Kyle Brodziak

Kyle Brodziak
Brodziak during his time with the Minnesota Wild on November 8, 2011
Born (1984-05-25) May 25, 1984
St. Paul, Alberta
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Right
Played for Edmonton Oilers
Minnesota Wild
St. Louis Blues
NHL draft 214th overall, 2003
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2004–2019

Kyle Brodziak (born May 25, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played parts of 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Brodziak played parts of four seasons with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Brodziak had a successful time with the Warriors, he was named to East First All-Star Team.[1] He was also named to the CHL Second All-Star Team and the WHL East First All-Star Team.[2] On November 21, 2025, Brodziak and fellow Warriors alumni Johnny Boychuk were inducted into the Moose Jaw Warriors Hall of Fame.[1]

He was drafted 214th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2003 NHL entry draft. On June 14, 2004, Brodziak signed a three-year entry level contract to join the Oilers.[3] He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Edmonton Road Runners. On October 15, 2005, March 17, 2007, the Oilers called him up and he made his NHL debut in a 4–0 win against the Washington Capitals.[4] On March 17, 2007, Brodziak scored his first NHL goal against Curtis Sanford in a 3–2 overtime loss against the St. Louis Blues.[5]

On June 27, 2009, the Oilers traded Brodziak along with 2009 sixth-round draft pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2009 fourth-round and fifth-round picks.[6] On July 23, 2009, Brodziak signed a three-year contract with the Wild as a restricted free agent.[7] On February 19, 2012, Brodziak signed a three-year contract extension with Minnesota.[8]

On July 2, 2015, Brodziak signed a one-year contract to join the St. Louis Blues.[9] On June 27, 2016, he signed a two-year, $1.9 million contract to stay with the Blues.[10] He played parts of three seasons with the Blues.

On July 1, 2018, Brodziak signed as a two-year, $2.3 million contract to return to the Edmonton Oilers.[11] He played 70 games in his final season, scoring 6 goals and recording 3 assists.

On February 24, 2020, the Oilers traded Brodziak along with a conditional 2020 fourth-round draft pick to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Mike Green.[12] Brodziak never played for the Red Wings because his career was over after suffering too many injuries during his career. He retired from playing professional ice hockey in 2019.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 "Moose Jaw Warriors to induct Brodziak, Boychuk at 2025 Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame Banquet". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Former Warrior standout Brodziak to play in World's Longest Hockey Game". Moose Jaw Today. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "WHL Standout Inks Deal With Oilers". Edmonton Oilers. Archived from the original on June 29, 2004. Retrieved January 18, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ↑ "Brodziak Discusses His Career and Back Injury". OilersNation. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Four AHL grads dent NHL twine for first time". American Hockey League. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Wild acquires C Kyle Brodziak". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on July 1, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Wild signs C Brodziak to three-year contract". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on October 5, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Wild Signs Brodziak To Extension". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Brodziak Signs One-Year Deal with Blues". St. Louis Blues. Archived from the original on July 3, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ↑ "Brodziak Agrees to 2-Year Deal with Blues". St. Louis Blues. Archived from the original on June 29, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ↑ "Talking Points: Chiarelli assesses Oilers free agency". Edmonton Oilers. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Oilers acquire Mike Green from Red Wings for Brodziak, pick". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  13. ↑ "LTIR beckons for Oilers' vet Kyle Brodziak". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2026.

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