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'''Radim Vrbata''' (born 13 June 1981) is a [[Czechs|Czech]] former professional [[ice hockey]] [[winger (ice hockey)|right winger]]. He had a 16-year career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Vrbata was originally drafted in [[1999 NHL Entry Draft|1999]] by the [[Colorado Avalanche]], with whom he has also played, along with the [[Carolina Hurricanes]], [[Chicago Blackhawks]], [[Arizona Coyotes]], [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], [[Vancouver Canucks]] and [[Florida Panthers]] during his NHL career. Radim Vrbata Was Also an NHL All-Star In 2015
'''Radim Vrbata''' (born 13 June 1981) is a [[Czechs|Czech]] former professional [[ice hockey]] [[winger (ice hockey)|right winger]]. He had a 16-year career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Vrbata was originally drafted in [[1999 NHL Entry Draft|1999]] by the [[Colorado Avalanche]], with whom he has also played, along with the [[Carolina Hurricanes]], [[Chicago Blackhawks]], [[Arizona Coyotes]], [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], [[Vancouver Canucks]] and [[Florida Panthers]] during his NHL career. Radim Vrbata was also an NHL All-Star in 2015.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Vrbata was drafted in the seventh round, 212th overall, by the [[Colorado Avalanche]] in the [[1999 NHL Entry Draft]]. He won the [[2001 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2001]] [[IIHF World U-20 Hockey Championship|World Junior Championship]] and the [[2005 IIHF World Championship]] with the Czech Republic. He played his first game in February 2002 against the New york Islanders, then scored his first NHL goal against the Rangers a night later. He finished his rookie season with 18 goals and 12 assists, mainly playing with Peter Forsberg and Joe Sakic.
Vrbata was drafted in the seventh round, 212th overall, by the [[Colorado Avalanche]] in the [[1999 NHL Entry Draft]]. He won the [[2001 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2001]] [[IIHF World U-20 Hockey Championship|World Junior Championship]] and the [[2005 IIHF World Championship]] with the Czech Republic. He played his first game in February 2002 against the [[New York Islanders]], then scored his first NHL goal against the Rangers a night later. He finished his rookie season with 18 goals and 12 assists, mainly playing with Peter Forsberg and Joe Sakic.


