Housley began his career in 1982 when he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres. He quickly established himself as one of the best defensemen in the league, earning All-Star honors in seven of his eight seasons with the Sabres. He was also named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1983.
In 1990, Housley was traded to the Winnipeg Jets, where he continued to excel. He was named to the All-Star team in 1991 and 1992 and was a key contributor to the Jets' run to the Conference Finals in 1992.
Housley then moved on to the Calgary Flames, where he continued to be a top-tier defenseman. He was named to the All-Star team in 1994 and 1995 and was a key contributor to the Flames' run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2004.
Housley then moved on to the Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, and Chicago Blackhawks, where he served as an assistant coach. He retired from playing in 2003 and was named head coach of the Buffalo Sabres in 2017.
Throughout his career, Housley was known for his offensive prowess and his ability to move the puck up the ice. He finished his career with 1,232 points, which is the most by any American-born player in NHL history. He was also the first American-born player to reach the 1,000-point milestone.
Phil Housley is one of the greatest hockey players of all time and his legacy will live on for many years to come.
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