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NHL careerBUFEDMLast NHL game 1987

Lee Fogolin's NHL career

Points
238
Games
924
Assists
194
Goals
44
Plus/minus
+181

Defenceman Lee Fogolin was drafted 11th overall by Buffalo Sabres in 1974. He played 13 seasons for 2 clubs, 1974-1987. That came to 924 games and 238 points, 44 goals and 194 assists.

Below: the whole of Lee Fogolin's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1974 NHL Draft

    Lee Fogolin is drafted 11 overall by Buffalo Sabres

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Selected
    11 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    5 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Per-Arne Alexandersson#49
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1974 draft
  2. 4 months and 12 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Lee Fogolin makes his NHL debut in 9–⁠5 win against Boston Bruins

    BOSBoston Bruins5–9BUFBuffalo Sabres

    Lee was 19 years old · Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, USA

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    Season

    1974-1975

    Lee Fogolin's first NHL season: 4 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    30
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#343
    Games
    50 of 80
    63%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#307
    Assists
    2
    NHL#343
    P/GP
    0.08
    NHL#326
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#187
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    8 of 17 games0 points
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  3. Season

    1975-1976

    Lee Fogolin scores 9 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    22
    games missed
    Points
    9
    NHL#308
    Games
    58 of 80
    73%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#346
    Assists
    9
    NHL#275
    P/GP
    0.16
    NHL#309
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#71
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    9 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    Preliminary roundSTLSt. Louis Blues2–1QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  4. Season

    1976-1977

    Lee Fogolin scores 18 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    18
    NHL#260
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#287
    Assists
    15
    NHL#216
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#282
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#94
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    4 of 6 games0 points
    Preliminary roundMNSMinnesota North Stars2–0QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  5. Season

    1977-1978

    Lee Fogolin scores 23 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    23
    NHL#207
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#382
    Assists
    23
    NHL#124
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#252
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#108
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    6 of 8 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    Preliminary roundNYRNew York Rangers2–1QuarterfinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  6. Season

    1978-1979

    Lee Fogolin scores 22 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    22
    NHL#222
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#279
    Assists
    19
    NHL#165
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#255
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#253
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    3 games0 points
    Preliminary roundPITPittsburgh Penguins1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  7. Season

    1979-1980

    Lee Fogolin scores 15 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    15
    NHL#326
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#292
    Assists
    10
    NHL#325
    P/GP
    0.19
    NHL#376
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#462
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    3 games0 points
    Preliminary roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  8. Season

    1980-1981

    Lee Fogolin scores 30 points — the best season of his career

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    30
    NHL#226
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#192
    Assists
    17
    NHL#246
    P/GP
    0.38
    NHL#284
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#184
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    9 games0 points
    Preliminary roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–0QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  9. Season

    1981-1982

    Lee Fogolin scores 29 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    29
    NHL#239
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#333
    Assists
    25
    NHL#175
    P/GP
    0.36
    NHL#306
    +/-
    +39
    NHL#13
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    5 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  10. Season

    1982-1983

    Lee Fogolin scores 18 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    18
    NHL#315
    Games
    72 of 80
    90%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#492
    Assists
    18
    NHL#245
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#357
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#40
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    16 games5 points0 G · 5 A
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets3–0Second roundCGYCalgary Flames4–1Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  11. Season

    1983-1984

    Lee Fogolin scores 21 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    21
    NHL#292
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#324
    Assists
    16
    NHL#260
    P/GP
    0.26
    NHL#360
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#19
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    19 games5 points1 G · 4 A
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets3–0Second roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Conference finalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–0Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  12. Season

    1984-1985

    Lee Fogolin scores 17 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    17
    NHL#345
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#346
    Assists
    13
    NHL#302
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#390
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#50
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    18 games4 points3 G · 1 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–0Second roundWINWinnipeg Jets4–0Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  13. Season

    1985-1986

    Lee Fogolin scores 26 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    26
    NHL#267
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#344
    Assists
    22
    NHL#205
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#322
    +/-
    +46
    NHL#5
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    8 of 10 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks3–0Second roundCGYCalgary Flames3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  14. Season

    1986-1987

    Lee Fogolin's last season: 6 points

    EDMEdmonton OilersBUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    36
    games missed
    Points
    6
    NHL#430
    Games
    44 of 80
    55%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#446
    Assists
    5
    NHL#412
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#418
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#430
    The whole season1986-1987
  15. The career

    Lee Fogolin played his last NHL game in 1987

    The career ended after 13 seasons, the last of them with Buffalo Sabres.