In March 2003, Vrbata was traded to the [[Carolina Hurricanes]] in exchange for [[Bates Battaglia]], later being acquired by the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] on 30 December 2005, in exchange for future considerations. After two subpar seasons with Chicago, he was traded to the [[Phoenix Coyotes]] on 11 August 2007, for [[Kevyn Adams]]. During his first year in Phoenix, he set career highs in goals, assists and led the team in scoring.
In March 2003, Vrbata was traded to the [[Carolina Hurricanes]] in exchange for [[Bates Battaglia]], later being acquired by the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] on 30 December 2005, in exchange for future considerations. After two subpar seasons with Chicago, he was traded to the [[Phoenix Coyotes]] on 11 August 2007, for [[Kevyn Adams]]. During his first year in Phoenix, he set career highs in goals, assists and led the team in scoring.
[[File:Radim Vrbata 10-2015.jpg |thumb|left|190px|Vrbata with the [[Vancouver Canucks|Canucks]] in 2015.]]
[[File:Radim Vrbata 10-2015.jpg |thumb|left|190px|Vrbata with the [[Vancouver Canucks|Canucks]] in 2015]]
On 1 July 2008, Vrbata, as a free agent, signed a three-year contract with the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=242173&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_nhl | title=Tampa Bay adds Vrbata from Phoenix | publisher=[[Canadian Press]] | date=2008-07-01 | accessdate=2008-07-01}}</ref> After starting the [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09 season]] out of form and citing confidence issues, and the fact that his wife was having difficulty during pregnancy, Vrbata asked and was granted permission to return home to the Czech Republic on 8 December 2008.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=258958&lid=sublink02&lpos=headlines_nhl | title=Vrbata heading home | publisher=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] | date=2008-12-08 | accessdate=2008-12-08}}</ref> On 2 January 2009, he joined his hometown team, [[BK Mladá Boleslav]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hokej.idnes.cz/radim-vrbata-se-poprve-trefil-a-mlada-boleslav-ukoncila-snuru-sesti-porazek-1bb-/hokej.asp?c=A090102_200059_hokej_elv|title= Radim Vrbata returns to play | publisher =(in czech) hockey.idnes.cz | date = 2009-01-02 | accessdate = 2009-01-02}}</ref> Vrbata's stint with Boleslav, however, was cut short when he was sent on loan to [[HC Bílí Tygři Liberec|Bílí Tygři Liberec]] on 29 January 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hcbilitygri.cz/clanek.asp?id=Bili-Tygri-ziskali-z-Mlade-Boleslavi-Radima-Vrbatu,-opacnym-smerem-putuji-Tomas-Klimenta,-Jiri-Moravec-a-Lukas-Zib-3701|title=Bili acquire Vrbata on Loan from Boleslav | publisher =(in czech) hcbilitygri.cz | date = 2009-01-29 | accessdate = 2009-01-09}}</ref>
On 1 July 2008, Vrbata, as a free agent, signed a three-year contract with the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=242173&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_nhl | title=Tampa Bay adds Vrbata from Phoenix | publisher=[[Canadian Press]] | date=2008-07-01 | access-date=2008-07-01}}</ref> After starting the [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09 season]] out of form and citing confidence issues, and the fact that his wife was having difficulty during pregnancy, Vrbata asked and was granted permission to return home to the Czech Republic on 8 December 2008.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=258958&lid=sublink02&lpos=headlines_nhl | title=Vrbata heading home | publisher=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] | date=2008-12-08 | access-date=2008-12-08}}</ref> On 2 January 2009, he joined his hometown team, [[BK Mladá Boleslav]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hokej.idnes.cz/radim-vrbata-se-poprve-trefil-a-mlada-boleslav-ukoncila-snuru-sesti-porazek-1bb-/hokej.asp?c=A090102_200059_hokej_elv|title= Radim Vrbata returns to play | publisher =(in czech) hockey.idnes.cz | date = 2009-01-02 | access-date = 2009-01-02}}</ref> Vrbata's stint with Boleslav, however, was cut short when he was sent on loan to [[HC Bílí Tygři Liberec|Bílí Tygři Liberec]] on 29 January 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hcbilitygri.cz/clanek.asp?id=Bili-Tygri-ziskali-z-Mlade-Boleslavi-Radima-Vrbatu,-opacnym-smerem-putuji-Tomas-Klimenta,-Jiri-Moravec-a-Lukas-Zib-3701|title=Bili acquire Vrbata on Loan from Boleslav | publisher =(in czech) hcbilitygri.cz | date = 2009-01-29 | access-date = 2009-01-09}}</ref>


After finishing the season in the Czech Republic, Vrbata advised the Lightning he intended to return to the NHL for the second year of his contract for the [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10 season]]. Having already filled Vrbata's spot on the team's roster, however, Tampa Bay had no interests in retaining Vrbata and his agent, Rich Evans, was subsequently given permission to orchestrate a trade with another NHL organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/article1017255.ece|title=Tampa Bay Lightning has no interest in returning right wing Radim Vrbata|publisher=TampaBay.com|date=2009-07-10|accessdate=2009-07-23|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714114741/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/article1017255.ece|archivedate=14 July 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Thus, on 21 July 2009, Vrbata was traded back to the Coyotes in exchange for [[David Hale (ice hockey)|David Hale]] and [[Todd Fedoruk]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/07/21/sp-coyotes-lightning.html?ref=rss|title=Vrbata traded back to Coyotes| publisher =[[CBC.ca|CBC]] | date = 2009-07-21 | accessdate = 2009-07-23}}</ref> for a second stint with the team. He would total 43 goals in his next two seasons with the team, coupled with four [[Stanley Cup playoffs|Stanley Cup playoff]] goals as Phoenix qualified for the playoffs in both [[2010 Stanley Cup playoffs|2010]] and [[2011 Stanley Cup playoffs|2011]], losing both times to the [[Detroit Red Wings]].
After finishing the season in the Czech Republic, Vrbata advised the Lightning he intended to return to the NHL for the second year of his contract for the [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10 season]]. Having already filled Vrbata's spot on the team's roster, however, Tampa Bay had no interests in retaining Vrbata and his agent, Rich Evans, was subsequently given permission to orchestrate a trade with another NHL organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/article1017255.ece|title=Tampa Bay Lightning has no interest in returning right wing Radim Vrbata|publisher=TampaBay.com|date=2009-07-10|access-date=2009-07-23|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714114741/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/article1017255.ece|archive-date=14 July 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Thus, on 21 July 2009, Vrbata was traded back to the Coyotes in exchange for [[David Hale (ice hockey)|David Hale]] and [[Todd Fedoruk]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/vrbata-traded-back-to-coyotes-1.855651?ref=rss|title=Vrbata traded back to Coyotes| publisher =[[CBC.ca|CBC]] | date = 2009-07-21 | access-date = 2009-07-23}}</ref> for a second stint with the team. He would total 43 goals in his next two seasons with the team, coupled with four [[Stanley Cup playoffs|Stanley Cup playoff]] goals as Phoenix qualified for the playoffs in both [[2010 Stanley Cup playoffs|2010]] and [[2011 Stanley Cup playoffs|2011]], losing both times to the [[Detroit Red Wings]].


