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Neil Wilkinson's NHL career

Points
83
Games
460
Assists
67
Goals
16
Plus/minus
-93

Defenceman Neil Wilkinson was drafted 30th overall by Minnesota North Stars in 1986. He played 10 seasons for 5 clubs, 1989-1999. That came to 460 games and 83 points, 16 goals and 67 assists.

Below: the whole of Neil Wilkinson's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1986 NHL Draft

    Neil Wilkinson is drafted 30 overall by Minnesota North Stars

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Selected
    30 overall, round 2
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    9 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Anders Carlsson#66
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1986 draft
  2. 3 years, 3 months and 17 days later · 4 seasons
    NHL debut

    Neil Wilkinson makes his NHL debut in the 2–⁠2 draw against Buffalo Sabres

    MNSMinnesota North Stars2–2BUFBuffalo Sabres

    Neil was 22 years old · Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, USA

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    Season

    1989-1990

    Neil Wilkinson's first NHL season: 5 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Events
    44
    games missed
    Points
    5
    NHL#446
    Games
    36 of 80
    45%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#509
    Assists
    5
    NHL#408
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#420
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#318
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    7 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  3. Season

    1990-1991

    Neil Wilkinson scores 11 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Events
    30
    games missed
    Points
    11
    NHL#372
    Games
    50 of 80
    63%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#407
    Assists
    9
    NHL#327
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#367
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#463
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    22 of 23 games6 points3 G · 3 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–1Stanley Cup FinalPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  4. Season

    1991-1992

    Neil Wilkinson scores 19 points — the best season of his career

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    20
    games missed
    Points
    19
    NHL#283
    Games
    60 of 80
    75%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#341
    Assists
    15
    NHL#256
    P/GP
    0.32
    NHL#310
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#620
    The whole season1991-1992
  5. Season

    1992-1993

    Neil Wilkinson scores 8 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    25
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#473
    Games
    59 of 84
    70%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#529
    Assists
    7
    NHL#421
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#475
    +/-
    -50
    NHL#713
    The whole season1992-1993
  6. Season

    1993-1994

    Neil Wilkinson scores 12 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    12
    NHL#431
    Games
    72 of 84
    86%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#435
    Assists
    9
    NHL#401
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#454
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#231
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    4 of 6 games0 points
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  7. Season

    1994-1995

    Neil Wilkinson scores 5 points

    WINWinnipeg Jets
    Points
    5
    NHL#456
    Games
    40 of 48
    83%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#454
    Assists
    4
    NHL#422
    P/GP
    0.13
    NHL#485
    +/-
    -26
    NHL#736
    The whole season1994-1995
  8. Season

    1995-1996

    Neil Wilkinson scores 17 points

    WINWinnipeg JetsPITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    17
    NHL#340
    Games
    62 of 82
    76%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#420
    Assists
    14
    NHL#285
    P/GP
    0.27
    NHL#349
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#84
    PlayoffsEliminated by Florida Panthers
    15 of 18 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals4–2Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–1Conference finalFLAFlorida Panthers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  9. Season

    1996-1997

    Neil Wilkinson plays only 23 games for 0 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    59
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#669
    Games
    23 of 82
    28%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#609
    Assists
    0
    NHL#650
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -12
    NHL#681
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    5 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  10. Season

    1997-1998

    Neil Wilkinson plays only 34 games for 6 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    48
    games missed
    Points
    6
    NHL#504
    Games
    34 of 82
    41%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#460
    Assists
    4
    NHL#484
    P/GP
    0.18
    NHL#429
    +/-
    0
    NHL#299
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  11. Season

    1998-1999

    Neil Wilkinson's last season: 0 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    58
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#693
    Games
    24 of 82
    29%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#606
    Assists
    0
    NHL#671
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#463
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    0 of 13 games0 points
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  12. The career

    Neil Wilkinson played his last NHL game in 1999

    The career ended after 10 seasons, the last of them with Pittsburgh Penguins.