Career Timeline of Rob Blake: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Rob Blake, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Robert "Rob" Blake is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and former general manager of the Los Angeles Kings. Drafted by the Kings in 1988, he played 11 seasons with them, reaching the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals and winning the Norris Trophy. In 2001, he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, winning the Stanley Cup that year. After a brief return to the Kings, he finished his playing career with the San Jose Sharks, retiring as their captain in 2010. Blake was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014 and also won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Kings' front office in 2014.

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1988: Drafted by Los Angeles Kings

In 1988, Rob Blake was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL.

1989: Joined Los Angeles Kings

In 1989, Rob Blake joined the Los Angeles Kings for the final four games of the 1989-90 season.

1993: Helped Kings to Stanley Cup Finals

In 1993, Rob Blake helped lead the Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens.

1995: Wayne Gretzky traded

During the 1995-96 season, Wayne Gretzky was traded and the Kings' captaincy became vacant.

1996: Recorded lowest total since 1996-97

In the 2006-07 season, Rob Blake recorded 34 points in 2006-07, his lowest total since 1996-97

1996: Named Captain of the Kings

Prior to the 1996-97 season, Rob Blake was named the 11th captain in the Los Angeles Kings' team history.

1998: Played in Winter Olympics

In 1998, Rob Blake played for Canada in the Winter Olympics.

2000: Joined Colorado Avalanche

Late in the 2000-01 season, Rob Blake joined Colorado and made an immediate impact.

February 21, 2001: Traded to Colorado Avalanche

On February 21, 2001, Rob Blake was traded to the Colorado Avalanche.

July 1, 2001: Re-signed with Avalanche

On July 1, 2001, Rob Blake re-signed with the Avalanche to a five-year contract.

2001: Traded to Colorado Avalanche

In 2001, Rob Blake was traded to the Colorado Avalanche and became a member of their Stanley Cup championship team that year.

2001: Won Stanley Cup with Avalanche

In 2001, Rob Blake won his first and only Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche.

October 29, 2002: Recorded 500th Career Point

On October 29, 2002, Rob Blake recorded his 500th career point against the Minnesota Wild.

2002: Won gold at Winter Olympics

In 2002, Rob Blake won a gold medal while playing for Canada in the Winter Olympics.

2005: Returned for Final Season with Avalanche

After losing a season to the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Rob Blake returned for his final season under contract with the Avalanche.

April 3, 2006: Scored 200th Career Goal

On April 3, 2006, Rob Blake scored his 200th career NHL goal against the Chicago Blackhawks.

July 1, 2006: Re-signed with Los Angeles Kings

On July 1, 2006, Rob Blake re-signed with his former team, the Los Angeles Kings, for two years.

2006: Played in Winter Olympics

In 2006, Rob Blake played for Canada in the Winter Olympics.

2006: Recorded lowest total since 1996-97

In the 2006-07 season, Rob Blake recorded 34 points in 2006-07, his lowest total since 1996-97

September 28, 2007: Renamed Team Captain

On September 28, 2007, Rob Blake was renamed team captain after Mattias Norström's departure.

July 3, 2008: Signed with San Jose Sharks

On July 3, 2008, Rob Blake signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks.

2008: Signed with San Jose Sharks

In 2008, Rob Blake signed with the San Jose Sharks.

2009: Captained San Jose Sharks

Rob Blake captained the San Jose Sharks after the 2008 season.

March 3, 2011: Discussed Post-Playing Career

On March 3, 2011, Rob Blake discussed his post-playing career as a hockey operations manager for the NHL during a Los Angeles Kings telecast.

2013: Hired as Assistant General Manager

Before the 2013-14 season, Rob Blake was hired as assistant general manager by the Los Angeles Kings.

2014: General Manager for IIHF World Championship

In 2014, Rob Blake was selected by Hockey Canada to be their general manager for the IIHF World Championship.

2015: General Manager for Ontario Reign

In 2015, Rob Blake became the general manager for the Ontario Reign, the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings.

April 10, 2017: Named VP and General Manager of Kings

On April 10, 2017, Rob Blake was named the vice-president and general manager of the Los Angeles Kings.

May 5, 2025: Parted Ways with Kings

On May 5, 2025, Rob Blake and the Kings mutually parted ways after eight seasons as general manager.

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