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Evan Rodrigues (born July 28, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche. Rodrigues won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers in 2024 and 2025.

Key Information

Early life

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Rodrigues was born on July 28, 1993, in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada[1] to parents Christine and Norbert.[2] His father is an immigrant from Portugal who moved to Canada as a teenager.[3] Rodrigues was raised alongside two older brothers, and all three played ice hockey growing up.[2]

Playing career

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Junior

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Rodrigues played two seasons for the Georgetown Raiders of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). He scored 105 points (41 goals, 64 assists) in 94 contests during the two seasons, and led his team to the playoffs in both seasons to advance to the 2010–2011 league semifinals. Rodrigues was named to the Team Canada East and earned All-Star Honours after scoring seven points (3 goals, 4 assists).[4]

College

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Rodrigues attended Boston University, where he played four seasons (2011–2015) with the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team, which competes in the NCAA Men's Division I Hockey East conference. A two time Hockey East Second-Team All-Star, Rodrigues tallied 121 points (42 goals, 79 assists) in 146 contests throughout his career as a BU Terrier. During his senior year, Rodrigues finished second in the nation in scoring with 61 points and was named Hockey East Player of the Month in both January and April 2015.[5] Rodrigues was second only to teammate Jack Eichel.

Professional

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On April 22, 2015, Rodrigues agreed to a two-way, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres.[6] He played most of the season with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League before receiving his first NHL call-up and playing his first game on April 8, 2016.[7] He scored his first NHL goal and first NHL assist the following night in a game against the New York Islanders.[8]

On July 27, 2017, the Sabres re-signed Rodrigues to a two-year, $1.3 million contract worth $650,000 annually.[9]

Rodrigues joined the Sabres full-time during the 2018–19 season. In 74 games, he recorded nine goals and 20 assists.

Rodrigues as a member of the Colorado Avalanche battles for position against Jamie Oleksiak (left) in 2023.

On July 25, 2019, the Sabres re-signed Rodrigues to a one-year, $2 million contract extension.[10] In the following 2019–20 season, Rodrigues struggled to replicate his previous offensive totals with the Sabres, posting just 5 goals and 9 points through 38 games. At the trade deadline, Rodrigues was dealt by the Sabres, along with Conor Sheary to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Dominik Kahun on February 24, 2020.[11]

On August 25, 2020, Rodrigues was traded by the Penguins to the Toronto Maple Leafs along with David Warsofsky, Filip Hållander and the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Kasperi Kapanen, Jesper Lindgren and Pontus Åberg.[12] However, on October 9, 2020, unable to come to terms with Maple Leafs and having not received a qualifying offer, Rodrigues returned to Pittsburgh as a free agent on a one-year, $700,000 contract.[13] He would be re-signed by the Penguins to a one-year, $1 million contract. On January 2, 2022, Rodrigues and Bryan Rust each recorded a hat-trick in the third period to lift the Penguins 8–5 over the San Jose Sharks. This was the first time since 2008 that the Penguins had two players record hat tricks in a single game.[14] On September 12, 2022, Rodrigues as a free agent was signed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.[15][16]

Following his successful lone season with the Avalanche, Rodrigues left as a free agent and was signed to a four-year, $12 million contract with the Florida Panthers on July 2, 2023.[17]

Personal life

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Evan and his wife Christina have three children together.[18]

Career statistics

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Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Canada Canada East
World Junior A Challenge
Silver medal – second place 2010 Penticton

Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10 Georgetown Raiders OJHL 56 20 31 51 22 11 4 2 6 2
2010–11 Georgetown Raiders OJHL 37 21 33 54 42 5 1 3 4 0
2011–12 Boston University HE 36 2 10 12 24
2012–13 Boston University HE 38 14 20 34 28
2013–14 Boston University HE 31 5 9 14 20
2014–15 Boston University HE 41 21 40 61 31
2015–16 Rochester Americans AHL 72 9 21 30 39
2015–16 Buffalo Sabres NHL 2 1 1 2 0
2016–17 Rochester Americans AHL 48 9 21 30 27
2016–17 Buffalo Sabres NHL 30 4 2 6 4
2017–18 Rochester Americans AHL 8 5 5 10 2
2017–18 Buffalo Sabres NHL 48 7 18 25 14
2018–19 Buffalo Sabres NHL 74 9 20 29 25
2019–20 Buffalo Sabres NHL 38 5 4 9 10
2019–20 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 7 1 0 1 4
2020–21 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 35 7 7 14 6 2 0 1 1 0
2021–22 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 82 19 24 43 14 7 3 2 5 4
2022–23 Colorado Avalanche NHL 69 16 23 39 30 7 1 4 5 2
2023–24 Florida Panthers NHL 80 12 27 39 34 24 7 8 15 4
2024–25 Florida Panthers NHL 82 15 17 32 38 21 2 13 15 10
NHL totals 547 96 143 239 179 61 13 28 41 20

