Training camps are over, rosters have been finalized across the NHL and this year, there are 23 former BCHL players that have cracked opening nights rosters.
The list includes veteran players like Jamie Benn and Milan Lucic, as well as young players like Kent Johnson and Alex Newhook. A few players have changed teams as well, like Troy Stecher who is now with the Arizona Coyotes and Justin Schultz who joined the Seattle Kraken in the offseason.
The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche boast three BCHL alumni on their roster, as do the Nashville Predators.
The list also includes a pair of players who will start the season on injured reserve – Andrew Ladd (Arizona) and Carey Price (Montreal).
See below for the full list.
| CURRENT TEAM | PLAYER | BCHL TEAM | YEARS |
| Anaheim Ducks | Derek Grant | Langley Chiefs | 2007-2009 |
| Arizona Coyotes | Andrew Ladd | Coquitlam Express | 2002-2003 |
| Arizona Coyotes | Troy Stecher | Penticton Vees | 2010-2013 |
| Boston Bruins | Mike Reilly | Penticton Vees | 2011-2012 |
| Calgary Flames | Milan Lucic | Coquitlam Express | 2004-2005 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Prince George Spruce Kings | 2010-2012 |
| Colorado Avalanche | Josh Manson | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 2009-2011 |
| Colorado Avalanche | Alex Newhook | Victoria grizzlies | 2017-2019 |
| Colorado Avalanche | Devon Toews | Surrey Eagles | 2011-2013 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Kent Johnson | Trail Smoke Eaters | 2018-2020 |
| Dallas Stars | Jamie Benn | Victoria Grizzlies | 2006-2007 |
| Minnesota Wild | Brandon Duhaime | Merritt Centennials | 2014-2015 |
| Minnesota Wild | Tyson Jost | Penticton Vees | 2014-2016 |
| Montreal Canadiens | Carey Price | Quesnel Millionaires | 2002-2003 |
| Nashville Predators | Dante Fabbro | Penticton Vees | 2014-2016 |
| Nashville Predators | Ryan Johansen | Penticton Vees | 2008-2009 |
| Nashville Predators | Colton Sissons | Westside Warriors | 2009-2010 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Surrey Eagles | 2013-2014 |
| Seattle Kraken | Justin Schultz | Westside Warriors | 2007-2009 |
| Seattle Kraken | Brandon Tanev | Surrey Eagles | 2011-2012 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Jordie Benn | Victoria Grizzlies | 2005-2008 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Alex Kerfoot | Coquitlam Express | 2011-2013 |
| Washington Capitals | Matt Irwin | Nanaimo Clippers | 2005-2008 |
*NOTE: Only players with a minimum of 10 games played in the BCHL are included.*
