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| Born | April 19, 1956 Azilda, Ontario, Canada |
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| 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 |
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| Coached for | Anaheim Ducks Toronto Maple Leafs |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 30th overall, 1976 Toronto Maple Leafs |
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| WHA Draft | 7th overall, 1976 Cincinnati Stingers |
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| Playing career | 1976–1993 | |||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 1993–2019 | |||||||||||||||
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Randy Carlyle (born April 19, 1956) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He used to be the head coach for the National Hockey League (NHL) teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Ducks. He helped the Ducks win the Stanley Cup in 2007 during his first time coaching them.
As a player, Carlyle played over 1,000 games in the NHL. He played for the Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Winnipeg Jets. He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in the 1980–81 season, which is given to the NHL's best defenceman. He was also a captain for both the Penguins and the Jets.
Randy Carlyle grew up in Azilda, Ontario, near Sudbury. His family has some Finnish background.
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Playing Career Highlights
Junior Hockey with Sudbury Wolves
Randy Carlyle started his junior hockey career with the Sudbury Wolves in the 1973–74 season. He played in 12 games and got 8 assists.
In the 1974–75 season, he became a regular player for the Wolves. He scored 17 goals and 64 points in 67 games. He also helped the team in the playoffs, getting 9 points in 15 games.
Carlyle kept getting better. In the 1975–76 season, he led the Wolves' defencemen in scoring with 15 goals and 79 points in 60 games. He had a great playoff run too, scoring 19 points in 17 games as the Wolves made it to the final round.
Starting in the NHL with Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked Randy Carlyle in the second round of the 1976 NHL Entry Draft. He played most of his first professional season (1976–77) with the Maple Leafs, getting 5 assists in 45 games. He also played some games for the Dallas Black Hawks in the minor leagues.
In the 1977–78 season, he split his time between Dallas and Toronto. With the Maple Leafs, he scored 2 goals and 13 points in 47 games. He helped the Leafs reach the playoffs, where they were stopped by the Montreal Canadiens.
Star Player with Pittsburgh Penguins
In 1978, Carlyle was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He quickly became a key player. In his first season (1978–79), he scored 13 goals and 47 points, leading all Penguins defencemen in scoring.
His best season came in 1980–81. He scored 16 goals and an amazing 83 points in 76 games. This made him the top-scoring defenceman in the entire NHL that season! After this great year, Carlyle won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman. He was also named to the NHL First All-Star Team.
He continued to play well for the Penguins, scoring 75 points in 73 games in 1981–82. He faced some injuries in 1982–83 but still managed 56 points. In 1984, he was traded to the Winnipeg Jets.
Long Career with Winnipeg Jets
Carlyle joined the Jets in 1984. In his first full season (1984–85), he scored 13 goals and 51 points. He helped the Jets reach the playoffs, where they were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers.
He continued to be a strong offensive defenceman for the Jets, tying his career high with 16 goals in 1985–86 and again in 1986–87. He also set a career high in penalty minutes in 1987–88, showing his tough style of play.
Carlyle played for the Jets until 1993. His last NHL game was on March 6, 1993, where he scored a goal against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Career Statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1973–74 | Sudbury Wolves | OHA-Jr. | 12 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| 1974–75 | Sudbury Wolves | OMJHL | 67 | 17 | 47 | 64 | 118 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 21 | ||
| 1975–76 | Sudbury Wolves | OMJHL | 60 | 15 | 64 | 79 | 126 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 70 | ||
| 1976–77 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 45 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | ||
| 1976–77 | Dallas Black Hawks | CHL | 26 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1977–78 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 49 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| 1977–78 | Dallas Black Hawks | CHL | 21 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1978–79 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 70 | 13 | 34 | 47 | 78 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | ||
| 1979–80 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 67 | 8 | 28 | 36 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1980–81 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 76 | 16 | 67 | 83 | 136 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 1981–82 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 73 | 11 | 64 | 75 | 131 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 | ||
| 1982–83 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 61 | 15 | 41 | 56 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1983–84 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 50 | 3 | 23 | 26 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1983–84 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1984–85 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 71 | 13 | 38 | 51 | 98 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | ||
| 1985–86 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 68 | 16 | 33 | 49 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1986–87 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 71 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 93 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 18 | ||
| 1987–88 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 78 | 15 | 44 | 59 | 210 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 1988–89 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 78 | 6 | 38 | 44 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1989–90 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 53 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1990–91 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 52 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1991–92 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 66 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 1992–93 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 22 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 1,055 | 148 | 499 | 647 | 1,400 | 69 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 120 | ||||
International Play
Randy Carlyle also represented Canada in international hockey.
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 1989 | Canada | WC | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Coaching Career
Early Coaching with Winnipeg and Manitoba
After retiring as a player, Randy Carlyle became an assistant coach for the Winnipeg Jets in the 1995–96 season. The Jets made the playoffs but lost. When the team moved to Phoenix, Carlyle stayed in Winnipeg.
