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Keith Primeau

Born:November 24, 1971Draft:1990 Red Wings, 3rd Overall
Hometown:Toronto, ON, CANPosition:C
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:Canada / USACurrent Team:Retired

Keith David Primeau (born November 24, 1971) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers. Keith’s son, Cayden, is a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens.

Keith Primeau Philadelphia Flyers
Keith Primeau, Philadelphia Flyers, 2033 (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Keith Primeau Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
Oct. 9, 1996Detroit Red Wings1997 1st-Round Pick
(Nikos Tselios)
Paul Coffey
Hartford Whalers LogoBrian Glynn
Brendan Shanahan
Jan. 23, 2000Carolina Hurricanes2000 5th-Round Pick
(Kristofer Ottosson)
Philadelphia Flyers
2000 2nd-Round Pick
(Argis Saviels)
Rod Brind’Amour
Jean-Marc Pelletier

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • OHL Most Goals (57) — 1989-90
  • OHL Most Points (Eddie Powers Trophy) (127) — 2989-90
  • AHL Calder Cup Champion — 1991-92
  • World Championship Gold Medal — 1996-97
  • World Cup Runner Up — 1996-97
  • NHL All-Star Game — 2003-04
  • Captain (Flyers) — 2001-06
  • Alternate Captain (Flyers) — 2000-01
  • Captain (Hurricanes) — 1998-99
  • Alternate Captain (Hurricanes) — 1997-98

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