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Canada East WJAC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 3 4 7 2
Junior totals 5 3 4 7 2

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2024, 2025 [19]

References

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from Grokipedia
Evan Rodrigues (born July 28, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in , Ontario, Rodrigues grew up playing minor hockey with the before advancing to the with the Georgetown Raiders from 2009 to 2011. He then attended , where he played four seasons for the Terriers from 2011 to 2015, accumulating 121 points (42 goals and 79 assists) in 146 games and helping the team win the championship in 2015. Undrafted in the NHL, Rodrigues signed as a with the in 2015 and made his NHL debut the following season after time in the with the . Over his NHL career spanning 11 seasons as of 2025, he has played for the Sabres (2015–2020), (2019–2022), (2022–2023), and Panthers (2023–present), recording 248 points (100 goals and 148 assists) in 564 regular-season games as of November 2025. Rodrigues has emerged as a key playoff contributor, notably with the Panthers, where he tallied 41 points (13 goals and 28 assists) in 61 postseason games and won back-to-back s in 2024 and 2025. In the 2024 Final, he led all players with four goals while recording seven points in seven games. His brother, Paul Rodrigues, is also a player.

Early life

Family background

Evan Rodrigues was born on July 28, 1993, in , , . He grew up in a close-knit family with a strong emphasis on sports, particularly hockey, in the area. His parents, Norbert and Christine Rodrigues, both worked in the transportation sector; Norbert immigrated from to at age 12 and later became a bus driver for Mississauga Transit, while Christine was employed by the before retiring. Rodrigues has two older brothers, Paul and Ryan, who shared the family's passion for hockey and influenced his early interest in the . Paul, five years Evan's senior, pursued a professional hockey career in lower leagues, including playing for the in the after earning a college scholarship at the at Oswego, where he was named the Player of the Year in 2012-13. Ryan also played hockey growing up, contributing to a household where the was a central focus. The Rodrigues family provided unwavering support, with Norbert and Christine driving their sons to practices and games while attending matches to cheer them on, often at great personal sacrifice. This environment fostered Evan's development from a young age, as he later credited his parents for giving him the opportunity to pursue professional hockey.

Youth hockey development

Rodrigues was introduced to hockey at a young age in , a suburb west of , where his family fostered a deep passion for the sport through constant exposure, including watching games on television and attending local rinks. His parents, Norbert and Christine, provided unwavering support by driving him and his brothers to practices and games across , often sacrificing personal time and resources to nurture their development. He began his organized play with the York Toros minor hockey association in , building foundational skills in skating, puck handling, and teamwork on local ice surfaces. Transitioning to more competitive environments, Rodrigues joined the in the (GTHL), one of Ontario's premier minor hockey organizations, where he competed at atom, peewee, and bantam levels. During his time with the Marlboros, he contributed to provincial championships at each of these age groups, honing his offensive abilities and competitive edge through high-level minor hockey play. This progression in the GTHL, supported by dedicated coaching and rigorous schedules, prepared Rodrigues for structured junior eligibility, emphasizing discipline and strategic play essential for advancing in the sport. In 2009, Rodrigues was selected by the in the 10th round (196th overall) of the OHL Priority Selection Draft but opted to join the Georgetown Raiders in the (OJHL) to maintain NCAA eligibility.

Playing career

Junior

Rodrigues transitioned to junior hockey after a standout season with the U16 AAA team in the (GTHL), where he recorded 93 points (39 goals and 54 assists) in 73 games during 2008-09. He began his junior career with the Georgetown Raiders of the (OJHL) in the 2009-10 season, appearing in 56 regular-season games and contributing 51 points (20 goals and 31 assists), which ranked him fifth among team scorers. In the playoffs that year, Rodrigues added six points (four goals and two assists) over 11 games, helping the Raiders advance in the postseason. In his second and final OJHL season during 2010-11, Rodrigues elevated his production despite playing fewer games, tallying 54 points (21 and 33 assists) in 37 regular-season appearances to again finish fifth on the team's scoring list. He contributed four points (one and three assists) in five playoff games. Over his two seasons with the Raiders, Rodrigues amassed 105 points (41 and 64 assists) in 93 regular-season games, establishing himself as a key offensive contributor on the team. During this period, Rodrigues gained international junior exposure by representing at the 2010 World Junior A Challenge, where he scored seven points (three goals and four assists) in five games.

