| Lyle Odelein |
| Lyle Theodore Odelein Defense Right-Handed Shot Height: 6' 0", Weight: 212 pounds Born: 7.21.68 Quill Lake, Saskatchewan |
| How he arrived: Traded by the Montreal Canadiens for Stephane Richer, 8.22.96 How he left: Traded to the Phoenix Coyotes for Deron Quint and Coyotes' 3rd round pick in the 2001 E.D., 3.7.00 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Odelein brought the "best of both worlds" back on the blueline when he was at his best. He was a physical defenseman that
wasn't afraid to take anyone on and also made a regular contribution offensively.
... Maybe the phrase "poor man Scott Stevens" could be used here.
And thanks to Doc Emrick, he has a pass named after him. Keep your ears open anytime a defenseman passes to his partner by
bouncing it off the boards behind the goalie.
He bounced around with a few different teams up until he played his last NHL game. This includes being named the first captain
in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and a short stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the last team he played for. A knee
injury cut that season short.
He never officially announced his retirement, so he's considered a free agent still, even though it's been since 2006 since he last
played a game.
wasn't afraid to take anyone on and also made a regular contribution offensively.
... Maybe the phrase "poor man Scott Stevens" could be used here.
And thanks to Doc Emrick, he has a pass named after him. Keep your ears open anytime a defenseman passes to his partner by
bouncing it off the boards behind the goalie.
He bounced around with a few different teams up until he played his last NHL game. This includes being named the first captain
in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and a short stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the last team he played for. A knee
injury cut that season short.
He never officially announced his retirement, so he's considered a free agent still, even though it's been since 2006 since he last
played a game.
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| Entry Draft: 1986 Seventh Round Pick (141st overall) by the Montreal Canadiens |
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| Playoff Statistics with the Franchise |
