[8] Having finished the NHL season in Detroit, he was returned to Adirondack for the AHL playoffs which the team won to take the Calder Cup championship. [3], Describing his younger self as a "punk", Oates said he partied frequently. But when it comes to thanking his father, David, don’t be surprised to hear a quiver in his voice. Adam Oates talks about the upcoming season and what … )[49][50] The Markham Waxers retired his jersey number 10 in 1999. ... Sakic asked if his son was a comparable size to his physically imposing father. His career total of 150 assists remains a school record As of 2012[update]. [48], At the time of Oates' retirement, his 1,420 points was the 13th highest total in NHL history, and his 1,079 assists ranked 5th. What better way is there to improve your hockey skills than by learning directly from NHL players and coaches? [66], His parents are David and Loretta, and he has two sisters: Michelle and Laurel. For what? [32] He continued to demand a new contract in the off-season, while his agent claimed Oates would retire before playing for the Capitals again. [27] Anaheim reached the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals, where in the third game of the series against the New Jersey Devils, Oates assisted on Ruslan Salei's overtime-winning goal. So we can win five games because we're lousy and we get in the eighth spot and lose four straight and get embarrassed and then get shelled all summer? Good Dad Man. I never really liked watching hockey and I pretty much hated the NHL. ... Adam Oates. He was named to the East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC) second all-star team and became the first RPI hockey player to earn a berth on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All-American team since 1965. He spent time with his family, coached his son's youth hockey team. The Caps, under first-time head coach Adam Oates, had missed the playoffs the year before — the only season since 2008 that’s the case. But the itch to get back into coaching persisted. [21] The deal, which is now considered one of the worst in Red Wings' history, left Oates "heartbroken" to leave his first NHL club. Adam Oates Quotes: I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. [19] However, Detroit made changes following a first round loss in the playoffs;[20] Oates, along with Paul MacLean, was traded to the St. Louis Blues on June 15, 1989, in exchange for veterans Bernie Federko and Tony McKegney. Played here: Adam Oates. He improved to 115 in 1990–91. [5], Oates played five seasons with the Etobicoke Eclipse of the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) Junior A Lacrosse League. [55] Oates' former teammates praised his appointment as head coach, calling him a "detail-oriented players' coach" with excellent communication skills. [34], Oates became the 47th player in NHL history, and the 15th fastest, to score his 1,000th career point on October 7, 1997, against the New York Islanders. Five-time all-star. [40], The Flyers chose not to offer Oates a new contract following the loss, making him an unrestricted free agent. Adam Oates played for the Bruins from 1992-97. Brett Hull and Adam Oates (St. Louis Blues) ... With Oates as his playmaking center, Hull scored 158 goals during the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons and was ripping up … Curtis Joseph was a strong goaltender in the 1990s. "[47] Oates' father, a British immigrant, idolized Stanley Matthews, considered one of the greatest association football (soccer) players of all-time and hoped that his son would adopt a pass-first mentality similar to Matthews. His average of 114 points per season over that time was second to Wayne Gretzky's 124. And perhaps one day, young Graham will find himself on the ice. I can't say I really remember too much about it. [58] However, the Capitals were defeated in the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, losing to the New York Rangers in seven games. [8], Oates signed a four-year, $3 million contract extension with the Blues prior to the 1991–92 season, but after the team signed Brendan Shanahan, Garth Butcher and Ron Sutter to significant deals, felt he was underpaid. Adam Oates talks about the upcoming season and what to expect from the 2013 Caps. As the shooter skated past the small crowd that remained in the arena, the back of his shirt clearly read, "McPhee"; as in Graham McPhee, son of Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee. [3] As a youth, he played both hockey and box lacrosse, favouring the latter sport. [26], Oates' best individual season came in his first full year in Boston. [16] He led the league in assists the following two seasons, at the ages of 38 and 39, with 69 in 2000–01 and 64 in 2001–02. Coming in I knew the basics of the game from playing NHL '94 back in the day, but wasn't really aware of how the game really worked. He was also the second most productive NHL player of the 1990s behind Wayne Gretzky. The Washington Capitals had no other choice but to make the move they did on Saturday morning, declining to renew the contracts (euphemism) of general manager George McPhee and head coach Adam Oates. After a few minutes Adam Oates emerged from the locker room and headed out on the ice to feed the young man passes. He dropped out of high school to focus on hockey and ended up working as a gas station attendant at age 19. WATERLOO — Adam Oates. [7] Oates played two full seasons and parts of a third with the Junior A Markham Waxers of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League (OPJAHL). After RPI, he scored 1,420 in 1,337 NHL games, earning induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012. I never knew he was this good playing against him because I didn't see him this much. Oates was able to score himself, reaching the 20 goal mark seven times, including a career high 45 in 1992–93, a season in which he led the league with 11 