Luc Robitaille
Inducted:
2009
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Born:
February 17, 1966
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
NA
Luc Robitaille (born February 17, 1966 in Montreal) is the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history and a 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee. Drafted in the ninth round (171st overall) by the Los Angeles Kings in 1984, he defied expectations by winning the Calder Trophy in 1987 after netting 45 goals . Over a 19-season career spanning Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, New York, and Detroit, Robitaille racked up 668 goals and 1,394 points across 1,431 regular-season games.
His standout 1992–93 season saw him score 63 goals and 125 points—both NHL records for a left winger . He set franchise records with the Kings and helped Detroit win the Stanley Cup in 2002. Robitaille's jersey (#20) and statue at Crypto.com Arena reflect his impact on the franchise. A five-time NHL All-Star and respected leader, he continues to shape hockey culture as president of Kings business operations.
Robitaille's Awards and Records
- Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year, 1986–87)
- Highest-scoring left winger in NHL history (668 goals, 1,394 points)
- Kings’ all-time leader in goals (557), points (1,154), assists (597)
- Second player from a ninth-round pick to reach 1,000 NHL points
- Won Stanley Cup with Detroit Red Wings (2002)
- Number 20 retired by Los Angeles Kings (2007); bronze statue unveiled in 2015
- Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame, 2009
NHL Records
- 8× NHL All-Star (1988–1993, 1999, 2001)
- NHL record for most goals (63) and points (125) in a season by a left winger (1992–93)
- Most goals in a single season by a left winger: 63 goals
- Most points in a single season by a left winger: 125 points
- Most career points by a left winger at time of retirement: 1,394 points
- First left winger in NHL history to record eight consecutive 40+ goal seasons
- Most goals scored by a left winger drafted in the ninth round or later
NHL Teams
Los Angeles Kings (1986-1994)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1994-1997)
New York Rangers (1994-1997)
Detroit Red Wings (2001-2003)
NHL draft:
171st overall, 1984
Los Angeles Kings
Numbers Worn:
20
NHL Stats
Games Played:
1,431
Goals:
668
Assists:
726
Points:
1,394
Penalty Minutes:
1,177
Shootout Goals:
02
Game-Winning Goals:
89
Playoff Points:
127 (in 159 games)