Scott Hartnell

Scott Hartnell

Hartnell in November 2014 with his current team, the Columbus Blue Jackets
Born (1982-04-18) April 18, 1982
Regina, SK, CAN
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Nashville Predators
Columbus Blue Jackets
Philadelphia Flyers
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 6th overall, 2000
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2000–present
Website hartnelldown.com

Scott Wesley Hartnell (born April 18, 1982) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played with the Nashville Predators and the Philadelphia Flyers. Hartnell was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, but grew up in Lloydminster, Alberta.

Playing career

Junior

Hartnell with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Prior to entering the NHL, Hartnell played two seasons of Canadian Junior-A hockey for the Lloydminster Blazers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).[1] He then spent two seasons playing for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). In the 1999–2000 season, Hartnell, as captain, led the team with 82 points and was named team MVP.[1] He was also chosen to play for Bobby Orr in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Top Prospects Game.[1]

Professional

Hartnell was the sixth overall pick in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators. Considered a gritty power forward at 6-feet-2-inches tall, the left winger was the youngest player in franchise history to play for the Predators, as well as the youngest player in the NHL in the 2000–01 season.[2] Hartnell's first NHL game was played in Japan against the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of a two-game set planned by the NHL to raise international interest in the League.[3] Hartnell has stated that this game marks his favorite NHL moment.

Hartnell as a Predator

Through six seasons with the Predators, Hartnell played in 453 games, accumulating 93 goals and 118 assists. During the 2003–04 season, Hartnell had three game-winning goals, two of which came in overtime. In his first career playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings in 2004, he tied the team high with three points (one goal and two assists).

During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Hartnell helped Vålerenga win the Norwegian Championship, scoring 12 goals in 11 playoff games.[1]

In the 2005–06 season, Hartnell accumulated a career-high 25 goals and 23 assists for a total of 48 points. Additionally, Hartnell scored his first career hat-trick on February 4, 2006, in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The first two goals of the trifecta were scored against Adam Munro, with the final goal coming against Craig Anderson. The following season, Hartnell continued to produce similar offensive numbers, also setting franchise records for career penalty minutes (461)[4] and for the fastest two goals by an individual (23 seconds).[5] All of this was despite a broken foot, which resulted in Hartnell missing all of March.[6]

On June 18, 2007, Hartnell, along with Kimmo Timonen, were traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a first-round pick previously acquired from Nashville for Peter Forsberg. Hartnell almost immediately signed a six-year contract worth $25.2 million.[7]

In his first season with the Flyers, Hartnell was one of a series of five Flyers suspended for questionable on-ice hits.[8] Specifically, Hartnell was suspended for two games as a result of a hit on Andrew Alberts of the Boston Bruins.[9] Additionally, Hartnell's offensive production slowed initially. While he registered his first point as a Flyer in the home opener,[10] his first goal (an empty netter) did not come until the 16th game of the season.[11] However, his scoring began to increase around mid-season.[8] On January 8, 2007, in a game against the Atlanta Thrashers, Hartnell scored his 100th career goal.[12] Two days later, Hartnell was credited with his first career natural hat-trick. He scored three goals in a row in a 6–2 victory over the New York Rangers, all against Henrik Lundqvist; The first and third were scored at even strength, while the second came on the power play.[13] He managed yet another hat-trick on January 19, 2008, including the game's winner, and an assist against Rick DiPietro of the New York Islanders.[14]

The 2008–09 campaign was a successful one for Hartnell. Playing mostly on the left wing of centre Jeff Carter, he posted a career-high in all offensive categories, scoring 30 goals and 30 assists for 60 points in 82 games. However, Hartnell also led the NHL in minor penalties that season, with 54. The season also saw him score two hat-tricks within nine days of each other; the first came against the Carolina Hurricanes on December 11, 2008,[15] with the second coming against the Washington Capitals on December 20.[16]

After a disappointing 2009–10 regular season that saw Hartnell's numbers dip to 44 points (14 goals and 30 assists), Hartnell came alive in the playoffs when placed on a line with Daniel Brière and Ville Leino. This line helped lead the Flyers to their first Stanley Cup Final since 1997. Hartnell played in all 23 games for the Flyers and scored eight goals (including two in game six of the finals) and nine assists, good enough for sixth on the Eastern Conference-winning Flyers with 17 points.