On 21 February 2012, Vrbata scored two goals in a 5–4 shootout victory over the [[Los Angeles Kings]]. His second goal gave him 30 on the season, a career high.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011020895 | title = Coyotes prevail over Kings | publisher = [[National Hockey League]] | date = 2012-02-21 | accessdate = 2012-02-21}}</ref> He would finish the [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12 season]] with a career-high 35 goals in which he led the entire NHL in game-winners, with 12.
On 21 February 2012, Vrbata scored two goals in a 5–4 shootout victory over the [[Los Angeles Kings]]. His second goal gave him 30 on the season, a career high.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011020895 | title = Coyotes prevail over Kings | publisher = [[National Hockey League]] | date = 2012-02-21 | access-date = 2012-02-21}}</ref> He would finish the [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12 season]] with a career-high 35 goals in which he led the entire NHL in game-winners, with 12.


On 2 July 2014, Vrbata signed as an unrestricted free agent to a two-year, $10 million contract with the [[Vancouver Canucks]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canucks-sign-radim-vrbata-to-2-year-deal-1.2694740 | title = Canucks sign Radim Vrbata | publisher = [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] | date = 2014-07-02 | accessdate = 2014-07-02}}</ref> Vrbata stated the opportunity to play with the [[Daniel Sedin|Sedin]] [[Henrik Sedin|twins]] was a large factor in his decision.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://soundcloud.com/team-radio-interviews/radim-vrbata-with-sekeres-and-price-july3rd-2014 | title = Vrbat with Sekeras and Price interview | website = soundcloud.com | date = 2014-09-25 | accessdate = 2014-09-25}}</ref> In his first season in Vancouver, [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15]], Vrbata enjoyed a career year, finishing the regular season with 63 points from 78 games, besting his previous 62-point career-high season in 2011–12. He also led the Canucks in goals scored with 31, his second-highest single-season career total behind the 35 he scored in 2011–12.
On 2 July 2014, Vrbata signed as an unrestricted free agent to a two-year, $10&nbsp;million contract with the [[Vancouver Canucks]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canucks-sign-radim-vrbata-to-2-year-deal-1.2694740 | title = Canucks sign Radim Vrbata | publisher = [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] | date = 2014-07-02 | access-date = 2014-07-02}}</ref> Vrbata stated the opportunity to play with the [[Daniel Sedin|Sedin]] [[Henrik Sedin|twins]] was a large factor in his decision.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://soundcloud.com/team-radio-interviews/radim-vrbata-with-sekeres-and-price-july3rd-2014 | title = Vrbat with Sekeras and Price interview | website = soundcloud.com | date = 2014-09-25 | access-date = 2014-09-25}}</ref> In his first season in Vancouver, [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15]], Vrbata enjoyed a career year, finishing the regular season with 63 points in 79 games, besting his previous 62-point career-high season in 2011–12. He also led the Canucks in goals with 31, his second-highest single-season total behind the 35 he scored in 2011–12, and was selected to play in the [[2015 NHL All-Star Game|All-Star Game]], where for Team Foligno he scored the opening goal of the game and registered an assist in a 17–12 loss to Team Toews.


