11 Gophers Make NHL Opening Day Rosters
From the U:
Nick Bjugstad -- Florida Panthers
Alex Goligoski -- Dallas Stars
Erik Haula -- Minnesota Wild
Erik Johnson -- Colorado Avalanche
Phil Kessel -- Pittsburgh Penguins
Nick Leddy -- New York Islanders
Paul Martin -- San Jose Sharks
Kyle Okposo -- New York Islanders
Nate Schmidt -- Washington Capitals
Thomas Vanek -- Minnesota Wild
Blake Wheeler -- Winnipeg Jets
"Additionally, Todd Richards returns to the bench as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Darby Hendrickson continues to serve as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wild and Paul Holmgren is the president of the Philadelphia Flyers."
It's very likely that there are a few more Gophers who will be called up to their NHL clubs over the course of the season *cough* Mike Reilly *cough*