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Brett Connolly
Brett Connolly (born May 2, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). During his major junior career with the Prince George Cougars, he was named Western Hockey League (WHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Rookie of the Year for the 2008–09 season. Selected sixth overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, he joined the team in 2011–12. He was later traded to the Boston Bruins, following which he was traded to the Washington Capitals prior to the 2016–17 season. Connolly won the Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Capitals. Internationally, Connolly has represented Canada at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships, 2009 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, 2011 IIHF U20 Championships and 2012 IIHF U20 Championships.
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Born
1992-05-02
Birth Place
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Height
1.905
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Sent to AHL Rockford

Connolly was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago. Connolly has averaged 8:23 of ice time and distributed one assist over nine NHL appearances this season. The 29-year-old will rejoin AHL Rockford, looking to build upon his 11 points over 16 games in 2021-22.
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Gets on scoresheet with assist

Connolly notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets. Connolly set up linemate Ryan Carpenter in the first period. It was the latter's first goal and the former's first point of the season. Connolly has only been an occasional part of the Blackhawks' lineup, though he's played in five of the last seven games. He has one assist, six shots on net, seven hits, 15 PIM and a minus-3 rating in nine outings this season.
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Canadiens' Sami Niku, Blackhawks' Brett Connolly placed on waivers

The Montreal Canadiens placed Sami Niku on waivers as they continue to get players back from injury on the back end. This is actually the second time Niku has been on waivers this season, though the first was in training camp with the Winnipeg Jets, when he agreed to a contract termination in order to pursue a different opportunity.
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Waived Wednesday

The Blackhawks placed Connolly on waivers Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports. It's unlikely that Connolly, who has six points in 35 games over the last two seasons, will be claimed off waivers. Thus, the 29-year-old will likely head to AHL Rockford.
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Blackhawks Get Kirby Dach, Brett Connolly Back from COVID Protocol

Dach’s absence began on Jan. 13, causing him to miss the team’s last three games. On the season, Dach has 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 36 games. Connolly entered COVID Protocol two days after Dach. The veteran forward has not recorded a point in sparse playing time (four games) this season. He last suited up on Jan. 11 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Departs COVID-19 protocols

Connolly cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Friday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports. Connolly was absent from the last three games while in the virus protocols. The 29-year-old has averaged 10:51 of ice time and been held without a point over two appearances since being elevated to the active roster Jan.6.
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Blackhawks Place Brett Connolly in COVID Protocol, Recall 2 from Rockford

The Chicago Blackhawks added another name to the COVID Protocol on Saturday. Forward Brett Connolly joins Kirby Dach, Seth Jones, Dylan Strome, and Jake McCabe in the protocol. In a pair of corresponding moves, the Blackhawks recalled defenseman Ian Mitchell and forward Josiah Slavin from the Rockford IceHogs on Saturday...
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Added to COVID-19 protocols

Connolly was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Connolly has averaged 8:25 of ice time and has been held pointless over his four NHL appearances this season. He recently completed his suspension sentence on Jan. 8 and has played in just two NHL contests since Dec. 18. Due to his entry into protocols, the 29-year-old will miss Saturday's game against Anaheim at a minimum.
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly looks to put illegal hit, suspension behind him

Chicago Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly served his four-game suspension for his illegal hit on Dallas Stars forward Tanner Kero last month, but he wanted to make sure there was no residual ill will. “I was happy when I reached out to him that he was doing OK,” Connolly said Saturday...
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Chicago Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly looks to put his illegal hit and suspension behind him: ‘I was as shocked as anyone when it happened’

Chicago Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly served his four-game suspension for his illegal hit on Dallas Stars forward Tanner Kero last month, but he wanted to make sure there was no residual ill will. “I was happy when I reached out to him that he was doing OK,” Connolly said Saturday before the Hawks faced the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. “It was nice to have fluid conversations ...
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Activated from suspension

Connolly has served his suspension, per CapFriendly. Therefore, he will be eligible to play against the Golden Knights on Saturday,. Connolly was hit with a four-game suspension for interference against Tanner Kero of the Stars in a Dec. 18 contest. He was subsequently sent to the taxi squad and shuffled between that designation and the active roster. Connoly has appeared in just two NHL games this season.
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Added to active roster

Connolly has been recalled to the Blackhawks' active roster and will serve the final game of his four-game suspension Thursday against Arizona, source reports. Connolly will be eligible to play Saturday versus Vegas after serving the final game of his four-game suspension Thursday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to the taxi squad prior to that contest. He's gone scoreless through two top-level appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Shifted to taxi squad

Connolly (suspension) was demoted to the taxi squad Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Connolly still has one game remaining on his four-game suspension, which won't count unless he is elevated to the active roster for Thursday's matchup with Arizona. Even once his ban is over, the 29-year-old winger figures to remain a fringe roster player moving forward. As such, the British Columbia native shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: Rises to active roster

Connolly (suspension) was promoted from the taxi squad on Saturday, per CapFriendly. Connolly has yet to serve his four-game suspension, although the NHL's scheduling shuffle during the holiday break makes it unclear when the winger will be eligible to return.
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Blackhawks' Brett Connolly: On taxi squad

The Blackhawks added Connolly (suspension) to their taxi squad Monday. It's unclear why Chicago added Connolly to the taxi squad, as he hasn't begun serving his four-game suspension and would be useless if promoted to the NHL roster.
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Brett Connolly Suspended 4 Games After Tanner Kero Hit

On Saturday night, Dallas Stars forward Tanner Kero was hit by Chicago Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly. It was a brutal hit that appeared to knock Kero unconscious before he hit the ice. Connolly is, by all accounts, a player not known for dirty plays or late hits. Stars head coach...
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