Six-year NHL veteran won Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay, known for aggressive forechecking style at forward spot

So says RotoWire, which recently published an interactive map of the most despised league foes in 60 regions

Nashville GM Chris MacFarland has traded for New York native twice in two years, impressed with defensive skills, leadership 

Son of former Nashville center Matt Cullen has earned praise for play-making ability, shooting prowess

Finnish native played all 15 of his NHL seasons for Nashville, totaling 369 regular season wins and 45 playoff victories

Former NHL star played 18 seasons before becoming Boston's assistant general manager for four years

New Nashville GM Chris MacFarland sends two third-round picks to Avalanche, his former employer

Three other one-time Nashville players — Colton Sissons, Jeremy Lauzon and Cole Smith — come up short in final series

Hockey Hall of Fame member served eight years as Kings general manager, was longtime NHL defenseman 

Veteran NHL exec to also serve as hockey operations president, previously helped guide Avs to Presidents' Trophy in 2025-26 as GM