game-winning goals. [46], Oates led the NHL in assists three times – 1992–93, 2000–01 and 2001–02 – and finished in the top ten on 12 occasions. On Saturday afternoon, Graham got to do just that, one of the many benefits of being the son of a professional general manager. The team scored only one goal in regulation time and were shut-out three times by Ottawa's Patrick Lalime. a scrimmage, playing in development camp for his father's hockey team. He's not a flashy guy. After a few minutes Adam Oates emerged from the locker room and headed out on the ice to feed the young man passes. [3] An offensive standout, Oates' total of 181 points in 19 games in 1981 was the 11th highest total in OLA junior history at the time. That's their job, not ours. [28], Oates is a co-founder of sporting apparel retailer Old Time Hockey, a company that donates a portion of all sales to the NHL emergency assistance fund. He scored 89 points in 43 games during 1980–81, and 159 points – including 105 assists – in 1981–82. [7] In 1983–84, he set school records in points with 83 and assists with 57. As a college player, Oates was a standout forward for the RPI Engineers. What are we doing? Frank A. Clark. [27] Boston teammate Ray Bourque suggested in 1994 that Oates was underrated, saying, "I think a lot of people take what he does for granted. Known as an elite playmaker, Oates' career total of 1,079 assists was the fifth-highest total in NHL history at the time of his 2004 retirement. [33] After several months of contentious negotiations, the two sides agreed to a three-year contract worth around $2.9 million per season with an option on a fourth year. [14] He played in a total of five NHL All-Star Games and was a six-time finalist for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct on the ice (Oates has described himself as the Susan Lucci for the Lady Byng. He does it in a quiet way. [52] Under his guidance, the team's power play finished ninth in the league and he was credited with playing a significant role in Steven Stamkos' offensive development. Graham was an All-Star last season in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League (AYHL), having an opportunity to. [38], With Washington out of playoff contention late in the 2001–02 season and with his contract expiring following the season, the Capitals traded Oates to the Philadelphia Flyers on March 19, 2002, in exchange for goaltender Maxime Ouellet and the Flyers' first, second and third round selections in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. It was just so special. [47], The Tampa Bay Lightning hired Oates as an assistant coach in the 2009–10 season, where he worked with the team's offence. [15], Oates established himself as a full-time NHLer in 1986–87, scoring 47 points in 76 games. [27] On January 14, 2002, Oates became the eighth player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career assists when he set up Dainus Zubrus' overtime winning goal in a 1–0 victory over the Boston Bruins. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in management from the school in 1991. (Icing, Trapezoids, Biscuits, Twigs, Blue Jackets, Plus/Minus, Goons...AHHHH) However, when my beloved NBA was in danger of being locked out for an entire season, that was my cue to force myself to watch something that I previously semi-despised. The Flyers hoped that bringing Oates in would solidify their playoff chances. Brett Hull led the NHL in goals in 1990, 1991, and 1992, with the help of centre Adam Oates. Hamilton chases F1 record again as Schumacher's son debuts. [15] He made his NHL debut on October 10, 1985, against the Minnesota North Stars, scoring his first goal that night on goaltender Don Beaupre and added an assist. [65], While a member of the Bruins, Oates also worked for a brief time with the investment firm Boston Capital Partners. After one-timers came catching passes and firing wrist shots, a session where Oates got on the young man for a bad leg kicking habit that he had developed. What sounds like … After retiring as a player, Oates served as an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils prior to joining the Capitals as their head coach for two seasons, from 2012 to 2014. The teenager looked like he had some skills as he fired long range shots into the net. Personal coach to your son or daughter? [51] Oates was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of its 2012 class. [62][63] Oates split coaching duties with former Devils captain Scott Stevens, with each coach responsible for a specific group of players;[64] Oates was responsible for the forwards while Stevens was responsible for the defensemen. Trotz, a … "[31], Less than two weeks after his tirade, on March 1, 1997, Oates was traded to the Washington Capitals. Oates was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 12, 2012. [13] He was inducted into RPI's Athletics Hall of Fame, and was named the inaugural member of the hockey team's Ring of Honor in 2004. [27] Oates finished third in league scoring three times; 1990-91, 1992-93, and 1993-94. His coach, Adam Oates, recognizes the issue. He credits his father, David, with encouraging his son’s unselfish play by pointing to British soccer star Stanley Matthews—known as a pass-first player—as an example to follow. And it just kind of became my role, where I was obviously trying to please my dad, growing up and becoming a playmaker out of that. [53] Oates then joined the New Jersey Devils in 2010, where he served an additional two years as an assistant coach, helping the team reach the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals, which they lost to the Los Angeles Kings in six games. It's upstairs, baby. It didn’t hurt that David Oates gave his son a stick that allowed him to perfect his backhand and see both sides of the ice. [7] Choosing to forgo his final year of college eligibility, Oates signed a four-year, $1.1 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings