Darren Langdon
Undrafted enforcer known for fighting and protecting Wayne Gretzky.
Darren Michael Langdon, a Canadian, worked as an ice hockey coach after his playing days. He went undrafted and inked his first pro deal with the New York Rangers in 1993. In the NHL, he earned a reputation as an enforcer, known for his fighting.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 8 January 1971
- Birthplace
- Deer Lake, Newfoundland, Canada
- Position
- Left wing
- Shoots
- Left
- Played for
- New York Rangers
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Vancouver Canucks
- Montreal Canadiens
- New Jersey Devils
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Playing career
Darren Langdon’s professional hockey career started in the ECHL with the Dayton Bombers, where he set the league’s single-season record for penalty minutes. He moved up to the AHL with the Binghamton Rangers, the New York Rangers’ top affiliate. Over 521 NHL games, Langdon scored 16 goals and added 23 assists for 39 points, while piling up 1,251 penalty minutes—more than half of those from fighting majors. He suited up for five NHL teams: the Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes, and Vancouver Canucks. His teammates voted him the Rangers’ Players’ Player Award in both 1996 and 1997. After eight seasons in senior hockey, Langdon retired as a player at age 43 and became head coach of the Corner Brook Royals. He also played for the Deer Lake Red Wings of the WCSHL and spent one season with the Summerside Western Capitals in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League. During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, he both played for and coached Deer Lake, helping the club win the Herder Memorial Trophy. In 2015, he was inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame. While with the Rangers, Langdon often served as an enforcer for star Wayne Gretzky. Known as a second-half fighter, he would typically evade the first 10 to 15 punches before unleashing his own. His notable scraps include a four-fight rivalry with Toronto’s Tie Domi, two bouts with Bob Probert, and four fights with Zdeno Chára.
Personal life
Darren Langdon and his wife have been married since 1997 and are parents to four children, including a set of triplets. The family lives in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, where Langdon serves as a coach for his sons and their high school team, the Elwood Regional High Lakers, as well as the local midget minor hockey squad. In 2007, he sought the Progressive Conservative nomination for a by-election in the Humber Valley district. Langdon also owns Langer’s, a bar in Deer Lake filled with his personal hockey collection. The memorabilia includes three Wayne Gretzky sticks, a signed number 99 jersey, numerous pucks, and items from every one of his former New York teammates. His extensive hoarding earned him the nickname "weasel." Langdon comes from a large family background: his father was one of 17 children, and his mother was one of 13.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Darren Langdon born?
Darren Langdon was born on 8 January 1971 in Deer Lake, Newfoundland, Canada.
What position did Darren Langdon play?
Darren Langdon's position is listed as Left wing.
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