Jean-Sébastien Giguère
Jean-Sébastien Giguère | ||||||||||||||
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Born |
Montreal, Quebec , Canada | May 16, 1977|||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | |||||||||||||
Weight | 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb) | |||||||||||||
Position | Goaltender | |||||||||||||
Caught | Left | |||||||||||||
Played for |
Hartford Whalers Calgary Flames Anaheim Ducks Toronto Maple Leafs Colorado Avalanche | |||||||||||||
National team | Canada | |||||||||||||
NHL draft |
13th overall, 1995 Hartford Whalers | |||||||||||||
Playing career | 1997–2014 | |||||||||||||
Medal record
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Jean-Sébastien Giguère (French pronunciation:
In the 2003 NHL playoffs, Giguère anchored the seventh-seeded Mighty Ducks into the Stanley Cup Finals, where he became the fifth and most recent player in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy despite not winning the Stanley Cup in the same season. Giguere ultimately won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007.
His later career included stints in Toronto and Colorado. Giguère holds the Anaheim Ducks' franchise record for career wins and shutouts and was the last active NHL player who had played for the Hartford Whalers.
Playing career
Early career
As a youth, Giguère played in the 1990 and 1991 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with a minor ice hockey team from the Mille Îles area of Laval, Quebec.[1]
Giguère was drafted out of the
The following off-season, on August 25, 1997 (by which time the Whalers had relocated to become the Carolina Hurricanes), Giguère was traded to the Calgary Flames, along with centre Andrew Cassels, in exchange for forward Gary Roberts and goaltender Trevor Kidd.[2] Giguère then played the entirety of the 1997–98 season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with Calgary's minor league affiliate, the Saint John Flames. He recorded a 2.46 goals against average (GAA) and a .926 save percentage in 31 games in his professional rookie season with Saint John. Giguère spent a total of four seasons in the Flames organization, making brief 15- and seven-game appearances with Calgary in 1998–99 and 1999–2000, respectively, while spending most of his time in the AHL.
Anaheim Ducks (2000–2010)
On June 10, 2000, Giguère was traded to the
In the off-season, he was re-signed by the Mighty Ducks on August 17, 2001.[2] Giguère continued to improve in 2001–02, his first full season with the Ducks, recording a 2.13 GAA and .920 save percentage in 53 games. In the 2002–03 season, he posted his first winning season with a 34–22–6 record, as well as a career-high eight shutouts.
Giguère's first winning season in the NHL helped the Mighty Ducks enter the
However, the Mighty Ducks' dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup was stopped by the
Giguère's playoff MVP performance was rewarded in the off-season with a four-year contract extension, signed on September 10, 2003.
Giguère returned to an improved Mighty Ducks squad as NHL play resumed in 2005–06. Anaheim returned to the playoffs and made it to the Western Conference Finals, where they were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers. Giguère, however, appeared in just four games, as Russian rookie backup Ilya Bryzgalov took over the starting position during the post-season. Giguère missed the first game of the opening round against Calgary due to injury, but returned for Games 2 through 5. During Game 5, Giguère was pulled after allowing three goals on eight shots, where Bryzgalov took over and subsequently reeled off three-straight shutouts spanning the first and second rounds against Calgary and the Colorado Avalanche, tying an NHL playoff record and breaking Giguère's 2003 club record of consecutive playoff shutout minutes.[4]
Entering the final season of his contract in 2006–07, Giguère reclaimed the starter's role. In the first month of the season, October 2006, he did not lose a single game in regulation.[5] He proceeded to put up a career-high 36 wins in 56 games. Prior to the beginning of the 2007 playoffs, Giguère and his wife welcomed a newborn son. Giguère missed the Ducks' last three regular season games as well as the first three games of their opening round matchup with Minnesota, with Bryzgalov taking over in Giguère's absence. Giguère returned late in the series and was the Ducks' starter the rest of the way. During the second round against Vancouver, his eight-game overtime winning streak in the playoffs was snapped on April 27, 2007, in a 2–1 defeat in Game 2.[6] Nevertheless, Giguère and the Ducks went on to eliminate the Canucks en route to the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, where they won their first-ever Stanley Cup championship in a 6–2 Game 5 win over the Ottawa Senators on June 6.
