Hawerchuk began his career with the Winnipeg Jets in 1981, and quickly established himself as one of the top players in the league. He was a consistent point producer, and was named to the NHL All-Star team in each of his first eight seasons. He also won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year in 1982.
Hawerchuk was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in 1990, and continued to be a productive player. He was named to the All-Star team in each of his first three seasons with the Sabres, and was a key contributor to the team's run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1999.
Hawerchuk retired in 1997 after 16 seasons in the NHL. He finished his career with 518 goals and 891 assists, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.
Hawerchuk was a dominant force in the NHL for over a decade and a half, and his legacy will live on for generations to come. He was a leader on and off the ice, and his contributions to the game of hockey will never be forgotten.
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