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Stephen Valiquette

New York Rangers

1977/08/20 32

6-6 210

Etobicoke, Ont., Canada

5

the Los Angeles Kings in 1996 (8th round)

Year Team GP MIN W L OTL GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2009 Rangers 4.0 217.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 10.0 2.76 0 -10 0.884 1.0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has excellent size for the goaltending position and is capable of shutting the door even when cold. Is a dedicated and persistent athlete.
Flaws
  • Is vulnerable to low shots and his reflexes aren't up to NHL standards. Consistency has always eluded him at the highest level.
Career Potential
  • Capable backup goaltender.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2008 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a one-year contract.
February 14, 2007 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
October 4, 2006 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
July 1, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers.
April 26, 2005 Signed with the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Russian League (next season).
September 17, 2004 Signed by the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
March 31, 2004 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
March 26, 2004 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
March 4, 2004 Re-assigned to Hartford (AHL).
November 29, 2003 Assigned to Toronto (AHL).
November 10, 2003 Recalled from Toronto (AHL).
October 31, 2003 Assigned to Toronto (AHL).
October 24, 2003 Recalled from Toronto (AHL).
October 9, 2003 Claimed off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
October 3, 2003 Claimed from the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Waiver Draft.
July 15, 2003 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Edmonton Oilers.
February 27, 2003 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
February 21, 2003 Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
October 1, 2001 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
December 31, 2000 Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
December 27, 2000 Recalled from Springfield (AHL).
September 21, 2000 Assigned to Springfield (AHL).

Trades

July 1, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers.
March 3, 2004 New York Rangers traded Petr Nedved and Jussi Markkanen to the Edmonton Oilers for Stephen Valiquette, Dwight Helminen and a 2nd round selection in 2004.
October 9, 2003 Claimed by the Edmonton Oilers off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
October 3, 2003 Claimed by the Florida Panthers from the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Waiver Draft.
July 15, 2003 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Edmonton Oilers.
September 9, 1998 Signed as a free agent by the New York Islanders.
June 22, 1996 Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 8th round (190th overall) in 1996.

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