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Matt
Koalska
Center
Birthdate
16/5/1980
Birthplace
Minneapolis, MN
Draft Info
2000: Rd 5, Pk 154 (NSH)
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Birthdate
16/5/1980
Birthplace
Minneapolis, MN
Draft Info
2000: Rd 5, Pk 154 (NSH)
Position
Center
Career History
New York Islanders
2005-2006 (1 Season)
NHL News
2026 NHL draft updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
Toronto Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna to open NHL draft
Quickly putting to rest any speculation of a change of heart at the NHL draft Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State winger Gavin McKenna, 18, with the first pick after he posted 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games for the Nittany Lions.
Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger from Ducks for prospect, draft pick
The Buffalo Sabres acquired Olen Zellweger in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday in return for prospect forward Anton Wahlberg and a second-round pick in Friday's NHL draft.
Avalanche re-sign defensemen Brett Kulak, Brent Burns
The Avalanche answered questions about their defense by re-signing Brett Kulak and Brent Burns.
Senators sign Jordan Spence to $20M deal, trade for Leafs' Ersson
The Senators are signing defenseman Jordan Spence to a four-year, $20 million contract after he helped Ottawa surmount a series of injuries last season.
Rangers give Brett Berard fresh start with trade to Canadiens
The Rangers made their first move of a critical offseason by trading forward Brett Berard to the Canadiens for defenseman William Trudeau.