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James Patrick's NHL career

Points
639
Games
1280
Assists
490
Goals
149
Plus/minus
+100

Defenceman James Patrick was drafted 9th overall by New York Rangers in 1981. He played 21 seasons for 4 clubs, 1983-2004. That came to 1280 games and 639 points, 149 goals and 490 assists.

Below: the whole of James Patrick's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1981 NHL Draft

    James Patrick is drafted 9 overall by New York Rangers

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Selected
    9 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    14 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Jan Ingman#19
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1981 draft
  2. 2 years, 8 months and 26 days later · 3 seasons
    NHL debut

    James Patrick makes his NHL debut

    NYRNew York Rangers3–6MNSMinnesota North Stars

    James was 20 years old · Met Center, USA

    Other Swedes on the ice: Peter Sundström, Anders Hedberg, Jan Erixon, among others.

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    Season

    1983-1984

    James Patrick's first NHL season: 8 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    68
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#414
    Games
    12 of 80
    15%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#458
    Assists
    7
    NHL#385
    P/GP
    0.67
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#145
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundNYINew York Islanders2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  3. Season

    1984-1985

    James Patrick scores 36 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    36
    NHL#197
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#269
    Assists
    28
    NHL#157
    P/GP
    0.48
    NHL#229
    +/-
    -18
    NHL#535
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 3 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  4. Season

    1985-1986

    James Patrick scores 43 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    43
    NHL#154
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#192
    Assists
    29
    NHL#140
    P/GP
    0.57
    NHL#194
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#83
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 16 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–2Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–2Conference finalMTLMontréal Canadiens1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  5. Season

    1986-1987

    James Patrick scores 55 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    55
    NHL#91
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#221
    Assists
    45
    NHL#35
    P/GP
    0.71
    NHL#118
    +/-
    +13
    NHL#57
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  6. Season

    1987-1988

    James Patrick scores 17 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    62
    NHL#73
    Games
    70 of 80
    88%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#119
    Assists
    45
    NHL#38
    P/GP
    0.89
    NHL#71
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#53
    The whole season1987-1988
  7. Season

    1988-1989

    James Patrick scores 47 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    47
    NHL#126
    Games
    68 of 80
    85%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#200
    Assists
    36
    NHL#84
    P/GP
    0.69
    NHL#134
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#164
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    0 of 4 games0 points
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  8. Season

    1989-1990

    James Patrick scores 57 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    57
    NHL#93
    Games
    73 of 80
    91%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#168
    Assists
    43
    NHL#51
    P/GP
    0.78
    NHL#99
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#145
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    0 of 10 games0 points
    First roundNYINew York Islanders4–1Second roundWSHWashington Capitals1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  9. Season

    1990-1991

    James Patrick scores 59 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    59
    NHL#69
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#208
    Assists
    49
    NHL#28
    P/GP
    0.80
    NHL#72
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#463
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  10. Season

    1991-1992

    James Patrick scores 71 points — the best season of his career

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    71
    NHL#50
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#157
    Assists
    57
    NHL#16
    P/GP
    0.89
    NHL#66
    +/-
    +34
    NHL#4
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    0 of 13 games0 points
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3Second roundPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  11. Season

    1992-1993

    James Patrick scores 26 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    24
    games missed
    Points
    26
    NHL#267
    Games
    60 of 84
    71%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#348
    Assists
    21
    NHL#212
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#254
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#269
    The whole season1992-1993
  12. Season

    1993-1994

    James Patrick scores 35 points

    NYRNew York RangersHFDHartford WhalersCGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    35
    NHL#203
    Games
    68 of 84
    81%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#258
    Assists
    25
    NHL#167
    P/GP
    0.51
    NHL#204
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#549
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  13. Season

    1994-1995

    James Patrick scores 10 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    10
    NHL#346
    Games
    43 of 48
    90%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#550
    Assists
    10
    NHL#231
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#390
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#481
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  14. Season

    1995-1996

    James Patrick scores 35 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    35
    NHL#184
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#420
    Assists
    32
    NHL#99
    P/GP
    0.44
    NHL#229
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#210
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    0 of 4 games0 points
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  15. Season

    1996-1997

    James Patrick plays only 19 games for 4 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    63
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#559
    Games
    19 of 82
    23%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#422
    Assists
    1
    NHL#602
    P/GP
    0.21
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#220
    The whole season1996-1997
  16. Season

    1997-1998

    James Patrick scores 17 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    22
    games missed
    Points
    17
    NHL#328
    Games
    60 of 82
    73%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#292
    Assists
    11
    NHL#311
    P/GP
    0.28
    NHL#317
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#435
    The whole season1997-1998
  17. Season

    1998-1999

    James Patrick plays only 45 games for 8 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    37
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#464
    Games
    45 of 82
    55%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#523
    Assists
    7
    NHL#422
    P/GP
    0.18
    NHL#428
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#75
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    0 of 21 games0 points
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–0Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–2Conference finalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–1Stanley Cup FinalDALDallas Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  18. Season

    1999-2000

    James Patrick scores 13 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    13
    NHL#419
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#366
    Assists
    8
    NHL#419
    P/GP
    0.20
    NHL#446
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#133
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  19. Season

    2000-2001

    James Patrick scores 13 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    28
    games missed
    Points
    13
    NHL#446
    Games
    54 of 82
    66%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#412
    Assists
    9
    NHL#434
    P/GP
    0.24
    NHL#425
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#107
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    0 of 13 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2Second roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  20. Season

    2001-2002

    James Patrick scores 13 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    26
    games missed
    Points
    13
    NHL#435
    Games
    56 of 82
    68%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#374
    Assists
    8
    NHL#434
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#417
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#226
    The whole season2001-2002
  21. Season

    2002-2003

    James Patrick scores 16 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    16
    NHL#384
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#408
    Assists
    12
    NHL#346
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#422
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#557
    The whole season2002-2003
  22. Season

    2003-2004

    James Patrick's last season: 11 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    27
    games missed
    Points
    11
    NHL#462
    Games
    55 of 82
    67%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#423
    Assists
    7
    NHL#462
    P/GP
    0.20
    NHL#464
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#110
    The whole season2003-2004
  23. The career

    James Patrick played his last NHL game in 2004

    The career ended after 21 seasons, the last of them with Buffalo Sabres.