| Claude Loiselle |
| Claude G. Loiselle Center Left-Handed Shot Height: 5' 11", Weight: 195 pounds Born: 5.29.63 Ottawa, Ontario |
| How he arrived: Traded by the Detroit Red Wings for Tim Higgins, 6.25.86 How he left: Traded to the Quebec Nordiques with Joe Cirella and Devils' 8th round pick in the 1990 E.D. for Walt Poddubny and Nordiques' 4th round pick in the 1990 E.D., 6.17.89 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Loiselle was a highly-skilled 2-way player in juniors. As a pro, his defensive game didn't miss a beat, eventually growing into a
dependable checking line center wherever he went, and his offensive game, while points production was nowhere near what he
achieved with the Windsor Spitfires, was reliable enough to where he could be used on the power play once in a while.
The only thing missing was a fulltime gig. He had split time between Detroit and their AHL team in Glens Falls for 4 seasons
when the trade to New Jersey happened. He finally got to the NHL to stay while a Devil, and his versatility proved valuable with
them.
This stay, like his other stays with Quebec, Toronto, and the Islanders, were never for very long. Only a couple seasons on
average. In the case of the Islanders, that was cut short because of an ACL tear in his left knee, ultimately forcing him to retire in
1994.
During his time with the Islanders, he started studying law at McGill university. He would get his degree in 1998, and was
admitted to the New York Bar the same year.
He did hold a job with the League in the Hockey Operations Department for about 5 years around the turn of the century. He
later worked in the Tampa Bay Lightning system as an assistant GM, with his main responsibility being the GM of their AHL
team, the Norfolk Admirals. In 2010, he became an AGM for the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he is now.
I also heard a rumor that he might be the man to replace Pierre Gauthier as GM of the Montreal Canadiens. Stay tuned.
dependable checking line center wherever he went, and his offensive game, while points production was nowhere near what he
achieved with the Windsor Spitfires, was reliable enough to where he could be used on the power play once in a while.
The only thing missing was a fulltime gig. He had split time between Detroit and their AHL team in Glens Falls for 4 seasons
when the trade to New Jersey happened. He finally got to the NHL to stay while a Devil, and his versatility proved valuable with
them.
This stay, like his other stays with Quebec, Toronto, and the Islanders, were never for very long. Only a couple seasons on
average. In the case of the Islanders, that was cut short because of an ACL tear in his left knee, ultimately forcing him to retire in
1994.
During his time with the Islanders, he started studying law at McGill university. He would get his degree in 1998, and was
admitted to the New York Bar the same year.
He did hold a job with the League in the Hockey Operations Department for about 5 years around the turn of the century. He
later worked in the Tampa Bay Lightning system as an assistant GM, with his main responsibility being the GM of their AHL
team, the Norfolk Admirals. In 2010, he became an AGM for the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he is now.
I also heard a rumor that he might be the man to replace Pierre Gauthier as GM of the Montreal Canadiens. Stay tuned.
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| Entry Draft: 1981 Second Round Pick (23rd overall) by the Detroit Red Wings |
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