In the final year of his contract with the Canucks, Vrbata endured a disappointing [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]] season, producing just 27 points in his lowest offensive totals since 2009. As a free agent in the following off-season, Vrbata opted to return for a third stint with the Arizona Coyotes, agreeing to a one-year, $1 million bonus laden contract on 16 August 2016.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=891036 | title = Coyotes sign Vrbata to one-year contract | publisher = [[Arizona Coyotes]] | date = 2016-08-16 | accessdate = 2016-08-16}}</ref>
In the final year of his contract with the Canucks, Vrbata endured a disappointing [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]] season, producing just 27 points in his lowest offensive totals since 2009. As a free agent in the following off-season, Vrbata opted to return for a third stint with the Arizona Coyotes, agreeing to a one-year, $1&nbsp;million bonus-laden contract on 16 August 2016.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=891036 | title = Coyotes sign Vrbata to one-year contract | publisher = [[Arizona Coyotes]] | date = 2016-08-16 | access-date = 2016-08-16}}</ref>


During the [[2016-17 NHL season|2016–17]] season, on 25 November 2016, Vrbata became the NHL's all-time leader in shootout goals. In his return to Arizona, Vrbata led the club with 20 goals and 55 points in 81 games.
During the [[2016-17 NHL season|2016–17]] season, on 25 November 2016, Vrbata became the NHL's all-time leader in shootout goals. In his return to Arizona, Vrbata led the club with 20 goals and 55 points in 81 games.


As a free agent from the rebuilding Coyotes, Vrbata signed a one-year $2.5 million bonus laden contract with the [[Florida Panthers]] on 1 July 2017.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/radim-vrbata-signs-one-year-contract-panthers/ | title = Vrbata signs one-year contract with Panthers | publisher = [[Sportsnet.ca]] | date = 2017-07-01 | accessdate = 2017-07-01}}</ref>
As a free agent from the rebuilding Coyotes, Vrbata signed a one-year, $2.5&nbsp;million bonus-laden contract with the [[Florida Panthers]] on 1 July 2017.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/radim-vrbata-signs-one-year-contract-panthers/ | title = Vrbata signs one-year contract with Panthers | publisher = [[Sportsnet.ca]] | date = 2017-07-01 | access-date = 2017-07-01}}</ref>


On 7 April 2018, Vrbata announced his retirement from professional hockey after 16 seasons.<ref>{{cite web|last1=DeFranks|first1=Matthew|title=Panthers forward Radim Vrbata finishes NHL career with final game Saturday|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/florida-panthers/fl-sp-panthers-radim-vrbata-20180408-story.html|website=SunSentinel.com|accessdate=12 April 2018}}</ref>
On 7 April 2018, Vrbata announced his retirement from professional hockey after 16 seasons.<ref>{{cite web|last1=DeFranks|first1=Matthew|title=Panthers forward Radim Vrbata finishes NHL career with final game Saturday|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/florida-panthers/fl-sp-panthers-radim-vrbata-20180408-story.html|website=SunSentinel.com|date=8 April 2018 |access-date=12 April 2018}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Vrbata is from the same city as former Chicago Blackhawks teammate [[Martin Havlát]], [[Mladá Boleslav]]. Vrbata's brother [[David Vrbata|David]] is also a professional hockey player.<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=8626 | publisher = Eliteprospects.com | title = Radim Vrbata player profile | date = 2013-01-02 | accessdate = 2013-01-02 }}</ref>
Vrbata's brother [[David Vrbata|David]] is also a professional hockey player.<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=8626 | publisher = Eliteprospects.com | title = Radim Vrbata player profile | date = 2013-01-02 | access-date = 2013-01-02 }}</ref>


