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Paul Kruse's NHL career

Points
71
Games
423
Goals
38
Assists
33
P/GP
0.17
Plus/minus
-18

Left winger Paul Kruse was drafted 83th overall by Calgary Flames in 1990. He played 11 seasons for 4 clubs, 1990-2001. That came to 423 games and 71 points, 38 goals and 33 assists.

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

Every season
  1. 1990 NHL Draft

    Paul Kruse is drafted 83 overall by Calgary Flames

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Selected
    83 overall, round 4
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    8 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Mikael Renberg#40
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1990 draft
  2. 9 months and 15 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Paul Kruse makes his NHL debut in 5–⁠3 win against Los Angeles Kings

    LAKLos Angeles Kings3–5CGYCalgary Flames

    Paul was 21 years old · Olympic Saddledome, Canada

    Swedes on the ice: Roger Johansson.

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    Season

    1990-1991

    Paul Kruse's first NHL season: 0 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    79
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#586
    Games
    1 of 80
    1%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#519
    Assists
    0
    NHL#563
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#325
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  3. Season

    1991-1992

    Paul Kruse plays only 16 games for 4 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    64
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#492
    Games
    16 of 80
    20%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#379
    Assists
    1
    NHL#538
    P/GP
    0.25
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#228
    The whole season1991-1992
  4. Season

    1992-1993

    Paul Kruse plays only 27 games for 5 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    57
    games missed
    Points
    5
    NHL#526
    Games
    27 of 84
    32%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#477
    Assists
    3
    NHL#531
    P/GP
    0.19
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#240
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  5. Season

    1993-1994

    Paul Kruse scores 11 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    11
    NHL#446
    Games
    68 of 84
    81%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#435
    Assists
    8
    NHL#422
    P/GP
    0.16
    NHL#465
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#578
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    7 games0 points
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  6. Season

    1994-1995

    Paul Kruse scores 16 points — the best season of his career

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    16
    NHL#235
    Games
    45 of 48
    94%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#110
    Assists
    5
    NHL#384
    P/GP
    0.36
    NHL#289
    +/-
    +13
    NHL#34
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    7 games6 points4 G · 2 A
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  7. Season

    1995-1996

    Paul Kruse scores 15 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    15
    NHL#369
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#420
    Assists
    12
    NHL#320
    P/GP
    0.20
    NHL#413
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#540
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    3 of 4 games0 points
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  8. Season

    1996-1997

    Paul Kruse scores 8 points

    CGYCalgary FlamesNYINew York Islanders
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#481
    Games
    62 of 82
    76%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#315
    Assists
    2
    NHL#568
    P/GP
    0.13
    NHL#503
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#635
    The whole season1996-1997
  9. Season

    1997-1998

    Paul Kruse scores 9 points

    NYINew York IslandersBUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    9
    NHL#441
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#273
    Assists
    2
    NHL#559
    P/GP
    0.12
    NHL#488
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#677
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    1 of 15 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–0Conference finalWSHWashington Capitals2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  10. Season

    1998-1999

    Paul Kruse plays only 43 games for 3 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    39
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#579
    Games
    43 of 82
    52%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#410
    Assists
    0
    NHL#671
    P/GP
    0.07
    NHL#546
    +/-
    0
    NHL#316
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    10 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
  11. Season

    1999-2000

    Paul Kruse plays only 11 games for 0 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    71
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#741
    Games
    11 of 82
    13%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#654
    Assists
    0
    NHL#728
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#467
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  12. Season

    2000-2001

    Paul Kruse's last season: 0 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    81
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#774
    Games
    1 of 82
    1%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#707
    Assists
    0
    NHL#750
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    0
    NHL#336
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  13. The career

    Paul Kruse played his last NHL game in 2001

    The career ended after 11 seasons, the last of them with San Jose Sharks.