MARIO
LEMIEUX
C
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
230 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
17
years
Debut
1984-85
Born
Oct 5, 1965
(58 yrs)
Montreal, Quebec
Drafted
Drafted by Pittsburgh in 1984 (1/1).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2006-01-24 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2006-01-23 |
Missed 16 games (irregular heartbeat).
|
| 2005-12-17 |
Irregular heartbeat, sidelined indefinitely.
|
| 2005-12-16 |
Missed 4 games (irregular heartbeat).
|
| 2005-12-07 |
Irregular heartbeat, mid-December.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 1991-92 (Pittsburgh), 1990-91 (Pittsburgh) |
| NHL | Hart Trophy MVP | 1995-96, 1992-93, 1987-88 |
| NHL | Art Ross Trophy Leading Scorer | 1996-97, 1995-96, 1992-93, 1991-92, 1988-89, 1987-88 |
| NHL | Lester B. Pearson Award Player of the Year selected by the NHLPA | 1995-96, 1992-93, 1987-88, 1985-86 |
| NHL | Calder Memorial Trophy Rookie of the Year | 1984-85 |
| NHL | Lester Patrick Trophy oustanding service to hockey in the US | 1999-00 |
| NHL | Bill Masterton Trophy Perseverance | 1992-93 |
| NHL | Plus/Minus Leader Plus/Minus Leader | 1992-93 |
| NHL | Dodge Ram Tough Award Dodge Ram Tough Award | 1988-89 |
| NHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 1996-97, 1995-96, 1992-93, 1988-89, 1987-88, 1983-84 |
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2000-01, 1991-92, 1986-87, 1985-86, 1982-83 |
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 1984-85 |
| NHL | Conn Smythe Trophy Playoffs' MVP | 1991-92, 1990-91 |
| NHL | All-Star Game MVP All-Star Game MVP | 1989-90, 1987-88, 1984-85 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2002-03 (Injured), 2001-02, 2000-01, 1996-97, 1995-96, 1991-92, 1990-91, 1989-90, 1988-89, 1987-88, 1985-86, 1984-85 |
| Canadian Hockey League | Player of the Year Player of the Year | 1983-84 |
| Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal Olympic Gold Medal | 2002 (Canada) |
Scouting Report
Was arguably the most talented hockey player ever. Could score goals with supreme ease and flair, thanks to awesome instincts, tremendous size and reach, a great and accurate shot, patience and excellent hockey sense. Was also an outstanding passer and setup man. Could easily dominate a hockey game because of his unmatched combination of size and skill. Unfortunately, injuries to his back and a cancer scare caused him to miss significant time during his playing career. Was a great skater for his size but was not the fastest player out there (he preferred to play at his own pace).
Long Range Potential: Arguably the greatest hockey talent of all time, when healthy.
