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Derian
Hatcher
Defense
Birthdate
4/6/1972
Birthplace
Sterling Heights, MI
Draft Info
1990: Rd 1, Pk 8 (MIN)
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Birthdate
4/6/1972
Birthplace
Sterling Heights, MI
Draft Info
1990: Rd 1, Pk 8 (MIN)
Position
Defense
Career History
Philadelphia Flyers
2005-2008 (3 Seasons)
Detroit Red Wings
2003-2004 (1 Season)
Dallas Stars
1992-2003 (11 Seasons)
Minnesota North Stars
1991-1992 (1 Season)
NHL News
Kopitar, Caufield, Sanderson are finalists for Lady Byng Trophy
Montreal's Cole Caufield, Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar and Ottawa's Jake Sanderson are the finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, the NHL award for best sportsmanship.
The NHL's best plays from a wild Wednesday
Look back at the best plays from an exciting Wednesday night of the NHL playoffs.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket
Here are previews for Thursday's games, a best bet, recaps from Wednesday and updated stats.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Texier breaks 3rd-period tie, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 to take series lead
— Alexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.
Ducks host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead
Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division)
