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He spent his entire NHL career with a single franchise.
15 Interesting Facts About Ken Daneyko
Ken Daneyko is a legendary defenceman who played his entire 20-year NHL career with the New Jersey Devils, winning three Stanley Cups and earning the nickname "Mr. Devil."
Position
Defence
Jersey
#3
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He won three Stanley Cup championships with his team.
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His jersey number 3 was retired by the New Jersey Devils.
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He was nicknamed "Mr. Devil" by the team's fans.
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He holds the franchise record for games played with 1,283.
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He received the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2000 for perseverance and dedication.
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He holds the franchise record for penalty minutes with 2,516.
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He made his NHL debut on October 6, 1983, against the New York Rangers.
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He fractured his fibula during his rookie season, missing over two months of gameplay.
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He became the first player to voluntarily enter the NHL's Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health program.
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His NHL ironman streak of 388 consecutive games ended due to a shoulder injury in 1994.
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His parents immigrated from Germany and Ukraine, making him the youngest of four children in an immigrant family.
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He was suspended for one game and fined $500 for attending a training camp in West Germany without permission from his NHL team.
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He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, alongside future NHLer Mark Messier, who he described as very influential.
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He played Bantam AA hockey for the Great Falls Americans before leaving home at age 15 to play Junior hockey in Saskatchewan.
About Ken Daneyko
Kenneth Stephen Daneyko played his entire 20-year NHL career as a defenceman for the New Jersey Devils, earning the nickname "Mr. Devil." A rugged blueliner, he was a key part of three Stanley Cup championship teams in 1995, 2000, and 2003. He also holds franchise records for games played and penalty minutes, and was honored with the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2000.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1995
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Stanley Cup Champion
2000
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Stanley Cup Champion
2003
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
2000
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Jersey Number Retired by New Jersey Devils
2006
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Ken Daneyko.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 3
Status: Retired
Age: 62 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 216 lbs (98 kg)
Born: Windsor, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 36
Assists: 142
Points: 178
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1982
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Yorkton Terriers Great Falls Americans St. Albert Saints Spokane Flyers Seattle Breakers Kamloops Junior Oilers Maine Mariners New Jersey Devils
Ken Daneyko played for 8 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New Jersey Devils in 1982.