NHL Rosters 2026-27: All 32 Team Rosters & Players

NHL rosters for 2026-27: 32 teams and 799 players. Open a team for its full roster, or find any player by name.

32Teams

799Players

28.0Average age

16Birth countries

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NHL Rosters Compared

The Montreal Canadiens have the youngest roster, with an average age of 25.9. The Los Angeles Kings have the oldest, at 30.7. Tap a column heading to sort.


Anaheim Ducks	24	26.0	6'2"	207 lb	6
Boston Bruins	23	27.2	6'2"	207 lb	6
Buffalo Sabres	27	26.6	6'1"	203 lb	5
Calgary Flames	25	26.4	6'2"	194 lb	7
Carolina Hurricanes	25	29.3	6'1"	198 lb	6
Chicago Blackhawks	24	26.2	6'1"	198 lb	6
Colorado Avalanche	22	30.5	6'1"	196 lb	6
Columbus Blue Jackets	23	28.2	6'1"	203 lb	4
Dallas Stars	25	29.6	6'2"	205 lb	6
Detroit Red Wings	25	27.0	6'2"	203 lb	8
Edmonton Oilers	28	28.5	6'2"	203 lb	7
Florida Panthers	26	30.0	6'2"	205 lb	9
Los Angeles Kings	25	30.7	6'2"	203 lb	7
Minnesota Wild	27	29.3	6'1"	196 lb	6
Montreal Canadiens	25	25.9	6'1"	203 lb	7
Nashville Predators	24	28.5	6'1"	201 lb	7
New Jersey Devils	24	28.4	6'2"	201 lb	6
New York Islanders	24	29.3	6'1"	201 lb	6
New York Rangers	26	27.0	6'2"	201 lb	8
Ottawa Senators	25	27.7	6'2"	205 lb	8
Philadelphia Flyers	29	26.6	6'2"	198 lb	5
Pittsburgh Penguins	27	28.2	6'1"	201 lb	7
San Jose Sharks	23	26.3	6'2"	198 lb	4
Seattle Kraken	26	27.0	6'1"	198 lb	5
St. Louis Blues	27	26.0	6'2"	201 lb	8
Tampa Bay Lightning	24	29.6	6'2"	203 lb	8
Toronto Maple Leafs	25	30.2	6'1"	203 lb	6
Utah Mammoth	24	28.0	6'2"	203 lb	5
Vancouver Canucks	24	26.9	6'1"	194 lb	6
Vegas Golden Knights	24	29.0	6'2"	201 lb	6
Washington Capitals	24	28.1	6'2"	212 lb	6
Winnipeg Jets	25	28.1	6'2"	198 lb	6

Oldest, Youngest, Tallest: NHL Roster Records

Oldest player	Brent Burns, 41 years, Colorado Avalanche
Youngest player	Nikita Klepov, 18 years, Anaheim Ducks
Tallest player	Cooper Black, 6'9", Florida Panthers
Shortest player	Justin Danforth, 5'8", Buffalo Sabres
Heaviest player	Matt Rempe, 269 lb, New York Rangers
Lightest player	Lane Hutson, 161 lb, Montreal Canadiens

Where NHL Players Were Born

Canada333 players
USA222 players
Sweden80 players
Russia56 players
Finland38 players
Czechia18 players
Switzerland11 players
Slovakia8 players
Germany7 players
Latvia6 players

Players on NHL rosters by country of birth. Canada leads with 333, 42% of the total.

How NHL Rosters Work

Active roster	Up to 23 players during the season
Dressed for a game	20 players: 18 skaters and 2 goalies
Contracts	Up to 50 standard player contracts per club
Training camp	Camp rosters often run to 50 or more players, then clubs cut to 23 for opening night
Preseason	Four games per club from 2026-27

For schedules and results, see all 32 NHL teams.

FAQ About NHL Rosters

How many players are on an NHL roster?

An NHL club may carry up to 23 players on its active roster during the season. It dresses 20 for a game: 18 skaters and 2 goalies.

Which NHL team has the youngest roster?

The Montreal Canadiens, with an average age of 25.9.

Which NHL team has the oldest roster?

The Los Angeles Kings, with an average age of 30.7.

Who is the oldest player on an NHL roster?

Brent Burns of the Colorado Avalanche, who is 41.

Who is the tallest player on an NHL roster?

Cooper Black of the Florida Panthers, at 6'9".

Where are NHL players born?

Players on NHL rosters were born in 16 countries. Canada has the most, with 333, then USA with 222.

Updated Oct. 25, 2026, 11:32 AM ETAll times Eastern Time (ET)

NHL rosters graphic showing a team list with jersey numbers, positions and players

NHL Roster Positions Explained

Every roster table on this site uses five position codes. For a game, a club usually dresses 12 forwards, 6 defensemen and 2 goalies.

Code	Position	What the player does
C	Center	Forward who takes faceoffs and plays the middle of the ice
L	Left wing	Forward on the left side
R	Right wing	Forward on the right side
D	Defenseman	Defends in front of his own net and starts the attack
G	Goalie	Guards the net. One starts and one backs up

The five position codes used in every roster table.

When NHL Rosters Are Set for 2026-27

Camp lists are long in September and short by opening night. These are the steps for 2026-27.

Step	When
Training camps open	Week of Sept. 16, 2026
Preseason	Four games per club, before opening night
Opening night	Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
Roster limit from opening night	23 players
Regular season ends	Saturday, April 10, 2027

From training camp to the 23-man roster.

Why NHL Rosters Change During the Season

Trades. Clubs swap players until the trade deadline.
Call-ups. A club brings a player up from its AHL team, often to cover an injury.
Injuries. A player on injured reserve does not count toward the 23.
Waivers. Many players must clear waivers before going to the minors, and another club can claim them.

Each roster here is checked against the data feed once a day, so a move usually shows up within 24 hours.

How to Read the Rosters on This Site

Birthplace is the country where a player was born, not the national team he plays for.
Height and weight are in feet and pounds. Club averages also show centimeters and kilograms.
During camp a list shows the club’s main group, not every tryout player.
Spot an error? Use the contact page in the footer and it gets fixed.

What I’m watching: Ottawa. The Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk in the summer, per NHL.com, and their list already shows William Eklund and Andre Burakovsky instead. As of Sept. 21, 2026, that is the clearest sign this data keeps up with real moves.

These NHL rosters update every day through the 2026-27 season. To see which of these players lead the league in points and goals, check the NHL stats.