| Cody Eakin | |
|---|---|
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| Born | May 24, 1991 Winnipeg, MAN |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) |
| Position | Center |
| Shoots | Left |
| NHL team F. teams |
Unrestricted Free Agent Washington Capitals Dallas Stars Vegas Golden Knights Winnipeg Jets Buffalo Sabres |
| NHL Draft | 2009 |
| Playing career | 2009–2022 |
Cody Eakin (born May 24, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played with the SCL Tigers of the National League (NL). He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the third round, 85th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and has previously played for the Capitals, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres.
Playing Career[]
Washington Capitals (2009-2012)[]
Eakin began the 2011–12 season with the Washington Capitals' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hershey Bears. On November 1, 2011, the Capitals called-up Eakin to their roster,and the following day, he made his NHL debut with in 13 minutes 19 seconds of ice time, but no points, in 5–4 overtime win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. Eakin scored his first NHL goal on November 4 against Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Dallas Stars (2012-2017)[]
On June 22, 2012, during the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Eakin was traded to the Dallas Stars (along with a second-round draft pick) in exchange for Mike Ribeiro.
Eakin scored his first career Stanley Cup playoff goal on April 23, 2014, against Frederik Andersenof the Anaheim Ducks. The goal ended up being the game-winner in a 4–2 victory as the Stars tied the series at two games apiece.
Cody Eakin warming up with the Golden Knights vs. the Edmonton Oilers
Vegas Golden Knights (2017-2020)[]
On June 21, 2017, Eakin was left exposed by the Stars and chosen by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. In his first season with Vegas, Eakin scored 11 goals and 27 points in 80 games. The team fell in five games to Eakin's former club, the Capitals, in the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals. During the 2018 playoffs, Eakin scored 3 goals in 20 games.
Winnipeg Jets (2020)[]
In the 2019–20 season, Eakin struggled to produce offensively with the Golden Knights positing just 10 points through 41 games. On February 21, 2020, Eakin was traded by the Golden Knights to his hometown Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a 2021 conditional fourth-round pick. Later, on March 9, 2020, Eakin scored his first goal as a Winnipeg Jet - the game-winning goal - in a 4–2 win vs the Arizona Coyotes.
Buffalo Sabres (2020-2022)[]
On October 10, 2020, having left the Jets as a free agent, Eakin was signed to a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres.