashers and contributed to their TV broadcasts for seven years. Jaffe began his broadcast career in 1998 as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks radio team on WMAQ. Jaffe played collegiate hockey for the University of Michigan from 1987-89.

X: @BJaffe Mike Johnson | AnalystMike Johnson is an analyst appearing across NHL Network's programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight. Johnson also contributes to NHL Network's special event coverage, including the Stanley Cup Final.

Johnson is a 12-year NHL veteran, having played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues. Johnson was selected to the NHL All-Rookie team for the 1997-98 season, when he scored 15 goals and added 32 assists as a forward. The following season, Johnson scored 20 goals for the Maple Leafs, a mark he would reach again for the Coyotes in the 2002-03 season.

Johnson graduated from Bowling Green State University.

X: @mike_p_johnsonInstagram: @mike_p_johnson Mike Kelly | InsiderMike Kelly is an insider appearing across NHL Network's programming, including On The Fly.

Kelly joined NHL Network in 2017 and most recently served as an on-site reporter for the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Edmonton.

In addition to his role with NHL Network, Kelly is a director and analyst at Sportlogiq, an industry leading hockey analytics company. Prior to his television work, Kelly provided statistical analysis on contract negotiations to NHLPA certified agents. Through player development with professional and junior hockey players, Kelly has conducted workshops with the NHL, AHL and major junior coaches on how to best apply a data-driven approach to strategy and scouting.

A native of Manotick, Ontario, Kelly's broadcast career has included analyst roles with Leafs TV (2015-2017), TSN 690 for the Laval Rockets and Montreal Canadiens (2017-2018), and TSN for its national hockey coverage (2017-2019).

In 2010, Kelly worked the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver with CTV before doing color commentary for the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Gangneung, South Korea. Kelly currently resides in Montreal.

X: @MikeKellyNHL Steve Konroyd | AnalystFormer NHL defenseman Steve Konroyd is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Konroyd, an Ontario native, played in the NHL for 14 years between 1981-95. Konroyd was drafted 39th overall in the 1980 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames and made his professional debut the following year. Konroyd was a key player on the 1985 Canada National Team, leading them to a silver medal at that year's World Championships. Konroyd joined the national team again in 1991 and won another silver medal at the World Championships. After his retirement in 1997, Konroyd became the Phoenix Coyotes' first ever radio color analyst. Since 2005, he has served as a TV studio analyst for the Chicago Blackhawks on NBC.

X: @Stevekonroyd Alexa Landestoy | HostAlexa Landestoy is a host who appears across NHL Network’s programming, including NHL Now and the flagship studio show, NHL Tonight.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Landestoy began her broadcasting career with ESPN, serving as a host for ESPN Deportes and SportsCenter International, where she covered a wide range of sports. She later joined CBS Sports as a studio host, contributing to coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Serie A.

X: @AlexaLandestoyInstagram: @alexalandestoy Bill Lindsay | AnalystBill Lindsay is an analyst appearing across NHL Network's studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

After being selected in the fifth round of the 1991 NHL Draft, Lindsay played 506 games as a member of the Florida Panthers, including playing a key role in Florida's 1996 Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance.

In addition to his work for NHL Network, the 14-year NHL veteran Lindsay is the color analyst for WQAM, the Panthers' radio network.

Lindsay previously served as the Panthers television analyst for FOX Sports Florida for seven years. He began his broadcasting career in 2007 as a member of the Panthers' radio team.

Lindsay is also the lead on-ice instructor for Florida's Try Hockey for Free youth hockey program and serves as an alumni ambassador for the Panthers Alumni.

X: @LindsayBHockey Tony Luftman | HostTony Luftman is a host appearing across NHL Network's programming, including the flagship program NHL Tonight. Luftman also hosts NHL Network's special event coverage, including the Stanley Cup Final, NHL All-Star Game and Winter Classic.

Luftman's love for hockey began as a four-year old when he watched the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team win the gold medal in Lake Placid, New York.

