Sylvain Turgeon was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 12 seasons. He was born on October 17, 1965, in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada. Turgeon was a left winger who played for five different teams during his NHL career, including the Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and the Boston Bruins.
Turgeon began his professional career in 1983 when he was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Whalers for four seasons, from 1983 to 1987, and was known for his scoring ability. In his second season with the Whalers, he scored 45 goals and had 87 points, which was a career-high for him.
In 1987, Turgeon was traded to the New Jersey Devils, where he played for two seasons. He continued to be a productive player for the Devils, scoring 30 goals in his first season with the team. However, his production declined in his second season, and he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 1989.
Turgeon played for the Canadiens for two seasons, from 1989 to 1991. He was a key player for the team during his first season, scoring 38 goals and helping the Canadiens win the Stanley Cup. However, his production declined in his second season, and he was traded to the Ottawa Senators in 1991.
Turgeon played for the Senators for two seasons, from 1991 to 1993. He was one of the team's top scorers during his time with the Senators, but the team struggled to win games. In 1993, he was traded to the Boston Bruins, where he played for two seasons.
Turgeon's career began to decline during his time with the Bruins. He struggled to produce offensively and was eventually traded to the Ottawa Senators in 1995. However, he only played in a few games for the Senators before retiring from professional hockey.
Overall, Turgeon had a productive NHL career, scoring 515 points in 669 games. He was known for his scoring ability and was a key player for several teams during his career. Although he never won any individual awards, he was a valuable player for the teams he played for and helped the Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup in 1990.
🏒