Quintin Laing

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Quintin Laing
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Born (1979-06-08) June 8, 1979 (age 44)
Harris, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
GET-ligaen team
Former teams		 Sparta Warriors
Washington Capitals
Chicago Blackhawks
Abbotsford Heat
NHL Draft 102nd overall, 1997
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2000–2014

Quintin Laing (born June 8, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who last played in the GET-ligaen. His father, Bill Laing is also a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA).

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Career

Originally a draft choice of the Detroit Red Wings, Laing made his NHL debut for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2003-2004 season, but only skated in three games. Laing has spent a great deal of time playing minor league hockey, most recently with the Hershey Bears, but has stood out to his team and fans alike as a player with great work ethic and commitment to the game. In the early 2010 season he was signed by the Abbotsford Heat, the AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames.

Washington Capitals

During the 2007-2008 season, Laing was called up to replace the injured Boyd Gordon because of his penalty killing abilities. On his way to the airport, Laing made a promise to himself: play each shift as if it were his last. [1] Laing made an immediate impact on the team, and his outstanding effort was rewarded as he remained on the team after Gordon returned from his injury.

Laing scored his first NHL goal, a game winner, on December 10, 2007, against Kevin Weekes of the New Jersey Devils, however he was most well known for his shot blocking skills, and led the NHL in blocked shots per game for a large portion of the season. Opponents scored fewer goals and took fewer shots per sixty minutes of ice time when Laing was on the ice than any other Capital. [2] Laing is the Masterton Trophy nominee from the Capitals for the 2007-2008 season, which is awarded to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. [3]

His teammates have offered glowing reviews of his dedication to the game: "He's a heart-and-soul guy," Capitals winger Brooks Laich said of Laing. "He lays his body out there, relentlessly and religiously in front of pucks. He does the little things that help you win." Goalie Brent Johnson added: "He's an old-time hockey player. People want to see scoring, but as a goaltender you appreciate guys like him. He went down and blocked a shot with his chest. I went up to him afterward, and said, 'Seriously, you keep that up and you're going to be here.'" [1]

On October 6, 2008, Laing was put on waivers and sent to the Hershey Bears, the Washington Capitals AHL affiliate, as the Capitals were simply too deep at forward. Capitals coach, Bruce Boudreau said that it was one of toughest cuts he had ever had to make because, "Quintin was so proud to be a Washington Capital." [4]

Laing was injured while playing with the Bears during the 2008-2009 season. After recovering, he was almost immediately called up to the Capitals due to multiple injuries in Washington's forward corps. His first NHL game of the year, against the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 19, 2009, resulted in an assist and a blocked shot in 10 minutes of ice time. However, after the game he began complaining of abdominal pain and the Capitals' trainer realized that he had a serious injury. He was taken to the hospital where it was discovered that he had torn his spleen. He was placed in intensive care and immediately ruled out for the remainder of the season. [5] However, Laing returned for Hershey in game 3 of the AHL Eastern Conference finals. [6]

Laing was the third NHL player to be diagnosed with swine flu within the same week. Capitals spokesman Nate Ewell reported that Laing was being treated for H1N1 while being kept well away from his fellow Capitals players. Laing sat out the next few games until he was well enough to return on Sunday, November 1. Laing scored his first goal of the season the night of his return.

In a November 17, 2009 tilt against the New York Rangers at [MSG], Laing, while sprawling on the ice to block a passing lane, suffered a broken jaw after a slapshot caught his face. He was placed on the long-term IR the next day and was expected to miss upwards of 6–8 weeks.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1996–97 Kelowna Rockets WHL 631324375410000
1997–98 Kelowna RocketsWHL591124354770118
1998–99 Kelowna RocketsWHL7011102110763030
1999–00 Kelowna RocketsWHL682230526151128
2000–01 Jackson Bandits ECHL 601324373950000
2000–01 Norfolk Admirals AHL 1001110–––––
2001–02 Jackson BanditsECHL601324373950000
2001–02 Norfolk AdmiralsAHL61615213240002
2002–03 Norfolk AdmiralsAHL69512173382240
2003–04 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 30110–––––
2003–04 Norfolk AdmiralsAHL781210227485164
2004–05 Norfolk AdmiralsAHL661013235440000
2005–06 Norfolk AdmiralsAHL731431457040000
2006–07 Hershey Bears AHL75152843441925721
2007–08 Washington Capitals NHL3915610–––––
2007–08 Hershey BearsAHL2026828–––––
2008–09 Washington CapitalsNHL10000–––––
2008–09 Hershey BearsAHL55916252192240
2008–09 Washington CapitalsNHL10000–––––
2009–10 Washington CapitalsNHL3622421–––––
2009–10 Hershey BearsAHL20000–––––
2010–11 Victoria Salmon Kings ECHL40110–––––
2010–11 Abbotsford Heat AHL597192640–––––
2011–12 Abbotsford HeatAHL581111223110000
2012–13 Abbotsford HeatAHL636101645–––––
2013–14 Sparta Warriors Norway 2821214451232
NHL totals79381131–––––

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References

  1. 1 2 El-Bashir, Tarik (December 5, 2007). "Laing's Second Chance Gets Off to a Good Start". The Washington Post.
  2. ↑ "Japers' Rink: 2007-08 Rink Wrap: Quintin Laing". May 19, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Washington Capitals - Features: Laing is Caps' Masterton Nominee - 03/13/2008". Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved May 23, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Capitals Insider - Boudreau Talks About the Cuts". voices.washingtonpost.com.
  5. ↑ "Capitals Insider - The Latest on Laing". voices.washingtonpost.com.
  6. ↑ Leone, Tim (May 23, 2009). "Laing's return gives Bears a lift". pennlive.com.
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