Oct 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.
PENGUINSNick Kypreos sees an Erik Karlsson trade coming, but one big question remains
Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period at Benchmark International Arena.
RED WINGSCanadiens give up three players and two firsts in massive mock trade for Simon Edvinsson
Apr 20, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and Oilers right winger Kasperi Kapanen (42) Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (96) and Oilers right winger Vasily Podkolzin (92) celebrate a goal on the Anaheim Ducks in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs during the third period at Rogers Place.
OILERSOilers get a major boost before Flames clash as Mattias Ekholm returns
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

JUNIOR LESSARD

May 26, 1980  
St-Joseph-de-Beauce, QC, CA

Right wing  
6'0"  
Entry drafts
None
NHL earnings$ 1 557 219
STATS
JUNIOR LESSARD
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2004-05AHL - AER7111112225-51-1--
2005-06NHL - DAL51-112-------
AHL - STA6626325830-73474-
2006-07NHL - DAL11-1-+1------
AHL - STA6527255232-124594-
2007-08NHL - TB191129-5------
NHL - DAL2---2-1------
AHL - ADM1969154-------
AHL - STA3610112115-------
2008-09AHL - SOU2176132-1-11--
AHL - WOL41651110-------
2010-11ECHL - STE2210102016-5------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL2731423-5------
AHL3199399192118-25810188-
ECHL2210102016-5------
NHL SALARIES
JUNIOR LESSARD
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
2006-0726532 219-532 219
2007-0827500 000-1 032 219
2008-0928525 000-1 557 219
TOTAL1 557 219-
TRANSACTIONS
JUNIOR LESSARD
January 15, 2008

Junior Lessard is traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In return, the Dallas Stars acquired Dan Jancevski.

July 9, 2008

Junior Lessard signed a new deal with the Atlanta Thrashers

January 13, 2009

Junior Lessard is traded to the New York Islanders. In return, the Atlanta Thrashers acquired Brett Skinner.

NHL trades