Joey Crabb

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Joey Crabb
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Crabb with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2012
Born (1983-04-03) April 3, 1983 (age 40)
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for Atlanta Thrashers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals
Florida Panthers
Växjö Lakers HC
Frölunda HC
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL Draft 226th overall, 2002
New York Rangers
Playing career 20062016

Joseph Michael Crabb (born April 3, 1983), is an American former professional ice hockey winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Atlanta Thrashers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers.

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Playing career

Previously, Crabb played for Colorado College of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL), and the Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Thrashers (NHL). He scored his first NHL goal on December 10, 2008 in a game against the New York Rangers. [1]

On June 24, 2010, Crabb was traded by the Thrashers to the Chicago Blackhawks as part of a deal that sent the Thrashers' first (24th overall) and second round picks in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft as well as Marty Reasoner, Crabb and Jeremy Morin to Chicago in exchange for Dustin Byfuglien, Brent Sopel, Ben Eager and Akim Aliu. [2] However, he signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on the first day of free agency, July 1, 2010. Crabb started the 2010–11 season with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League but was frequently called up to the Maple Leafs, playing a total of 48 games that season. [3]

On July 2, 2012, Crabb signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals. [4]

During the 2012-13 NHL lockout, Crabb played for the Alaska Aces of the ECHL, and returned to Washington at the end of the lockout.

On March 22, 2013, Crabb was placed on waivers by the Washington Capitals and assigned to play for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.

On July 5, 2013 Crabb signed a two-year contract with the Florida Panthers. [5]

Prior to the 2014–15 season, on October 6, 2014, Crabb was traded by the Panthers to the New York Rangers in exchange for Steven Kampfer and Andrew Yogan. [6] Having passed through waivers he was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack for the duration of the year, contributing with 28 points in 66 games. In the post-season, Crabb elevated his play and posted 10 points in 15 games.

As a free agent from the Rangers, Crabb went unsigned over the summer, before accepting an invite to the Arizona Coyotes training camp on September 16, 2015. His stay with the Coyotes was brief as he was released upon the completion of camp on September 21. [7] On October 7, 2015, Crabb opted to sign his first contract abroad, agreeing to a one-year deal with Swedish club, Växjö Lakers HC. [8] In the 2015–16 season, Crabb appeared in 31 games with the Lakers before opting to transfer to fellow SHL club, Frölunda HC on February 1, 2016. He helped the Indians, to play in 14 post-season games for 7 points in claiming their fourth Le Mat Trophy in Franchise history.

At the conclusion of his 10th professional season, Crabb announced his retirement from the game. He initially joined hometown collegiate program, Alaska Anchorage Seawolves, as a volunteer assistant coach. [9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1998–99 Dimond High School HSAK
1999–2000 US NTDP U18 NAHL 551310236931014
2000–01US NTDP JuniorsUSDP3910102022
2000–01US NTDP Juniors USHL 2123518
2001–02 Green Bay Gamblers USHL61152742947481221
2002–03 Colorado College WCHA 3544840
2003–04 Colorado CollegeWCHA3915122720
2004–05 Colorado CollegeWCHA4216153140
2005–06 Colorado CollegeWCHA4218254345
2006–07 Chicago Wolves AHL 63715222560000
2007–08 Chicago WolvesAHL7292635782414520
2008–09 Chicago WolvesAHL4215142962
2008–09 Atlanta Thrashers NHL 2945928
2009–10 Chicago WolvesAHL792429535914651112
2010–11 Toronto Marlies AHL341171831
2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL483121524
2011–12 Toronto MarliesAHL978157
2011–12 Toronto Maple LeafsNHL6711152633
2012–13 Alaska Aces ECHL 3517213856
2012–13 Washington Capitals NHL262028
2012–13 Hershey Bears AHL126612655055
2013–14 Florida Panthers NHL90117
2013–14 San Antonio Rampage AHL6215142951
2014–15 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL66121628401564108
2015–16 Växjö Lakers SHL 31461060
2015–16 Frölunda HC SHL1013421452714
AHL totals4391061352413596418133142
NHL totals179203353100

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2000 United States U17 4th60110
2001 United States WJC18 6th65272
2012 United States WC 7th80334
Junior totals125382
Senior totals80334

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References

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