Rob Blake didn’t carry the same kind of name value that Wayne Gretzky did, but he was instrumental in helping establishing the Los Angeles Kings as a legitimate hockey franchise.
Here’s a look at Blake’s accomplishments as an NHL player that helped him reach the Hall of Fame.
Team and individual achievements
- Blake was a member of the 2001 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.
- He was an Olympic gold medalist with Team Canada in 2002, as well as a two-time gold medalist as the World Championship.
- Blake won the Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenceman in 1997-98.
- Named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1990-91.
- Seven NHL All-Star Game appearances (1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004).
- NHL First All-Star Team (1997-98); NHL Second All-Star Team (1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02).
Los Angeles Kings records
- Most career goals by a defenceman (161).
- Most career assists by a defenceman (333).
- Most career points by a defenceman (494).
