Oct 20, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) flips there puck over the stick of Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (2) during the third period at Nationwide Arena.
MAPLE LEAFSElliotte Friedman thinks Maple Leafs are exploring a big swing on the blue line
Apr 2, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a glove save on a Dallas Stars shot during the second period at the American Airlines Center.
JETSHurricanes interested in Connor Hellebuyck, but Jets deal isn't easy, Friedman says
Sep 26, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Lukas Cormier (51) plays the puck against San Jose Sharks forward Ty Dellandrea (10) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose.
KNIGHTSLukas Cormier placed on waivers by Golden Knights; 31 other teams can claim him
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

BRETT LEBDA

January 15, 1982  
Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

Defenseman  
5'9"  
Entry drafts
None
NHL earnings$ 5 500 000
Coupe Stanley
2008
DETROIT RED WINGS
STATS
BRETT LEBDA
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2001-02WJC-20 - USA72-26+1------
2003-04AHL - GRI6-11--4---2-
2004-05AHL - GRI802101234-------
2005-06NHL - DET46391220+96---4+3
AHL - GRI254141842-111458-
2006-07NHL - DET745131861+1612-228+4
2007-08NHL - DET783111448-119-226-
2008-09NHL - DET656101648+923-6622+8
2009-10NHL - DET6317824-22-----
2010-11NHL - TOR4113414-14------
2011-12NHL - CBJ3013414-1------
AHL - FAL26191018-------
2012-13AHL - SEN323151823+33---12-
AHL - ICE27-111118-12------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL397205676229+1662-101040+15
AHL196106070135-91814522-
WJC-2072-26+1------
NHL SALARIES
BRETT LEBDA
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
4 years  ·  $ 2 600 000
2006-0724550 000650 000550 000
2007-0825550 000650 0001 100 000
2008-0926650 000650 0001 750 000
2009-1027850 000650 0002 600 000
2 years  ·  $ 2 900 000
2010-11281 500 0001 450 0004 100 000
2011-12291 400 0001 450 0005 500 000
TOTAL5 500 0005 500 000
AWARDS
BRETT LEBDA
2007-08NHLStanley cup   
Detroit Red Wings
NHL TROPHIES
TRANSACTIONS
BRETT LEBDA
July 7, 2010

Brett Lebda signed a new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs

January 19, 2011

Brett Lebda signed a new deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets

July 3, 2011

Brett Lebda is traded to the Nashville Predators with Robert Slaney. In return, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Cody Franson, Matthew Lombardi and 4th round draft pick in 2013 (#112: Zach Pochiro).

NHL trades