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His NHL career came to an abrupt end in 1999 after he developed blood clots in his right leg.
15 Interesting Facts About Craig Janney
Craig Janney was a premier NHL playmaking center who recorded 751 points over 12 seasons before blood clots ended his career.
Position
Center
Jersey
#15
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
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He was honored in 2004 by the NHL Alumni Board as having 'The Softest Hands in Hockey.'
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He was selected 13th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.
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He played collegiate ice hockey for the Boston College Eagles before turning professional.
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He recorded a career-high 82 assists and 106 points during the 1992-93 season with St. Louis.
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Over 760 career regular season NHL games, he recorded 188 goals and 563 assists for 751 points.
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He represented Team USA at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, scoring six points in five games.
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He became the fifth player in St. Louis Blues history to reach the 100-point landmark in a single season.
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He finished second in postseason assists during the 1990 Stanley Cup playoffs with 19 helpers.
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In March 1994, he was awarded to Vancouver in an arbitration case, but refused to play there and was promptly traded back to St. Louis.
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Upon his retirement in 1999, he ranked 23rd in all-time NHL postseason assists with 86.
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He briefly served as the interim head coach of the CHL's Lubbock Cotton Kings in 2007.
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He was inducted into the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996.
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He was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 2009.
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He attended Deerfield Academy prior to starting his collegiate hockey career.
About Craig Janney
Craig Janney was an elite American playmaking center known for his exceptional passing and puck distribution during a 12-season NHL career. Drafted 13th overall by the Boston Bruins in 1986, he averaged nearly a point per game and reached two Stanley Cup Finals. His career was prematurely cut short in 1999 due to blood clots.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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AHCA East First-Team All-American
1986-87
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All-Hockey East First Team
1986-87
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Honored as having 'The Softest Hands in Hockey' by NHL Alumni Board
2004
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Named One of Top 100 Best Bruins Players of all Time
2024
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Craig Janney.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Center
Jersey #: 15
Status: Retired
Age: 58 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Hartford, Connecticut
Career Stats
Seasons: 12
Goals: 188
Assists: 563
Points: 751
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1986
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Boston Bruins St. Louis Blues San Jose Sharks Winnipeg Jets Phoenix Coyotes Tampa Bay Lightning New York Islanders
Craig Janney played for 7 different teams during his 12 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Boston Bruins in 1986.