Nov 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller (far right) watches the play against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
MAPLE LEAFSThe Leafs brass has been reminded that a Cup-winning coach is still on the market
Nov 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) slides into Winnipeg Jets goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) after being tripped by defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) during the first period at the American Airlines Center.
JETSConcern builds over Dylan DeMelo's health for the Jets after the win in Dallas
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14)
STARSJamie Benn calls out his teammates after an ugly home loss to the Jets
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

KENT NILSSON

August 31, 1956  
Nynashamn, SE

Center  
6'1"  
Entry drafts
BIRMINGHAM BULLS
ATLANTA FLAMES
Coupe Stanley
EDMONTON OILERS
STATS
KENT NILSSON
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
1977-78WHA - WPG8042651078-9281010-
1978-79WHA - WPG7839681078-10311144-
1979-80NHL - 8040539310-4---2-
1980-81NHL - CGY80498213126-1439122-
1981-82NHL - CGY412629558-3-332-
1982-83NHL - CGY80465810410-9111122-
1983-84NHL - CGY6731498022-------
1984-85NHL - CGY7737629914-3-11--
WM - SE865116-------
1985-86NHL - MIN6116446010-5145--
1986-87NHL - EDM17512174-21613196-
NHL - MIN4413334612-------
1988-89WM - SE1031114--------
1989-90WM - SE10102126-------
1994-95NHL - EDM61-1--------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL553264422686116-5911415214-
WHA1588113321416-195192414-
WM2819183712-------
AWARDS
KENT NILSSON
1977-78WHAAVCO cup   
 WHALou Kaplan Trophy
1978-79WHAAVCO cup   
1986-87NHLStanley cup   
NHL TROPHIES
TRANSACTIONS
KENT NILSSON
June 15, 1985

Kent Nilsson is traded to the Minnesota North Stars with 3rd round draft pick in 1986 (#58: Brad Turner). In return, the Calgary Flames acquired 2nd round draft pick in 1987 (#25: Stéphane Matteau) and 2nd round draft pick in 1985 (#27: Joe Nieuwendyk).

March 2, 1987

Kent Nilsson is traded to the Edmonton Oilers. In return, the Minnesota North Stars acquired future considerations.

October 2, 1989

Kent Nilsson is traded to the New Jersey Devils. In return, the Edmonton Oilers acquired .