| Tom Kurvers |
| Thomas J. Kurvers Defense Left-Handed Shot Height: 6' 0", Weight: 195 pounds Born: 9.14.62 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| How he arrived: Traded by the Buffalo Sabres for Red Wings' 3rd round pick in the 1987 E.D., 6.13.87 How he left: Traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Leafs' 1st round pick in the 1991 E.D., 10.16.89 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Kurvers was a valuable piece of the offensive puzzle when he came to New Jersey, displaying quick hands both with his passing
and with his shot from the point. He was never known for playing defense, but he did play to his strengths.
At such a young age, as well, he also brought Stanley Cup experience, having won the Cup with the Canadiens in 1986. That
experience shone through, as he racked up 15 points in the 88 playoffs for the Devils.
The 88-89 season was his best season, not just with the Devils, but in his NHL career, having lead the team in assists with 50 (5
of them in one game, tying a team record.), and reaching a career high in points with 66.
With all his assets, though, it was hard to see him get traded. However, the pick the Devils got in return did bring in Scott
Niedermayer.
So after the Leafs, Kurvers' journeyman status would be furthered more with moves to Vancouver, the Islanders, and Anaheim.
He retired after in 1996 after a season in Japan. (Hey, they had the Olympics 2 years later. Don't laugh.)
Having been friends with Bobby Smith, at the time GM for the Phoenix Coyotes, he did get a job as radio color analyst for the
Yotes post-retirement, later became a scout for them, and in 2005, was promoted to Director of Player Personnel.
Currently, he works for the Lightning. He had served as interim GM after Brian Lawton was fired during the 09-10 season, then
yielded the office to Steve Yzerman. Other than that, during his entire tenure (He joined in July, 2008), he has been an assistant
GM.
and with his shot from the point. He was never known for playing defense, but he did play to his strengths.
At such a young age, as well, he also brought Stanley Cup experience, having won the Cup with the Canadiens in 1986. That
experience shone through, as he racked up 15 points in the 88 playoffs for the Devils.
The 88-89 season was his best season, not just with the Devils, but in his NHL career, having lead the team in assists with 50 (5
of them in one game, tying a team record.), and reaching a career high in points with 66.
With all his assets, though, it was hard to see him get traded. However, the pick the Devils got in return did bring in Scott
Niedermayer.
So after the Leafs, Kurvers' journeyman status would be furthered more with moves to Vancouver, the Islanders, and Anaheim.
He retired after in 1996 after a season in Japan. (Hey, they had the Olympics 2 years later. Don't laugh.)
Having been friends with Bobby Smith, at the time GM for the Phoenix Coyotes, he did get a job as radio color analyst for the
Yotes post-retirement, later became a scout for them, and in 2005, was promoted to Director of Player Personnel.
Currently, he works for the Lightning. He had served as interim GM after Brian Lawton was fired during the 09-10 season, then
yielded the office to Steve Yzerman. Other than that, during his entire tenure (He joined in July, 2008), he has been an assistant
GM.
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| Entry Draft: 1981 Seventh Round Pick (145th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens |
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| Playoff Statistics with the Franchise |