Over the course of his career in broadcasting, Luftman has covered the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, MMA, college sports and WWE. The Los Angeles, California native made the leap to national network assignments with CBS Sports Network's Lead Off, ROME and college basketball coverage.

Luftman graduated from UCLA with a degree in history, where he spent four seasons as a team manager for the Bruin Basketball team and two summers as a team manager for USA Basketball. His career highlights were being a member of UCLA's 1995 NCAA Championship team and the 1996 USA Basketball Under-22 World Championship team, which captured a gold medal.

X: @TonyLuftman Pat Maroon | AnalystThree-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Maroon played in 729 games over 13 seasons throughout his professional career, skating for the Anaheim Ducks (2011-16), Edmonton Oilers (2016-18), New Jersey Devils (2018), St. Louis Blues (2018-19), Tampa Bay Lightning (2019-23), and Minnesota Wild (2023-24). Maroon scored 288 points, broken into 117 goals and 171 assists.

Known as “The Big Rig,” Maroon earned his place in NHL history by winning three consecutive Stanley Cups with the Blues in 2019 and the Lightning in 2020 and 2021. His physical presence and leadership led him to 150 playoff games and 23 postseason goals, making him a memorable winger.

X: @PatMaroonInstagram: @pattymaroon Dave Reid | AnalystTwo-time Stanley Cup winner Dave Reid is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programing, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight. Reid also contributes to NHL Network's special event coverage, including the NHL Draft and World Junior Championship.

Reid scored 369 points in 961 career NHL games and was a key contributor to the 1999 Stanley Cup champion Dallas Stars and the 2001 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.

In addition to his role at NHL Network, Reid contributes to TSN's hockey coverage.

Prior to NHL Network, Reid served as the general manager of the OHL's Peterborough Pirates from 2010-12.

Mike Rupp | AnalystMike Rupp, a 14-year NHL veteran forward and Stanley Cup champion, is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its programming, including the flagship program NHL Tonight. Rupp also contributes to NHL Network's special event coverage, including the Stanley Cup Final, Winter Classic, Stadium Series and NHL All-Star Game.

During his playing career, Rupp scored the clinching goal for the New Jersey Devils in Game 7 of the 2003 Stanley Cup Final against the Anaheim Ducks. In addition to the 2003 Stanley Cup run with the Devils, Rupp skated in the playoffs with the Devils again in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2010 and 2011, the New York Rangers in 2012 and the Minnesota Wild in 2013.

X: @Rupper17Instagram: @rupper1771 Cory Schneider | Analyst13-year NHL veteran and former All-Star goaltender, Corey Schneider is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Schneider retired from his career in September 2023 after time with the Vancouver Canucks (2008-13), New Jersey Devils (2013-20), and New York Islanders (2021-22).

Drafted 26th overall by the Canucks in the first round of the 2004 NHL Draft, Cory Schneider played 410 NHL games, with a 2.15 goals-against average, a .924 save percentage, and 171 wins. Schneider was named All-Star in 2016 and shared the William M. Jennings Trophy in 2011, an award for allowing the fewest goals against in the league.

Schneider transitioned into the broadcasting world following his retirement as a player, which includes work with MSG Network.

Devante Smith-Pelly | Analyst2018 Stanley Cup champion with the Washington Capitals, former forward Devante Smith-Pelly is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including NHL Tonight.

Playing in more than eight NHL seasons, Smith-Pelly skated in 395 NHL games with the Anaheim Ducks (2011-15), Montreal Canadiens (2015-16), New Jersey Devils (2016-17), and Washington Capitals (2017-19), scoring 101 career points, broken into 44 goals and 57 assists.

Best remembered for his performance in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, where he scored three goals, Smith-Pelly totaled seven postseason goals to help lead the Capitals to their first championship in franchise history.

X: @smithpelly23Instagram: @smithpelly Kathryn Tappen | HostKathryn Tappen is a host appearing across NHL Network’s programming, including NHL Now and the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Tappen began her broadcasting career at College Sports Television (CSTV) before moving to WJAR in Providence, Rhode Island, where she worked as a weekend anchor and weekday sports reporter. She later joined New England Sports Network (NESN) as the lead host for Boston Bruins coverage. From 2011-15, Tappen hosted NHL Tonight.

