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Ray Whitney's NHL career

Points
1064
Games
1330
Goals
385
Assists
679
P/GP
0.80
Plus/minus
-79

Left winger Ray Whitney was drafted 23th overall by San Jose Sharks in 1991. He played 22 seasons for 8 clubs, 1991-2014. That came to 1330 games and 1064 points, 385 goals and 679 assists.

Below: the whole of Ray Whitney's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1991 NHL Draft

    Ray Whitney is drafted 23 overall by San Jose Sharks

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Selected
    23 overall, round 2
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    11 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Peter Forsberg#6
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    About the pickThe full 1991 draft
  2. 9 months and 24 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Ray Whitney makes his NHL debut in 3–⁠4 loss against Calgary Flames

    CGYCalgary Flames4–3SJSSan Jose Sharks

    Ray was 19 years old · Cow Palace, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Johan Garpenlöv.

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    Season

    1991-1992

    Ray Whitney's first NHL season: 3 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    78
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#520
    Games
    2 of 80
    3%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#554
    Assists
    3
    NHL#479
    P/GP
    1.50
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#328
    The whole season1991-1992
  3. Season

    1992-1993

    Ray Whitney plays only 26 games for 10 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    58
    games missed
    Points
    10
    NHL#444
    Games
    26 of 84
    31%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#382
    Assists
    6
    NHL#450
    P/GP
    0.38
    +/-
    -14
    NHL#622
    The whole season1992-1993
  4. Season

    1993-1994

    Ray Whitney scores 40 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    23
    games missed
    Points
    40
    NHL#171
    Games
    61 of 84
    73%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#175
    Assists
    26
    NHL#160
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#125
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#231
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    14 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–3Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  5. Season

    1994-1995

    Ray Whitney scores 25 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Points
    25
    NHL#131
    Games
    39 of 48
    81%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#70
    Assists
    12
    NHL#183
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#114
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#630
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    11 games8 points4 G · 4 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  6. Season

    1995-1996

    Ray Whitney scores 41 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    22
    games missed
    Points
    41
    NHL#155
    Games
    60 of 82
    73%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#135
    Assists
    24
    NHL#155
    P/GP
    0.68
    NHL#121
    +/-
    -23
    NHL#757
    The whole season1995-1996
  7. Season

    1996-1997

    Ray Whitney plays only 12 games for 2 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    70
    games missed
    Points
    2
    NHL#603
    Games
    12 of 82
    15%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#609
    Assists
    2
    NHL#568
    P/GP
    0.17
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#564
    The whole season1996-1997
  8. Season

    1997-1998

    Ray Whitney scores 33 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    EDMEdmonton OilersFLAFlorida Panthers
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    65
    NHL#28
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    33
    NHL#10
    Assists
    32
    NHL#59
    P/GP
    0.84
    NHL#33
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#93
    The whole season1997-1998
  9. Season

    1998-1999

    Ray Whitney scores 64 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Points
    64
    NHL#28
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#42
    Assists
    38
    NHL#38
    P/GP
    0.79
    NHL#45
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#512
    The whole season1998-1999
  10. Season

    1999-2000

    Ray Whitney scores 71 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Points
    71
    NHL#24
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#19
    Assists
    42
    NHL#26
    P/GP
    0.88
    NHL#33
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#50
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    4 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  11. Season

    2000-2001

    Ray Whitney plays only 46 games for 34 points

    FLAFlorida PanthersCBJColumbus Blue Jackets
    Events
    36
    games missed
    Points
    34
    NHL#188
    Games
    46 of 82
    56%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#234
    Assists
    24
    NHL#152
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#88
    +/-
    -17
    NHL#850
    The whole season2000-2001
  12. Season

    2001-2002

    Ray Whitney scores 61 points

    CBJColumbus Blue Jackets
    Points
    61
    NHL#48
    Games
    67 of 82
    82%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#75
    Assists
    40
    NHL#31
    P/GP
    0.91
    NHL#24
    +/-
    -22
    NHL#856
    The whole season2001-2002
  13. Season

    2002-2003

    Ray Whitney scores 76 points

    CBJColumbus Blue Jackets
    Points
    76
    NHL#21
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    24
    NHL#57
    Assists
    52
    NHL#10
    P/GP
    0.94
    NHL#26
    +/-
    -26
    NHL#879
    The whole season2002-2003
  14. Season

    2003-2004

    Ray Whitney scores 43 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    43
    NHL#116
    Games
    67 of 82
    82%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#153
    Assists
    29
    NHL#91
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#97
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#169
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    12 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundNSHNashville Predators4–2Second roundCGYCalgary Flames2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  15. Season

    2005-2006

    Ray Whitney scores 55 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    19
    games missed
    Points
    55
    NHL#100
    Games
    63 of 82
    77%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#145
    Assists
    38
    NHL#74
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#62
    +/-
    0
    NHL#347
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    24 of 25 games15 points9 G · 6 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Second roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–1Conference finalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–3Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  16. Season

    2006-2007

    Ray Whitney scores 83 points — the best season of his career

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    83
    NHL#21
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    32
    NHL#31
    Assists
    51
    NHL#27
    P/GP
    1.02
    NHL#26
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#615
    The whole season2006-2007
  17. Season

    2007-2008

    Ray Whitney scores 61 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Points
    61
    NHL#60
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#58
    Assists
    36
    NHL#65
    P/GP
    0.92
    NHL#32
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#670
    The whole season2007-2008
  18. Season

    2008-2009

    Ray Whitney scores 77 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    77
    NHL#22
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    24
    NHL#70
    Assists
    53
    NHL#12
    P/GP
    0.94
    NHL#28
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#233
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    18 games11 points3 G · 8 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–3Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  19. Season

    2009-2010

    Ray Whitney scores 58 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    58
    NHL#59
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#87
    Assists
    37
    NHL#58
    P/GP
    0.72
    NHL#83
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#688
    The whole season2009-2010
  20. Season

    2010-2011

    Ray Whitney scores 57 points

    PHXPhoenix Coyotes
    Points
    57
    NHL#54
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#136
    Assists
    40
    NHL#38
    P/GP
    0.76
    NHL#67
    +/-
    0
    NHL#336
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    4 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2010-2011
  21. Season

    2011-2012

    Ray Whitney scores 77 points

    PHXPhoenix Coyotes
    Events
    1,000
    career points
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    77
    NHL#12
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    24
    NHL#60
    Assists
    53
    NHL#6
    P/GP
    0.94
    NHL#19
    +/-
    +26
    NHL#9
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    16 games7 points2 G · 5 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Second roundNSHNashville Predators4–1Conference finalLAKLos Angeles Kings1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  22. Season

    2012-2013

    Ray Whitney scores 29 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    16
    games missed
    Points
    29
    NHL#90
    Games
    32 of 48
    67%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#93
    Assists
    18
    NHL#97
    P/GP
    0.91
    NHL#31
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#271
    The whole season2012-2013
  23. Season

    2013-2014

    Ray Whitney's last season: 32 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Points
    32
    NHL#220
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#259
    Assists
    23
    NHL#171
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#214
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#669
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    5 of 6 games0 points
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2013-2014
  24. The career

    Ray Whitney played his last NHL game in 2014

    The career ended after 22 seasons, the last of them with Dallas Stars.