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Larry Robinson

Larry Robinson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman, coach, and executive, best known for his long career with the Montreal Canadiens and later the Los Angeles Kings.

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Larry Robinson is a Canadian former NHL defenceman, coach, and executive, best known for his six Stanley Cup wins with the Montreal Canadiens. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.

What it is

Robinson played most of his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens after being drafted 20th overall in 1971. He later finished his playing career with the Los Angeles Kings, totaling 1,384 regular-season games and 227 playoff games.

Why it matters

Robinson is widely regarded as one of the top defencemen of his era. He won the Norris Trophy twice as the NHL's best defenceman, the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1978, and was named one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players in 2017.

Key details

After retiring, Robinson moved into coaching and hockey operations. He served as head coach of the New Jersey Devils and the Los Angeles Kings, and he also represented Canada in international tournaments like the Canada Cup.

In short

  • Six-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens
  • Two-time Norris Trophy winner and Conn Smythe Trophy winner
  • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995
  • Later coached in the NHL with the Devils and Kings
Canadian angle

Robinson is a major Canadian hockey figure from Winchester, Ontario, and he is closely associated with the Montreal Canadiens' dynastic years. He also represented Canada in international tournaments.

Quick questions

Who is Larry Robinson?
Larry Robinson is a Canadian former NHL defenceman, coach, and executive best known for his years with the Montreal Canadiens.
What teams did Larry Robinson play for?
He played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL.
How many Stanley Cups did Larry Robinson win as a player?
He won six Stanley Cups as a player, all with the Montreal Canadiens.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Robinson
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, playing and coaching career, Hockey Hall of Fame induction
  2. Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame — https://halloffamers.sportshall.ca/?larry_robinson&language=EN
    Supports: Birthplace, hockey career highlights, championships, awards
  3. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/23533/larry-robinson
    Supports: Position, draft details, teams, career totals, awards
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1423908/bio/
    Supports: Coaching career, Hall of Fame induction, international play