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He won the 1984 Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers.
15 Interesting Facts About Ken Linseman
A gritty and highly skilled center, he was a Stanley Cup champion with the Edmonton Oilers and known for his agitating style of play across 15 NHL seasons.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was known by the nickname "The Rat" due to his appearance and playing style.
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He played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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He featured in four Stanley Cup Finals during his career.
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He was drafted seventh overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft.
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His best offensive season was 1981–82, when he scored a career-high 92 points.
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He averaged 1.062 points per game in the Stanley Cup playoffs, which ranks 26th best in league history.
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He once sued the WHA over a league rule preventing teenage players from joining the league.
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During his junior career, he was once charged for kicking a player in the head with his skates.
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He scored an NHL record three series-clinching goals in the 1984 playoffs, a record since tied.
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He was part of a significant trade in 1982 that sent him from the Flyers to the Whalers, and then immediately to the Oilers.
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He was named an OMJHL Second Team All-Star in 1977.
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After retiring, he became involved in commercial real estate development in the Boston area.
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He played one season in the World Hockey Association for the Birmingham Bulls.
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He played for five different NHL teams throughout his career.
About Ken Linseman
Ken Linseman was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre known for his agitating style of play, earning him the nickname "The Rat." He played 15 seasons in the NHL, notably winning the 1984 Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers. He also featured in four Stanley Cup Finals during his career.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1984
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OMJHL Second Team All-Star
1977
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Bruins 3 Stars Award
1985, 1986
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Named One of the Top 100 Best Bruins Players of all Time
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Ken Linseman.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 67 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: Kingston, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 256
Assists: 551
Points: 807
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1978
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Birmingham Bulls Philadelphia Flyers Edmonton Oilers Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs HC Asiago
Ken Linseman played for 6 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1978.