Radim Vrbata
15 Interesting Facts
A prolific Czech winger, Radim Vrbata enjoyed a 16-season NHL career highlighted by his elite shootout ability and a 2015 All-Star selection.
He was selected in the seventh round of the 1999 NHL entry draft.
He represented the Czech Republic in multiple World Championships.
He led the entire NHL in game-winning goals during the 2011-12 season.
He played alongside the Sedin twins during his tenure with the Vancouver Canucks.
He became the NHL's all-time leader in shootout goals in November 2016.
He scored his first NHL goal against the New York Rangers in 2002.
He co-founded a website for Czech athletes to publish personal essays.
He returned to his hometown team, BK Mladá Boleslav, during the 2008-09 season.
He was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Bates Battaglia in 2003.
He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations in 2005.
He recorded 120 points in a single QMJHL season while playing for the Shawinigan Cataractes.
His brother is also a professional hockey player.
He was traded for David Hale and Todd Fedoruk in 2009.
He played his final NHL game in April 2018.
He scored the opening goal for Team Foligno during the 2015 NHL All-Star Game.
About Radim Vrbata
Radim Vrbata was a skilled Czech right winger who enjoyed a 16-year career in the NHL, primarily known for his time with the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes. A reliable offensive threat, he set career highs in goals and points during his tenure and was selected as an NHL All-Star in 2015.
Career Achievements & Milestones
World Junior Championship Gold Medal
2001
World Championship Gold Medal
2005
NHL All-Star
2015
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Teams & Career
Radim Vrbata played for 7 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 7th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 1999.