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He won the Stanley Cup in 2002 with the Detroit Red Wings.
15 Interesting Facts About Luc Robitaille
Luc Robitaille is a Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup champion, and the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history, primarily known for his prolific career with the Los Angeles Kings.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#20
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.
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He holds the NHL record for most career goals by a left winger with 668.
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His jersey number 20 was retired by the Los Angeles Kings.
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He played for the Los Angeles Kings in three separate stints during his professional career.
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He was named the CHL Player of the Year in 1985-86 while playing junior hockey for the Hull Olympiques.
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He is one of only two players in NHL history to record 1,000 career points after being drafted in the ninth round or later.
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His 63-goal season in 1992-93 set an NHL record for most goals by a left winger, which was later surpassed by Alexander Ovechkin.
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During the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, the team that drafted him also selected future Baseball Hall-of-Famer Tom Glavine over 100 spots earlier.
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He was the third Detroit Red Wings player to hoist the Stanley Cup after Steve Yzerman and Dominik Hašek following their 2002 championship.
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in his first season.
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He served as the Kings' team captain during the 1992-93 season while the regular captain was injured.
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He scored his 500th career goal in a 1999 victory against the Buffalo Sabres at the Great Western Forum.
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He participated in three international tournaments for Canada, winning a gold medal at the 1994 World Championships.
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He became an American citizen in 2005 and first registered to vote in 2008.
About Luc Robitaille
Luc Robitaille is a Hall of Fame left winger known for his prolific scoring, especially with the Los Angeles Kings, where he holds several franchise records. He won a Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings and retired as the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history. After his playing career, he transitioned into an executive role with the Kings, contributing to two more Stanley Cup championships.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2002
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2009
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1987
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One of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
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NHL Record for Goals by a Left Winger
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Luc Robitaille.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 20
Status: Retired
Age: 60 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 204 lbs (93 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 668
Assists: 726
Points: 1394
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1984
Round: 9th
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Los Angeles Kings Pittsburgh Penguins New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings Los Angeles Kings
Luc Robitaille played for 5 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 9th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1984.