Mar 19, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) defends against Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook (15) during the third period at Little Caesars Arena.
TRADESCanadiens enter the Simon Edvinsson sweepstakes
Oct 15, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) skates with the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Benchmark International Arena.
LIGHTNINGLightning made their final decision with Nikita Kucherov
Apr 13, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) skates as Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) defends during the second period at Amalie Arena.
LIGHTNINGNikita Kucherov is now linked to Dylan Larkin for a different reason
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

YAN MELNIKOV

September 16, 2007  
Karaganda, KZ

Center  
5'10"  
Entry drafts
None
STATS
YAN MELNIKOV
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