Jan Ludvig Right Wing Right-Handed Shot Height: 5' 10", Weight: 190 pounds Born: 9.17.61 Liberec, Czech Republic
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How he arrived: Signed as an undrafted free agent, 10.28.82 How he left: Traded to the Buffalo Sabres for Jim Korn, 5.22.87
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Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader.
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At his best, Ludvig provided a lot of speed to give the Devils a transition game, and a lot of skill and creativity, particularly useful
when the power play was involved. Which kinda surprises me that he only had one 20-goal season. I think he could have had a
couple more.
Injuries (not sure what kind) did mount later in his career. I'm not sure if they started while in New Jersey or when the Sabres
had him. I DO know that as a Sabre, in 2 seasons, he only played 26 games. It would be what lead to his retirement.
In 2001, he attempted a comeback with HC Bili Tygri in his hometown, playing in 6 games but only getting an assist.
He did return to the Devils to join the scouting department as one of their pro scouts, where he sits today.