== Career statistics ==
== Career statistics ==
=== Regular season and playoffs ===
===Regular season and playoffs===
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| 1997–98
| 1997–98
| [[TJ Auto Škoda Mladá Boleslav]]
| [[TJ Auto Škoda Mladá Boleslav]]
| CZE.2 Jr
| CZE-2 Jr
| 35 || 42 || 31 || 73 || 4
| 35
| — || — || — || — || —
| 42
| 31
| 73
| 4
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
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|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1998–99 QMJHL season|1998–99]]
| [[1998–99 QMJHL season|1998–99]]
| [[Hull Olympiques]]
| [[Hull Olympiques]]
| [[Quebec Major Junior Hockey League|QMJHL]]
| [[Quebec Major Junior Hockey League|QMJHL]]
| 54 || 22 || 38 || 60 || 16
| 54
| 23 || 6 || 13 || 19 || 6
| 22
| 38
| 60
| 16
| 23
| 6
| 13
| 19
| 6
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|-
| [[1999–2000 QMJHL season|1999–2000]]
| [[1999–00 QMJHL season|1999–00]]
| Hull Olympiques
| Hull Olympiques
| QMJHL
| QMJHL
| 59 || 29 || 45 || 74 || 26
| 59
| 15 || 3 || 9 || 12 || 8
| 29
| 45
| 74
| 26
| 15
| 3
| 9
| 12
| 8
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2000–01 QMJHL season|2000–01]]
| [[2000–01 QMJHL season|2000–01]]
| [[Shawinigan Cataractes]]
| [[Shawinigan Cataractes]]
| QMJHL
| QMJHL
| 55 || 56 || 64 || 120 || 67
| 55
| 10 || 4 || 7 || 11 || 4
| 56
| 64
| 120
| 67
| 10
| 4
| 7
| 11
| 4
|-
|-
| [[2000–01 AHL season|2000–01]]
| [[2000–01 AHL season|2000–01]]
| [[Hershey Bears]]
| [[Hershey Bears]]
| [[American Hockey League|AHL]]
| [[American Hockey League|AHL]]
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| —
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 2
| —
| —
| —
| —
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 1
| 2
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2001–02 NHL season|2001–02]]
| [[2001–02 NHL season|2001–02]]
| [[Colorado Avalanche]]
| [[Colorado Avalanche]]
| [[National Hockey League|NHL]]
| [[National Hockey League|NHL]]
| 52 || 18 || 12 || 30 || 14
| 52
| 9 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 18
| 12
| 30
| 14
| 9
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|-
|-
| [[2001–02 AHL season|2001–02]]
| [[2001–02 AHL season|2001–02]]
| Hershey Bears
| Hershey Bears
| AHL
| AHL
| 20 || 8 || 14 || 22 || 8
| 20
| — || — || — || — || —
| 8
| 14
| 22
| 8
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03]]
| [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03]]
| Colorado Avalanche
| Colorado Avalanche
| NHL
| NHL
| 66 || 11 || 19 || 30 || 16
| 66
| — || — || — || — || —
| 11
| 19
| 30
| 16
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| 2002–03
| 2002–03
| [[Carolina Hurricanes]]
| [[Carolina Hurricanes]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 10 || 5 || 0 || 5 || 2
| 10
| — || — || — || — || —
| 5
| 0
| 5
| 2
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04]]
| [[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04]]
| Carolina Hurricanes
| Carolina Hurricanes
| NHL
| NHL
| 80 || 12 || 13 || 25 || 24
| 80
| — || — || — || — || —
| 12
| 13
| 25
| 24
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[2004–05 Czech Extraliga season|2004–05]]
| [[2004–05 Czech Extraliga season|2004–05]]
| [[Bílí Tygři Liberec]]
| [[Bílí Tygři Liberec]]
| [[Czech Extraliga|ELH]]
| [[Czech Extraliga|CZE]]
| 45 || 18 || 21 || 39 || 91
| 45
| 12 || 3 || 2 || 5 || 0
| 18
| 21
| 39
| 91
| 12
| 3
| 2
| 5
| 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06]]
| [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06]]
| Carolina Hurricanes
| Carolina Hurricanes
| NHL
| NHL
| 16 || 2 || 3 || 5 || 6
| 16
| — || — || — || — || —
| 2
| 3
| 5
| 6
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| 2005–06
| 2005–06
| [[Chicago Blackhawks]]
| [[Chicago Blackhawks]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 45 || 13 || 21 || 34 || 16
| 45
| — || — || — || — || —
| 13
| 21
| 34
| 16
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2006–07 NHL season|2006–07]]
| [[2006–07 NHL season|2006–07]]
| Chicago Blackhawks
| Chicago Blackhawks
| NHL
| NHL
| 77 || 14 || 27 || 41 || 26
| 77
| — || — || — || — || —
| 14
| 27
| 41
| 26
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[2007–08 NHL season|2007–08]]
| [[2007–08 NHL season|2007–08]]
| [[Phoenix Coyotes]]
| [[Phoenix Coyotes]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 76 || 27 || 29 || 56 || 14
| 76
| — || — || — || — || —
| 27
| 29
