Dave Andreychuk
| Dave Andreychuk | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
September 29, 1963 Hamilton, ON, CAN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Buffalo Sabres Toronto Maple Leafs New Jersey Devils Boston Bruins Colorado Avalanche Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| NHL Draft |
16th overall, 1982 Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Playing career | 1982–2006 | ||
David John "Dave" Andreychuk (born September 29, 1963)[1] is a Ukrainian-Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. He is one of the highest scoring left wingers in NHL history, and is the league's all-time leader in power-play goals with 274.
Playing career
Dave Andreychuk was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres from the Ontario Hockey League's Oshawa Generals in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft and played his first NHL season in 1982–83. He went on to play 11 seasons in Buffalo before being traded on February 2, 1993, with Daren Puppa, and a 1993 first-round pick (Kenny Jönsson) to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Grant Fuhr and a conditional 1995 fifth-round draft pick. He played for the Leafs until 1995–96 when he was traded to the New Jersey Devils, where he stayed until 1999. After New Jersey, he had short stints with the Boston Bruins (1999–2000), Colorado Avalanche (2000), and Buffalo Sabres (2000–01), before settling with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–02 to 2005–06).
His best season offensively was in 1993–94 when, with Toronto, he posted 53 goals and 99 points. The 1993 and 1994 playoffs also saw Andreychuk and the Maple Leafs advance to the Conference Finals, where they lost to the Los Angeles Kings and the Vancouver Canucks, respectively. As a result of his successful stint with the team, many Maple Leafs' fans still affectionately refer to him simply as "Uncle Dave".
In the 2001–02 NHL season, Andreychuk made a shocking move which would pay dividends in the long run. Rather than sign with a Stanley Cup contender, he signed with the lowly Tampa Bay Lightning, to which he was able to bring some much-needed veteran leadership.[2] The Lightning again missed the playoffs that season, and Andreychuk refused trades to contenders, stating his work with the team was not finished. In 2002–03, Lightning head coach John Tortorella appointed Andreychuk the captain, (succeeding Vincent Lecavalier, who was stripped of the captaincy after the 2000–01 season) and Andreychuk promptly led the Lightning to the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons.
In the 2003–04 NHL season, Andreychuk continued as a key contributor for the Lightning offence, reaching 20 goals for the third consecutive year with the team.[3] Qualifying for the playoffs for a second consecutive year, Andreychuk helped the Lightning defeat the Calgary Flames in seven games to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. Andreychuk went 22 years without being on a Stanley Cup championship team, tying the NHL record with Ray Bourque for the longest career before doing so (Andreychuk had played 1597 regular-season games to that point, and only Bourque had played more career games before being on his first Stanley Cup-winning team).
Following the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Andreychuk returned to the Lightning for the 2005–06 season. After the year off, Andreychuk's contributions decreased and on January 10, 2006, he was waived by the Lightning, bringing an end to his career.[4]
On October 1, 2006, Andreychuk rejoined the Lightning as a Community Representative.[5]
In 2005, the city of Hamilton renamed the Mountain Arena, following renovations, the Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena & Skating Centre in his honor.[6] On November 28, 2008, he was inducted into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame.[7]
On February 4, 2011, the Tampa Bay Lightning named Andreychuk as their Vice President in charge of fans.[8] He currently serves as the Lightning's Vice President of Corporate & Community Affairs.
Records and achievements
- Sixth most games played in NHL history with 1639.
- 14th most goals scored in NHL history with 640.
- Tied with Denis Savard for 28th in league history with 1,338 points.
- Holds the record for most NHL career power-play goals with 274.
- 1991–92 NHL power-play goals leader with 28.
- 1992–93 NHL power-play goals leader with 32.
- Played in NHL All-Star Game in 1990 and 1994.
- Stanley Cup champion — 2004
Personal life
Andreychuk and his wife Sue have three daughters, Taylor, Caci and Brooke; the family resides in Tampa, Florida.
