Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Curtis Lazar

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 3, 2025

How Curtis Lazar built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Curtis Lazar is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. He was drafted in the first round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators. Lazar is known for his versatility and two-way play. Throughout his career, he has played for several NHL teams, including the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and Boston Bruins. He typically plays as a forward. Lazar represented Canada in international competitions, including the World Junior Championships.

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December 7, 2010: Lazar called up to Edmonton Oil Kings

On December 7, 2010, Curtis Lazar was called up to the Edmonton Oil Kings for two games, playing against the Calgary Hitmen and Kelowna Rockets, before being returned to Okanagan.

September 23, 2012: Lazar records hat-trick

On September 23, 2012, Curtis Lazar had a three-goal performance over the Red Deer Rebels. This was his first hat-trick in the WHL.

January 13, 2013: Lazar records natural hat-trick

On January 13, 2013, Curtis Lazar recorded his first WHL natural hat-trick, scoring all three goals in Edmonton's 3–0 shutout win over the Medicine Hat Tigers.

September 17, 2013: Lazar signs with the Ottawa Senators

On September 17, 2013, Curtis Lazar signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators.

March 1, 2017: Senators trade Lazar to Calgary Flames

On March 1, 2017, at the NHL trading deadline, the Senators traded Curtis Lazar and Michael Kostka to the Calgary Flames for Jyrki Jokipakka and a second-round selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

July 14, 2017: Lazar signs contract extension with the Flames

On July 14, 2017, Curtis Lazar signed a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension with the Calgary Flames, being a restricted free agent at the end of the 2016-17 season.

February 15, 2019: Lazar promoted back to Calgary

On February 15, 2019, Curtis Lazar was promoted back to the Calgary Flames from the Stockton Heat, after scoring 16 goals and 36 points in Stockton.

July 1, 2019: Lazar signs with the Buffalo Sabres

On July 1, 2019, Curtis Lazar signed a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

September 24, 2020: Lazar Signed to Contract Extension

On September 24, 2020, Curtis Lazar signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with the Sabres.

April 11, 2021: Lazar Traded to Boston Bruins

On April 11, 2021, Curtis Lazar, along with Taylor Hall, was traded by the Sabres to the Boston Bruins for Anders Bjork and a 2021 second-round draft pick.