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| Adam
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Sweater #: |
9 |
| Position: |
Left Wing |
| Height: |
6'0" |
| Weight: |
205 |
| Shoots: |
Left |
| Birthdate: |
April 12, 1968 |
| Birthplace: |
Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada |
| Acquired: |
Via trade with New York Rangers,
June 24, 2001
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| HISTORY |
Scored 100 goals
and recorded 124 assists in 165 games for the Windsor Spitfires. Captained the
Spitfires to the Memorial Cup Finals in 1988.
Was drafted 22nd overall
in the 1986 Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. Made his NHL debut for the
Detroit Red Wings on October 9, 1987 vs Edmonton. Recorded his first NHL point
on October 23rd vs Pittsburg, on an assist to former Shark Shawn
Burr.
Was traded to Edmonton on November 2, 1989. Went on to score five
goals and six assists in 22 games during the Oilers Stanley Cup triumph in
1990. Had a slow start to his 1990-91 season, ending up recording only 25
points (7 goals, 18 assists), but 18 of those points were recorded in the
second half of the season.
Signed as a free agent with the New York
Rangers on September 3, 1991. Doubled his point production from the previous
year, scoring 26 goals and recording 33 assists. Recorded a career high four
assists in a game vs San Jose on March 19, 1993.
Broke Vic Hadfield's 22
year old team record for goals in a season in 1994 by tallying a career best
52. Also set a career record for points (79). Scored a goal in Game 7 of the
Rangers Cup clinching win over Vancouver, and assisted on Mark Messier's game
winning goal.
Has appeared in every regular season game in six seasons
(1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-89, 2000-01). New York Rangers all
time records - 10th in points (507), 9th in games played (772), 3rd in goals
(280), 8th in penalty minutes (810),
Adam's nickname is
"Gravey"
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| SCOUTING
REPORT |
Graves is known for
his ability to lead, and will revive his own teammates during lack luster
performances. Has scored a majority of his goals in front of the net. Will
capitalize on defelections and rebounds.
Should set the perfect example
for the Sharks stable of young forwards. Don't look for a booming shot, because
he doesn't posses one. Will see plenty of time on special teams. Is an
intelligent penalty killer.
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| AWARDS and
RECOGNITION |
NHL All Star
(1994)
Stanley Cup Winner (1990 - Edmonton, 1994 - New York R)
King
Clancy Memorial Trophy (1994)
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (2001)
NHL
Foundation Award (2000)
Steven McDonald Award (1992, 1993, 1994, 1999,
2000)
Players' Player Award (1992, 1993, 1995, 1999)
New York Rangers MVP
(1993, 1994)
The Sporting News "Good Guy Award" (2000)
World Junior
Championship - Gold Medal (1988)
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STATISTICS |
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