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Doug Wilson's NHL career

James Norris Memorial Trophy
Points
827
Games
1024
Assists
590
Goals
237
Plus/minus
+55

Defenceman Doug Wilson was drafted 6th overall by Chicago Blackhawks in 1977. He played 16 seasons for 2 clubs, 1977-1993. That came to 1024 games and 827 points, 237 goals and 590 assists.

Below: the whole of Doug Wilson's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1977 NHL Draft

    Doug Wilson is drafted 6 overall by Chicago Blackhawks

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Selected
    6 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    2 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Harald Lückner#121
    First off the board
    The full 1977 draft
  2. 3 months and 29 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Doug Wilson makes his NHL debut in 1–⁠5 loss against Philadelphia Flyers

    CHIChicago Blackhawks1–5PHIPhiladelphia Flyers

    Doug was 20 years old · Spectrum, USA

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    Season

    1977-1978

    Doug Wilson's first NHL season: 34 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    34
    NHL#155
    Games
    77 of 80
    96%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#142
    Assists
    20
    NHL#153
    P/GP
    0.44
    NHL#186
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#90
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    4 games0 points
    QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  3. Season

    1978-1979

    Doug Wilson scores 26 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    24
    games missed
    Points
    26
    NHL#190
    Games
    56 of 80
    70%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#239
    Assists
    21
    NHL#149
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#175
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#131
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    0 of 4 games0 points
    QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  4. Season

    1979-1980

    Doug Wilson scores 61 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    61
    NHL#69
    Games
    73 of 80
    91%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#180
    Assists
    49
    NHL#25
    P/GP
    0.84
    NHL#72
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#358
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    7 games10 points2 G · 8 A
    Preliminary roundSTLSt. Louis Blues3–0QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  5. Season

    1980-1981

    Doug Wilson scores 51 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    51
    NHL#136
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#205
    Assists
    39
    NHL#68
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#156
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#138
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    3 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    Preliminary roundCGYCalgary Flames0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  6. Season

    1981-1982

    Doug Wilson scores 85 points — the best season of his career

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    85
    NHL#34
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    39
    NHL#23
    Assists
    46
    NHL#47
    P/GP
    1.12
    NHL#43
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#196
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    15 games13 points3 G · 10 A
    First roundMNSMinnesota North Stars3–1Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalVANVancouver Canucks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  7. Season

    1982-1983

    Doug Wilson scores 69 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    69
    NHL#59
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#134
    Assists
    51
    NHL#25
    P/GP
    0.93
    NHL#67
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#51
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    13 games15 points4 G · 11 A
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues3–1Second roundMNSMinnesota North Stars4–1Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  8. Season

    1983-1984

    Doug Wilson scores 58 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    58
    NHL#95
    Games
    66 of 80
    83%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#188
    Assists
    45
    NHL#41
    P/GP
    0.88
    NHL#74
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#494
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    5 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundMNSMinnesota North Stars2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  9. Season

    1984-1985

    Doug Wilson scores 76 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    76
    NHL#37
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#90
    Assists
    54
    NHL#19
    P/GP
    0.97
    NHL#44
    +/-
    +24
    NHL#41
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    12 of 15 games13 points3 G · 10 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings3–0Second roundMNSMinnesota North Stars4–2Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  10. Season

    1985-1986

    Doug Wilson scores 64 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    64
    NHL#82
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#156
    Assists
    47
    NHL#38
    P/GP
    0.81
    NHL#104
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#27
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    3 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  11. Season

    1986-1987

    Doug Wilson scores 48 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    48
    NHL#130
    Games
    69 of 80
    86%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#140
    Assists
    32
    NHL#102
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#123
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#46
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    4 games0 points
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  12. Season

    1987-1988

    Doug Wilson plays only 27 games for 32 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    53
    games missed
    Points
    32
    NHL#192
    Games
    27 of 80
    34%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#235
    Assists
    24
    NHL#161
    P/GP
    1.19
    NHL#22
    +/-
    -17
    NHL#625
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  13. Season

    1988-1989

    Doug Wilson scores 62 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    62
    NHL#79
    Games
    66 of 80
    83%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#161
    Assists
    47
    NHL#40
    P/GP
    0.94
    NHL#62
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#104
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    4 of 16 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Conference finalCGYCalgary Flames1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  14. Season

    1989-1990

    Doug Wilson scores 73 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    73
    NHL#51
    Games
    70 of 80
    88%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#90
    Assists
    50
    NHL#29
    P/GP
    1.04
    NHL#40
    +/-
    +13
    NHL#58
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    20 games15 points3 G · 12 A
    First roundMNSMinnesota North Stars4–3Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–3Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  15. Season

    1990-1991

    Doug Wilson scores 40 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    29
    games missed
    Points
    40
    NHL#140
    Games
    51 of 80
    64%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#190
    Assists
    29
    NHL#109
    P/GP
    0.78
    NHL#76
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#16
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    5 of 6 games3 points2 G · 1 A
    First roundMNSMinnesota North Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  16. Season

    1991-1992

    Doug Wilson plays only 44 games for 28 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    36
    games missed
    Points
    28
    NHL#218
    Games
    44 of 80
    55%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#219
    Assists
    19
    NHL#202
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#141
    +/-
    -38
    NHL#708
    The whole season1991-1992
  17. Season

    1992-1993

    Doug Wilson's last season: 20 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    42
    games missed
    Points
    20
    NHL#315
    Games
    42 of 84
    50%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#431
    Assists
    17
    NHL#251
    P/GP
    0.48
    NHL#226
    +/-
    -28
    NHL#695
    The whole season1992-1993
  18. The career

    Doug Wilson played his last NHL game in 1993

    The career ended after 16 seasons, the last of them with San Jose Sharks.