8 Hockey Players who Played for Kings and Flyers
My guess is you’ve searched this page out because you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
If I’m right, that also means that today’s grid is asking for players who have played for both the Los Angeles Kings and the Philadelphia Flyers.
And, I’m also guessing that you’re a little stuck on this particular square and you’re looking for a little help to keep your grid immaculate. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, I’m here to help.
I’ve already done the research and have put together a list of well-known stars along with some more “under-the-radar” players that could land you a low rarity score.
Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter is a player with a reputation for his goal-scoring prowess and versatility on the ice, capable of playing both as a center and a winger. He was drafted 11th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2003 NHL Draft.
Carter enjoyed a successful stint with the Flyers, where he emerged as a prolific goal scorer. His time with the Flyers included a 46-goal campaign in the 2008-2009 season. In 2011, he was traded to the Blue Jackets but his time there was short-lived as he soon found himself traded to the Los Angeles Kings.
With the Kings, Carter’s career reached new heights as he played an instrumental role in helping the team secure Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014, reinforcing his reputation as a top player in high-pressure situations.
Carter Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Winner (Kings)
- 40+ Goal Season (Flyers)
Jeremy Roenick
Jeremy Roenick was selected 8th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Playing for the Blackhawks, Coyotes, Flyers, Kings, and Sharks, Roenick became one of the most productive and exciting forwards of his era.
Over the course of his 20-season NHL career, Roenick scored 513 goals, 703 assists, and 1,216 points in 1,363 regular-season games. He reached the 50-goal mark twice in his career and had three 100-point seasons.
In the postseason, Roenick added 53 goals and 69 assists in 154 games. Despite his individual success, he never won a Stanley Cup, although he reached the finals with the Blackhawks in 1992.
Roenick Key Stats
- 100+ Point Season (Blackhawks)
- 40+ Goal Season (Blackhawks)
- 50+ Assist Season (Blackhawks)
Sean Burke
Sean Burke had a long and distinguished career as a goaltender in the NHL. Burke was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.
He made his NHL debut during the 1987-1988 season with the Devils. Over the course of his career, he played for several NHL teams, including the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Los Angeles Kings.
One of the highlights of Burke’s career was his role as the starting goaltender for Team Canada in various international competitions, including the Winter Olympics and the World Cup of Hockey. He was known for his strong play in high-pressure situations and represented Canada with distinction.
Burke Key Stats
- All-Star (Devils, Coyotes)
- 30+ Win Season (Coyotes)
Sean O’Donnell
Sean O’Donnell is a Canadian former defenseman who had a distinguished NHL career spanning 17 seasons. Drafted 123rd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, O’Donnell began his NHL journey with the Los Angeles Kings, making his debut in the 1994–95 season and becoming a full-time NHL player thereafter.
O’Donnell’s career saw him play for several teams, including the Minnesota Wild, where he was the franchise’s first captain, the New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, and the Anaheim Ducks, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2007.
After another season with the Ducks and a return to the Kings, he reached the milestone of 1,000 NHL games. O’Donnell concluded his career with stints at the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks, retiring in 2013 after an illustrious and lengthy tenure in the league.
Luke Schenn
Luke Schenn, a Canadian defenseman, has had a solid NHL career. He began his journey with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who selected him fifth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Schenn quickly made an impact, earning a spot on the NHL’s All-Rookie Team following his first season.
His time with the Maple Leafs lasted until 2012, when he was traded to the Flyers, giving him the unique opportunity to play alongside his younger brother, Brayden Schenn. Schenn’s career continued with several team changes including the Kings, Coyotes, Ducks, Canucks and Lightning (where he won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021).
In the 2022-23 season, Schenn became the NHL’s all-time leader in hits by a defenseman. Despite his defensive prowess, he was traded back to the Toronto Maple Leafs before the trade deadline. Following this season, as a free agent, he signed a three-year contract with the Nashville Predators in July 2023, continuing his impactful NHL career.
Alexei Zhitnik
Alexei Zhitnik, a prominent defenseman, began his NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings in 1992 after being drafted 81st overall in 1991. His career in the NHL spanned over 15 seasons across five teams, including a significant period with the Buffalo Sabres.
Zhitnik played an instrumental role in the Kings’ Stanley Cup Finals run in his rookie season and helped the Sabres win the Northeast Division in the 1996-97 season. He also led all defensemen in shorthanded goals in the 1997-98 season and was part of the Sabres’ team that reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998-99.
His career stats boast 1085 games played, 96 goals, 375 assists, and a total of 471 points, alongside 1268 penalty minutes. He also assisted on Wayne Gretzky’s 1000th goal, and on February 20, 2007, became the eighth defenseman born outside of North America, and the first born in the Soviet Union, to appear in 1,000 NHL games.
Martin Jones
Martin Jones is a Canadian goaltender who currently plays for the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. He previously played for the Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Seattle Kraken.
Jones made his NHL debut in 2013, spending two seasons with the Kings as a backup to Jonathan Quick. In 2014, he won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Kings.
Jones was traded to the Sharks in 2015, where he served as their starting goaltender for six seasons, leading them to their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2016 and playing in the NHL All-Star Game in 2017.
Jones Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Champion (Kings)
Nate Thompson
Nate Thompson is an American former professional ice hockey forward with a diverse NHL career. Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the sixth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Thompson’s professional journey began with major junior hockey for the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds before moving to the Bruins’ AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins.
Thompson’s NHL debut came in the 2006–07 season with the Bruins, but he spent the majority of that season in the AHL. In 2008 he was claimed off waivers by the Islanders and, despite a series of injuries, he scored his first NHL goal. In the 2009–10 season, Thompson moved to the Lightning, where he achieved career-highs in goals, assists, and points.
After his time with the Lightning, Thompson spent the next 8 seasons bouncing around quite a few different teams including the Ducks, Senators, Kings, Canadiens, Flyers, Jets, and finally, the Flyers again.
