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45. Jason Woolley

45. Jason Woolley

A product of Michigan State, Jason Woolley was already established as a decent NHL Defenseman with experience with Washington, Florida, Pittsburgh.  The Penguins shipped Woolley to Buffalo prior to the 1997-98 Season, and it was as a Sabre where the former Spartan was at his best.

Woolley played for Buffalo for five-and-a-half seasons, and he saw more work on the power play as a Sabre.  He had 35 Points in his first year in Buffalo, and in his second campaign (1998-99), he had career highs in Goals (10), Assists (33), and Points (43).   He would have 165 Points for Buffalo before he was traded to Detroit.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defence
  • Acquired: Traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Buffalo’s 1998 5th Round Pick (which would be Robert Scudari) 9/24/97.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Detroit Red Wings for Unknown Compensation 11/16/02.

  • Games Played: 365
  • Notable Statistics:

    40 Goals
    125 Assists 
    165 Points 
    258 PIM 
    .45 PPG 
    +31 Plus/Minus 
    21.9 Point Shares 

    49 Playoff Games
    7 Goals
    27 Assists 
    34 Points 
    26 PIM 
    .69 PPG 
    +19 Plus/Minus 

  • Major Accolades and Awards: None.

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