that made him the highest paid rookie in the NHL in 1985–86. McPhee, son of Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee. [24] Oates was named to the second all-star team following the season and played in the 1991 All-Star Game. He's the best centerman I've been around. [8][11], In 1984–85, Oates broke his own school records by recording 60 assists and 91 points. I am now a die hard Capitals fan...I now know a bit about hockey...but I still have a long way to go. Adam Oates poses for photographers at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Monday. [3] In his three years with RPI, the Engineers recorded an 85–19–1 record and won the ECAC championships in 1984 and 1985. [51] Oates was once engaged to model and actress Darlene Vogel, however the couple cancelled their planned 1998 marriage at the last moment. New Jersey general manager Lou Lamoriello praised Oates' work with the team: "He did an outstanding job for us. while they were on the ice at the 2011 Winter Classic? [58] Oates' players praised his positive outlook and willingness to work closely with them as a primary reasons why the team was able to turn its season around. Adam Oates is currently eighth in career assists, ... “We hope this is the end of a long journey but he’s ready for anything,” son Eric wrote on Twitter. [11] After scoring 42 points in 22 games in his freshman season of 1982–83,[8] he spent the summer working with a skating instructor to improve his foot speed. Prior to this season I had only watched a handful of hockey games. With some players, motivation is a problem. [7], RPI's assistant coach Paul Allen noticed Oates during a 1982 OPJAHL game while scouting a different player and offered him a position on the school's team. However, the team improved throughout the season and went from last place in the Southeast Division to first; they won 15 of their final 19 games to win the division title. Lamoriello shared the duties behind the bench with co-coaches Shooting with a former 10-time NHL top 20 scorer isn't a bad way for a kid to spend a Saturday afternoon. I didn't know half the penalties, I didn't know that a few teams existed or didn't exist, and I was easily frustrated by many things that happened in the NHL. Louis. [17] Oates split the remainder of the season between Detroit and Adirondack, finishing his first NHL season with 38 games played, 9 goals and 11 assists. He improved to 54 points in 63 games the following year despite missing a month due to a groin injury,[8][18] and finished third in team scoring with 78 points in 1988–89. [14] Oates was voted to the ECAC's all-decade team of the 1980s. ", Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League, "Adam Oates '85 Among 100 Greatest NHL Players", "Lacrosse or hockey? Oates was born on August 27, 1962 in Weston, a neighborhood in Toronto. After the final scrimmage of the 2012 Washington Capitals Development Camp, George McPhee's [2] He set single-season school records for assists and points and was named an Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) all-star and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All-American in both 1984 and 1985. As a consequence, the Capitals opted to dismiss both Oates as head coach and the team's general manager, George McPhee.[61]. [8] He helped Hull score 72 and 86 goals those seasons,[23] the latter the third highest in single-season total in NHL history. ", "He doesn't get as much publicity as the goal scorers, but he loves to watch you put the puck in the net. Oates had 23 goals and 79 assists for 102 points in his first season wearing the Bluenote, the first of four 100-point campaigns in his illustrious NHL career. Adam Oates joined the young McPhee on the ice and spent time feeding one-timers to the soon-to-be high school freshman, watching him and analyzing his shot. Father told me that if I ever met a lady in a dress like yours, I … [4] He played in the 1975 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Toronto. He remained unsigned six weeks into the 2003–04 season, until he agreed to a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers on November 17, 2003. He played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Edmonton Oilers. It was Oates' ninth career playoff overtime point, tying him with Joe Sakic and Doug Gilmour for the NHL all-time lead. [44] He appeared in 60 games in Edmonton, scoring 2 goals and 16 assists. [56] While the 2012–13 NHL lockout delayed Oates' debut with the Capitals, he acted as co-coach with Mark French for Washington's AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. [10] Consequently, Oates played three seasons with the RPI Engineers, leading the team in assists each year. Oates' father, a British immigrant, idolized Stanley Matthews, considered one of the greatest association football(soccer) players of all-time and hoped that his son would adopt a pass-first mentalit… He led the league with 97 assists in 1992–93 and finished third in overall scoring with 142 points. Seventh in all-time NHL assists. [25] The conflict was resolved on February 7, 1992, when the team traded him to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Craig Janney and Stéphane Quintal. In the trade, Oates, Bill Ranford and Rick Tocchet went to Washington in exchange for Jim Carey, Anson Carter, Jason Allison and a draft pick. Hull is the son of Chicago Blackhawks star Bobby Hull. ... (son of former Bruin short-timer John Gruden ) and Trevor Janicke. And it just kind of became my role, where I was obviously trying to please my dad, growing up and becoming a playmaker out of that." When told yes, he said "get him on skates." Adam Robert Oates (born August 27, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, former co-head coach for the New Jersey Devils and former head coach for the Washington Capitals.He played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Edmonton Oilers. [60] The