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Quick facts for kids Randy Carlyle
Carlyle in 2006
Born	(1956-04-19) April 19, 1956 (age 69) Azilda, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Toronto Maple Leafs Pittsburgh Penguins Winnipeg Jets
Coached for	Anaheim Ducks Toronto Maple Leafs
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	30th overall, 1976 Toronto Maple Leafs
WHA Draft	7th overall, 1976 Cincinnati Stingers
Playing career	1976–1993
Coaching career	1993–2019
Medal record Men's ice hockey Representing  Canada World Championship Silver 1989 Sweden Ice hockey

Randy Carlyle (born April 19, 1956) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He was a head coach for the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Toronto Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Ducks. He helped the Ducks win the Stanley Cup in 2007.

As a player, Randy played over 1,000 games. He played for the Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Winnipeg Jets. He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in the 1980–81 season. This award is given to the NHL's best defenceman. He was also a captain for both the Penguins and Jets.

Randy Carlyle has some Finnish family background. He grew up in Azilda, a town near Sudbury, Ontario.

Playing in Junior Hockey

Playing for the Sudbury Wolves (1973–1976)

Randy Carlyle started playing for the Sudbury Wolves in the 1973–74 OHA season. He played 12 games and had eight assists. In the playoffs, the Wolves lost in the first round.

In the 1974–75 season, Randy became a regular player for the Wolves. He scored 17 goals and 64 points in 67 games. In the playoffs, he scored 3 goals and 9 points. The Wolves were eliminated in the second round.

Randy kept getting better at scoring. In the 1975–76 season, he scored 15 goals and 79 points in 60 games. He was the top-scoring defenceman for the Wolves. In the playoffs, he had 6 goals and 19 points in 17 games. The Wolves made it to the final round but lost.

Playing in the NHL

Starting with the Toronto Maple Leafs (1976–1978)

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked Randy Carlyle in the 1976 NHL Draft. He was the 30th player chosen overall. In his first professional season, 1976–77, he played most of the year with the Maple Leafs. He had 5 assists in 45 games. In the playoffs, the Maple Leafs lost to the Philadelphia Flyers. Randy also played some games for the Dallas Black Hawks in a different league.

In the 1977–78 season, Randy split his time between the Dallas Black Hawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He scored 2 goals and 13 points in 47 games with Toronto. The Maple Leafs made it to the playoffs but lost to the Montreal Canadiens. In June 1978, Randy was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Time with the Pittsburgh Penguins (1978–1984)

Randy joined the Penguins for the 1978–79 season. He greatly improved his scoring, getting 13 goals and 47 points. This made him the top-scoring defenceman for the Penguins. However, the Penguins lost in the playoffs.

In the 1979–80 season, Randy scored 8 goals and 36 points. He still led the Penguins' defencemen in scoring. The Penguins lost in the first round of the playoffs again.

Randy had the best season of his career in 1980–81. He scored 16 goals and 83 points in 76 games. This made him the top-scoring defenceman in the entire NHL. In the playoffs, he scored four goals and nine points in five games. After this amazing season, Randy won the James Norris Memorial Trophy. This award is for the NHL's best defenceman. He was also named to the NHL First All-Star Team.

Randy had another strong season in 1981–82. He scored 11 goals and 75 points in 73 games. He helped Pittsburgh reach the playoffs. The Penguins were eliminated by the New York Islanders.

In the 1982–83 season, Randy played in fewer games due to injuries. Still, he scored 15 goals and 56 points. The Penguins struggled that season and did not make the playoffs.

Randy had a tougher season in 1983–84. He scored only 3 goals and 26 points in 50 games. The Penguins were rebuilding their team. In March, Randy was traded to the Winnipeg Jets.

Years with the Winnipeg Jets (1984–1993)

Randy finished the 1983–84 season with the Jets. He played only five games due to injuries. In the playoffs, the Jets were swept by the Edmonton Oilers.

In his first full season with the Jets, 1984–85, Randy's scoring improved. He had 13 goals and 51 points in 71 games. In the playoffs, the Jets were eliminated by Edmonton. Randy finished seventh in voting for the Norris Trophy that year.

In the 1985–86 season, Randy scored 16 goals, matching his career high. He also had 33 assists for 49 points. He led the Jets' defencemen in scoring. However, he missed the playoffs due to an injury.

Randy scored 16 goals again in 1986–87. He also had 26 assists for 42 points. He helped the team reach the playoffs. The Jets lost to Edmonton in the division final.

Randy had his best season with the Jets in 1987–88. He scored 15 goals and 59 points in 78 games. This was his highest point total since 1981–82. In the playoffs, the Jets were again eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers.

In the 1988–89 season, Randy scored only six goals and 44 points. This was his lowest total since 1983–84. The Jets did not make the playoffs that year.

