Affiliate Report - January 2022

Each month this season, we're taking a look around the hockey world to check in on how the Checkers' two NHL affiliates are doing, how the call-ups are contributing, how former Checkers are faring and more - all presented by Tom Sauer and Prudential!

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FLORIDA

23-7-5, 1st in the Atlantic

The Panthers continue to reign as one of the top teams in the NHL, tying for the most points in the league and holding the second-best points percentage. They have been nearly unbeatable on home ice, where they hold a staggering 18-3-0 record, and have been propelled by a stellar year from Jonathan Huberdeau, who ranks fourth in the NHL in points.

THE DUKE IN OT ? pic.twitter.com/dv7ZAfpsOa

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) January 9, 2022

Familar Faces

• Matt Kiersted scored his first NHL goal on Dec. 16

  First @nhl goal for @kierstedmatt and it's a pretty one ? pic.twitter.com/1wiRmq8Jxo

  — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) December 17, 2021

  
  
  
• Cole Schwindt made his NHL debut on Dec. 16

  ? @c_schwinny10 ROOKIE LAP ALERT ? pic.twitter.com/GARFi7J7B3

  — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) December 16, 2021

  
  
  
• Former Checker Gustav Forsling ranks third among Florida defensemen in points

SEATTLE

10-19-4, 8th in the Pacific

Hit hard by Covid-related postponements, the Kraken have had a tough time building momentum through the month of December, posting a 2-6-2 record of their last 10 contests. Still, Seattle has time to make up ground, as it is tied for the fewest games played in the Pacific Division.

last practice day before we have games again!!!! ???? pic.twitter.com/D53pXKsuHQ

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) January 9, 2022

Familar Faces

• Alexander True made his Kraken debut on Dec. 12 and has appeared in six games for Seattle

  ? TRUUUUUEEEE!!!!
  
  The former @SeattleTbirds is ready his #SeaKraken debut! pic.twitter.com/kn2TNcurDE

  — Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) December 12, 2021

  
  
  
• Former Checker Morgan Geekie is one of four skaters to appear in all 23 of Seattle's games this season

ALUMNI

• Alex Nedeljkovic ranks 10th in the NHL in saves and has started 21 of Detroit's 36 games this season

  ? Remarkable focus, @alexned_ #LGRW pic.twitter.com/k1TvF0wjfm

  — Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) December 15, 2021

  
  
  
• Oliwer Kaski ranks second among all KHL defensemen in scoring

  TIE GAME
  ? Oliwer Kaski - 2nd of the game @hcavangardomsk
  3-3 #KHL pic.twitter.com/6NP6f1Dhh8

  — This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) December 28, 2021

• Anton Forsberg tied the Ottawa franchise record for most saves in a win with 47 on Dec. 2 and recorded his first NHL shutout on Dec. 11

  Hug your tendy. ?
  
  First @NHL shutout for Anton Forsberg! pic.twitter.com/yw0ERshPUq

  — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 11, 2021

• Patrick Brown has appeared in 20 games for the Flyers and has set a career high with four points in the NHL
• Saku Maenalanen ranks second in SM-liiga in scoring