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Eric Messier's NHL career

Points
75
Games
406
Goals
25
Assists
50
P/GP
0.18
Plus/minus
-1

Left winger Eric Messier played in the NHL. He played 8 seasons for 2 clubs, 1996-2003. That came to 406 games and 75 points, 25 goals and 50 assists.

Below: the whole of Eric Messier's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Eric Messier makes his NHL debut in 6–⁠2 win against New York Islanders

    COLColorado Avalanche6–2NYINew York Islanders

    Eric was 23 years old · Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Peter Forsberg, Niklas Andersson, Andreas Johansson, among others.

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    Season

    1996-1997

    Eric Messier's first NHL season: 0 points

    COLColorado Avalanche
    Events
    61
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#669
    Games
    21 of 82
    26%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#609
    Assists
    0
    NHL#650
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#128
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    6 of 17 games0 points
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–1Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  2. Season

    1997-1998

    Eric Messier scores 16 points — the best season of his career

    COLColorado Avalanche
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    20
    games missed
    Points
    16
    NHL#342
    Games
    62 of 82
    76%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#369
    Assists
    12
    NHL#293
    P/GP
    0.26
    NHL#345
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#178
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  3. Season

    1998-1999

    Eric Messier plays only 31 games for 6 points

    COLColorado Avalanche
    Events
    51
    games missed
    Points
    6
    NHL#511
    Games
    31 of 82
    38%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#363
    Assists
    2
    NHL#568
    P/GP
    0.19
    NHL#413
    +/-
    0
    NHL#316
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    3 of 19 games0 points
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Conference finalDALDallas Stars3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  4. Season

    1999-2000

    Eric Messier scores 9 points

    COLColorado Avalanche
    Events
    21
    games missed
    Points
    9
    NHL#486
    Games
    61 of 82
    74%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#449
    Assists
    6
    NHL#480
    P/GP
    0.15
    NHL#507
    +/-
    0
    NHL#332
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    14 of 17 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundPHXPhoenix Coyotes4–1Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–1Conference finalDALDallas Stars3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  5. Season

    2000-2001

    Eric Messier scores 12 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    COLColorado Avalanche
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    18
    games missed
    Points
    12
    NHL#458
    Games
    64 of 82
    78%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#368
    Assists
    7
    NHL#476
    P/GP
    0.19
    NHL#478
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#553
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    23 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–0Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–3Conference finalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Stanley Cup FinalNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  6. Season

    2001-2002

    Eric Messier scores 5 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    COLColorado Avalanche
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    15
    NHL#403
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#374
    Assists
    10
    NHL#392
    P/GP
    0.20
    NHL#453
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#644
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    21 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–3Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–3Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  7. Season

    2002-2003

    Eric Messier scores 14 points

    COLColorado Avalanche
    Points
    14
    NHL#414
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#408
    Assists
    10
    NHL#389
    P/GP
    0.19
    NHL#456
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#499
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota Wild
    5 of 7 games0 points
    First roundMINMinnesota Wild3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  8. Season

    2003-2004

    Eric Messier's last season: 3 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Events
    61
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#651
    Games
    21 of 82
    26%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#700
    Assists
    3
    NHL#601
    P/GP
    0.14
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#526
    The whole season2003-2004
  9. The career

    Eric Messier played his last NHL game in 2003

    The career ended after 8 seasons, the last of them with Florida Panthers.