History of Martin St. Louis in Timeline
Martin St. Louis is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Undrafted, he played 1,134 NHL games, amassing 1,033 points, primarily with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2004. He also played for Calgary and the New York Rangers, and briefly in Switzerland. St. Louis, considered one of the best undrafted NHL players ever, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. His #26 jersey was retired by the Lightning in 2017.
1969: Creation of the universal NHL entry draft
In 1969, the universal NHL entry draft was created. Since then, St. Louis became only the 16th undrafted player to reach 1,000 NHL games.
June 18, 1975: Martin St. Louis Born
On June 18, 1975, Martin St. Louis was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player.
1986: Wayne Gretzky accomplished similar feat
St. Louis became the first player to win the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Trophy, and Stanley Cup in the same season since Wayne Gretzky in 1986-87.
1993: Freshman Season
In 1993, St. Louis had 51 points in 33 games in his freshman season and was named to the East Coast Athletic Conference's All-Rookie Team.
1994: Sophomore Season at Vermont
In 1994, during his sophomore season, St. Louis was among the top scorers in the NCAA with 71 points in 35 games.
1995: ECAC Player of the Year
In 1995, St. Louis was named the ECAC Player of the Year while playing college hockey for the Vermont Catamounts.
1997: All-American Honors
Between 1995 and 1997, St. Louis earned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) all-American honors for three consecutive seasons.
1997: Final Year of College Eligibility
In 1996-97, St. Louis completed his final year of college eligibility, scoring 59 points in 36 games.
1997: Graduated from University of Vermont
In 1997, Martin St. Louis graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in small business management.
1997: Tryout with the Ottawa Senators
Prior to the 1997-98 NHL season, St. Louis was offered a tryout by the Ottawa Senators.
February 18, 1998: Signed with the Calgary Flames
On February 18, 1998, St. Louis signed a contract with the Calgary Flames after playing with the Cleveland Lumberjacks.
October 9, 1998: NHL Debut
On October 9, 1998, St. Louis made his NHL debut against the San Jose Sharks as a member of the Calgary Flames.
1998: Began NHL Career
In 1998, Martin St. Louis began his NHL career with the Calgary Flames.
October 6, 2000: Debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning
On October 6, 2000, St. Louis made his debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
November 22, 2000: First Goal of the Season
On November 22, 2000, St. Louis scored his first goal of the season after struggling initially and being out of the lineup at times.
2000: Contract Option Picked Up
In 2000, general manager Al Coates picked up St. Louis' contract option for the 2000-01 season.
2001: Leading Team in Goals
Midway through the 2001-02 season, St. Louis was leading the Tampa Bay Lightning with 16 goals.
January 23, 2002: Broken Leg
On January 23, 2002, St. Louis suffered a broken leg following a check by Josef Melichar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2002: Missed Seven Games Between 2002-2012
From 2002-2012, Martin St. Louis was a durable player throughout his career, missing only seven games.
2002: Breakout Season
In the 2002-03 season, St. Louis had a breakout season, finishing fourth in team scoring with 70 points and tying for the team lead with 33 goals and 37 assists.
January 30, 2003: First Career Hat-Trick
On January 30, 2003, St. Louis scored his first career hat-trick in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
2003: NHL MVP Awards and Art Ross Trophy
In 2003, St. Louis was voted the recipient of the Lester B. Pearson Award and Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player and also won his first Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer with 94 points.
2003: Art Ross Trophy
In the 2003-04 season, St. Louis captured the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer with 94 points (38 goals, 56 assists).
February 17, 2004: 100th Career Goal
On February 17, 2004, St. Louis scored his 100th career goal against the Philadelphia Flyers.
2004: Contract with HC Lausanne
During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, St. Louis signed a contract with HC Lausanne of Switzerland's National League A.
2004: World Cup of Hockey Victory
In 2004, Martin St. Louis joined Team Canada for the first time, appearing at the World Cup of Hockey. He led Canada to victory over the United States in the opening game, and Canada ultimately won the tournament.
2004: Stanley Cup Championship
In 2004, Martin St. Louis was a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup championship team.
2005: Began "Ironman" Streak
In 2005, Martin St. Louis began an "ironman" streak where he played every game for his team.
2005: Signed contract extension with Lightning
When the NHL resumed in 2005-06, St. Louis signed a six-year contract extension with the Lightning worth US$31.5 million.
2006: First Olympic Games
In 2006, Martin St. Louis played in his first Olympic Games, where Team Canada finished in seventh place.
2006: Greatest offensive year
In the 2006-07 season, St. Louis had his greatest offensive year, topping the 100-point plateau for the first time.
February 9, 2007: 500th Career Game
On February 9, 2007, St. Louis played in his 500th career game against the New York Rangers.
2007: University of Vermont Hall of Fame Induction
In 2007, the University of Vermont inducted Martin St. Louis into its athletics Hall of Fame.
March 19, 2008: 500th Career Point
On March 19, 2008, St. Louis scored his 500th career point with a goal against the Buffalo Sabres.
2009: First Trade Request
In 2009, St. Louis first requested a trade to the New York Rangers.
2009: World Championships All-Star
In 2009, St. Louis was named a tournament all-star after leading the World Championships in scoring with 15 points, also earning a silver medal.
2009: Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
In 2009-10, St. Louis was voted the recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most gentlemanly player.
