Jeff Hackett

Jeffrey David Hackett (born June 1, 1968) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Islanders, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers. He served as the Colorado Avalanche's goaltending coach for three seasons following his playing career.

Jeff Hackett
Born (1968-06-01) June 1, 1968
London, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for New York Islanders
San Jose Sharks
Chicago Blackhawks
Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins
Philadelphia Flyers
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 34th overall, 1987
New York Islanders
Playing career 19882004

Playing career

Hackett grew up studying Tony Esposito and patterned his game after him. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the second round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft after playing in junior for the London Diamonds and the Oshawa Generals. Behind Billy Smith and Kelly Hrudey on the Islanders' goaltending depth chart, Hackett split his first two seasons with New York and the Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League (AHL). He led Springfield to a Calder Cup win in 1990 and was awarded the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy, annually given to the most valuable player of the playoffs.

The San Jose Sharks claimed him in the 1991 NHL Expansion Draft. During his first season in San Jose, Hackett was named team MVP for his play. However, after winning only two games in 1992-93, one of them a Sharks' record 57-save effort against the Kings, Hackett was dealt to the Chicago Blackhawks prior to 1993–94 and he backed up Ed Belfour for several seasons. His excellent play in 1996–97 allowed the Blackhawks to trade Belfour to San Jose mid-season. His only full season as Chicago's top goaltender was highlighted by a career-high eight shutouts.

A month into the season, Hackett was involved in a six-player trade which sent him to the Montreal Canadiens. He quickly became a fan favorite in Montreal as he recorded career highs in games played (63) and wins (26). After another solid season in 1999–2000, Hackett was limited to fifteen games in 2000–01 and eighteen games in 2001–02 due to a shoulder injury and lost the starter's job to 2002 Vezina Trophy winner José Théodore in the process. This signaled the end of his stint with Montreal as midway through 2002–03 he was involved in a three-way trade which sent him back to San Jose temporarily and then on to the Boston Bruins.

The Bruins, who had been looking for a number one goaltender, threw Hackett into that role. After shutting out Philadelphia in his Boston debut, Hackett played well until a broken finger caused him to miss time including the start of the Bruins' playoff series with New Jersey, forcing Boston to go with Steve Shields.

During the off-season, Hackett signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on the first day of free agency.[1] He started his Flyers career by posting shutouts in his first two games, and accumulated a record of nine wins, two losses and six ties in his first seventeen games. However, in December, he lost six starts in a row and following a win in early January, lost his next two starts. He was diagnosed with positional vertigo[2] and after a one-game rehab stint with the AHL's Philadelphia Phantoms on February 6, Hackett retired on February 9, 2004.[3] Hackett finished his career after appearing in 500 NHL regular season games.

Post-playing career

On July 12, 2006, Hackett was hired as the goaltending coach for the Colorado Avalanche. After three seasons in that role, Hackett was fired on June 3, 2009.[4] Hackett resides in his hometown of London, Ontario and has turned his attention to minor hockey. His nephew is NHL goaltender Matt Hackett.[5]

Awards

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPWLTMINGASOGAASV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
1984–85 London Diamonds WOHL 1810787314.06
1985–86 London Diamonds WOHL 1911506603.44
1986–87 Oshawa Generals OHL 31189216728523.05 15878954002.68
1986–87 Oshawa Generals MC 3211801204.00
1987–88 Oshawa Generals OHL 5330212316520503.89 7344383104.24
1988–89 Springfield Indians AHL 2912142167711604.15.872
1988–89 New York Islanders NHL 134706623903.53.881
1989–90 Springfield Indians AHL 5424253304518713.68.887 171059346003.85
1990–91 New York Islanders NHL 30518115089103.62.877
1991–92 San Jose Sharks NHL 4211271231414803.84.892
1992–93 San Jose Sharks NHL 362301200017605.28.856
1993–94 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 22212310846203.43.890
1994–95 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 71323281302.38.913 20026102.30.917
1995–96 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 351811420008042.40.916 10160505.00.865
1996–97 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 411918424738922.16.927 6243452504.34.884
1997–98 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 58212511344112682.20.917
1998–99 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 102615243303.78.871
1998–99 Montreal Canadiens NHL 5324209309111752.27.914
1999–00 Montreal Canadiens NHL 5623257330113232.40.914
2000–01 Montreal Canadiens NHL 1941029985403.25.887
2001–02 Montreal Canadiens NHL 155527173803.18.904
2002–03 Montreal Canadiens NHL 1878210634502.54.926
2002–03 Boston Bruins NHL 188909915313.21.894 312179501.67.934
2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 271010616306532.39.905
2003–04 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 110060202.00.889
NHL totals 5001662445628,1251361262.90.902 12376103603.54.894

International

Year Team Event GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
1988 Canada WJC DNP
1998 Canada WC 2 0 1 1 120 9 0 4.50 .827

References

  1. "No big signings as unrestricted free agents go on market". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Associated Press. July 2, 2003. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  2. Fish, Wayne (January 29, 2004). "Flyers' streak snapped". Doylestown Intelligencer. p. C2. Retrieved February 28, 2019 via Newspaperarchive.com.
  3. "Flyers Hackett retires; Burke acquired". New Haven Register. Associated Press. February 10, 2004. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  4. "Avs part ways with Granato; Sherman made new GM". The Sports Network. June 3, 2009. Archived from the original on October 17, 2002. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  5. Draft Prospect Card - 2009
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