team finished with a 38–30–14 record, but finished ninth in the Eastern Conference and missed the playoffs. I never asked him why he didn't want to score more himself; I was afraid he'd change his mind. On Saturday, after the Washington Capitals wrapped up their final scrimmage of Prospect Development Camp, a young man came out to the empty ice rink with a bucket of pucks. [43], The Mighty Ducks declined their option on the 41-year-old Oates' contract, again making him a free agent. [6] As the league's leading scorer, he won the Bobby Allan Award and in one game that season, set OLA Junior A single-game records of 19 assists and 29 points. With the Bruins struggling on the ice and out of playoff contention late in 1996–97 season, Oates publicly berated team management, saying, "You go on a [road] trip and everyone says it's a big trip. [9] He returned to high school to complete his diploma when he was recruited to play for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). [16] He played in his fourth consecutive All-Star Game in 1994 and again finished third in league scoring with 112 points in 1993–94. In the AHL, he scored 18 goals and 28 assists in 34 games. He has the resume behind him as a player and having the success he had – all the credentials are there for having the kind of respect players have for him. I wish him well. The Bruins signed him to a five-year, $10 million contract extension late in that season,[30] but Oates once again became frustrated with his salary relative to the rest of the league by 1997. [16] He finished the 1997–98 season as the team leader with 56 assists, and second to Peter Bondra in team scoring with 78 points. ... That moment after his first goal is the moment between father and son … He is also the only player in NHL history to centre three 50-goal scorers, helping Brett Hull, Cam Neely and Peter Bondra reach the mark. LATEST VIDEO {{ currentStream.Name }} Washington Capitals Coverage And Blog For The DC Sports Nexus. Gruden is an Ottawa pick out of … Two years later, at 28, another child, my daughter, Malorie. Manuel Balce Ceneta Show More Show Less 26 of 32 [57], When the NHL resumed for the shortened 2012–13 season, Oates and the Capitals struggled initially and won only 2 of their first 11 games. He then signed a $3.5 million contract for the 2002–03 season, with an option for 2003–04, with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on July 1, 2002. [27] At the 1993 All-Star Game, Oates set a record by recording four assists in one period as part of a 16–6 victory for the Wales Conference. [22], The Blues made Oates their first-line centre and played him alongside Brett Hull. [29] Despite the injury, Oates finished fourth in the NHL with 41 assists in a season disrupted by a work stoppage. The practice session was only about twenty minutes long, but those minutes were probably very helpful to a young man who aspires to, and possibly beyond. Like most youngsters, Oates was heavily influenced on his sporting path by advice from his father, but David Oates' words of wisdom to his son came from watching a different sport. [35] The Capitals reached the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals, which they lost to the Detroit Red Wings, their first finals appearance in franchise history. DiBenedetto keeps ride as Cindric promotion to Cup delayed. [16] After this, Oates struggled offensively and was pointless in his following 16 games; the team subsequently demoted him to the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League (AHL). The pair, dubbed "Hull and Oates" as a play on the band Hall and Oates, put up prolific offensive numbers. Oates was named a tournament all-star in helping RPI win the 1985 national championship, and in 1990–91, the NHL included him in its Second All-Star Team; he played in five All-Star Games. [22] In 1989–90, Oates topped the 100-point mark for the first time in his career with 102 points. We played the game the same way; the chemistry was just excellent. Adam Robert Oates (born August 27, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, former co-head coach for the New Jersey Devils and former head coach for the Washington Capitals. On December 27, 2014, Oates was hired by the New Jersey Devils to become what the team referred to as a "co-head coach" following the team's firing of head coach Peter DeBoer. That brings us to today. From there, Adam Oates … Adam Oates was coming home to Toronto, where he grew up. What direction are we going in? Graham gets to do a lot of interesting things because of his father's position. Adam Oates ... A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be. [46] His teammates praised his consistency, noting Oates continued to score points at an elite level when he did not have star players as linemates. 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When he steps behind the microphone tonight to deliver his acceptable speech into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Capitals coach Adam Oates likely will show the same composure he showed as a player, carefully measuring every word. [13] After helping RPI win the 1985 national championship, he was included in the all-tournament team. More Adam Oates than Brett Hull.) [12] Again named an NCAA All-American, he was voted to the ECAC first all-star team, and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as the top hockey player in the NCAA. Although Oates left RPI after three years to begin his professional hockey career, he continued his studies during the off-seasons. He grew up watching Hull & Oates from the cheap seats at the old Arena — Brett Hull and Adam Oates… "[28] Others have concurred, noted that Oates never received the attention nor honors of the other nine players on the NHL's top ten all-time assists list. When Oates retired, his 1,079 assists ranked fifth all time. Hockey Hall of Famer. 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