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Dan LaCouture

Carolina Hurricanes

1977/04/18 32

6-2 215

Hyannis, MA, USA

9

the New York Islanders in 1996 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Hurricanes 11 2 0 2 -1 10 0 0 1 0 4

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a fast skater and a responsible performer in the defensive zone. Uses his size effectively, works hard and defends his teammates.
Flaws
  • Has a very limited offensive arsenal and lacks hockey sense. His aggressive nature leads to injuries. Lacks game-to-game consistency.
Career Potential
  • Fourth line winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 17, 2009 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
September 13, 2009 Invited to training camp by the New York Rangers.
January 4, 2009 Signed by Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
November 4, 2008 Cleared waivers and assigned to Albany (AHL).
October 6, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes to a one-year contract.
September 4, 2008 Invited to training camp by the Carolina Hurricanes.
September 18, 2007 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
July 18, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anahein Ducks to a one-year contract.
December 24, 2006 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
December 15, 2006 Recalled from Lowell (AHL).
December 13, 2006 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
December 9, 2006 Recalled from Lowell (AHL).
November 2, 2006 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
November 1, 2006 Placed on waivers by the New Jersey Devils.
October 4, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
September 15, 2006 Invited to training camp by the New Jersey Devils.
November 24, 2005 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins.
October 19, 2005 Signed with the HC Davos of the Swiss National League.
October 3, 2005 Released by the Detroit Red Wings.
December 31, 2004 Signed by the Providence Bruins (AHL).
November 2, 2004 Signed with the Providence Bruins (AHL) (tryout).
February 11, 2004 Missed 8 games (concussion).
January 24, 2004 Concussion, sidelined indefinitely.
January 20, 2004 Missed 7 games (concussion).
January 6, 2004 Concussion, day-to-day.
December 7, 2003 Missed 6 games (separared shoulder).
November 24, 2003 Separated shoulder, sidelined indefinitely.
June 30, 2003 Re-signed by the New York Rangers.
February 10, 2003 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
February 4, 2003 Missed 4 games (leg injury).
January 25, 2003 Leg injury, day-to-day.
December 15, 2002 Missed 4 games (concussion).
December 7, 2002 Concussion, day-to-day.
August 1, 2002 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
July 24, 2001 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
March 23, 2001 Missed 2 games (wrist injury).
March 17, 2001 Wrist injury, day-to-day.
March 13, 2001 Acquired from the Edmonton Oilers.
December 13, 2000 Missed 1 game (slight concussion).
December 9, 2000 Slight concussion, day-to-day.

Trades

October 6, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes.
July 18, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anahein Ducks.
October 4, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
November 24, 2005 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins.
February 10, 2003 Pittsburgh Penguins traded Alexei Kovalev, Dan LaCouture, Janne Laukkanen and Mike Wilson to the New York Rangers for Mikael Samuelsson, Rico Fata, Joel Bouchard, Richard Lintner and cash.
March 13, 2001 Pittsburgh Penguins traded Sven Butenschon to the Edmonton Oilers for Dan Lacouture.
August 25, 1997 New York Islanders traded Dan Lacouture to the Edmonton Oilers for Mariusz Czerkawski.
June 22, 1996 Drafted by the New York Islanders in the 2nd round (29th overall) in 1996.

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