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Paul Coffey's NHL career

3× James Norris Memorial Trophy
Points
1531
Games
1409
Assists
1135
Goals
396
Plus/minus
+298

Defenceman Paul Coffey was drafted 6th overall by Edmonton Oilers in 1980. He played 21 seasons for 9 clubs, 1980-2000. That came to 1409 games and 1531 points, 396 goals and 1135 assists.

Below: the whole of Paul Coffey's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1980 NHL Draft

    Paul Coffey is drafted 6 overall by Edmonton Oilers

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Selected
    6 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    9 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Roger Hagglund#138
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1980 draft
  2. 3 months and 29 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Paul Coffey makes his NHL debut

    QUEQuebec Nordiques7–4EDMEdmonton Oilers

    Paul was 19 years old · Northlands Coliseum, Canada

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    Season

    1980-1981

    Paul Coffey's first NHL season: 32 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    32
    NHL#214
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#245
    Assists
    23
    NHL#182
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#252
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#149
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    0 of 9 games0 points
    Preliminary roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–0QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  3. Season

    1981-1982

    Paul Coffey scores 89 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    89
    NHL#24
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#76
    Assists
    60
    NHL#15
    P/GP
    1.11
    NHL#46
    +/-
    +35
    NHL#18
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  4. Season

    1982-1983

    Paul Coffey scores 96 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    96
    NHL#13
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#52
    Assists
    67
    NHL#4
    P/GP
    1.20
    NHL#15
    +/-
    +52
    NHL#3
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    0 of 16 games0 points
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets3–0Second roundCGYCalgary Flames4–1Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  5. Season

    1983-1984

    Paul Coffey scores 126 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    126
    NHL#2
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    40
    NHL#19
    Assists
    86
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    1.57
    NHL#6
    +/-
    +52
    NHL#6
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 19 games0 points
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets3–0Second roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Conference finalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–0Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  6. Season

    1984-1985

    Paul Coffey scores 121 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Points
    121
    NHL#5
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    37
    NHL#28
    Assists
    84
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    1.51
    NHL#6
    +/-
    +57
    NHL#4
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 18 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–0Second roundWINWinnipeg Jets4–0Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  7. Season

    1985-1986

    Paul Coffey scores 138 points — the best season of his career

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    138
    NHL#3
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    48
    NHL#7
    Assists
    90
    NHL#3
    P/GP
    1.75
    NHL#3
    +/-
    +61
    NHL#4
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    0 of 10 games0 points
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks3–0Second roundCGYCalgary Flames3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  8. Season

    1986-1987

    Paul Coffey scores 67 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    21
    games missed
    Points
    67
    NHL#57
    Games
    59 of 80
    74%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#134
    Assists
    50
    NHL#24
    P/GP
    1.14
    NHL#19
    +/-
    +13
    NHL#57
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 21 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1Second roundWINWinnipeg Jets4–0Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings4–1Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  9. Season

    1987-1988

    Paul Coffey plays only 46 games for 67 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    34
    games missed
    Points
    67
    NHL#62
    Games
    46 of 80
    57%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#141
    Assists
    52
    NHL#23
    P/GP
    1.46
    NHL#7
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#321
    The whole season1987-1988
  10. Season

    1988-1989

    Paul Coffey scores 113 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    113
    NHL#6
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    30
    NHL#52
    Assists
    83
    NHL#4
    P/GP
    1.51
    NHL#6
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#557
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers4–0Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  11. Season

    1989-1990

    Paul Coffey scores 103 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    103
    NHL#9
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#56
    Assists
    74
    NHL#5
    P/GP
    1.29
    NHL#10
    +/-
    -25
    NHL#639
    The whole season1989-1990
  12. Season

    1990-1991

    Paul Coffey scores 93 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    1,000
    career points
    Points
    93
    NHL#13
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    24
    NHL#56
    Assists
    69
    NHL#8
    P/GP
    1.22
    NHL#14
    +/-
    -18
    NHL#622
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 24 games0 points
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–1Conference finalBOSBoston Bruins4–2Stanley Cup FinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  13. Season

    1991-1992

    Paul Coffey scores 69 points

    PITPittsburgh PenguinsLAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    16
    games missed
    Points
    69
    NHL#55
    Games
    64 of 80
    80%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#187
    Assists
    58
    NHL#14
    P/GP
    1.08
    NHL#24
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#228
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  14. Season

    1992-1993

    Paul Coffey scores 87 points

    LAKLos Angeles KingsDETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    87
    NHL#35
    Games
    80 of 84
    95%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#208
    Assists
    75
    NHL#10
    P/GP
    1.09
    NHL#42
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#66
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  15. Season

    1993-1994

    Paul Coffey scores 77 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    1,250
    career points
    Points
    77
    NHL#42
    Games
    80 of 84
    95%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#175
    Assists
    63
    NHL#13
    P/GP
    0.96
    NHL#42
    +/-
    +28
    NHL#21
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  16. Season

    1994-1995

    Paul Coffey scores 58 points and wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Points
    58
    NHL#6
    Games
    45 of 48
    94%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#59
    Assists
    44
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    1.29
    NHL#6
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#13
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    0 of 18 games0 points
    First roundDALDallas Stars4–1Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–0Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalNJDNew Jersey Devils0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  17. Season

    1995-1996

    Paul Coffey scores 74 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    1,000
    career assists
    Points
    74
    NHL#40
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#174
    Assists
    60
    NHL#17
    P/GP
    0.97
    NHL#46
    +/-
    +19
    NHL#42
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    0 of 19 games0 points
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–3Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  18. Season

    1996-1997

    Paul Coffey scores 34 points

    HFDHartford WhalersPHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    25
    games missed
    Points
    34
    NHL#179
    Games
    57 of 82
    70%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#242
    Assists
    25
    NHL#127
    P/GP
    0.60
    NHL#128
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#82
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    0 of 19 games0 points
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins4–1Second roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–1Conference finalNYRNew York Rangers4–1Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  19. Season

    1997-1998

    Paul Coffey scores 29 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    25
    games missed
    Points
    29
    NHL#198
    Games
    57 of 82
    70%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#460
    Assists
    27
    NHL#91
    P/GP
    0.51
    NHL#152
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#203
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  20. Season

    1998-1999

    Paul Coffey scores 14 points

    CHIChicago BlackhawksCARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    28
    games missed
    Points
    14
    NHL#362
    Games
    54 of 82
    66%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#455
    Assists
    12
    NHL#301
    P/GP
    0.26
    NHL#336
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#637
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  21. Season

    1999-2000

    Paul Coffey scores 40 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    1,500
    career points
    Points
    40
    NHL#137
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#203
    Assists
    29
    NHL#96
    P/GP
    0.58
    NHL#140
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#633
    The whole season1999-2000
  22. Season

    2000-2001

    Paul Coffey's last season: 4 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    64
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#632
    Games
    18 of 82
    22%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#707
    Assists
    4
    NHL#554
    P/GP
    0.22
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#662
    The whole season2000-2001
  23. The career

    Paul Coffey played his last NHL game in 2000

    The career ended after 21 seasons, the last of them with Boston Bruins.