Player Information
2023-24 Notes
- Appeared in 77 games, marking the third consecutive season he’s played in at least 75 games
- Even split 17 points at home (8G, 9A) and on the road (10G, 7A)
- Had seven goals and nine points in 11 afternoon games
- Netted of his 18 goals on Saturdays
- Recorded his third career hat trick Nov. 4 at ARI
- Added two assists in five playoff games
Professional Career
- Playing in his 14th NHL season
- Previously played with the New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, and Nashville Predators
- Scored a career high 25 goals, 32 assists, and 57 points in 2016-17 with Minnesota and has reached 24 goals in a season on three other occasions
- Only other time he’s reach 50 points in a season with in 2018-19 when he had 53 (23G, 30A) in 82 games with Minnesota and Carolina
- Played in the 2013 AHL All-Star Game
- Won an NLA Championship with Davos in 2009
Amateur Career
- Played two seasons with the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks from 2009-2010, totalling 130 points (77G, 53A) in 120 games
- Selected to the WHL’s Second All-Star Team in 2010 and played in the CHL Top Prospects Game that season
International Career
- Has played for Switzerland at six World Championships and the Olympics in 2014
- Won a silver medal at the 2018 and 2013 World Championships
- Was the runner up at the World Cup of Hockey 2016 playing for Team Europe
- Selected to the All-Star Team at the 2010 World Junior Championship playing for Switzerland
Career Highs and Transactions
First NHL Game – 10/9/10 vs. DAL
First NHL Goal – 10/13/110 at WSH (Neuvirth)
First NHL Assist – 10/21/10 at TBL
Most Goals, Game – 3 (3x), Last: 11/4/23 at ARI
Most Assists, Game – 3 (2x), Last: 1/3/23 vs. MTL
Most Points, Game – 3 (12x), Last: 12/22/23 vs. BOS
Most Penalty Minutes, Game – 15, 2/16/17 vs. DAL
Most Shots, Game – 8 (4x), Last: 11/2/23 at VGK
Most Time On Ice, Game – 22:33, 4/26/21 at DAL
Longest Point Streak – 8 Games, 11/9/17-11/24/17 (7G, 2A)
Longest Goal Streak – 6 Games, Last: 11/14/17-11/24/17 (7G)
Longest Assist Streak – 4 Games, Last: 12/21/19-12/28/19 (1G, 4A)
Hat Tricks – 3
Multiple-Point Games – 78, (12, 3-point; 66, 2-point)
Penalty Shots – 1-1, 100.0%
Shootout Attempts – 2-12, 16.7%
Transactions
September 21, 2010 – Signed by the New York Islanders to a three-year, $2,825,000 AAV entry-level contract.
June 30, 2013 – Acquired by the Minnesota Wild in exchange for F – Cal Clutterbuck and a third-round selection in the 2013 NHL Draft (G – Eamon McAdam)
September 20, 2014 – Signed by the Minnesota Wild to a three-year, $2,666,667 AAV contract.
July 30, 2017 – Signed by the Minnesota Wild to a five-year, $5,250,000 AAV contract.
January 17, 2019 – Acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for F – Victor Rask.
July 21, 2022 – Signed by the Nashville Predators to a two-year, $4,000,000 AAV contract.
February 25, 2023 – Acquired by the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2024 NHL Draft.
December 4, 2023 – Signed by the Winnipeg Jets to a three-year, $4,000,000 AAV contract.