Injuries affected Randy in the 1989–90 season. He played in 53 games and scored 3 goals and 18 points. The Jets were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs.

Injuries limited Randy to 52 games in the 1990–91 season. He scored 9 goals and 28 points. The Jets missed the playoffs again.

Randy's scoring struggled in the 1991–92 season. In 66 games, he scored 1 goal and 10 points. The Jets made the playoffs but lost to the Vancouver Canucks.

Randy played in only 22 games for the Jets in the 1992–93 season. He scored 1 goal and 2 points. On March 6, 1993, he played his last NHL game. Randy retired as a player on August 25, 1993.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play

Coaching Career

Coaching the Winnipeg Jets (1993–1996)

After retiring as a player, Randy Carlyle became an assistant coach for the Jets in the 1995–96 season. The Jets made the playoffs but lost in six games. After that season, the Jets team moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and became the Phoenix Coyotes. Randy did not go with the team.

Coaching the Manitoba Moose (1996–2002)

Randy stayed in Winnipeg and became an assistant coach for the new International Hockey League (IHL) team, the Manitoba Moose. In the 1996–97 season, the Moose started slowly. Randy was then promoted to head coach and general manager. Under his leadership, the Moose improved but did not make the playoffs.

In his first full season as head coach, 1997–98, Randy led the Moose to the playoffs. However, they were swept by the Chicago Wolves in the first round.

The Manitoba Moose improved in the 1998–99 season. They finished second in their division and reached the playoffs. They lost to the Chicago Wolves again.

In the 1999–2000 season, the Moose's record dropped, but they still made the playoffs. They lost in the first round.

Manitoba improved again in the 2000–01 season. They finished third in their conference and made the playoffs. They lost to the Chicago Wolves in the semi-finals.

After this season, the IHL league closed down. The Moose then moved to the American Hockey League (AHL). Randy was promoted to team president.

Coaching the Washington Capitals (2002–2004)

Randy Carlyle was hired as an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals for the 2002–03 season. The team made the playoffs but lost in the first round.

The Capitals struggled in the 2003–04 season. Their head coach was fired, and the team finished near the bottom of the league. Randy was not kept on the coaching staff after this season.

Returning to the Manitoba Moose (2004–2005)

Randy Carlyle returned to coach the Manitoba Moose for the 2004–05 season. The Moose had a good record and finished third in their division. In the playoffs, they surprised many by winning two rounds. They eventually lost to the Chicago Wolves in the Western Conference final.

Coaching the Anaheim Ducks (2005–2011)

On August 1, 2005, Randy Carlyle became the head coach of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. In his first season, 2005–06, he led the team to the playoffs. The Mighty Ducks lost in the Western Conference final.

The team changed its name to the Anaheim Ducks in 2006–07. They had a fantastic season, winning their first division title ever. In the 2007 playoffs, the Ducks defeated several teams. They then played against the Ottawa Senators in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals. The Ducks won the series in five games, winning their first Stanley Cup in team history!

The Ducks had another good season in 2007–08 and made the playoffs. However, they were upset by the Dallas Stars in the first round. On February 8, 2008, Randy set a new team record for most wins by a head coach.

In 2008–09, Anaheim's record was not as strong, but they still made the playoffs. They defeated the top-seeded San Jose Sharks before losing to the Detroit Red Wings.

The Ducks struggled in the 2009–10 season and missed the playoffs for the first time under Randy.

Anaheim bounced back in the 2010–11 season with a strong record. They returned to the playoffs but lost to the Nashville Predators in the first round.

The Ducks started the 2011–12 season poorly. On November 30, 2011, Randy was fired as head coach.

Coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs (2012–2015)

On March 2, 2012, the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Randy Carlyle as their head coach. He coached his first game with the Leafs on March 3, winning against the Montreal Canadiens. The team was rebuilding and did not make the playoffs that season.

In his first full season with Toronto, 2012–13, the Leafs made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2004. In the playoffs, the Leafs lost to the Boston Bruins in seven games. In the final game, the Leafs had a big lead but lost in overtime.

In the 2013–14 season, the Leafs looked like they would make the playoffs with 14 games left. However, they played poorly and missed the playoffs.

On January 6, 2015, Randy was fired after the Leafs lost many games. He finished his time as Toronto's head coach with a record of 91 wins, 78 losses, and 19 overtime losses.

Returning to Anaheim (2016–2019)

On June 14, 2016, the Ducks announced that Randy Carlyle had returned to coach their team.

On February 10, 2019, the Ducks fired Randy Carlyle as head coach. The team had been struggling with many losses.

NHL Coaching Record

Awards and Achievements

• OMJHL Second All-Star Team (1976)
• Norris Trophy winner (1981)
• NHL First AlI-Star Team (1981)
• "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
• Stanley Cup champion (2007)

See Also

• List of NHL players with 1,000 games played