Rob Blake

Rob Blake was one of the NHL’s most complete defensemen, known for his booming slapshot, physical play, and leadership.

Drafted 70th overall in 1988 by the Los Angeles Kings, he developed into a cornerstone of the franchise, winning the Norris Trophy in 1998. Blake played over 1,200 NHL games, split mainly between the Kings and Colorado Avalanche, where he won a Stanley Cup in 2001.

He combined offensive skill with solid defensive awareness, tallying over 700 career points. Blake also represented Canada on the international stage, winning Olympic gold in 2002 and earning a spot in the Triple Gold Club.

He later transitioned into management, becoming general manager of the Kings in 2017.

Blake was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014, recognized for his consistency, toughness, and impact at both ends of the ice.

Blake's Awards and Records

• Olympic Gold Medalist (2002 – Team Canada)
• IIHF World Championship Gold Medalist (1994, 1997)
• World Cup of Hockey Champion (2004)
• Triple Gold Club Member (Olympic Gold, Stanley Cup, World Championship)
• Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame (2014)
• 4 jersey retired by Los Angeles Kings (2015)
• Stanley Cup Champion (2001 – Colorado Avalanche)
• James Norris Memorial Trophy (1998 – NHL’s top defenseman)

NHL Records

• 6× NHL All-Star (1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
• NHL First All-Star Team (1998)
• NHL Second All-Star Team (2000, 2001, 2002)
• Over 700 career points, a milestone achieved by fewer than 30 NHL defensemen
• Over 1,600 penalty minutes, showing a strong physical presence
• One of only 29 players in NHL history to be part of the Triple Gold Club (Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold, World Championship Gold)

NHL Teams

Los Angeles Kings (1989-2000, 2006-08)
Colorado Avalanche (2000-05)
San Jose Sharks (2008-10)