Rob Blake
Rob Blake (born December 10, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and current general manager of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Blake played 20 seasons in the NHL for the Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Ducks. He was known for his offensive abilities, physical play, and leadership qualities.
Career Highlights:
- NHL Draft: Drafted 70th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1988.
- Norris Trophy: Won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman in 1998.
- Stanley Cup: Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001.
- Olympics: Won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
- International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship: Won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 1994 IIHF World Championship.
- NHL All-Star Game: Seven-time NHL All-Star.
- Los Angeles Kings Captain: Served as captain of the Los Angeles Kings.
- San Jose Sharks Captain: Served as captain of the San Jose Sharks.
- Hockey Hall of Fame: Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014.
Post-Playing Career:
After retiring from playing, Blake joined the Los Angeles Kings organization. He held various positions, including scout, director of hockey operations, and assistant general manager, before being named general manager in 2017. As general manager, he is responsible for all hockey operations decisions for the Kings.