The 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season begins today and there are 22 former BCHL players on opening night rosters across the league.
Fast facts:
- 14 of 32 NHL teams have at least one BCHL alumnus on their roster
- The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maples Leafs lead the way with three former BCHL players each
- The Victoria Grizzlies have the most alumni on NHL rosters with four
See below for the full list:
| CURRENT TEAM | PLAYER | BCHL TEAM | YEARS |
| Anaheim Ducks | Nikita Nesterenko | Chilliwack Chiefs | 2019-20 |
| Anaheim Ducks | Tim Washe | Nanaimo Clippers | 2019-20 |
| Buffalo Sabres | Zach Metsa | Merritt Centennials | 2016-17 |
| Calgary Flames | Devin Cooley | Wenatchee Wild | 2016-17 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Charles-Alexis Legault | West Kelowna Warriors | 2021-22 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Mike Reilly | Penticton Vees | 2011-12 |
| Colorado Avalanche | Josh Manson | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 2009-2011 |
| Colorado Avalanche | Devon Toews | Surrey Eagles | 2011-2013 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Dante Fabbro* | Penticton Vees | 2014-2016 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Danton Heinen | Surrey Eagles | 2013-14 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Kent Johnson | Trail Smoke Eaters | 2018-2020 |
| Dallas Stars | Jamie Benn | Victoria Grizzlies | 2006-07 |
| Montreal Canadiens | Alex Newhook | Victoria Grizzlies | 2017-2019 |
| Nashville Predators | Alexander Kerfoot | Coquitlam Express | 2011-2013 |
| Nashville Predators | Matthew Wood | Victoria Grizzlies | 2020-2022 |
| Ottawa Senators | Hoyt Stanley | Victoria Grizzlies | 2021-2023 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Max Crozier | Nanaimo Clippers | 2017-18 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Brandon Duhaime | Merritt Centennials | 2014-15 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Colton Sissons | Westside Warriors | 2009-10 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Troy Stecher | Penticton Vees | 2010-2013 |
| Washington Capitals | Vincent Desharnais | Chilliwack Chiefs | 2014-15 |
| Winnipeg Jets | Clay Stevenson | Coquitlam Express | 2017-2020 |
*Starting the season on injured reserve
NOTE: Only players with a minimum of 10 games played in the BCHL are included.
