Oct 8, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram (24) defends against New York Islanders left wing Emil Heineman (51) with out a stick during the second period at UBS Arena.
BLACKHAWKSBowen Byram injury update leaves Blackhawks waiting on one crucial answer
Feb 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) skates during the warm-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.
CANADIENSNick Suzuki injury update gives Canadiens an encouraging sign, but one question remains
Oct 10, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) tends to goal against the San Jose Sharks in the third period at SAP Center in San Jose.
OILERSOilers-Rangers trade proposal has Edmonton giving up more than Tristan Jarry
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

CHRIS BALA

September 24, 1978  
Alexandria, VA, USA

Left wing
Entry drafts
OTTAWA SENATORS
STATS
CHRIS BALA
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2001-02NHL - OTT6-11-+1------
AHL - GRI702116379-4-11--
2002-03AHL - SEN516182420-142574-
2003-04AHL - BEA13426--------
AHL - AER611171818-------
2004-05AHL - BEA58951417-------
2005-06AHL - BEA8-226-------
AHL - ADM51-1--------
ECHL - ROY4617264327-4314--
2006-07ECHL - ROY5819284728-------
2007-08ECHL - ROY4-112-------
2008-09ECHL - ROY2-----------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL6-11-+1------
AHL266525010270-182684-
ECHL11036559157-4314--
TRANSACTIONS
CHRIS BALA
June 26, 2003

Chris Bala is traded to the Nashville Predators. In return, the Ottawa Senators acquired Peter Smrek.

June 27, 2003

Chris Bala is traded to the Minnesota Wild. In return, the Nashville Predators acquired Curtis Murphy.

March 9, 2004

Chris Bala is traded to the Colorado Avalanche. In return, the Vancouver Canucks acquired Jordan Krestanovich.

NHL trades