He then became an assistant coach for the Manitoba Moose in the International Hockey League (IHL). In 1996–97, he was promoted to head coach and general manager. He helped the team improve, and they made the playoffs in the following seasons. When the IHL closed, the Moose joined the American Hockey League (AHL), and Carlyle became the team president.
NHL Assistant Coach with Washington Capitals
Carlyle joined the Washington Capitals as an assistant coach for the 2002–03 season. The Capitals made the playoffs that year but were eliminated in the first round. He left the team after the 2003–04 season.
Return to Manitoba Moose
In 2004–05, Carlyle returned to coach the Manitoba Moose in the AHL. He led them to a strong season, and they had a good playoff run, reaching the Western Conference final.
Coaching the Anaheim Ducks (First Time)
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 next season, 2006–07, was historic. The Ducks won their first division title and went on to win the Stanley Cup! They defeated the Ottawa Senators in five games. This was Carlyle's first Stanley Cup as a coach.
The Ducks continued to be successful, making the playoffs in 2008 and 2009. However, after a tough start to the 2011–12 season, Carlyle was let go by the Ducks.
Coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs
On March 2, 2012, Randy Carlyle was hired as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He helped the team improve, and in the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, the Leafs made the playoffs for the first time since 2004! They played a thrilling series against the Boston Bruins, losing in Game 7 after holding a big lead.
The Leafs struggled in the 2013–14 season and missed the playoffs. In January 2015, Carlyle was fired from the Maple Leafs.
Return to Anaheim Ducks (Second Time)
On June 14, 2016, Carlyle returned to coach the Anaheim Ducks. He led them to the playoffs in 2017 and 2018. In 2017, they reached the Conference finals.
However, after a difficult stretch of games in the 2018–19 season, Carlyle's time as head coach of the Ducks ended on February 10, 2019.
NHL Coaching Record
| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | ||||||||
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| G | W | L | OTL | Pts | Division rank | Result | |||||
| ANA | 2005–06 | 82 | 43 | 27 | 12 | 98 | 3rd in Pacific | 9 | 7 | .563 | Lost in Conference finals (EDM) |
| ANA | 2006–07 | 82 | 48 | 20 | 14 | 110 | 1st in Pacific | 16 | 5 | .762 | Won Stanley Cup (OTT) |
| ANA | 2007–08 | 82 | 47 | 27 | 8 | 102 | 2nd in Pacific | 2 | 4 | .333 | Lost in Conference quarterfinals (DAL) |
| ANA | 2008–09 | 82 | 42 | 33 | 7 | 91 | 2nd in Pacific | 7 | 6 | .538 | Lost in Conference semifinals (DET) |
| ANA | 2009–10 | 82 | 39 | 32 | 11 | 89 | 4th in Pacific | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| ANA | 2010–11 | 82 | 47 | 30 | 5 | 99 | 2nd in Pacific | 2 | 4 | .333 | Lost in Conference quarterfinals (NSH) |
| ANA | 2011–12 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 4 | (21) | (fired) | — | — | — | — |
| ANA total | 516 | 273 | 182 | 61 | 607 | 36 | 11 | .581 | 5 playoff appearances | ||
| TOR | 2011–12 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | (80) | 4th in Northeast | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| TOR | 2012–13 | 48 | 26 | 17 | 5 | 57 | 3rd in Northeast | 3 | 4 | .429 | Lost in Conference quarterfinals (BOS) |
| TOR | 2013–14 | 82 | 38 | 36 | 8 | 84 | 6th in Atlantic | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| TOR | 2014–15 | 40 | 21 | 16 | 3 | (45) | (fired) | — | — | — | — |
| TOR total | 188 | 91 | 78 | 19 | 201 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1 playoff appearances | ||
| ANA | 2016–17 | 82 | 46 | 23 | 13 | 105 | 1st in Pacific | 10 | 7 | .588 | Lost in Conference finals (NSH) |
| ANA | 2017–18 | 82 | 44 | 25 | 13 | 101 | 2nd in Pacific | 0 | 4 | .000 | Lost in first round (SJS) |
| ANA | 2018–19 | 56 | 21 | 26 | 9 | (51) | (fired) | — | — | — | — |
| ANA total | 220 | 111 | 74 | 35 | 257 | 10 | 11 | .476 | 2 playoff appearances | ||
| Total | 924 | 475 | 334 | 115 | 1,065 | 49 | 41 | .544 | 1 Stanley Cup 8 playoff appearances |
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Awards and Achievements
- OMJHL Second All-Star Team (1976)
- Norris Trophy winner (1981) - Award for the NHL's best defenceman.
- NHL First All-Star Team (1981)
- "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- Stanley Cup champion (2007) - Won as head coach of the Anaheim Ducks.
See also
- List of NHL players with 1,000 games played
