Guide Note

Gary Roberts is a Canadian born professional hockey player, playing in the National Hockey League. He currently plays left wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Fast Facts

Born: May 23, 1966
Birthplace: North York, Ontario, Canada
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Three NHL All-Star Game appearances
Awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey

Early Career

Roberts was drafted out of the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League 12 overall in the 1984 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames. He made his NHL debut during the 1986-87 season with the Flames. In 1989, Roberts helped the Flames win the Stanley Cup Championship. Roberts earned his first of three NHL All-Star Game appearances in 1992. Neck injuries limited his playing time from 1994 to 1996, prompting Roberts to retire from the league completely. He took one season off before returning to the NHL in 1997 with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Recent Years

Roberts continued with the Hurricanes through the 1999-2000 season, then signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was with the Leafs that Roberts played his 1000th NHL game, on January 13, 2004, also earning his third and most recent All-Star selection that year. Roberts took the 2004-05 season off during the NHL Lockout, then signed with the Florida Panthers. He served as an alternate captain for the Panthers before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 27, 2007.

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- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Weight: 212 lb
- Rookie Year: 1986-1987

Gary Roberts Timeline

May 23, 1966: Born
1984: Drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft
1989: Won the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames
1994: Took most of the 1994-95 NHL season off with neck and arm pain
1995: Underwent surgery to remove bone spurs and correct nerve damage in his neck
1996: Awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
1997: Traded to the Carolina Hurricanes and played 3 seasons
2000: Signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs and played 4 seasons
2005: Signed on with Florida Panthers in a 4.5 Million dollar contract
2007: Traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins

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