LA Kings Luc Robitaille Officially Becomes One Of The All-Time Greats

23 Jun, 2009 | by Keith

As we all know, Luc Robitaille will be inducted into the hall of fame. Here’s Gann Matsuda’s tribute and story:

TORONTO — On June 23, former Los Angeles Kings left wing Luc Robitaille was named to the 2009 class that will be inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 9, 2009, in Toronto.

Along with Robitaille, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Steve Yzerman were named in the players category, while New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello was named in the builders category.

Robitaille, the highest scoring left wing in National Hockey League history and the all-time Kings leader in goals, played in 1,431 career regular season games with the Kings, Detroit Red Wings (where he won a Stanley Cup in 2002), New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins. “Lucky” scored 668 goals and added 726 assists for 1,394 points over his 19-year NHL career.

In 159 playoff games, Robitaille scored 58 with 69 assists for 127 points.

“This is a tremendous achievement for Luc, his family and the entire Kings organization,” said Kings Governor/Chief Executive Officer Tim Leiweke. “We have always been honored to have the greatest left winger represent our franchise and our fans, and we are thrilled to now share Luc with the Hockey Hall of Fame.”

Robitaille said he was excited when he got the call.

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  • collector Joe
    Boyle is now officially a NY Ranger...to gbe honest, I am not unhappy to see him leave LA since he never really used the his size or his strong build he was given to be an effective player...he was in my opinion, too inconsistent...no player came back in return, but at least we got a draft pick for him. i hope Moulson is next, but i do not see that move happening anytime soon.
  • collector Joe
    it was great to hear that Luc got nominated...there are too many memorable moments to even put down on papar. I guess i am happy to say that i have been around almost every big event he has achieved in LA Kings uniform...i was even lucky enough to be at a few Red Wings one's as well..GREAT JOB LUUUUC!!! see you in the Hall of Fame!!
  • I'm glad I got to be a part of his final year with the Kings, it was really special. Players like this only come around every few decades or so. I'll never forget meeting him for the 1st time at Meet the Players, seeing him break the all time Kings goal record and of course, get his number retired. Luuuc!
  • Not a bad thing to say about Luc. This is so well-deserved. Congrats!
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