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Gary Roberts's NHL career

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Points
910
Games
1224
Goals
438
Assists
472
P/GP
0.74
Plus/minus
+229

Left winger Gary Roberts was drafted 12th overall by Calgary Flames in 1984. He played 21 seasons for 6 clubs, 1986-2009. That came to 1224 games and 910 points, 438 goals and 472 assists.

Below: the whole of Gary Roberts's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1984 NHL Draft

    Gary Roberts is drafted 12 overall by Calgary Flames

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Selected
    12 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    13 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Mikael Andersson#18
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1984 draft
  2. 2 years, 5 months and 2 days later · 3 seasons
    NHL debut

    Gary Roberts makes his NHL debut

    VANVancouver Canucks3–5CGYCalgary Flames

    Gary was 20 years old · Olympic Saddledome, Canada

    First NHL goalFirst NHL point

    Other Swedes on the ice: Patrik Sundström and Håkan Loob.

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    Season

    1986-1987

    Gary Roberts's first NHL season: 15 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    48
    games missed
    Points
    15
    NHL#338
    Games
    32 of 80
    40%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#325
    Assists
    10
    NHL#327
    P/GP
    0.47
    NHL#222
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#121
    PlayoffsEliminated by Winnipeg Jets
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  3. Season

    1987-1988

    Gary Roberts scores 28 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    28
    NHL#218
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#161
    Assists
    15
    NHL#254
    P/GP
    0.38
    NHL#271
    +/-
    +24
    NHL#24
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 9 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  4. Season

    1988-1989

    Gary Roberts scores 38 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    38
    NHL#180
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#97
    Assists
    16
    NHL#252
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#197
    +/-
    +32
    NHL#14
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 22 games0 points
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–3Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–0Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  5. Season

    1989-1990

    Gary Roberts scores 72 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    72
    NHL#55
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    39
    NHL#22
    Assists
    33
    NHL#104
    P/GP
    0.92
    NHL#67
    +/-
    +31
    NHL#7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  6. Season

    1990-1991

    Gary Roberts scores 53 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    53
    NHL#85
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#71
    Assists
    31
    NHL#92
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#113
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#47
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  7. Season

    1991-1992

    Gary Roberts scores 90 points — the best season of his career

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    90
    NHL#17
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    53
    NHL#3
    Assists
    37
    NHL#71
    P/GP
    1.18
    NHL#17
    +/-
    +32
    NHL#7
    The whole season1991-1992
  8. Season

    1992-1993

    Gary Roberts scores 79 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    26
    games missed
    Points
    79
    NHL#53
    Games
    58 of 84
    69%
    Goals
    38
    NHL#28
    Assists
    41
    NHL#86
    P/GP
    1.36
    NHL#15
    +/-
    +32
    NHL#13
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  9. Season

    1993-1994

    Gary Roberts scores 84 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    84
    NHL#29
    Games
    73 of 84
    87%
    Goals
    41
    NHL#15
    Assists
    43
    NHL#50
    P/GP
    1.15
    NHL#24
    +/-
    +37
    NHL#5
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  10. Season

    1994-1995

    Gary Roberts plays only 8 games for 4 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    40
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#483
    Games
    8 of 48
    17%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#388
    Assists
    2
    NHL#510
    P/GP
    0.50
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#244
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  11. Season

    1995-1996

    Gary Roberts plays only 35 games for 42 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
    47
    games missed
    Points
    42
    NHL#150
    Games
    35 of 82
    43%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#88
    Assists
    20
    NHL#206
    P/GP
    1.20
    NHL#18
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#60
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    0 of 4 games0 points
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  12. Season

    1997-1998

    Gary Roberts scores 49 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    21
    games missed
    Points
    49
    NHL#69
    Games
    61 of 82
    74%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#71
    Assists
    29
    NHL#78
    P/GP
    0.80
    NHL#40
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#203
    The whole season1997-1998
  13. Season

    1998-1999

    Gary Roberts scores 42 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Points
    42
    NHL#125
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#141
    Assists
    28
    NHL#94
    P/GP
    0.55
    NHL#144
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#234
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  14. Season

    1999-2000

    Gary Roberts scores 53 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Points
    53
    NHL#72
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#60
    Assists
    30
    NHL#91
    P/GP
    0.77
    NHL#60
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#716
    The whole season1999-2000
  15. Season

    2000-2001

    Gary Roberts scores 53 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Points
    53
    NHL#89
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#45
    Assists
    24
    NHL#152
    P/GP
    0.65
    NHL#114
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#45
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–0Second roundNJDNew Jersey Devils3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  16. Season

    2001-2002

    Gary Roberts scores 48 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Points
    48
    NHL#97
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#75
    Assists
    27
    NHL#123
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#81
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#603
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    0 of 20 games0 points
    First roundNYINew York Islanders4–3Second roundOTTOttawa Senators4–3Conference finalCARCarolina Hurricanes2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  17. Season

    2002-2003

    Gary Roberts plays only 14 games for 8 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Events
    68
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#522
    Games
    14 of 82
    17%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#366
    Assists
    3
    NHL#600
    P/GP
    0.57
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#499
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  18. Season

    2003-2004

    Gary Roberts scores 48 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    48
    NHL#88
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#23
    Assists
    20
    NHL#196
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#80
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#137
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 13 games0 points
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–3Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  19. Season

    2005-2006

    Gary Roberts scores 40 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Events
    400
    career goals
    24
    games missed
    Points
    40
    NHL#180
    Games
    58 of 82
    71%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#199
    Assists
    26
    NHL#178
    P/GP
    0.69
    NHL#126
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#192
    The whole season2005-2006
  20. Season

    2006-2007

    Gary Roberts scores 42 points

    FLAFlorida PanthersPITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    42
    NHL#158
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#107
    Assists
    22
    NHL#199
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#149
    +/-
    0
    NHL#336
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  21. Season

    2007-2008

    Gary Roberts plays only 38 games for 15 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    44
    games missed
    Points
    15
    NHL#411
    Games
    38 of 82
    46%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#464
    Assists
    12
    NHL#363
    P/GP
    0.39
    NHL#278
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#542
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    0 of 20 games0 points
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–0Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–1Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  22. Season

    2008-2009

    Gary Roberts's last season: 7 points

    TBLTampa Bay Lightning
    Events
    52
    games missed
    Points
    7
    NHL#564
    Games
    30 of 82
    37%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#430
    Assists
    3
    NHL#617
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#442
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#785
    The whole season2008-2009
  23. The career

    Gary Roberts played his last NHL game in 2009

    The career ended after 21 seasons, the last of them with Tampa Bay Lightning.