Chris Pronger (1991-1993)
Drafted by the Hartford Whalers 2nd overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, he jumped right into the NHL.
Where was Trevor Timmins born?
He was born on January 5, 1968, in Almonte, Ontario.
Why did Chris Pronger retire?
With a resumption of his playing career looking unlikely, Pronger stepped down as team captain and was succeeded by Claude Giroux on January 15, 2013. However, Pronger did not officially retire from the NHL because his contract ran through to the 2016–17 season.
How long did Chris Pronger play for the Blues?
While with the Blues from 1995 to 2004, Pronger played in 598 regular-season games (14th most in franchise history), with 84 goals and 272 assists (ninth most) for 356 points (13th most) and was a four-time All-Star. In 2017, he was named one of the 100 greatest players by the NHL.
How did the Oilers get Pronger?
Edmonton didn’t give up much to acquire Pronger: Eric Brewer, Doug Lynch and Jeff Woywitka were all it took. … With his hand fairly tied due to a trade request, the Oilers traded Pronger to the Anaheim Ducks for Joffrey Lupul, Ladislav Smid and what would-be first-round picks in 2007 and 2008.