Paul Coffey, a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman, left an indelible mark on the National Hockey League, having played for nine esteemed teams throughout his illustrious career. Renowned for his exceptional speed and remarkable scoring abilities, Coffey stands as the second-highest ranked NHL defenseman in goals, assists, and points, trailing only the illustrious Raymond Bourque.
A three-time recipient of the Norris Trophy, bestowed upon the NHL's most outstanding defenseman, Coffey was also voted to eight end-of-season All-Star Teams, a to testament his consistent excellence throughout his playing days. Moreover, he holds the record for the most goals scored by a defenseman in a single season, an impressive 48 goals in the 1985-86 campaign, and is the sole defenseman to have achieved this feat more than once, accomplishing it in the 1983-84 season.
In addition, Coffey is one of only two defensemen to have scored 100 points in a season on multiple occasions, achieving this feat five times, with Bobby Orr being the only other defenseman to have accomplished this feat on six occasions. Furthermore, Paul Coffey holds or shares an astonishing 33 NHL records in both the regular season and playoffs.
In recognition of his remarkable achievements, Coffey was honored as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history in 2017, a testament to his enduring impact on the sport.