On June 21, 2007, the Ducks announced that they had re-signed Giguère to a multi-year contract. Giguère posted a 35–17–6 record with a career-best 2.12 GAA in the 2007–08 season. Despite his personal numbers, however, the defending champion Ducks were defeated in the first round of the 2008 playoffs by the Dallas Stars in six games.
Giguère recorded sub-par numbers during the
Giguère suffered a groin strain early in the
Toronto Maple Leafs (2010–2011)
Giguère was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 31, 2010, in exchange for goaltender Vesa Toskala and forward Jason Blake.[9] Three days later, Giguère played his first game for the Maple Leafs and recorded a 30-save shutout against the New Jersey Devils. He registered another shutout in his next game against Ottawa on February 6 to become the first goalie in franchise history to record shutouts in his first two games.[10] This accomplishment led Giguère to be named the NHL's Second Star of the Week on February 8.[11] After having recorded a 3.14 GAA and .900 save percentage in 20 games with the Ducks before being traded, he improved to a 2.49 GAA and .916 save percentage in 15 games with Toronto.
The following season, Giguère suffered a groin injury in mid-November 2010, sidelining him for three weeks. Upon his return, he played in several games before re-injuring his groin. During that time, the Leafs were in need of a goaltender, forcing them to call-up James Reimer from the AHL's Toronto Marlies, who took over the starter's position in Giguère's absence.
Colorado Avalanche (2011–2014)
On July 1, 2011, free agent Giguère signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche.[12][13] He embraced his role in the Colorado locker room as the veteran mentor, especially for young starting goaltender Semyon Varlamov. Giguère's leadership was key in a four-game home stand in mid-December when Varlamov was sidelined with a back ailment; Giguère started all four games and won them all, securing the Avalanche a team-record, eight-straight wins at home. It was the most consecutive home wins the franchise had seen since the Quebec Nordiques won ten-straight in 1995 before the club moved to Denver later that year to become the Avalanche. Giguère was named one of the three NHL's three stars of the week for late December. A groin pull on February 15, 2012, during a losing effort to the Vancouver Canucks, however, sidelined Giguère, allowing Varlamov the opportunity to redeem himself and reclaim the starting position in net for the remainder of the race to the 2012 playoffs, which Colorado ultimately did not qualify for. On August 13, 2012, Giguère signed a one-year, US$1.5 million contract extension through the 2013–14 season.[13][14]
Post-playing career
On May 26, 2014, reports surfaced that Giguère was prepared to retire, and had likely played in his final NHL game, amidst much speculation.[15] In what proved to be his final NHL start, Colorado's regular season finale in Anaheim, he received a video tribute and warm ovation from the crowd. At the end of the game, Giguère shared a victory lap with former teammate Teemu Selänne, who had already confirmed his own retirement and was playing in his final regular season game.[16] On August 21, Giguère formally announced his retirement.[17] He was the last active NHL player to have played for the Hartford Whalers.[18]
Personal life
Giguère was born in Montreal, Quebec, but grew up in Blainville, Quebec. Giguère's father died of cancer on December 15, 2008, and this greatly affected his performance for the rest of the season. Giguère went into the All-Star Game that year with a very weak record, with only one win in his last nine games.[19] Giguère's mother died in late February 2013.
