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Wayne Merrick's NHL career

Points
456
Games
774
Goals
191
Assists
265
P/GP
0.59
Plus/minus
+23

Centre Wayne Merrick was drafted 9th overall by St. Louis Blues in 1972. He played 12 seasons for 4 clubs, 1972-1984. That came to 774 games and 456 points, 191 goals and 265 assists.

Below: the whole of Wayne Merrick's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Wayne Merrick makes his NHL debut in the 4–⁠4 draw against Philadelphia Flyers

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–4STLSt. Louis Blues

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

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    Season

    1972-1973

    Wayne Merrick's first NHL season: 21 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Events
    28
    games missed
    Points
    21
    NHL#189
    Games
    50 of 78
    64%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#154
    Assists
    11
    NHL#221
    P/GP
    0.42
    NHL#163
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#195
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    5 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973
  2. Season

    1973-1974

    Wayne Merrick scores 43 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Points
    43
    NHL#89
    Games
    64 of 78
    82%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#72
    Assists
    23
    NHL#111
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#76
    +/-
    -12
    NHL#304
    The whole season1973-1974
  3. Season

    1974-1975

    Wayne Merrick scores 65 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Points
    65
    NHL#47
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#44
    Assists
    37
    NHL#49
    P/GP
    0.86
    NHL#48
    +/-
    +29
    NHL#32
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    2 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundPITPittsburgh Penguins0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  4. Season

    1975-1976

    Wayne Merrick scores 67 points — the best season of his career

    STLSt. Louis BluesCGSCalifornia Golden Seals
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    67
    NHL#46
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    32
    NHL#26
    Assists
    35
    NHL#62
    P/GP
    0.89
    NHL#41
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#244
    The whole season1975-1976
  5. Season

    1976-1977

    Wayne Merrick scores 56 points

    CLECleveland Barons
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    56
    NHL#58
    Games
    80
    0%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#97
    Assists
    38
    NHL#44
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#82
    +/-
    -21
    NHL#397
    The whole season1976-1977
  6. Season

    1977-1978

    Wayne Merrick scores 31 points

    CLECleveland BaronsNYINew York Islanders
    Events
    25
    games missed
    Points
    31
    NHL#171
    Games
    55 of 80
    69%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#160
    Assists
    19
    NHL#166
    P/GP
    0.56
    NHL#127
    +/-
    -8
    NHL#303
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    7 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  7. Season

    1978-1979

    Wayne Merrick scores 41 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Points
    41
    NHL#118
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#83
    Assists
    21
    NHL#149
    P/GP
    0.55
    NHL#140
    +/-
    +13
    NHL#79
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    10 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  8. Season

    1979-1980

    Wayne Merrick scores 35 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    35
    NHL#182
    Games
    70 of 80
    88%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#169
    Assists
    22
    NHL#174
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#195
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#86
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    21 games6 points2 G · 4 A
    Preliminary roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–1QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1SemifinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  9. Season

    1980-1981

    Wayne Merrick scores 31 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    31
    NHL#220
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#158
    Assists
    15
    NHL#268
    P/GP
    0.44
    NHL#248
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#86
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    18 games18 points6 G · 12 A
    Preliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–0QuarterfinalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–2SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers4–0Stanley Cup FinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  10. Season

    1981-1982

    Wayne Merrick scores 39 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    39
    NHL#185
    Games
    68 of 80
    85%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#200
    Assists
    27
    NHL#165
    P/GP
    0.57
    NHL#212
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#157
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    19 games12 points6 G · 6 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–2Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–2Conference finalQUEQuebec Nordiques4–0Stanley Cup FinalVANVancouver Canucks4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  11. Season

    1982-1983

    Wayne Merrick scores 16 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    21
    games missed
    Points
    16
    NHL#336
    Games
    59 of 80
    74%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#339
    Assists
    12
    NHL#307
    P/GP
    0.27
    NHL#346
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#350
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    19 of 20 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals3–1Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–2Conference finalBOSBoston Bruins4–2Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  12. Season

    1983-1984

    Wayne Merrick's last season: 11 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    49
    games missed
    Points
    11
    NHL#387
    Games
    31 of 80
    39%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#295
    Assists
    5
    NHL#410
    P/GP
    0.35
    NHL#302
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#189
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    1 of 21 games0 points
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers3–2Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–1Conference finalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  13. The career

    Wayne Merrick played his last NHL game in 1984

    The career ended after 12 seasons, the last of them with New York Islanders.