| 56
| 14
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09]]
| [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09]]
| [[Tampa Bay Lightning]]
| [[Tampa Bay Lightning]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 18 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 8
| 18
| — || — || — || — || —
| 3
| 3
| 6
| 8
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[2008–09 Czech Extraliga season|2008–09]]
| [[2008–09 Czech Extraliga season|2008–09]]
| BK Mladá Boleslav
| BK Mladá Boleslav
| ELH
| CZE
| 11 || 5 || 3 || 8 || 18
| 11
| — || — || — || — || —
| 5
| 3
| 8
| 18
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2008–09
| 2008–09
| Bílí Tygři Liberec
| Bílí Tygři Liberec
| ELH
| CZE
| 7 || 7 || 2 || 9 || 2
| 7
| 3 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 2
| 7
| 2
| 9
| 2
| 3
| 0
| 1
| 1
| 2
|-
|-
| [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10]]
| [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10]]
| Phoenix Coyotes
| Phoenix Coyotes
| NHL
| NHL
| 82 || 24 || 19 || 43 || 24
| 82
| 7 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 4
| 24
| 19
| 43
| 24
| 7
| 2
| 2
| 4
| 4
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2010–11 NHL season|2010–11]]
| [[2010–11 NHL season|2010–11]]
| Phoenix Coyotes
| Phoenix Coyotes
| NHL
| NHL
| 79 || 19 || 29 || 48 || 20
| 79
| 4 || 2 || 3 || 5 || 0
| 19
| 29
| 48
| 20
| 4
| 2
| 3
| 5
| 0
|-
|-
| [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12]]
| [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12]]
| Phoenix Coyotes
| Phoenix Coyotes
| NHL
| NHL
| 77 || 35 || 27 || 62 || 24
| 77
| 16 || 2 || 3 || 5 || 8
| 35
| 27
| 62
| 24
| 16
| 2
| 3
| 5
| 8
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2012–13 Czech 1. Liga season|2012–13]]
| [[2012–13 Czech 1. Liga season|2012–13]]
| BK Mladá Boleslav
| BK Mladá Boleslav
| [[1st Czech Republic Hockey League|CZE.2]]
| [[1st Czech Republic Hockey League|CZE-2]]
| 2 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 0
| 2
| — || — || — || — || —
| 1
| 1
| 2
| 0
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[2012–13 NHL season|2012–13]]
| [[2012–13 NHL season|2012–13]]
| Phoenix Coyotes
| Phoenix Coyotes
| NHL
| NHL
| 34 || 12 || 16 || 28 || 14
| 34
| — || — || — || — || —
| 12
| 16
| 28
| 14
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14]]
| [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14]]
| Phoenix Coyotes
| Phoenix Coyotes
| NHL
| NHL
| 80 || 20 || 31 || 51 || 22
| 80
| — || — || — || — || —
| 20
| 31
| 51
| 22
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15]]
| [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15]]
| [[Vancouver Canucks]]
| [[Vancouver Canucks]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 79 || 31 || 32 || 63 || 20
| 79
| 6 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 0
| 31
| 32
| 63
| 20
| 6
| 2
| 2
| 4
| 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]]
| [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]]
| Vancouver Canucks
| Vancouver Canucks
| NHL
| NHL
| 63 || 13 || 14 || 27 || 12
| 63
| — || — || — || — || —
| 13
| 14
| 27
| 12
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[2016–17 NHL season|2016–17]]
| [[2016–17 NHL season|2016–17]]
| Arizona Coyotes
| Arizona Coyotes
| NHL
| NHL
| 81 || 20 || 35 || 55 || 16
| 81
| — || — || — || — || —
| 20
| 35
| 55
| 16
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18]]
| [[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18]]
| [[Florida Panthers]]
| [[Florida Panthers]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 42 || 5 || 9 || 14 || 16
| 42
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| 5
| 9
| 14
| 16
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
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|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
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! colspan="3" | NHL totals
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Radim Vrbata
Vrbata with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2014
Born (1981-06-13) 13 June 1981 (age 43)
Mladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Colorado Avalanche
Carolina Hurricanes
Bílí Tygři Liberec
Chicago Blackhawks
Arizona Coyotes
Tampa Bay Lightning
Mladá Boleslav
Vancouver Canucks
Florida Panthers
National team  Czech Republic
NHL draft 212th overall, 1999
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2001–2018

