Chris Nilan
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Chris Nilan, known for his tough and gritty style of play, became a well-known enforcer in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Nilan's journey to professional hockey began when he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 19th round of the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft. Despite being a late-round pick, he managed to secure

Chris Nilan, known for his tough and gritty style of play, became a well-known enforcer in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Nilan's journey to professional hockey began when he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 19th round of the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft. Despite being a late-round pick, he managed to secure

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1980-1992

Goals

110

Assists

115

Points

225

Plus/Minus

-7

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Career Timeline

1980-1988

Montreal Canadiens (NHL)

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1988-1990

New York Rangers (NHL)

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1991-1992

Boston Bruins (NHL)

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1992

Montreal Canadiens (NHL)

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Born Feb 9th, 1958

Age 66 years old

Height / Weight 6' 0" 205 lbs

Position R

Sweater # 30

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