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Stephane Robidas

Dallas Stars

1977/03/03 32

5-11 190

Sherbrooke, Que., Canada

9

the Montreal Canadiens in 1995 (7th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Stars 23 5 9 14 3 16 3 0 1 0 47

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Moves the puck quickly and effectively out of the defensive zone. Is a very heady player with solid all-around ability. Steps up in big spots. Is always willing to take a hit to make a play.
Flaws
  • Should produce more points with his skill set, but has trouble providing consistent offense. Can struggle against big forwards and is prone to bone-jarring hits in the defensive zone.
Career Potential
  • All-around defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 1, 2009 Re-signed by the Dallas Stars to a four-year contract extension.
April 12, 2009 Missed the last 7 games of the regular season (lower body injury).
March 30, 2009 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
December 18, 2008 Missed 3 games (broken jaw).
December 12, 2008 Broken jaw, day-to-day.
April 2, 2007 Missed 7 games (concussion).
March 18, 2007 Concussion, day-to-day.
December 6, 2006 Re-signed by the Dallas Stars to a three-year contract extension through 2009-10.
August 5, 2005 Signed as an unrestrited free agent by the Dallas Stars to a two-year contract.
July 30, 2005 Chicago Blackhawks did not tender a qualifying offer.
September 17, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the Frankfurt Lions of the Deutsche Liga (Germany).
July 29, 2004 Re-signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to a one-year contract.
July 16, 2004 Filed for salary arbitration.
June 30, 2004 Chicago Blackhawks tendered a qualifying offer.
April 4, 2004 Missed the last 18 games of the regular season (cheekbone injury).
March 20, 2004 Cheekbone injury, remainder of the regular season.
March 1, 2004 Cheekbone injury, day-to-day.
November 17, 2003 Acquired from the Dallas Stars.
July 24, 2003 Re-signed by the Dallas Stars.
June 26, 2003 Dallas Stars tendered a qualifying offer.
October 4, 2002 Acquired from the Atlanta Thrashers.
October 4, 2002 Claimed from the Montreal Canadiens in NHL Waiver Draft.
July 4, 2001 Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens.
December 23, 2000 Missed 2 games (shoulder injury).
December 18, 2000 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.

Trades

August 5, 2005 Signed as an unrestrited free agent by the Dallas Stars.
November 17, 2003 Dallas Stars traded Jon Klemm and a 4th round selection in 2004 to the Chicago Blackhawks for Stephane Robidas and a 2nd round selection in 2004.
October 4, 2002 Claimed by the Atlanta Thrashers from the Montreal Canadiens in NHL Waiver Draft. Then, Atlanta Thrashers traded Stephane Robidas to the Dallas Stars for a 6th round selection in 2003.
July 8, 1995 Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 7th round (164th overall) in 1995.

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