Adam Graves

**Adam Scott Graves** (born April 12, 1968) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left wing. He played parts of 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and San Jose Sharks.

Graves is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning 1990 with the Oilers and 1994 with the Rangers. He won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 1994 and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2001. He is also a one-time All-Star.

## Career

Before playing in the NHL, Graves played two seasons with the Windsor Spitfires of Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful 1986–87 season with the team, scoring 45 goals and leading his team to the OHL championship in the Memorial Cup tournament.

He was selected 22nd overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1986 NHL entry draft. He was then sent down to play for their AHL=affiliate Adirondack Red Wings. On October 9, 1987, the Red Wings called Graves up and he made his NHL debut in a 4–1 win against the Edmonton Oilers. On October 23, Graves recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Shawn Burr goal in a 5–2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. On October 15, 1988, Graves scored his first NHL goal against Allan Bester in a 5–3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

On June 23, 2006, the Red Wings traded Graves along with Petr Klima, Joe Murphy and Jeff Sharples to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Jimmy Carson, Kevin McClelland and a 1991 fifth-round draft pick. He had a successful time with the Oilers. He helped them during the playoffs, going on to defeat the Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings, and Chicago Blackhawks. They defeated the Boston Bruins four games to one to win the Stanley Cup.

On September 3, 1991, Graves signed a five year, $2.44 million contract to join the New York Rangers. He had a successful first season with the Rangers, scoring 26 goals. During the playoffs, Graves was involved in an incident where he slashed the wrist of Penguins star Mario Lemieux and fractured his wrist. HE was later suspended afterwards and the Penguins went on to win the Stanley Cup. Graves had a very successful 1993–94 season with the Rangers, setting a franchise record after scoring 52 goals in a season. He helped the Rangers during the playoffs. The team defeated the New York Islanders, Washington Capitals, and New Jersey Devils. The Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks four fames to three in the Finals to win the Stanley Cup. At the end of the year, Graves named as the winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. He played for the team for six more seasons and won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2001 because of his dedication to hockey.

On June 24, 2001, the Rangers traded Graves to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Mikael Samuelsson and prospect Christian Gosselin. He played two seasons with the Sharks, scoring 26 goals and recording 23 assists.

On April 3, 2004, Graves announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.

On February 3, 2009, the Rangers retired Graves' No. 9 jersey before a game against the Atlanta Thrashers.

## Infobox (ice hockey player)

- **image**: AdamGraves.jpg
- **caption**: Graves during his time with the Rangers on January 10, 2008
- **position**: Winger (ice hockey), Left wing
- **shoots**: Left
- **birth place**: Tecumseh, Ontario, Tecumseh, Ontario
- **height ft**: 6
- **height in**: 0
- **weight lb**: 205
- **played for**: Detroit Red Wings
Edmonton Oilers
New York Rangers
San Jose Sharks
- **ntl team**: CAN
- **draft**: 22nd overall
- **draft year**: 1986
- **draft team**: Detroit Red Wings
- **career start**: 1987
- **career end**: 2003