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John
Slaney
Defense
Birthdate
7/2/1972
Birthplace
St. John's, NF
Draft Info
1990: Rd 1, Pk 9 (WSH)
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Biography
Birthdate
7/2/1972
Birthplace
St. John's, NF
Draft Info
1990: Rd 1, Pk 9 (WSH)
Position
Defense
Career History
Philadelphia Flyers
2001-2002, 2003-2004 (2 Seasons)
Pittsburgh Penguins
1999-2000 (1 Season)
Nashville Predators
1998-1999 (1 Season)
Phoenix Coyotes
1997-1998 (1 Season)
Los Angeles Kings
1995-1997 (2 Seasons)
Colorado Avalanche
1995-1996 (1 Season)
Washington Capitals
1993-1995 (2 Seasons)
NHL News
Byram: Ready for opportunity as Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman
Bowen Byram is stepping in as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday night.
How to watch 2026 NHL draft on ESPN
It's time for the 2026 NHL draft! Here's how to catch the action on ESPN.
2026 NHL draft: Buzz on prospects, trades, free agency
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.
NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2026 offseason
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Capitals sign forward Alex Tuch to extension after Sabres trade
The Capitals completed a sign-and-trade for Alex Tuch from the Sabres on Wednesday. Tuch signed an eight-year extension with the Capitals averaging $10.5 million a year, and the Sabres got a third-round draft pick in 2026 and forward David Kampf.
Sabres GM says he expects to lose Alex Tuch to free agency
Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen said Wednesday that with little progress in talks to re-sign Alex Tuch, he is expecting to lose the veteran forward to free agency.
