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John Wensink's NHL career

Points
138
Games
403
Goals
70
Assists
68
P/GP
0.34
Plus/minus
+22

Left winger John Wensink was drafted 104th overall by St. Louis Blues in 1973. He played 8 seasons for 5 clubs, 1973-1983. That came to 403 games and 138 points, 70 goals and 68 assists.

Below: the whole of John Wensink's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1973 NHL Draft

    John Wensink is drafted 104 overall by St. Louis Blues

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Selected
    104 overall, round 7
    First off the board
    The full 1973 draft
  2. 8 months and 4 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    John Wensink makes his NHL debut in 2–⁠5 loss against Detroit Red Wings

    DETDetroit Red Wings5–2STLSt. Louis Blues

    John was 20 years old · St. Louis Arena, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Thommie Bergman.

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    Season

    1973-1974

    John Wensink's first NHL season: 0 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Events
    75
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#345
    Games
    3 of 78
    4%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#317
    Assists
    0
    NHL#340
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    0
    NHL#168
    The whole season1973-1974
  3. Season

    1976-1977

    John Wensink plays only 23 games for 10 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    57
    games missed
    Points
    10
    NHL#312
    Games
    23 of 80
    29%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#265
    Assists
    6
    NHL#317
    P/GP
    0.43
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#111
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    13 of 14 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    QuarterfinalLAKLos Angeles Kings4–2SemifinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  4. Season

    1977-1978

    John Wensink scores 36 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    36
    NHL#146
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#124
    Assists
    20
    NHL#153
    P/GP
    0.45
    NHL#179
    +/-
    +24
    NHL#55
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    15 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0SemifinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  5. Season

    1978-1979

    John Wensink scores 46 points — the best season of his career

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    46
    NHL#99
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#39
    Assists
    18
    NHL#178
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#114
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#46
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    8 of 11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–0SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  6. Season

    1979-1980

    John Wensink scores 20 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    20
    NHL#277
    Games
    69 of 80
    86%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#223
    Assists
    11
    NHL#305
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#316
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#118
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    3 of 10 games0 points
    Preliminary roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–2QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  7. Season

    1980-1981

    John Wensink scores 9 points

    QUEQuebec Nordiques
    Events
    27
    games missed
    Points
    9
    NHL#393
    Games
    53 of 80
    66%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#290
    Assists
    3
    NHL#436
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#387
    +/-
    -14
    NHL#486
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    3 of 5 games0 points
    Preliminary roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  8. Season

    1981-1982

    John Wensink scores 8 points

    CLRColorado Rockies
    Events
    23
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#418
    Games
    57 of 80
    71%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#311
    Assists
    3
    NHL#454
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#417
    +/-
    -13
    NHL#515
    The whole season1981-1982
  9. Season

    1982-1983

    John Wensink's last season: 9 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    38
    games missed
    Points
    9
    NHL#404
    Games
    42 of 80
    53%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#395
    Assists
    7
    NHL#391
    P/GP
    0.21
    NHL#376
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#432
    The whole season1982-1983
  10. The career

    John Wensink played his last NHL game in 1983

    The career ended after 8 seasons, the last of them with New Jersey Devils.