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Antoine Roussel

Antoine Roussel is a French former professional ice hockey left winger.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Antoine Roussel is a French former professional ice hockey left winger who played 607 NHL games for the Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks, and Arizona Coyotes.

What it is

Antoine Roussel, born in Roubaix, France, on 21 November 1989, is a former NHL left winger known for his physical, energetic style. He went undrafted and developed through French, Canadian junior, and minor-league hockey before making his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars in 2013.

Why it matters

Roussel's career is a notable example of an undrafted player reaching the NHL and lasting 10 seasons. He represented France internationally, including multiple IIHF World Championships, and was selected to the tournament All-Star team in 2014. His agitator role and high penalty-minute totals made him a memorable figure.

Key details

Roussel played 607 regular-season NHL games, recording 197 points. He also played for the Vancouver Canucks and Arizona Coyotes, with his last NHL season in 2021–22. He spent part of his development in Quebec, linking him to Canadian junior hockey.

In short

  • Undrafted French forward who played 607 NHL games.
  • Known for physical play and agitator role.
  • Represented France at multiple World Championships.
  • Last NHL season with Arizona Coyotes in 2021–22.
Canadian angle

Roussel spent part of his development in Quebec and later played for the Vancouver Canucks, making him relevant to Canadian junior hockey and NHL history.

Quick questions

What position did Antoine Roussel play?
He played as a left winger.
Was Antoine Roussel drafted into the NHL?
No. He was undrafted and later signed as a free agent.
Which NHL teams did he play for?
He played for the Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks, and Arizona Coyotes.

Sources

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/player/antoine-roussel-8474849
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, weight, shooting side, position, teams, and career statistics.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Roussel
    Supports: Career timeline, undrafted status, international play, and movement from France to Quebec.
  3. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/3459/antoine-roussel/
    Supports: Player profile including position, birthdate, birthplace, height, weight, and shooting side.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/2524606/antoine-roussel
    Supports: Career NHL teams and season-by-season career statistics.
  5. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/12125/antoine-roussel
    Supports: Position, physical attributes, status, and player profile details.