1
He won the Stanley Cup in 1993 as a member of the Montreal Canadiens.
15 Interesting Facts About Kirk Muller
Kirk Muller is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens and later transitioned into an NHL coaching career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#11
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
2
He was drafted second overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
3
He was involved in a dispute between his junior team, the Guelph Platers, and the Canadian Olympic Team in 1984.
4
He refused to report to the New York Islanders after being traded there during the 1994-95 season, which freed the team from contractual obligations.
5
He played for six different NHL teams over his 19-season career.
6
He served as captain for both the New Jersey Devils and the Montreal Canadiens during his playing career.
7
He was known by the nickname 'Captain Kirk' during his time with the New Jersey Devils.
8
He represented Canada internationally, earning three medals at the World Championships.
9
He was traded from the New Jersey Devils to the Montreal Canadiens following a contract dispute in 1991.
10
He participated in six NHL All-Star Games throughout his playing career.
11
He holds the New Jersey Devils franchise record for six points in a single game, achieved on October 29, 1986.
12
His last 20-goal season occurred with the Toronto Maple Leafs before he was traded to the Florida Panthers.
13
He struggled significantly with the Florida Panthers, scoring only four goals during the entire 1998-99 NHL season.
14
After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, including roles as an assistant, associate, and head coach in the NHL.
15
He was part of the 'grumpy old men' line with Mike Keane and John MacLean during his tenure with the Dallas Stars.
About Kirk Muller
Kirk Muller was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 19 seasons in the NHL, notably winning the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993. Known for his intensity and strong two-way play, he captained both the New Jersey Devils and the Montreal Canadiens. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into a coaching career, including a stint as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Career Achievements & Milestones
✓
Stanley Cup Champion
1993
✓
NHL All-Star
1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993
✓
New Jersey Devils Captain
1987–91
✓
Montreal Canadiens Captain
1994–95
✓
New Jersey Devils franchise record for points in a single game (6)
1986
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Kirk Muller.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 11
Status: Retired
Age: 59 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
Born: Kingston, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 357
Assists: 602
Points: 959
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1984
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
New Jersey Devils Montreal Canadiens New York Islanders Toronto Maple Leafs Florida Panthers Dallas Stars
Kirk Muller played for 6 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New Jersey Devils in 1984.