Jason Arnott
Former Predators captain and Stanley Cup champion
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Jason William Arnott (born October 11, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He began his National Hockey League career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1993–94 after being selected seventh overall in the 1993 NHL entry draft and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. A two-time NHL All-Star, Arnott won the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 2000, scoring the championship-winning goal in the second overtime of Game 6. He played for the Dallas Stars before joining the Nashville Predators in 2006, where he served as captain for three seasons.
Quick Facts
- Played for
- Edmonton Oilers
- New Jersey Devils
- Dallas Stars
- Nashville Predators
- Washington Capitals
- St. Louis Blues
- League
- NHL
- Position
- Centre
- Shoots
- Right
- Born
- 11 October 1974
- Birthplace
- Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
- Draft
- 7th overall
- Drafted by
- Edmonton Oilers
Lore & Background
Arnott was acquired by the Nashville Predators as an unrestricted free agent, signing a five-year, $22.5 million contract in the off-season after the 2005–06 season. He was named the Predators' fourth captain in franchise history on September 12, 2007.
Reader's Guide
Arnott set the Nashville Predators record for most goals in one season, 33 in 2008–09. The record has since been surpassed by Viktor Arvidsson when he scored his 34th goal of the 2018–19 season on April 7, 2019.
Did You Know?
- Arnott scored the overtime Stanley Cup-winning goal for the New Jersey Devils in 2000.
- He recorded his 900th career point against the Edmonton Oilers on March 9, 2011.
- Arnott's cousins, Burke and Stacey Dales, were both professional athletes.
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