2010: Second Lady Byng Trophy
In 2010, Martin St. Louis achieved several milestones. He won the Lady Byng Trophy for the second time, made his sixth All-Star Game appearance, was named to the second All-Star team for the third time, and finished second in league scoring with 99 points. He was also a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy.
December 2011: End of "Ironman" Streak due to Injury
In December 2011, Martin St. Louis's "ironman" streak came to an end at 499 consecutive games when he was struck in the face by a shot during practice, resulting in facial and sinus fractures, causing him to miss five games.
2012: Missed Seven Games Between 2002-2012
From 2002-2012, Martin St. Louis was a durable player throughout his career, missing only seven games.
2012: Alumni Achievement Award
In 2012, Martin St. Louis was presented with the University of Vermont's Alumni Achievement Award.
2012: Led NHL in Assists
St. Louis led the NHL in assists during the 2012-2013 season.
November 19, 2013: Played 1,000th NHL Game
On November 19, 2013, Martin St. Louis played his 1,000th NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings, recording an assist. He became the 286th player in NHL history to reach the milestone and only the 16th undrafted player since 1969.
2013: Second Art Ross Trophy
In 2013, at age 37, St. Louis won his second Art Ross Trophy, becoming the oldest player to ever lead the NHL in scoring.
January 18, 2014: Career High Four Goals
On January 18, 2014, Martin St. Louis set a career high and tied a Lightning franchise record by scoring four goals in a game against the San Jose Sharks.
February 6, 2014: Selected for 2014 Winter Olympics
On February 6, 2014, Martin St. Louis was selected to replace the injured Steven Stamkos for the 2014 Winter Olympics. He went on to win a gold medal with Canada.
March 5, 2014: Traded to New York Rangers
On March 5, 2014, Martin St. Louis was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for Ryan Callahan, a 2015 first-round draft pick, a conditional 2014 second-round pick (which became a first-round pick) and a conditional 2015 seventh-round pick.
2014: Alternate Captain for the Rangers
In 2014, Martin St. Louis returned to the Rangers for what would be his last NHL season, and was named an alternate captain.
2014: Stanley Cup Final Appearance After Mother's Death
In 2014, after a slow start with the Rangers and the death of his mother in May, Martin St. Louis helped the team overcome a 3–1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They eventually reached the 2014 Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Los Angeles Kings.
July 2, 2015: Retirement Announcement
On July 2, 2015, Martin St. Louis formally announced his retirement from professional hockey after receiving other offers in free agency.
2015: Reached 1,000 Career Points
In 2015, Martin St. Louis recorded a goal and an assist against the Philadelphia Flyers to reach 1,000 points in his career, becoming the sixth undrafted player in NHL history to do so. He also faced the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final, which Tampa Bay won.
2015: End of NHL Career
In 2015, Martin St. Louis's NHL career ended with the New York Rangers. He played a total of 1,134 games, scoring 391 goals and 1,033 points.
2015: Draft Pick Trade
In 2015, both of the first-round draft picks acquired by the Lightning in the trade of Martin St. Louis to the New York Rangers, were eventually traded to the New York Islanders.
January 8, 2016: Jersey Retirement at the University of Vermont
On January 8, 2016, the University of Vermont retired Martin St. Louis' jersey number 8 at Gutterson Fieldhouse.
October 6, 2016: Lightning to Retire St. Louis' Number 26
On October 6, 2016, the Lightning announced that they would retire Martin St. Louis' number 26, making him the first player in the organization's history to have his jersey retired.
January 13, 2017: Jersey Retirement Ceremony
On January 13, 2017, the Lightning held a ceremony to retire Martin St. Louis' number 26 when they hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets.
January 17, 2017: Jersey Retired
On January 17, 2017, St. Louis' number 26 jersey became the first to be retired in Lightning history.
2017: Canadiens Win at Amalie Arena Since 2017
In 2017, Canadiens won their first game at Amalie Arena since 2017.
January 21, 2019: Special Teams Consultant for Columbus Blue Jackets
On January 21, 2019, Martin St. Louis became the special teams consultant for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2021: Canadiens' Poor Start
In 2021, the Montreal Canadiens had a historically poor start of 8-30-7 to the 2021–22 season.
February 9, 2022: Named Interim Head Coach of Montreal Canadiens
On February 9, 2022, Martin St. Louis was named interim head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, following the firing of Dominique Ducharme.
June 1, 2022: Named Permanent Head Coach of Montreal Canadiens
On June 1, 2022, Martin St. Louis was named the permanent head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, signing a three-year extension with the team.
March 17, 2023: Inducted into Tampa Bay Lightning Hall of Fame
On March 17, 2023, Martin St. Louis was inducted into the Tampa Bay Lightning Hall of Fame as a member of its inaugural class.
2023: Vermont's All-Time Leading Scorer
As of 2023, St. Louis continues to hold the record as Vermont's all-time leading scorer with 267 points.
April 17, 2024: Contract Extension with Canadiens
On April 17, 2024, the Canadiens exercised a two-year option on Martin St. Louis' contract, extending it through the conclusion of the 2026–27 season.
February 4, 2025: 100th Career Coaching Win
On February 4, 2025, Martin St. Louis registered his 100th career coaching win.
2026: Contract Extended
In 2026, Martin St. Louis' contract was extended through the conclusion of the 2026-27 season.
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