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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007.
15 Interesting Facts About Scott Stevens
A legendary defenseman, he captained the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cups and was renowned for his physical, defense-first style of play.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#4
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won the Stanley Cup three times with the New Jersey Devils.
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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2000 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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He played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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His number 4 was retired by the New Jersey Devils.
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He never had a negative plus/minus rating in any of his 22 NHL seasons.
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He was drafted fifth overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft.
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He was awarded to the New Jersey Devils through arbitration as compensation for Brendan Shanahan.
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He was the youngest player in league history to reach 1,500 games played.
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His signing with the St. Louis Blues in 1990 made him the highest-paid defenseman in the league at the time.
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He tied Patrick Roy's record for appearances in Game 7s with 13.
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He suffered a serious facial cut requiring 88 stitches after being sliced by a skate during the 1989 World Championships.
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He won the NHL Plus-Minus Award in 1994, finishing with a +53.
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His 1993-94 Norris Trophy runner-up finish was decided by a four-vote difference, the closest in the trophy's history.
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He became the first player in NHL history to play in 600 games with two different teams.
About Scott Stevens
Ronald Scott Stevens was a Canadian defenseman known for his exceptional defensive play and heavy body checking during his 22-season NHL career. He captained the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cup championships and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2000. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007, he is widely regarded as one of the hardest hitters in NHL history.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1995
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Stanley Cup Champion
2000
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Stanley Cup Champion
2003
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Conn Smythe Trophy
2000
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Hockey Hall of Fame
2007
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NHL First All-Star Team
1988
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NHL First All-Star Team
1994
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One of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Scott Stevens.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 4
Status: Retired
Age: 61 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
Born: Kitchener, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 196
Assists: 712
Points: 908
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1982
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Washington Capitals St. Louis Blues New Jersey Devils
Scott Stevens played for 3 different teams during his 22 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Washington Capitals in 1982.