History of Rob Blake in Timeline
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.
December 10, 1969: Robert Blake Born
On December 10, 1969, Robert Bowlby Blake was born. He is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who would later serve as the general manager of the Los Angeles Kings.
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.
1990: Earned All-Star Team Honours
In 1990, Rob Blake earned CCHA and NCAA West first All-Star team honours, and was also the first player to ever receive the CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman award.
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.
1997: Received James Norris Memorial Trophy
In the 1997-98 season, Rob Blake received the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman.
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.
2003: Finished Fifth in Norris Trophy Voting
In the 2002-03 season, Rob Blake finished fifth in Norris Trophy voting.
2004: Season Lost to NHL Lockout
The 2004-05 NHL season was lost to an NHL Lockout.
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: Appeared in "The Love Guru"
In 2008, Rob Blake appeared in the Mike Myers film "The Love Guru" as himself.
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.
June 18, 2010: Announced Retirement
On June 18, 2010, Rob Blake announced his retirement from professional hockey.
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.
August 11, 2014: Kings to Retire Jersey Number
On August 11, 2014, the Los Angeles Kings announced they would be retiring Rob Blake's number 4 jersey.
2014: Elected into Hockey Hall of Fame
In 2014, Rob Blake was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
January 17, 2015: Kings Retired Jersey Number
On January 17, 2015, the Los Angeles Kings retired Rob Blake's number 4 jersey
December 8, 2015: Selected to Avalanche's Anniversary Team
On December 8, 2015, Rob Blake was selected to the Colorado Avalanche's 20th anniversary team.
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.
2018: Inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame
In 2018, Rob Blake was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame.
2022: Series losses to the Edmonton Oilers
In 2022, the team started a run of four consecutive series losses to the Edmonton Oilers
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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