Giguère suffers from a rare gastric condition that causes his body to take in too much air when he drinks fluids. As a result, his body has difficulty absorbing water, leading to severe dehydration when he sweats.[20] He would drink from a water bottle fitted with a straw while playing hockey.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
1992–93 | Laval-Laurentides | QMAAA | 27 | 12 | 11 | 2 | — | 1498 | 76 | 0 | 3.04 | — | 12 | 6 | 5 | 654 | 38 | 0 | 3.49 | — | ||
1993–94 | Verdun Collège Français | QMJHL
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26 | 13 | 7 | 2 | — | 1288 | 69 | 1 | 3.21 | .878 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 4.14 | .889 | ||
1994–95 | Halifax Mooseheads | QMJHL | 47 | 14 | 27 | 5 | — | 2755 | 181 | 2 | 3.94 | .889 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 417 | 17 | 1 | 2.45 | .934 | ||
1995–96 | Halifax Mooseheads | QMJHL | 55 | 26 | 23 | 2 | — | 3230 | 185 | 1 | 3.44 | .894 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 354 | 24 | 0 | 4.07 | .874 | ||
1996–97 | Hartford Whalers | NHL
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8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 394 | 24 | 0 | 3.65 | .881 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1996–97 | Halifax Mooseheads | QMJHL | 50 | 28 | 19 | 3 | — | 3014 | 170 | 2 | 3.38 | .902 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 954 | 58 | 0 | 3.65 | .899 | ||
1997–98 | Saint John Flames | AHL | 31 | 16 | 10 | 3 | — | 1758 | 72 | 2 | 2.46 | .926 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 536 | 27 | 0 | 3.02 | .897 | ||
1998–99 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 15 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 860 | 46 | 0 | 3.21 | .897 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1998–99 | Saint John Flames | AHL | 39 | 18 | 16 | 3 | — | 2145 | 123 | 3 | 3.44 | .905 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 304 | 21 | 0 | 4.14 | .859 | ||
1999–2000 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 330 | 15 | 0 | 2.73 | .914 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1999–2000 | Saint John Flames | AHL | 41 | 17 | 17 | 3 | — | 2243 | 114 | 0 | 3.05 | .897 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 178 | 9 | 0 | 3.03 | .880 | ||
2000–01 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | NHL | 34 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 2031 | 87 | 4 | 2.57 | .911 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2000–01 | Cincinnati Mighty Ducks | AHL | 23 | 12 | 7 | 2 | — | 1306 | 53 | 0 | 2.43 | .917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2001–02 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | NHL | 53 | 20 | 25 | 6 | — | 3127 | 111 | 4 | 2.13 | .920 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2002–03 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | NHL | 65 | 34 | 22 | 6 | — | 3775 | 145 | 8 | 2.30 | .920 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 1407 | 38 | 5 | 1.62 | .945 | ||
2003–04 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | NHL | 55 | 17 | 31 | 6 | — | 3210 | 140 | 3 | 2.62 | .914 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2004–05 | Hamburg Freezers | DEL | 6 | — | — | — | — | 301 | 12 | 0 | 2.39 | .925 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 7 | 0 | 4.20 | .881 | ||
2005–06 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | NHL | 60 | 30 | 15 | — | 11 | 3381 | 150 | 2 | 2.66 | .911 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 318 | 18 | 0 | 3.40 | .864 | ||
2006–07 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 56 | 36 | 10 | — | 8 | 3245 | 122 | 4 | 2.26 | .918 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1067 | 35 | 1 | 1.97 | .922 | ||
2007–08 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 58 | 35 | 17 | — | 6 | 3310 | 117 | 4 | 2.12 | .922 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 358 | 19 | 0 | 3.18 | .898 | ||
2008–09 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 46 | 19 | 18 | — | 6 | 2458 | 127 | 2 | 3.10 | .900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | ||
2009–10 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 20 | 4 | 8 | — | 5 | 1108 | 58 | 1 | 3.14 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 15 | 6 | 7 | — | 2 | 915 | 38 | 2 | 2.49 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2010–11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 33 | 11 | 11 | — | 4 | 1633 | 78 | 0 | 2.87 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2011–12 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 32 | 15 | 11 | — | 3 | 1820 | 69 | 2 | 2.27 | .919 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2012–13 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 18 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 908 | 43 | 0 | 2.84 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2013–14 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 22 | 11 | 6 | — | 1 | 1212 | 53 | 2 | 2.62 | .913 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 597 | 262 | 216 | 25 | 50 | 33,717 | 1423 | 38 | 2.53 | .913 | 52 | 33 | 17 | 3167 | 110 | 6 | 2.08 | .925 |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