Radim Vrbata (born 13 June 1981) is a Czech former professional ice hockey right winger. He had a 16-year career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Vrbata was originally drafted in 1999 by the Colorado Avalanche, with whom he has also played, along with the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers during his NHL career. Radim Vrbata was also an NHL All-Star in 2015.

Playing career

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Vrbata was drafted in the seventh round, 212th overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He won the 2001 World Junior Championship and the 2005 IIHF World Championship with the Czech Republic. He played his first game in February 2002 against the New York Islanders, then scored his first NHL goal against the Rangers a night later. He finished his rookie season with 18 goals and 12 assists, mainly playing with Peter Forsberg and Joe Sakic.

In March 2003, Vrbata was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Bates Battaglia, later being acquired by the Chicago Blackhawks on 30 December 2005, in exchange for future considerations. After two subpar seasons with Chicago, he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes on 11 August 2007, for Kevyn Adams. During his first year in Phoenix, he set career highs in goals, assists and led the team in scoring.

Vrbata with the Canucks in 2015

On 1 July 2008, Vrbata, as a free agent, signed a three-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.[1] After starting the 2008–09 season out of form and citing confidence issues, and the fact that his wife was having difficulty during pregnancy, Vrbata asked and was granted permission to return home to the Czech Republic on 8 December 2008.[2] On 2 January 2009, he joined his hometown team, BK Mladá Boleslav.[3] Vrbata's stint with Boleslav, however, was cut short when he was sent on loan to Bílí Tygři Liberec on 29 January 2009.[4]

After finishing the season in the Czech Republic, Vrbata advised the Lightning he intended to return to the NHL for the second year of his contract for the 2009–10 season. Having already filled Vrbata's spot on the team's roster, however, Tampa Bay had no interests in retaining Vrbata and his agent, Rich Evans, was subsequently given permission to orchestrate a trade with another NHL organization.[5] Thus, on 21 July 2009, Vrbata was traded back to the Coyotes in exchange for David Hale and Todd Fedoruk[6] for a second stint with the team. He would total 43 goals in his next two seasons with the team, coupled with four Stanley Cup playoff goals as Phoenix qualified for the playoffs in both 2010 and 2011, losing both times to the Detroit Red Wings.

On 21 February 2012, Vrbata scored two goals in a 5–4 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. His second goal gave him 30 on the season, a career high.[7] He would finish the 2011–12 season with a career-high 35 goals in which he led the entire NHL in game-winners, with 12.

On 2 July 2014, Vrbata signed as an unrestricted free agent to a two-year, $10 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks.[8] Vrbata stated the opportunity to play with the Sedin twins was a large factor in his decision.[9] In his first season in Vancouver, 2014–15, Vrbata enjoyed a career year, finishing the regular season with 63 points in 79 games, besting his previous 62-point career-high season in 2011–12. He also led the Canucks in goals with 31, his second-highest single-season total behind the 35 he scored in 2011–12, and was selected to play in the All-Star Game, where for Team Foligno he scored the opening goal of the game and registered an assist in a 17–12 loss to Team Toews.

In the final year of his contract with the Canucks, Vrbata endured a disappointing 2015–16 season, producing just 27 points in his lowest offensive totals since 2009. As a free agent in the following off-season, Vrbata opted to return for a third stint with the Arizona Coyotes, agreeing to a one-year, $1 million bonus-laden contract on 16 August 2016.[10]

During the 2016–17 season, on 25 November 2016, Vrbata became the NHL's all-time leader in shootout goals. In his return to Arizona, Vrbata led the club with 20 goals and 55 points in 81 games.

