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Richard Park

Pittsburgh Penguins

1976/05/27 35

5-11 190

Seoul, South Korea

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the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1994 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Penguins 36 4 6 10 -4 10 0 1 2 0 34

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is versatile enough to play all three forward positions. Owns a defensive conscience, some offensive skills and excellent quickness. Has produced at lower levels.
Flaws
  • Is small in stature and a non-factor in terms of providing physical toughness. Lacks consistency in the point-production department.
Career Potential
  • Versatile veteran defensive forward.
  • Awards1998AHL - Second All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 7, 2012 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
January 6, 2012 Missed 10 games (lower body injury).
December 10, 2011 Lower body injury, injured reserve.
December 8, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
September 8, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a one-year two-way contract.
September 9, 2010 Signed with the HC Geneve-Servette of the Swiss National League.
April 10, 2010 Missed 1 game (eye injury).
April 8, 2010 Eye injury, day-to-day.
March 14, 2009 Missed 11 games (rib injury).
February 19, 2009 Rib injury, late March.
October 7, 2007 Re-signed by the New York Islanders to a two-year contract extension.
October 2, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Islanders to a two-year contract.
September 13, 2006 Invited to training camp by the New York Islanders.
February 8, 2006 Missed 13 games (leg injury).
January 11, 2006 Leg injury, day-to-day.
August 8, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks.
January 4, 2005 NHL lockout: Signed with the SC Langnau Tigers of the Swiss National League.
December 12, 2004 Released by the MIF Redhawks of the Elitserien (Sweden).
November 8, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the MIF Redhawks of the Elitserien (Sweden).
August 6, 2004 Re-signed by the Minnesota Wild to a one-year contract.
July 16, 2004 Filed for salary arbitration.
June 30, 2004 Minnesota Wild tendered a qualifying offer.
December 23, 2003 Missed 2 games (elbow injury).
December 18, 2003 Elbow injury, day-to-day.
October 19, 2003 Missed 5 games (right knee injury).
October 5, 2003 Right knee injury, late October.
July 31, 2002 Re-signed by the Minnesota Wild to a one-year contract.
November 12, 2001 Recalled from Houston (AHL).
September 24, 2001 Assigned to Houston (AHL).
September 12, 2000 Assigned to Cleveland (IHL).

Trades

September 8, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
October 2, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Islanders.
August 8, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks.
June 2, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Wild.
September 22, 1999 Signed as a free agent by the Utah Grizzlies (IHL).
August 24, 1998 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers.
March 18, 1997 Pittsburgh Penguins traded Richard Park to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for Roman Oksiuta.
June 28, 1994 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2nd round (50th overall) in 1994.

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