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2001 | Canada | WC
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DNP | 5th | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
2002 | Canada | WC | 6th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 254 | 8 | 0 | 1.89 | .921 | |
2004 | Canada | WC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | .975 | ||
Senior totals | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 374 | 9 | 1 | 1.44 | — |
Awards and honours
Award | Year | |
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QMJHL
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Second All-Star Team | 1997 | |
AHL | ||
Hap Holmes Memorial Award
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1998 | |
NHL | ||
Conn Smythe Trophy | 2003 | [21] |
Best NHL Player ESPY Award | 2003 | |
Stanley Cup champion | 2007 | |
NHL All-Star Game
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2009
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Transactions
- July 8, 1995 – Drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the first round, 13th overall
- June 25, 1997 – Rights transferred to the Carolina Hurricanes when the Hartford Whalers relocated
- August 27, 1997 – Traded to the Calgary Flames with Andrew Cassels in exchange for Gary Roberts and Trevor Kidd
- June 10, 2000 – Traded to the 2000 (Matt Pettinger)
- June 21, 2007 – Signed a four-year, $24 million contract with Anaheim
- January 31, 2010 – Traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Vesa Toskala and Jason Blake
- July 1, 2011 – Signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche
- August 13, 2012 – Signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract extension with Colorado
References
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- ^ a b c d "Jean-Sebastien Giguere - Legends of Hockey". Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ a b Michaelis, Vicki (2006-05-09). "Bryzgalov has Ducks opponents seeing goose eggs". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ "2006-2007 NHL Season Anaheim Ducks".
- ^ "Vancouver 2 Anaheim 1 (2OT)".
- ^ "Report: Giguere says he'd rather retire than be a backup". The Sports Network. 2009-11-10. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
- ^ "Giguere gets first win as Ducks down Flames". The Sports Network. 2009-11-24. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ "Ducks trade Jean-Sebastien Giguere to Toronto". Los Angeles Times. January 31, 2010. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- Canadian Press. Archived from the originalon 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ Hunter, Paul (February 8, 2010). "Giguere's shutouts earn him NHL star honour". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ "Avalanche acquire goalie Varlamov from Capitals; sign veteran Giguere". National Hockey League. 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ a b "Jean-Sebastien Giguere". Capgeek.com. Archived from the original on 2013-08-06. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ "Avalanche sign Giguere to contract extension". The Sports Network. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ Goss, Nicholas (May 26, 2014). "Report: Avalanche Goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere Ready To Retire From NHL". Article. NESN. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
- ^ Stubits, Brian (May 26, 2014). "VIDEO: Teemu Selanne takes final lap with Jean-Sebastien Giguere". Article. CBS Sports. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
- ^ Knabenbauer, Ron (August 21, 2014). "Jean-Sebastien Giguere Announces Retirement". Colorado Avalanche Official Website. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ Halford, Mike (January 29, 2013). "J.S. Giguere, the last remaining Whaler, says Hartford will "always be special to me"". Article. NBC Sports. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
- ^ Elliott, Helene (January 25, 2009). "A bittersweet All-Star weekend for Jean-Sebastien Giguere". Article. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ "Stanley Cup Winner JS Giguere Tackles Hydration Issue with Sweat Test". gatorade.ca. 2007. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
- ^ "Conn Smythe Trophy". National Hockey League. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2012-04-15.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database, or TSN.ca