As a free agent from the rebuilding Coyotes, Vrbata signed a one-year, $2.5 million bonus-laden contract with the Florida Panthers on 1 July 2017.[11]

On 7 April 2018, Vrbata announced his retirement from professional hockey after 16 seasons.[12]

Personal life

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Vrbata's brother David is also a professional hockey player.[13]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1997–98 TJ Auto Škoda Mladá Boleslav CZE-2 Jr 35 42 31 73 4 — — — — —
1998–99 Hull Olympiques QMJHL 54 22 38 60 16 23 6 13 19 6
1999–00 Hull Olympiques QMJHL 59 29 45 74 26 15 3 9 12 8
2000–01 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 55 56 64 120 67 10 4 7 11 4
2000–01 Hershey Bears AHL — — — — — 1 0 1 1 2
2001–02 Colorado Avalanche NHL 52 18 12 30 14 9 0 0 0 0
2001–02 Hershey Bears AHL 20 8 14 22 8 — — — — —
2002–03 Colorado Avalanche NHL 66 11 19 30 16 — — — — —
2002–03 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 10 5 0 5 2 — — — — —
2003–04 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 80 12 13 25 24 — — — — —
2004–05 Bílí Tygři Liberec CZE 45 18 21 39 91 12 3 2 5 0
2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 16 2 3 5 6 — — — — —
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 45 13 21 34 16 — — — — —
2006–07 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 77 14 27 41 26 — — — — —
2007–08 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 76 27 29 56 14 — — — — —
2008–09 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 18 3 3 6 8 — — — — —
2008–09 BK Mladá Boleslav CZE 11 5 3 8 18 — — — — —
2008–09 Bílí Tygři Liberec CZE 7 7 2 9 2 3 0 1 1 2
2009–10 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 82 24 19 43 24 7 2 2 4 4
2010–11 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 79 19 29 48 20 4 2 3 5 0
2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 77 35 27 62 24 16 2 3 5 8
2012–13 BK Mladá Boleslav CZE-2 2 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
2012–13 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 34 12 16 28 14 — — — — —
2013–14 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 80 20 31 51 22 — — — — —
2014–15 Vancouver Canucks NHL 79 31 32 63 20 6 2 2 4 0
2015–16 Vancouver Canucks NHL 63 13 14 27 12 — — — — —
2016–17 Arizona Coyotes NHL 81 20 35 55 16 — — — — —
2017–18 Florida Panthers NHL 42 5 9 14 16 — — — — —
NHL totals 1,057 284 339 623 294 42 8 10 18 12

International

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Medal record
Representing  Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2001 Moscow
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Vienna
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2001 Czech Republic WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 2 3 4
2003 Czech Republic WC 4th 9 3 3 6 2
2005 Czech Republic WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 3 0 1 1 0
2008 Czech Republic WC 5th 7 5 2 7 4
2013 Czech Republic WC 7th 8 2 1 3 4
Junior totals 7 1 2 3 4
Senior totals 27 10 7 17 10

References

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  1. ^ "Tampa Bay adds Vrbata from Phoenix". Canadian Press. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  2. ^ "Vrbata heading home". TSN. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 8 December 2008.
  3. ^ "Radim Vrbata returns to play". (in czech) hockey.idnes.cz. 2 January 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  4. ^ "Bili acquire Vrbata on Loan from Boleslav". (in czech) hcbilitygri.cz. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 9 January 2009.
  5. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning has no interest in returning right wing Radim Vrbata". TampaBay.com. 10 July 2009. Archived from the original on 14 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  6. ^ "Vrbata traded back to Coyotes". CBC. 21 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  7. ^ "Coyotes prevail over Kings". National Hockey League. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  8. ^ "Canucks sign Radim Vrbata". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  9. ^ "Vrbat with Sekeras and Price interview". soundcloud.com. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  10. ^ "Coyotes sign Vrbata to one-year contract". Arizona Coyotes. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  11. ^ "Vrbata signs one-year contract with Panthers". Sportsnet.ca. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  12. ^ DeFranks, Matthew (8 April 2018). "Panthers forward Radim Vrbata finishes NHL career with final game Saturday". SunSentinel.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  13. ^ "Radim Vrbata player profile". Eliteprospects.com. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
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