Aside from her work with NHL Network, Tappen covered NBC Sports events, including Olympic Games, Notre Dame Football, NFL Kickoff, and PGA Tour events. In 2020, she made history by anchoring an NHL game broadcast with an all-female crew—a significant milestone in sports broadcasting. Tappen returned to NHL Network in 2024 and is currently a studio host and reporter.

X: @KathrynTappenInstagram: @kathryntappen Nate Thompson | AnalystNHL veteran Nate Thompson is an NHL Network analyst appearing across its studio programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight.

Thompson played in 844 NHL games across 15 different seasons, spending time with the Boston Bruins (2006-8), New York Islanders (2008-10), Tampa Bay Lightning (2010-14), Anaheim Ducks (2014-17), Ottawa Senators (2017-18), Los Angeles Kings (2018-19), Montreal Canadiens (2019-20), Philadelphia Flyers (2020-21), and Winnipeg Jets (2021-22). Thompson scored 65 goals and added 99 assists, finishing his career with a total of 164 points.

X: @NateThompson44 Adnan Virk | HostAdnan Virk is an NHL Network host, appearing across NHL Network's studio programming.

Prior to joining NHL Network in March 2019, Virk worked at ESPN as a studio host for Baseball Tonight, SportsCenter and Outside the Lines. Virk also spent seven years with The Score in Canada, where he hosted several programs for the 24-hour sports network. Virk began his career at TSN in 1998 as a producer.

Prior to joining TSN, Virk studied radio and television arts at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.

X: @adnansvirkInstagram: @adnansvirk Erika Wachter | HostErika Wachter is a host who appears across NHL Network’s programming, including NHL Now and the flagship studio show NHL Tonight, and serves as the primary host of the nightly highlights and analysis program On the Fly.

Upon joining NHL Network in 2021, Wachter was serving as host and reporter for MSG Networks, covering the New Jersey Devils. For 6 NHL seasons, she handled hosting of the pregame, intermissions and postgame shows; as well as player interviews and in-game ice-side reporting. She was nominated for an Emmy for best Sports Anchor in 2022.  Previously, Wachter was a sports and news reporter and anchor for FOX 5 in New York City, where she won a New York Emmy award in 2018 for Health/Science: Program/Special. She has also held on-air positions at SNY and NESN, among others, covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and NCAA. Alongside her current role, she appears on the NHL on TNT's Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage, as rink-side reporter.

A New Jersey native, Wachter graduated Summa Cum Laude from the prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University,  with a major in Broadcast Journalism and a double minor in Marketing Management and Psychology. While at Syracuse, Wachter played four years on the Division 1 field hockey team, and also gained early expertise in sports media. She is now known for her versatility across NHL studio coverage.

X: @ErikaWachterInstagram: @erika.wachter Kevin Weekes | AnalystWith more than 14 years of professional hockey experience, including 11 NHL seasons, former goaltender Kevin Weekes brings his unique knowledge to NHL Network as an analyst across its programming, including the flagship studio show NHL Tonight. Weekes also contributes to NHL Network's special event coverage, including the Stanley Cup Final, NHL Draft, Winter Classic, Stadium Series and NHL All-Star Game.

A second-round draft pick of the Florida Panthers in 1993, Weekes played 348 regular season games with the Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. Weekes helped lead the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Final in 2002, and is the Hurricanes' all-time leader in playoff goals against average and save percentage.

As one of the NHL's most charitable players, the Toronto native is dedicated to numerous causes and initiatives throughout North America, including Sky's the Limit, a unique initiative that benefits students in under-resourced communities by providing them with refurbished computers, as well as the Herbert Carnegie Future Aces Foundation, which assists youth and adults to attain the highest level of achievement within their capabilities. Weekes is also heavily involved in charitable work in his parents' native Barbados, where he hosts the annual Kevin Weekes Celebrity Charity Golf Classic, which raises funds for youth charities in both Barbados and Toronto.

In addition to his role at NHL Network, Weekes serves as a contributor to NHL.com.

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