Rick Vaive
Career Overview

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Rick Vaive's journey in professional hockey began when he was drafted fifth overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Vaive quickly demonstrated his scoring ability and knack for finding the back of the net. His tenure with the Canucks, however, was short-lived. After just one season, he was traded

Rick Vaive's journey in professional hockey began when he was drafted fifth overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Vaive quickly demonstrated his scoring ability and knack for finding the back of the net. His tenure with the Canucks, however, was short-lived. After just one season, he was traded

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1980-1992

Goals

441

#68 All-Time

Assists

347

Points

788

Plus/Minus

-78

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Career Timeline

1979

Birmingham Bulls (WHA)

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1980

Vancouver Canucks (NHL)

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1980-1987

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

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1988-1989

Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)

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1989-1992

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)

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Born May 14th, 1959

Age 65 years old

Height / Weight 6' 1" 198 lbs

Position R

Sweater #s 28 · 22 · 19 · 18 · 27 · 12

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