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He was drafted sixth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators.
15 Interesting Facts About Scott Hartnell
Scott Hartnell was a gritty Canadian left winger who played 17 seasons in the NHL for the Predators, Flyers, and Blue Jackets, known for his physical play and unique personality.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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His first NHL game was played in Japan against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which he stated was his favorite NHL moment.
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During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, he helped Vålerenga win the Norwegian Championship, scoring 12 goals in 11 playoff games.
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He set a Predators franchise record for the fastest two goals by an individual, scoring them in 23 seconds.
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He scored his first career hat-trick on February 4, 2006, against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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He scored his 100th career goal in a game against the Atlanta Thrashers on January 8, 2007.
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He managed a natural hat-trick against Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers on January 10, 2008.
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He recorded a career-high 37 goals during the 2011-12 season.
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He led the NHL in minor penalties with 54 during the 2008-09 season.
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He appeared in the movie "This is 40" alongside several other hockey players.
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He once stole the glove off New York Rangers forward Chris Drury during a game.
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He threw his glove at Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Malone in an attempt to stop a breakaway, resulting in a penalty shot.
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He autographed a "Fartsmell" jersey for a taunting Penguins fan and also gave that fan his game-used stick.
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He was crowned the NHL Poker Champion in 2009, defeating Roberto Luongo in the final of the tournament.
About Scott Hartnell
A gritty Canadian left winger, he played 17 seasons in the NHL for the Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Known for his physical play and unique personality, he was a key contributor to the Flyers' 2010 Stanley Cup Finals run. He retired in 2018 with over 700 career points.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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CHL Top Prospects Game
2000
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NHL YoungStars Game
2002
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Norwegian Champion
2005
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NHL Poker Champion
2009
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NHL All-Star Game
2012
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Scott Hartnell.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 43 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
Born: Regina, Saskatchewan
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 327
Assists: 380
Points: 707
Teams: 7
Drafted: 2000
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Lloydminster Blazers Prince Albert Raiders Nashville Predators Vålerenga Philadelphia Flyers Columbus Blue Jackets Nashville Predators
Scott Hartnell played for 7 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Nashville Predators in 2000.