Ken Daneyko Games Played Record

Mr. Devil: Ken Daneyko's legendary career with the New Jersey Devils

Ken Daneyko is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played his entire career with the New Jersey Devils, winning three Stanley Cup championships. He holds the franchise record for games played as a Devil with 1,283 games and in penalty minutes with 2,516.

Quick Facts

Role: Defenseman
Franchise: New Jersey Devils
Status: Retired; Team Icon
Record type: Most Games Played in Franchise History
Jersey number: 2

Lore & Background

Daneyko was drafted in the first round, 18th overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 1982 NHL entry draft. He made his NHL debut on October 6, 1983, against the New York Rangers, and scored his first NHL goal on October 30, 1983, against the Pittsburgh Penguins. His ironman streak of 388 consecutive games ended on March 29, 1994, due to a shoulder injury. He played in his 800th career NHL game on October 18, 1996. Daneyko won the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2000. He was part of the Devils' defensive core that won the Stanley Cup in 1995, 2000, and 2003.

Reader's Guide

Daneyko now provides colour analysis alongside Don La Greca during broadcasts of Devils games on MSG Sportsnet. He joined the Devils' broadcasts as a studio analyst after retirement, spending eight years in that role before being promoted to in-game analyst in September 2014.