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Robert Lang

Phoenix Coyotes

1970/12/19 38

6-3 216

Teplice, Czech. (now Czech Republic)

15

the Los Angeles Kings in 1990 (7th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Canadiens 50 18 21 39 6 36 8 1 3 0 101

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can score goals in bunches, especially with the man advantage. Knows how to hide from the tight checking. Possesses an excellent shot and plays a sound positional game.
Flaws
  • Plays a soft game for his 6-2, 216-pound frame. Has below-average work ethic and speed. Can go into an offensive slump from time to time.
Career Potential
  • Second line center.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 29, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes to a one-year contract.
April 22, 2009 Missed 32 regular season and 4 playoff games (achilles tendon).
February 2, 2009 Achilles' tendon, remainder of the season.
September 12, 2008 Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks.
March 26, 2008 Missed 1 game (sore back).
March 23, 2008 Sore back, day-to-day.
March 5, 2008 Missed 4 games (groin).
February 27, 2008 Groin, day-to-day.
July 2, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks to a two-year contract.
January 28, 2007 Missed 1 game (flu).
January 26, 2007 Flu, day-to-day.
April 15, 2006 Missed 2 games (upper body injury).
April 11, 2006 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
December 20, 2005 Missed 8 games (groin).
December 1, 2005 Groin, sidelined indefinitely.
April 3, 2004 Missed 1 game (rib injury).
April 1, 2004 Rib injury, day-to-day.
March 31, 2004 Missed 11 games (cracked ribs).
March 9, 2004 Cracked ribs, early April.
February 27, 2004 Acquired from the Washington Capitals.
July 1, 2002 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Washington Capitals to a five-year contract.
April 14, 2002 Missed the last 11 games of the regular season (hand injury).
March 24, 2002 Hand injury, remainder of the regular season.
March 23, 2002 Missed 7 games (broken hand).
March 6, 2002 Broken hand, sidelined indefinitely.
February 5, 2002 Missed 2 games (oral surgery).
January 29, 2002 Oral surgery, day-to-day.
May 22, 2001 Missed Game 5 of the Conference Final against New Jersey (rib injury).
May 19, 2001 Missed Game 3 of the Conference Final against New Jersey (rib injury).
May 17, 2001 Rib injury, day-to-day.

Trades

September 29, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes.
September 12, 2008 Chicago Blackhawks traded Robert Lang to the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round draft pick in 2010.
July 2, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks.
February 27, 2004 Washington Capitals traded Robert Lang to the Detroit Red Wings for Tomas Fleischmann, a 1st round selection in 2004 and a 4th round selection in 2006.
July 1, 2002 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Washington Capitals to a five-year contract.
October 25, 1997 Claimed by the Pittsburgh Penguins off waivers from the Boston Bruins.
September 28, 1997 Claimed by the Boston Bruins from the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL Waiver Draft.
September 2, 1997 Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
June 16, 1990 Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 7th round (133rd overall) in 1990.

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