Kris King #12
Position:Left
Wing
Height:
5-11
Weight:
205 lbs.
Shoots:Left
Born:
February 18, 1966 in Bracebridge, Ontario
Last Amateur Club: Peterborough (OHL)
Drafted:Signed
as an unrestricted free agent from Phoenix on July 7, 1997. Originally,
the
Capitals’ fourth-round choice, 80th overall, in the 1984 Entry Draft
Acquired:Traded
by the New York Rangers with Tie Domi to the Winnipeg Jets for Eddie Olczyk
on Dec. 28, 1992. Played his first game as a Maple Leaf on October
1, 1997 versus Washington
1st played with the Red Wings in 87-88
Signed with the leafs as a free agent on July 7 97
Played his 100th game as a leaf on Nov 18th 1998 vs The Washington
Capitals
Kris recorded his first point as
a Maple Leaf VS. Phoenix on December 20, 1997. He played in
his 700th N.H.L. game on February
2nd, 1997
versus Dallas.
Personal: Was the Jets' 1994-95 nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy ... Very active in charitable activities ... Nominated for a Points of Light award for service to others, given by the President of the United States ... Runs a hockey school in Ontario in the off-season ... Childhood hero was former Toronto Maple Leafs star Darryl Sittler.
Married, wife’s name is Paula...Daughter
Danielle is 11, son Eric is 7 and Kyle is 3....Supports Ronald
McDonald House and the Muscular
Dystrophy Association...Began playing hockey at age five...Most memorable
moment was his first NHL game with Detroit...Hobbies
include fishing and golfing.
Favorites:
SPORTS TEAM: Buffalo Bills TV SHOW: Law and Order VOCALIST: Garth Brooks
MOVIE: The Good, the Bad, and the
Ugly NHL UNIFORM: Phoenix Coyotes
1997-98 Season
Second on team in penalty minutes.
One of three Leafs to appear in all 82 games. Career high in games.
The
Finesse Game
King is a checking winger, a role
that can wear on a player night after night, but he brings enthusiasm and
hustle to every shift. He has to
play that way to stay in the NHL, and he knows it. He doesn't possess many
skills. He will generate some scoring
chances with his speed but can't do much with the puck at tempo. He's
more intent on chasing the puck
carrier. He creates turnovers but doesn't do much with the puck when he
gets it. Most of his scoring chances
(and there will not be many of these) will be garbage goals off the scrums
in front of the net. A superb crunch-time
player, whether protecting a lead or needing a big play in overtime,
he'll do his utmost to deliver.
He is a gamer.
The
Physical Game
King knows somebody's got to do
the grunt work, and he's willing and able. He's relentless along the boards
and in the corners, and anyone who
has his back to King or his head down will pay the physical price. King
takes no prisoners and will stand
up for his teammates. He will fight if needed, but his reputation as a
clean,
hard checker is no secret. Whether
or not he wears a letter on his sweater, King carries himself like a captain.
The
Intangibles
King brings sandpaper and leadership
to a team in desperate need of both. Although he is "only" a third-line
winger, the Maple Leafs can use
his character on and off the ice.
Projection
Points will be negligible, but King's
contribution and penalty minutes will be considerable.
Kris' Career Stats
