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Shawn
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Birthdate
3/4/1975
Birthplace
Medford, MA
Draft Info
1993: Rd 4, Pk 103 (BOS)
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Birthdate
3/4/1975
Birthplace
Medford, MA
Draft Info
1993: Rd 4, Pk 103 (BOS)
Position
Center
Career History
New York Islanders
2001-2004, 2005-2008 (6 Seasons)
Boston Bruins
1997-2001 (4 Seasons)
NHL News
Lightning create salary cap room, but not for Steven Stamkos
Despite a flurry of moves that created salary cap space for the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Julien BriseBois told reporters Saturday at the NHL draft that captain Steven Stamkos will still hit unrestricted free agency on Monday.
Sabres buy out veteran Jeff Skinner with 3 years left on deal
The Buffalo Sabres are buying out veteran winger Jeff Skinner's contract with three years left on the deal, GM Kevyn Adams announced Saturday.
Maple Leafs acquire negotiation rights to Chris Tanev
With less than two days before the NHL free agency signing period opens, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a jump on the open market, acquiring the signing rights to coveted defenseman Chris Tanev, 34, in a trade with the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon.
NHL trade grades: Knights add Schmid in deal with the Devils
The goalie carousel continues to spin, as Vegas adds a young netminder from New Jersey. How did the GMs do on this one?
2024 NHL offseason trade tracker: Deals, grades, news, more
Stay up to date on all the moves this summer as all 32 teams re-shape their rosters for the 2024-25 NHL season.
NHL trade grades: Capitals add Logan Thompson from Knights
The Capitals added another skilled goalie to their crease. Was the price right? Here are our grades for both GMs.