Kevyn Adams
Jersey Number: 17
Player information for Kevyn Adams
Position
Center
Height
6'1" (185cm)
Born
October 8, 1974
Number
17
Shoots
Right
Weight
200 lbs (91kg)
Birthplace
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Years in Columbus
1
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Player Career Notes
- Recorded 8-12-20 and 52 penalty minutes in 66 games during the inaugural season in his lone campaign with the Blue Jackets.
- Registered the second assist on the Blue Jackets’ first goal in franchise history, scored by Bruce Gardiner at 7:34 of the first period on Oct. 7, 2000 vs. Chicago (Jocelyn Thibault).
- Scored two goals, including the game-winner at 4:13 of the third period, in the Blue Jackets’ first win in franchise history in a 3-2 victory at Calgary on Oct. 12, 2000.
- Finished his 10-year NHL career with 59-77-136 and 317 penalty minutes in 540 games with the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs from 1997-2008.
- Set single-season career highs in assists and points with 11-18-29 in 78 games split between Columbus and Florida in 2000-01.
- Helped Carolina win the 2006 Stanley Cup, skating in 25 contests.
- Retired from hockey after playing in 27 games with Chicago in 2007-08.
- Added 38-66-104 in 162 games in the American Hockey League with the St. John’s Maple Leafs from 1997-2000.
- Represented the United States at the 1994 IIHF World Junior Championships and 2005 IIHF World Championships.
- Played his college hockey at Miami (Ohio) from 1992-96, notching 69-102-171 and 102 penalty minutes in 151 career outings.
- Has served in different capacities in the Buffalo Sabres’ organization since 2009 and was named the club’s general manager on June 16, 2020.
CBJ Career Regular Season Stats
| Season | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 | 66 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -4 | 52 | 84 |
| Totals | 66 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -4 | 52 | 84 |
Transaction History
- Drafted by Boston in the first round, 25th overall, in the 1993 NHL Draft.
- Selected by Columbus in the Expansion Draft on June 23, 2000.
- Traded with a fourth-round pick in the 2001 NHL Draft to Florida in exchange for LW Ray Whitney and future considerations on Mar. 13, 2001.