College

Evan Rodrigues played four seasons with the men's team in the Conference from 2011 to 2015, completing his full collegiate eligibility and earning his degree before turning professional. Over 146 games, he recorded 42 goals and 79 assists for 121 points, establishing himself as a reliable offensive contributor on a perennial contender. His freshman year (2011-12) saw him play in 36 games, tallying 12 points (2 goals, 10 assists), while as a in 2012-13, he broke out with 34 points (14 goals, 20 assists) in 38 games, earning Second-Team All-Star honors and the Paul Hines Award as 's Most Improved Player from the New England Hockey Writers Association. The 2013-14 season was more challenging, limited to 31 games due to injury, where he managed 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists), but he bounced back strongly as a senior. In his senior year (2014-15), Rodrigues served as an assistant captain and delivered a breakout performance with 61 points (21 goals, 40 assists) in 41 games, finishing second nationally in assists per game (0.98) and among the top scorers nationally with 1.49 . He formed a dynamic top line with freshman sensation and Danny O'Regan, combining for prolific scoring that powered University's offensive attack and contributed to strong team chemistry during a successful campaign. His efforts earned him a second Hockey East Second-Team All-Star selection, Hockey East Player of the Month for February, and multiple Player of the Week honors. Rodrigues' senior season culminated in significant team achievements, including the program's eighth regular-season title, the Tournament championship on March 21, 2015, and the 30th crown on February 23, 2015. The Terriers advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four as the top overall seed, reaching the game before falling 4-3 to on April 11, 2015, marking Rodrigues' final collegiate appearance.

Professional

Rodrigues signed a two-year entry-level contract with the as an undrafted on April 22, 2015, shortly after completing his college career at . He made his NHL debut with the Sabres during the 2015–16 season, appearing in two games while spending most of the year with their (AHL) affiliate, the , where he recorded 30 points in 48 games during the 2017–18 season. Over parts of five seasons with Buffalo (2015–2020), he established himself as a bottom-six forward, accumulating 72 points in 199 regular-season games. On October 7, 2020, Rodrigues was traded to the along with a 2022 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2021 fourth-round pick. He split time between the Penguins and their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, over two seasons (2019–2022), contributing 58 points in 117 NHL games and helping Pittsburgh reach the 2022 playoffs. Rodrigues was traded again on November 22, 2022, to the with a 2023 fifth-round pick for a 2023 conditional sixth-round pick. In his single season with Colorado (2022–2023), he added 39 points in 69 games, including a career-high 16 goals, and appeared in seven games during the Avalanche's 2023 run. This undrafted path highlighted his perseverance, as he went on to establish himself in the NHL across multiple teams before achieving major success. In July 2023, Rodrigues secured a significant milestone by signing a four-year, $12 million deal with the as an unrestricted . With the Panthers, he became a key contributor in their runs, earning recognition for his performance in the Stanley Cup Finals. In the 2024 Final against the , Rodrigues tied for second among Florida skaters with seven points (four goals and three assists) over seven games, leading the team in goals and helping secure the franchise's first championship. He repeated as a champion in 2025, recording 15 points (two goals and 13 assists) in 21 games during Florida's successful title defense. Rodrigues has not been selected to an NHL , but his playoff contributions, particularly in the 2024 and 2025 Finals, have been widely noted as pivotal to the Panthers' back-to-back victories. During his early professional seasons with the Sabres' AHL affiliate, the (2015–2018), Rodrigues honed his skills without earning major league honors in the minors.

International career

World Junior A Challenge

Rodrigues represented at the 2010 , an under-20 international tournament held in , , from November 8 to 14. Playing as a forward for the team composed of players from eastern Canadian junior leagues, including his club Georgetown Raiders of the , he appeared in all five games during the round-robin and medal-round schedule. In the tournament, Rodrigues recorded 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points, along with 2 penalty minutes, leading all participants in scoring and contributing significantly to Canada East's offensive output. His performance earned him a spot on the tournament All-Star Team as one of the top forwards, highlighting his skill and impact in a competitive field that included future NHL talents like and . Canada East advanced to the gold medal game after a strong round-robin showing, defeating 4–2 in the semifinal, but fell 6–4 to the in the final to claim the . played a pivotal role in the team's medal contention, providing consistent scoring and playmaking that helped position as runners-up in the event sanctioned by the .

Senior international play

As of November 2025, Evan Rodrigues has not made any appearances for Team Canada at the senior international level, including major tournaments such as the IIHF or the Olympics. His early success with at the junior level provided a foundation for his development, but he has not been selected for senior rosters or camps since entering the NHL. Rodrigues' status as a —having gone undrafted out of junior hockey and signing as a after a standout senior season at —has limited his opportunities amid intense competition for spots on Canada's forward-heavy national team. Instead, he has focused on his club duties with NHL teams, including key roles in the ' consecutive championships in 2024 and 2025. No records indicate participation in senior exhibition games or developmental camps post-NHL debut.

