Bryce Salvador

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Bryce Salvador
Bryce Salvador - New Jersey Devils.jpg
Salvador with the New Jersey Devils in 2012
Born (1976-02-11) February 11, 1976 (age 48)
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for St. Louis Blues
New Jersey Devils
NHL draft 138th overall, 1994
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 1997–2015

Bryce Chadwick Salvador (born February 11, 1976) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Salvador was drafted in the sixth round, 138th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. During his professional career, he played for the St. Louis Blues and the New Jersey Devils.

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Salvador is of African and Brazilian descent on his father's side, [1] and Ukrainian on his mother's side. [2]

Playing career

Salvador in 2013. Bryce Salvador 2013-02-02.JPG
Salvador in 2013.

Salvador entered the NHL with a reputation as a gritty defenceman and engaged in three fights in his first 15 games. While in St. Louis, Salvador created a program with teammate Jamal Mayers called Jam 'n Sal's Community Stars, which recognizes kids who perform small acts of kindness and generosity. [3] Salvador was traded from the St. Louis Blues to the Devils in exchange for Cam Janssen on February 26, 2008. [4] On July 1, Salvador re-signed with the Devils to a four-year deal worth $11.6 million. [5] [6]

On July 3, 2012, Salvador was re-signed to a three-year contract by the Devils. [7] [8]

On January 17, 2013, due to his leadership in the locker room and somewhat lengthy tenure on the roster, he was named the 10th captain in the New Jersey Devils history, [9] and the third black captain in NHL history, behind Dirk Graham and Jarome Iginla. [10] Due to lower back injuries, Salvador only played in 94 games after the start of the 2012-13 season. [11]

On September 2, 2015, Salvador announced his retirement after playing for 14 seasons. [12]

Broadcasting career

Since 2017, Salvador has been the television studio analyst and rinkside reporter for all Devils home games on MSG Sportsnet. [13]

Salvador has worked as an ice level analyst for the Stanley Cup Playoffs on TNT since 2022.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1992–93 Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL 641452940000
1993–94 Lethbridge HurricanesWHL61414183690112
1994–95 Lethbridge HurricanesWHL67191088—————
1995–96 Lethbridge HurricanesWHL56412167530112
1996–97 Lethbridge HurricanesWHL6383240811907714
1997–98 Worcester IceCats AHL 462810741101145
1998–99 Worcester IceCatsAHL695131812940112
1999–2000 Worcester IceCatsAHL56013135390112
2000–01 St. Louis Blues NHL 752810691420218
2001–02 St. Louis BluesNHL66571278100114
2002–03 St. Louis BluesNHL7128109570002
2003–04 St. Louis BluesNHL693584750002
2003–04 Worcester IceCatsAHL20110—————
2004–05 Missouri River Otters UHL 700016—————
2005–06 St. Louis BluesNHL4614526—————
2006–07 St. Louis BluesNHL6425755—————
2007–08 St. Louis BluesNHL561101143—————
2007–08 New Jersey Devils NHL80001151012
2008–09 New Jersey DevilsNHL76313167840004
2009–10 New Jersey DevilsNHL79410145750006
2011–12 New Jersey DevilsNHL8209966244101426
2012–13 New Jersey DevilsNHL3902222—————
2013–14 New Jersey DevilsNHL4013429—————
2014–15 New Jersey DevilsNHL1502220—————
NHL totals7862486110696747111864

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References

  1. ↑ "New Jersey Devils' captain Bryce Salvador retires after 14 seasons in NHL". latino.foxnews.com. Fox News Latino. September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ Chere, Rich (February 27, 2013). "Devils' Bryce Salvador: Kid from Manitoba becomes respected captain". NJ.com. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Best Sports Figure Not Named Pujols St. Louis 2007 - Jamal Mayers". River Front Times. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Devils acquire defenseman Bryce Salvador from St. Louis for forward Cam Janssen". NHL.com. February 26, 2008. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ Rosen, Dan (July 1, 2008). "Devils sign Salvador, Pandolfo; pass on Brylin". NHL.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  6. ↑ Chere, Rich (July 1, 2008). "Rolston, Holik return, Brylin won't". nj.com. Retrieved November 12, 2023. ...while Salvador agreed to a four-year, $11.6 million contract...
  7. ↑ "Devils re-sign Bryce Salvador". NHL.com. July 3, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ Strang, Katie (July 3, 2012). "Devils sign veteran Bryce Salvador". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Devils name defenseman Salvador captain". NHL.com. January 17, 2013. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  10. ↑ Born, Brian (April 17, 2017). "Elias to play in Mikey Nichols Charity Hockey Game". NHL.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Devils captain Salvador announces retirement". nhl.com. National Hockey League. September 2, 2015. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  12. ↑ Salvador, Bryce (September 2, 2015). "'Til It's Gone". Players Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  13. ↑ Bryce Salvador MSGNetworks.com MSGNetworks.com. Accessed December 25, 2018
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Preceded by New Jersey Devils captain
2013–15 		Succeeded by
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