Brian Boyle
Former NHL Player, Masterton Trophy Winner & Hockey Analyst
Brian Boyle is a former NHL forward, Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner, and hockey analyst whose 14-year NHL career was defined by toughness, leadership, perseverance, and resilience.
A Massachusetts native, Boyle starred at Boston College before being selected 26th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2003 NHL Draft.
Boyle went on to play more than 800 NHL regular-season games during a career that included time with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He reached the Stanley Cup Final twice — with the Rangers in 2014 and the Lightning in 2015.
Away from the ice, Boyle faced one of the greatest challenges of his life when he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2017. He returned to play that season and went on to represent New Jersey at the 2018 NHL All-Star Game.
Following that season, Boyle received the NHL’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
Following his playing career, Boyle transitioned into broadcasting and has worked as an analyst for NHL Network, MSG Networks, and NESN, bringing his extensive playing experience and perspective to hockey coverage.
Boyle’s journey as an elite athlete, cancer survivor, veteran teammate, and broadcaster gives him a powerful perspective on perseverance, leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and maintaining perspective through difficult circumstances. He is a compelling choice for corporate events, speaking engagements, hockey appearances, charitable programs, meet-and-greets, and other special events.