Personal life

Family

Rodrigues married his college sweetheart, Christina Rodrigues, in July 2017 after meeting her at . The couple has three children: sons Grayson, born in October 2018, and Noah, born on June 17, 2020; and daughter Elle Grace, born on August 20, 2023. The family actively participates in Rodrigues' hockey milestones, such as during his day on August 10, 2024, when he spent the occasion in with Christina and their children, including dressing Grayson and Noah in suits, ties, and white gloves to portray "Keepers of the " while visiting his and taking a boat ride on the .

Community and off-ice activities

Since joining the in 2023, Rodrigues has actively promoted the growth of hockey in through public interviews, highlighting the sport's increasing popularity and infrastructure challenges in the region. He has noted the surge in local youth participation, stating that families no longer need to relocate north for competitive play, and emphasized the demand for more rink space, as "you can't find enough " to accommodate aspiring players. Rodrigues has made several philanthropic appearances with the following the Panthers' championships, including a visit to his , , in August 2024, where he shared the trophy with students and was serenaded by the school's hockey band. In a gesture of community support, he also brought the Cup to at in August 2025 for an 11-year-old patient named Sergio battling B-cell , allowing the child a special day filled with park attractions and a personal moment holding the trophy at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital's request. One of Rodrigues' notable off-ice rituals involves a pregame puck-tossing tradition with his young sons, Grayson and Noah, which began during his time with the Colorado Avalanche in 2023 and has since evolved into a cherished family custom shared across social media. This lighthearted interaction, where he hands them a puck before warmups when they attend games, underscores his commitment to blending fatherhood with his professional life. Beyond these engagements, Rodrigues enjoys family-oriented travel, exemplified by his 2025 day trip to , where he and his family rode attractions like the tram and visited all 11 pavilions with the trophy, creating memorable experiences that briefly involved his children in celebratory events.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Rodrigues made his NHL debut with the during the 2015–16 season and has since accumulated 564 regular season games across multiple teams, recording 100 goals, 148 assists, and 248 points, along with 187 penalty minutes.

NHL Regular Season

SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2015–16BUF21120
2016–17BUF304264
2017–18BUF487182514
2018–19BUF749202925
2019–202TM45641014
2020–21PIT3577146
2021–22PIT8219244314
2022–236916233930
2023–24FLA8012273934
2024–25FLA8215173238
2025–26FLA174598
Career564100148248187
Source: Hockey-Reference.com In the NHL playoffs, Rodrigues has appeared in 61 games, tallying 13 goals, 28 assists, and 41 points, including contributions during the ' 2024 championship run and their 2025 playoff appearance.

NHL Playoffs

SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2020–21PIT20110
2021–22PIT73254
2022–2371452
2023–24FLA2478154
2024–25FLA212131510
Career6113284120
Source: Hockey-Reference.com Rodrigues also played in the (AHL) with the , appearing in 128 regular season games and recording 23 goals, 47 assists, and 70 points, with 68 penalty minutes; he did not appear in AHL playoff games.

AHL Regular Season

SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2015–16Rochester Americans729213039
2016–17Rochester Americans489213027
2017–18Rochester Americans855102
Career12823477068
Source: TheAHL.com

International

Rodrigues has limited international experience, primarily at the junior level representing . His statistics from the 2011 (U19) are detailed below.
TournamentYearTeamGPGAPtsPIM
(U19)201153472
International totals53472

Awards and honors

Junior and college

Rodrigues began his junior hockey career with the Georgetown Raiders of the (OJHL), where he earned Rookie of the Year honors in the 2009–10 season after recording 20 goals and 51 points as a 16-year-old. He was selected to the OJHL South-West All-Star Team in 2010. Additionally, Rodrigues received the Georgetown Raiders' Scholastic Award for his academic performance during his time with the team. Representing at the 2010 World Junior A Challenge, Rodrigues co-led the tournament in scoring with seven points (three goals and four assists) in five games and was named to the event's Team as a forward. At in the NCAA, Rodrigues was recognized for his on-ice contributions in the 2014–15 season, earning a spot on the Second Team after tallying 61 points (21 goals and 40 assists) in 41 games. He was also selected to the All-Tournament Team and named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA . Rodrigues helped the Terriers capture the regular season championship and the conference tournament title that year. Earlier, he received Player of the Month honors for February 2015 after accumulating 18 points in eight games, and Player of the Week on March 30, 2015, following his regional MVP performance. Academically, Rodrigues was named to the 2014 Hockey East All-Academic Team as a junior.

Professional

  • Stanley Cup champion – 2024, 2025

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