30+ TPH Alumni Rostered for 2026-2027 NHL Opening Night
Twenty NHL teams feature players with ties to Total Package Hockey.
Total Package Hockey is proud to recognize 33 TPH alumni named to NHL opening night rosters for the 2026-27 season. Representing 20 teams across the league, these athletes have taken different paths to hockey’s highest level, each demanding years of commitment, discipline, and development.
For TPH, seeing familiar names on NHL rosters is an opportunity to celebrate the athletes and the families, coaches, and teammates who have supported their journeys. We are proud to have played a part in their development and look forward to following their impact this season.
The Detroit Red Wings lead the group with four TPH alumni: J.T. Compher, Andrew Copp, Alex DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals each feature three, while five additional teams have two TPH alumni on their opening night rosters.
TPH Alumni on 2026-27 NHL Opening Night Rosters
| NHL Team | TPH Alumni |
|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | Cutter Gauthier |
| Buffalo Sabres | Josh Doan, Josh Norris |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Jalen Chatfield |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Matthew Knies, Zach Werenski |
| Detroit Red Wings | J.T. Compher, Andrew Copp, Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin |
| Florida Panthers | Matthew Tkachuk |
| Minnesota Wild | Olli Määttä, Michael McCarron |
| Montreal Canadiens | Lane Hutson, Nick Suzuki |
| New York Islanders | Bo Horvat |
| Ottawa Senators | Dylan Cozens |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Travis Konecny |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Declan Carlile, Rutger McGroarty, Nick Robertson |
| San Jose Sharks | Alex Nedeljkovic, Jacob Trouba |
| Seattle Kraken | Jared McCann |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Easton Cowan |
| Utah Mammoth | Lawson Crouse |
| Vancouver Canucks | Paul Cotter, Max Sasson |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Nic Dowd |
| Washington Capitals | Cole Hutson, Boone Jenner, Jordan Kyrou |
| Winnipeg Jets | Kyle Connor |
For the next generation of TPH athletes, these names show where dedication to development can lead. Every player’s path is different, but the habits built through daily preparation, purposeful training, and a willingness to learn matter at every level.
Congratulations to all 33 athletes as they begin the 2026-27 NHL season. The TPH community is proud to be part of your story.
Learn more about TPH’s approach to player development at TotalPackageHockey.com.
About Total Package Hockey
At Total Package Hockey, we are developing the most intelligent, adaptable, and confident hockey players in the world. For over 25 years, we have helped athletes build the skills and habits to advance on and off the ice through camps, clinics, tournaments, club management, and TPH Academy. Learn more at TotalPackageHockey.com.
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