198. Robert Lang
From Czechoslovakia, Robert Lang had a very good career in the National Hockey League although it took him some time to really find his groove. In his late 20’s, Lang came into his own when he was with the Pittsburgh Penguins and in his third season there at age 30, he had an 80 Point Season. Lang would later join Washington where he performed well and at one point three quarters into the 2003/04 season, he was the leading scorer, and then he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings, which marked the first time that the leading scorer was ever traded during the season. Lang would be injured shortly thereafter, but he would still finish the season ninth in Assists and Points. Lang would play for Detroit another two seasons and would finish his career with a season each in Chicago, Montreal and Phoenix.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Teplice, Czechoslovakia
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2013
- Position: Center
- Played For: Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals
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Non-NHL Teams:
Team Czechoslovakia (Olympics 1992; World Hockey Championship 1992)
Team Czech Republic (Olympics 1998, 2002 & 2006; World Cup of Hockey 1996; World Hockey Championship 1997) -
Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (1) (2004)
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
Olympic Gold Medal (1) (Czech Republic, 1998)
Olympic Bronze Medal (2) (Czechoslovakia 1992 & Czech Republic 2006)
World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Czech Republic 1996)
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (2) (Czechoslovakia 1992 & Czech Republic 1997)
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