The most prolific goal-scoring left wing in NHL history — 668 career goals and one Stanley Cup.
Luc Robitaille was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1966. Los Angeles Kings selected him 171st overall in the 1984 NHL Draft — widely considered one of the greatest draft value picks in NHL history given his eventual production. His 19-season career produced 668 goals and 726 assists for 1,394 career points. He won the Calder Trophy as best rookie in 1987 and the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2002. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009 and named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017. His 668 goals are the most by a left wing in NHL history. He was selected to nine All-Star games. Despite his offensive production he was consistently criticised for defensive shortcomings — a reputation his coaches disputed. He became president of the Los Angeles Kings after his career, helping build the teams that won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014.
Stanley Cup (2002)
Career Honours
- Stanley Cup (2002)
- Calder Trophy (1987)
- Hall of Fame (2009)
- NHL 100 Greatest Players