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Just 21, the first pick overall in 2001 by Atlanta is one of the game's feared snipers ... Tied for first in goals last season with 41 and tied for second in points with 87 ... Enthusiasm for the game is not matched by many ... Made impressive Olympics debut in 2002 when he had three points in six games at age of 18.
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NHL STATISTICS |
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GP |
227 |
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G |
108 |
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A |
97 |
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PTS |
205 |
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PIM |
148 |
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Highly reliable performer has represented the US three times at the Olympics, and helped US win 1996 World Cup . Lists silver medal in 2002 Olympics as a career highlight ... Will go through opponents as much as around them to get to the net ... Type of player who has the ability to come through in the clutch.
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NHL STATISTICS |
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GP |
856 |
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G |
431 |
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A |
401 |
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PTS |
832 |
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PIM |
1,861 |
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Was not given qualifying offer by St. Louis earlier this summer and became unrestricted free agent ... Twenty-three goals last season were a three-year low ... Won Lady Byng Trophy in 1999-2000 after recording only eight penalty minutes ... International experience includes skating for Slovakia at 2002 Winter Olympics.
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NHL STATISTICS |
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GP |
553 |
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G |
216 |
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A |
303 |
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PTS |
519 |
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PIM |
170 |
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