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Rockets well represented on NHL rosters

Jan 5, 2021 | 10:31 AM

More than two dozen former Kelowna Rockets were on 2021 NHL training camp rosters as of the start of the camps this week.

The NHL will open its 56-game regular season on Jan. 13, 2021, ending May 8. There will be no preseason games.

Below is the list of Rockets on rosters by team:

Calgary Flames: Mikael Backlund. Dillon Dube, Justin Kirkland

Chicago Blackhawks: Duncan Keith, Michael Krutil

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Dallas Stars: Jamie Benn, Blake Comeau

Edmonton Oilers: Tyson Barrie, Leon Draisaitl

Montreal Canadiens: Shea Weber

Nashville Predators: Colton Sissons

New Jersey Devils: Nolan Foote, Damon Severson, Nick Merkley

Ottawa Senators: Lassi Thomson

Philadelphia Flyers: Carsen Twarynski

Tampa Bay Lightning: Cal Foote, Luke Schenn, Devante Stephens

Toronto Maple Leafs: Rourke Chartier

Vancouver Canucks: Alex Edler, Kole Lind, Tyler Myers

Vegas Golden Knights: Gage Quinney

Washington Capitals: Lucas Johansen

Winnipeg Jets: Josh Morrissey

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