Hockey Players who Played for Canucks and Avalanche
My guess is you’ve searched this page out because you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
If I’m right, that also means that today’s grid is asking for players that have played for both the Vancouver Canucks and the Colorado Avalanche.
And, I’m also guessing that you’re a little stuck on this particular square and you’re looking for a little help to keep your grid immaculate. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, I’m here to help.
I’ve already done the research and have put together a list of well-known stars along with some more “under-the-radar” players that could land you a low rarity score.
Garth Snow
Garth Snow began his NHL goaltending career with the Quebec Nordiques after being drafted in the 6th round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. After two years in Quebec, he also played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Islanders.
Particularly during his time with the Flyers and Islanders, Snow established himself as a reliable netminder, often stepping up in crucial moments for his teams.
Following his playing days, Snow transitioned into the administrative side of hockey. In 2006, shortly after his retirement as a player, he was named the general manager of the New York Islanders, a position he held for over a decade.
Mats Sundin
Mats Sundin was selected first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. Sundin’s impressive career includes several accolades, such as being named to the NHL First All-Star Team in 2002. He scored over 500 goals and more than 1,300 points in his NHL career.
In 1994, Sundin was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he would become the franchise’s all-time leader in goals and points. Serving as captain for much of his tenure in Toronto, he became one of the most beloved players in Maple Leafs’ history.
Mats Sundin’s combination of size, skill, and leadership made him one of the premier centers of his generation, and his impact on the game, especially in Toronto, continues to be felt long after his retirement.
Sundin Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Maple Leafs, Nordiques, Canucks)
- All-Star (Maple Leafs)
- 1000+ Career Points (Maple Leafs, Nordiques, Canucks)
- 500+ Career Goals (Maple Leafs, Nordiques, Canucks)
- 100+ Point Season (Maple Leafs)
- 40+ Goal Season (Nordiques, Maple Leafs)
- 50+ Assist Season (Nordiques, Maple Leafs)
Jim Dowd
Jim Dowd, an American former center, had a remarkable 17-season NHL career, playing for ten different teams. He made history by becoming the first New Jersey native to play for the New Jersey Devils, with whom he debuted in the 1991-92 season after a successful college career.
Dowd’s tenure with the Devils was highlighted by scoring the game-winning goal in Game 2 of the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals, helping them secure their first championship.
After leaving the Devils, Jim Dowd played for a series of NHL teams, including the Whalers, Canucks, Islanders, Flames, Predators, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens, Blackhawks, and Avalanche. His career was marked by various trades and signings, with significant playing time at the Oilers and nearly four seasons with the Wild.
