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Branislav
Mezei
Defense
Birthdate
8/10/1980
Birthplace
Nitra, Czechoslovakia
Draft Info
1999: Rd 1, Pk 10 (NYI)
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Birthdate
8/10/1980
Birthplace
Nitra, Czechoslovakia
Draft Info
1999: Rd 1, Pk 10 (NYI)
Position
Defense
Career History
Florida Panthers
2002-2004, 2005-2008 (5 Seasons)
New York Islanders
2000-2002 (2 Seasons)
NHL News
Canadiens visit the Lightning in game 7 of the first round
Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6, in the Atlantic Division)
Tocchet: Flyers weren't 'mentally prepared' for Hurricanes
After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 earlier this week, Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said his team wasn't "mentally prepared" in its Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, adding that "we just didn't make any plays."
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights
Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series
— Logan Stankoven scored twice to continue his postseason tear and the Carolina Hurricanes smothered the Philadelphia Flyers in a 3-0...
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Nikolaj Ehlers returns to lineup as Carolina Hurricanes win
Forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, returned Saturday night, when his club defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
