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Shean Donovan's NHL career

Points
241
Games
951
Goals
112
Assists
129
P/GP
0.25
Plus/minus
-90

Right winger Shean Donovan was drafted 28th overall by San Jose Sharks in 1993. He played 15 seasons for 7 clubs, 1994-2010. That came to 951 games and 241 points, 112 goals and 129 assists.

Below: the whole of Shean Donovan's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1993 NHL Draft

    Shean Donovan is drafted 28 overall by San Jose Sharks

    Selected
    28 overall, round 2
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    18 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
  2. 1 year, 7 months and 11 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Shean Donovan makes his NHL debut in 3–⁠7 loss against Toronto Maple Leafs

    Shean was 20 years old · Maple Leaf Gardens, Canada

    Swedes on the ice: Ulf Dahlén, Kenny Jönsson and Mats Sundin.

    Season

    1994-1995

    Shean Donovan's first NHL season: 0 points

    Events
    34
    games missed
    Points
    0
    Games
    14 of 48
    29%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -6
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    7 of 11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  3. Season

    1995-1996

    Shean Donovan scores 21 points

    Points
    21
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    13
    Assists
    8
    P/GP
    0.28
    NHL#341
    +/-
    -17
    The whole season1995-1996
  4. Season

    1996-1997

    Shean Donovan scores 15 points

    Points
    15
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    9
    Assists
    6
    P/GP
    0.21
    NHL#428
    +/-
    -18
    The whole season1996-1997
  5. Season

    1997-1998

    Shean Donovan scores 18 points

    Points
    18
    Games
    67 of 82
    82%
    Goals
    8
    Assists
    10
    P/GP
    0.27
    NHL#338
    +/-
    +6
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  6. Season

    1998-1999

    Shean Donovan scores 19 points

    Points
    19
    Games
    68 of 82
    83%
    Goals
    7
    Assists
    12
    P/GP
    0.28
    NHL#317
    +/-
    +4
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    5 of 19 games0 points
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Conference finalDALDallas Stars3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  7. Season

    1999-2000

    Shean Donovan scores 12 points

    Events
    31
    games missed
    Points
    12
    Games
    51 of 82
    62%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    7
    P/GP
    0.24
    NHL#402
    +/-
    -17
    The whole season1999-2000
  8. Season

    2000-2001

    Shean Donovan scores 23 points

    Events
    19
    games missed
    Points
    23
    Games
    63 of 82
    77%
    Goals
    12
    Assists
    11
    P/GP
    0.37
    NHL#294
    +/-
    -14
    The whole season2000-2001
  9. Season

    2001-2002

    Shean Donovan scores 15 points

    Events
    21
    games missed
    Points
    15
    Games
    61 of 82
    74%
    Goals
    8
    Assists
    7
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#392
    +/-
    -21
    The whole season2001-2002
  10. Season

    2002-2003

    Shean Donovan scores 12 points

    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    12
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    7
    P/GP
    0.18
    NHL#463
    +/-
    -8
    The whole season2002-2003
  11. Season

    2003-2004

    Shean Donovan scores 42 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    42
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    18
    Assists
    24
    P/GP
    0.51
    NHL#164
    +/-
    +14
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    24 of 26 games10 points5 G · 5 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–3Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Conference finalSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Stanley Cup FinalTBLTampa Bay Lightning3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  12. Season

    2005-2006

    Shean Donovan scores 20 points

    Points
    20
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    9
    Assists
    11
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#443
    +/-
    +9
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    7 games0 points
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  13. Season

    2006-2007

    Shean Donovan scores 17 points

    Points
    17
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    11
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#456
    +/-
    -13
    The whole season2006-2007
  14. Season

    2007-2008

    Shean Donovan scores 12 points

    Points
    12
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    7
    P/GP
    0.15
    NHL#528
    +/-
    -3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    4 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  15. Season

    2008-2009

    Shean Donovan scores 10 points

    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    10
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    5
    P/GP
    0.15
    NHL#544
    +/-
    -2
    The whole season2008-2009
  16. Season

    2009-2010

    Shean Donovan's last season: 5 points

    Events
    52
    games missed
    Points
    5
    Games
    30 of 82
    37%
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    3
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#522
    +/-
    -4
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    2 of 6 games0 points
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  17. The career

    Shean Donovan played his last NHL game in 2010

    The career ended after 15 seasons, the last of them with Ottawa Senators.