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On June 21, 2017 Eakin was left exposed by the Stars and chosen by the Vegas Golden Knights in the [[2017 NHL Expansion Draft]].<ref>{{citeweb| url = https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/cody-eakin-heads-to-vegas-in-expansion-draft/c-290056700 | title = Cody Eakins heads to Vegas in expansion draft | publisher = ''[[Dallas Stars]]'' | date = 2017-06-21 | accessdate = 2017-06-21}}</ref>
On June 21, 2017 Eakin was left exposed by the Stars and chosen by the Vegas Golden Knights in the [[2017 NHL Expansion Draft]].<ref>{{citeweb| url = https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/cody-eakin-heads-to-vegas-in-expansion-draft/c-290056700 | title = Cody Eakins heads to Vegas in expansion draft | publisher = ''[[Dallas Stars]]'' | date = 2017-06-21 | accessdate = 2017-06-21}}</ref>


On April 24, 2019 Eakin tried to murder Joe Pavelski in Game 7 of the First Round of the NHL playoffs, only to get a 5 minute major penalty, allowing the Sharks to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the game in overtime.
On April 24, 2019 Eakin cross checked Joe Pavelski in Game 7 of the First Round of the NHL playoffs which resulted a bad call by the officials. 5 minute major penalty, allowing the Sharks to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the game in overtime.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 14:11, 24 April 2019

Cody Eakin
Eakin with the Golden Knights in 2018
Born (1991-05-24) May 24, 1991 (age 33)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals
Dallas Stars
National team  Canada
NHL draft 85th overall, 2009
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2010–present

Cody Eakin (born May 24, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing with the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Eakin was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 3rd round (85th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Major junior

Eakin was drafted in the first round, sixth overall, by the Swift Current Broncos in the 2006 WHL Draft.[1] In 2010, Eakin was named to the WHL (East) Second All-Star Team.[2]

On January 9, 2011, Eakin was traded to the Kootenay Ice in exchange for Christian Magnus, Ryan Bloom, Jarett Zentner, Colby Cave, Steven Myland, and three draft picks ranging from 2011 to 2012.[3] In his first year with the ice, Eakin was named to the WHL (East) Second All-Star Team.[4]

Professional

Eakin with the Stars in 2016

Eakin started the 2011–12 season in the AHL with the Hershey Bears,[5] but on November 1, 2011, the Washington Capitals recalled Eakin from Hershey to join the NHL parent team.[6] On the following day, Eakin made his NHL debut with in 13 minutes 19 seconds of ice time, but no points, in a game that saw the Capitals take a 5–4 overtime win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks.[7][8] Eakin's first NHL goal was scored on November 4, 2011 against Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes.[9]

During the 2012 NHL Draft on June 22, 2012, he was traded to the Dallas Stars along with a second round pick for Mike Ribeiro.[10]

Eakin scored his first career NHL playoff goal on April 23, 2014 against Frederik Andersen of the Anaheim Ducks. The goal ended up being the winning goal for the Stars as they went on to win the game 4–2 and tying the series at 2–2.[11]

In the 2016–17 season, on December 16, 2016, Eakin was suspended for four games for charging Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. [12] Through injury and a lack of production, Eakin endured his worst season in the NHL, collecting just 3 goals in 60 games.

On June 21, 2017 Eakin was left exposed by the Stars and chosen by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft.[13]

On April 24, 2019 Eakin cross checked Joe Pavelski in Game 7 of the First Round of the NHL playoffs which resulted a bad call by the officials. 5 minute major penalty, allowing the Sharks to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the game in overtime.

Personal life

Eakin grew up in an athletic family as both his father and his uncle played professional hockey.[14]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2011 United States

Eakin was a member of Canada's gold medal-winning team at the 2015 World Championships, where they won the title for the first time since 2007 with a perfect 10-0 record.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2006–07 Swift Current Broncos WHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2007–08 Swift Current Broncos WHL 55 11 6 17 52 12 3 4 7 6
2008–09 Swift Current Broncos WHL 54 24 24 48 42 7 3 0 3 10
2009–10 Swift Current Broncos WHL 70 47 44 91 71 4 1 1 2 2
2009–10 Hershey Bears AHL 4 2 0 2 2 5 0 0 0 2
2010–11 Swift Current Broncos WHL 30 18 21 39 24 — — — — —
2010–11 Kootenay Ice WHL 26 18 26 44 19 19 11 16 27 14
2011–12 Hershey Bears AHL 43 13 14 27 10 5 0 1 1 0
2011–12 Washington Capitals NHL 30 4 4 8 4 — — — — —
2012–13 Texas Stars AHL 35 12 12 24 14 — — — — —
2012–13 Dallas Stars NHL 48 7 17 24 31 — — — — —
2013–14 Dallas Stars NHL 81 16 19 35 36 6 2 3 5 0
2014–15 Dallas Stars NHL 78 19 21 40 26 — — — — —
2015–16 Dallas Stars NHL 82 16 19 35 42 13 1 7 8 8
2016–17 Dallas Stars NHL 60 3 9 12 49 — — — — —
2017–18 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 80 11 16 27 22 20 3 1 4 4
2018–19 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 78 22 19 41 16 7 2 0 2 17
NHL totals 537 98 124 222 226 46 8 11 19 29

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2009 Canada WJC18 4th 6 2 0 2 2
2011 Canada WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 1 2 3 2
2015 Canada WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 10 4 1 5 0
Junior totals 13 3 2 5 4
Senior totals 10 4 1 5 0

Awards and honours

Award Year
WHL
East Second All-Star Team 2010, 2011 [15]

References

  1. ^ "WHL ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: CODY EAKIN". scbroncos.com. April 17, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  2. ^ "WHL ANNOUNCES LEAGUE FINALISTS". wheatkings.com. March 16, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "BRONCOS MOVE EAKIN TO KOOTENAY". kelownarockets.com. January 9, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  4. ^ "WHL EAST ALL STARS AND AWARDS FINALISTS". whl.ca. March 24, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  5. ^ "Hershey Bears forward Cody Eakin doesn't seem like a rookie". Pennlive. October 20, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Capitals Recall Cody Eakin from Hershey". Washington Capitals. November 1, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Cody Eakin to make his NHL debut against Ducks". The Washington Post. November 2, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Cody Eakin shakes off nerves for a solid NHL debut". The Washington Post. November 2, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes Game Boxscore". National Hockey League. November 4, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Capitals acquire center Mike Ribeiro from Stars for Eakin, pick". Washington Capitals. June 22, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Stars vs Ducks Game 4". Dallas Stars. April 23, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "Cody Eakin of Stars suspended four games for charging". National Hockey League. January 2, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  13. ^ "Cody Eakins heads to Vegas in expansion draft". Dallas Stars. June 21, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ Marrazza, Dan (September 8, 2017). "Cody Eakin: 3 Fun Facts". NHL.com. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  15. ^ Elite Prospects – WHL (East) Second All-Star Teams
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