Following his retirement from professional sport, Andreychuk also founded the Dave Andreychuk Foundation as a way of giving back to the community. The foundation has two branches, a Canadian one in Andreychuk's home town of Hamilton, Ontario, and a U.S. one in Tampa, Florida where he currently lives.[9] The goals of the foundation are three-fold: 1. Assist children in need, 2. Support causes for children and families enduring chronic and/or life threatening illness, and 3. Encourage the investment of youth and amateur sports.[10]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1979–80 | Hamilton | OMHA | 21 | 25 | 24 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1980–81 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 67 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 80 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 | ||
| 1981–82 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 67 | 57 | 43 | 100 | 71 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 | ||
| 1982–83 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 14 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1982–83 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 43 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1983–84 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 78 | 38 | 42 | 80 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1984–85 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 64 | 31 | 30 | 61 | 54 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 1985–86 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 80 | 36 | 51 | 87 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1986–87 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 77 | 25 | 48 | 73 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1987–88 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 80 | 30 | 48 | 78 | 112 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1988–89 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 56 | 28 | 24 | 52 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1989–90 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 73 | 40 | 42 | 82 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | ||
| 1990–91 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 80 | 36 | 33 | 69 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | ||
| 1991–92 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 80 | 41 | 50 | 91 | 71 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | ||
| 1992–93 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 52 | 29 | 32 | 61 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1992–93 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 31 | 25 | 13 | 38 | 8 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 35 | ||
| 1993–94 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 83 | 53 | 46 | 99 | 98 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | ||
| 1994–95 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 48 | 22 | 16 | 38 | 34 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 25 | ||
| 1995–96 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 61 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1995–96 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 15 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1996–97 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82 | 27 | 34 | 61 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997–98 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 75 | 14 | 34 | 48 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1998–99 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 52 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1999–00 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 63 | 19 | 14 | 33 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1999–00 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 | ||
| 2000–01 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 74 | 20 | 13 | 33 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 2001–02 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 82 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 72 | 20 | 14 | 34 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | ||
| 2003–04 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 82 | 21 | 18 | 39 | 42 | 23 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 14 | ||
| 2005–06 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 42 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| OHL totals | 148 | 87 | 89 | 176 | 157 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 36 | ||||
| NHL totals | 1639 | 640 | 698 | 1338 | 1125 | 162 | 43 | 54 | 97 | 162 | ||||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Canada
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
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| World Junior Championships | ||
| | 1983 Leningrad | |
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | WJC |  |
7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 14 | |
| 1986 | Canada | WC | |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 14 | ||||
| Senior totals | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 | ||||
See also
- List of NHL statistical leaders
- List of NHL players with 1000 points
- List of NHL players with 500 goals
- List of NHL players with 1000 games played
References
- ↑ Cole, Stephen (2006). The Canadian Hockey Atlas. Doubleday Canada. ISBN 978-0-385-66093-8.
- ↑ "Lightning sign Andreychuk, Ledyard". CBC Sports. 2001-07-17. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ↑ "Andreychuk key to Lightning's Stanley Cup hopes". CBC Sports. 2004-03-21. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ↑ "Dave Andreychuk clears waivers". CBC Sports. 2006-01-11. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ↑ "Dave Andreychuk rejoins Lightning as Community Representative". Yahoo. 2006-09-28. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ↑ "Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena". bringnhltohamilton.com. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
- ↑ Harrington, Mike (November 28, 2008). "Fans give Andreychuk an ovation". The Buffalo News. Retrieved December 1, 2008.
- ↑ "Lightning Name Dave Andreychuk, Phil Esposito to Vice President Positions". Tampa Bay Lightning. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ http://hockey-blog-in-canada.blogspot.com/2011/02/charitable-donations-dave-andreychuk.html
- ↑ http://www.daveandreychukfoundation.com/
External links
- Dave Andreychuk's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- Dave Andreychuk's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Hockeydraftcentral.com
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Paul Cyr |
Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick 1982 |
Succeeded by Tom Barrasso |
| Preceded by Vincent Lecavalier |
Tampa Bay Lightning captain 2002–06 |
Succeeded by Tim Taylor |