Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) smirks against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre.
LIGHTNINGReputable source believes Nikita Kucherov's decision on which team he will join is already made: Maple Leafs
Sep 23, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of an NHL puck and the Dallas Stars logo during the second period between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at the American Airlines Center.
DUCKSAll 32 teams reveal their Hometown Remix jerseys and the Ducks may have stolen the show
Oct 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) reacts as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period at Madison Square Garden.
LIGHTNINGNikita Kucherov finally breaks his silence on trade request
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

CHRIS VANDEVELDE

March 15, 1987  
Moorhead, MN, USA

Center  
6'2"  
Entry drafts
EDMONTON OILERS
NHL earnings$ 4 754 000
STATS
CHRIS VANDEVELDE
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2010-11NHL - EDM12-2212-6------
AHL - BAR671241645-1761-16-
2011-12NHL - EDM51-12+2------
AHL - BAR687162333-4146-610-
2012-13NHL - EDM11---4-3------
AHL - BAR577132027+11722410-
2013-14AHL - PHA4110142427+1------
2014-15NHL - PHI72961528-6------
AHL - PHA12-2--------
2015-16NHL - PHI792121427-761-1--1
2016-17NHL - PHI81691516-5------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL26018294789-2561-1--1
AHL234384785132-1937921126-
NHL SALARIES
CHRIS VANDEVELDE
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
2 years  ·  $ 1 490 000
2010-1123725 000745 000725 000
2011-1224765 000745 0001 490 000
1 year  ·  $ 714 000
2012-1325714 000714 0002 204 000
1 year  ·  $ 550 000
2013-1426550 000550 0002 754 000
1 year  ·  $ 575 000
2014-1527575 000575 0003 329 000
2 years  ·  $ 1 425 000
2015-1628700 000712 5004 029 000
2016-1729725 000712 5004 754 000
TOTAL4 754 0004 754 000
TRANSACTIONS
CHRIS VANDEVELDE
July 4, 2014

Chris VandeVelde signed a new deal with the Philadelphia Flyers

June 29, 2015

Chris VandeVelde signed a new deal with the Philadelphia Flyers

NHL trades