Player Profile

Paul Coffey

15 Interesting Facts

Paul Coffey is a Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman, celebrated for his speed, scoring ability, four Stanley Cups, and numerous NHL records.

Position
Defence
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
9
Facts
15
1

He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004, in his first year of eligibility.

2

He won the Stanley Cup four times during his career, three with Edmonton and one with Pittsburgh.

3

He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman three times.

4

He ranks second all-time among NHL defencemen in goals, assists, and points, behind only Ray Bourque.

5

He holds the record for the most goals by a defenceman in one season, with 48 in 1985–86.

6

He is the only defenceman to have scored 40 goals more than once in his career.

7

He became the last defenceman in the 20th century to score four goals in one game on December 26, 1984.

8

He was traded from the Edmonton Oilers after a contract dispute, vowing never to wear their uniform again.

9

He became the second defenceman to record 1,000 points, achieving it in a record-breaking 770 games.

10

He holds or shares 33 NHL records across the regular season and playoffs.

11

He holds the record for most shorthanded goals in one season by a defenceman, with 9 in 1985–86.

12

During a playoff game, he accidentally scored on his own net after a deflected pass.

13

He is the only defenceman in NHL history to be selected first-team All-Star playing for three different teams.

14

He finished his career with a higher points per game average than Ray Bourque, despite playing 203 fewer games.

15

He is tied with Jaromír Jágr for playing on the most different teams (9) among 1,000-point scorers.

About Paul Coffey

Known for his speed and scoring prowess, he played 21 seasons in the NHL, primarily as a defenceman. He won four Stanley Cups and three James Norris Memorial Trophies, ranking second all-time among NHL defencemen in goals, assists, and points. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

Career Achievements & Milestones

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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee

2004

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Stanley Cup Champion

1984

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Stanley Cup Champion

1985

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Stanley Cup Champion

1987

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Stanley Cup Champion

1991

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James Norris Memorial Trophy

1985

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James Norris Memorial Trophy

1986

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James Norris Memorial Trophy

1995

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One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players

2017

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Paul Coffey.

Player Info

Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Age: 65 years old

Physical Stats

Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Weston, Ontario

Career Stats

Seasons: 21
Goals: 396
Assists: 1135
Points: 1531
Teams: 9
Drafted: 1980
Round: 1 st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted

Season Scoring

Goals Assists Stack = points · scale 0–138
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
Stanley Cup Champion
1984-85
Stanley Cup Champion · James Norris Memorial Trophy
1985-86
James Norris Memorial Trophy
1986-87
Stanley Cup Champion
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
Stanley Cup Champion
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
James Norris Memorial Trophy
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01

Teams & Career

Edmonton Oilers Pittsburgh Penguins Los Angeles Kings Detroit Red Wings Hartford Whalers Philadelphia Flyers Chicago Blackhawks Carolina Hurricanes Boston Bruins

Paul Coffey played for 9 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 1980.