Hartnell continued to produce on a line with Brière and Leino through the 2010–11 season with 24 goals and 25 assists in 82 games. However, the Flyers struggled in the second half of the season and found an early playoff exit. Hartnell himself struggled at the beginning of the following season, with only two points in his first seven games, but would heat up after being placed on a line with Jaromír Jágr and Claude Giroux. On December 13, 2011, Hartnell scored his 200th career goal against Washington Capitals goaltender Tomáš Vokoun, which also was Hartnell's sixth goal in six games.[17]

Hartnell finished the 2011–12 season with a career-high 37 goals. In a late regular season game against Pittsburgh, Hartnell mocked a Penguins fan dressed as Hulk Hogan sitting directly behind the Flyers bench. This caused the Flyers organization to create a special T-shirt with Hartnell's "Hogan" gesture on it, which was given to every fan in attendance for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the same Penguins.[18]

The 2012–13 season proved to be one of the worst seasons Hartnell had experienced in his professional career. After a year in which he scored career highs in goals (37), points (67) and plus-minus rating (+19) and tied a then-career high in assists (30), Hartnell produced just eight goals and three assists for 11 points on the season. He was held scoreless in 25 out of the 32 games he played during the season, while also missing 16 games due to an injury. In addition to his poor scoring, his play caused him to be taken off of his normal line at times, which was centered by Flyers captain Claude Giroux. Moreover, to cap off a disappointing individual season, the Flyers missed out on the year's playoffs.

On June 23, 2014, Hartnell was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for R. J. Umberger and a fourth-round draft pick.[19] On November 14, 2014 Hartnell made his return to Philadelphia. He finished with 28 goals and 32 assists in his first season with the Blue Jackets.

Player profile

Hartnell during the 2010–11 season.

Hartnell is a gritty power forward who usually positions himself in close to the net and scores the majority of his goals off deflections and rebounds. He does also produce the occasional big hit and will fight if challenged. Though prone to taking minor penalties, he is also a defensively-sound player, capable of killing penalties and usually either plus or even at the end of most nights. He is also considered a decent player on a breakaway and has become a much better player in the shootout.

Hartnell is also known for his long, bushy hair. On March 26, 2009, the Flyers held "Hartnell Wig Night," where fans attending the game were given wigs resembling his hair.[20] On October 23, 2010, Hartnell revealed he had cut his bushy hair off and donated it to Locks of Love. Hartnell has also displayed bizarre on-ice and off-ice behavior from time to time. He stole the glove off New York Rangers forward Chris Drury during a game on January 31, 2008.[21] Another glove-related incident occurred on December 2, 2008, when Hartnell threw his glove at Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Malone in an attempt to stop a breakaway, resulting in a penalty shot for Malone.[22]

In the closing seconds of a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 9, 2009, Hartnell and Penguins defenceman Kris Letang engaged in a scrum, resulting in a two-minute minor penalty for roughing for Hartnell.[23] After the fight, Letang left the ice holding his hand and told the referee that Hartnell had bit him on his hand.[23] The NHL reviewed the broadcast footage of the incident, finding "no clear video evidence" of the biting and opted not to suspend Hartnell for the incident.[23]

A previous Penguins-related incident showcased Hartnell's good nature in an interaction with a Penguins fan taunting him with an orange wig and Flyers number 19 jersey bearing the name "Fartsmell" in a game played in Pittsburgh on March 22, 2009. Hartnell autographed that jersey (signing it "To my biggest fan!! Your bud Scott Fartsmell 19") as well as giving his game-used stick to that fan.[24] Similar to a Gordie Howe hat trick, a Harttrick occurs when a player has a goal, a fight and a fall in a game. During the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Hartnell was seen mocking a Penguins fan dressed as Hulk Hogan behind the Flyers bench, which drew laughter from the television broadcast team working the game.

Personal

Hartnell's parents, Bill and Joy Hartnell, are both teachers in Lloydminster, Alberta. His nickname is Bird Dogg.[25] Hartnell is, together with his former Flyers teammates Kimmo Timonen and Sami Kapanen, one of the owners of the Finnish Liiga hockey team KalPa.

In 2012, Hartnell appeared in the movie This is 40 alongside James van Riemsdyk, Ian Laperrière and Matt Carle.

Philanthropy

In early 2012, Hartnell founded the #HartnellDown Foundation as a way to provide support to charities that support hockey, children and communities around the United States and Canada. It started as a Twitter following to keep track of the number of times Hartnell would fall down during the NHL season. When Hartnell himself joined Twitter, rather than taking offence, he embraced the catchphrase and began to sell merchandise that had it printed on it with the proceeds going to Hartnell's favorite hockey-related charities. At the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, Hartnell donated $1,000 to charity for every "#hartnelldown" mention that was tweeted during the competition.

Awards and accomplishments

Records

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1997–98 Lloydminster Blazers AJHL 56 9 25 34 82 4 2 1 3 8
1997–98 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 1 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
1998–99 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 65 10 34 44 104 14 0 5 5 22
1999–00 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 62 27 55 82 124 6 3 2 5 6
2000–01 Nashville Predators NHL 75 2 14 16 48 — — — — —
2001–02 Nashville Predators NHL 75 14 27 41 111 — — — — —
2002–03 Nashville Predators NHL 82 12 22 34 101 — — — — —
2003–04 Nashville Predators NHL 59 18 15 33 87 6 1 2 3 2
2004–05 Vålerenga GET 28 17 12 29 103 11 12 7 19 24
2005–06 Nashville Predators NHL 81 25 23 48 101 5 1 0 1 4
2006–07 Nashville Predators NHL 64 22 17 39 96 5 1 1 2 28
2007–08 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 80 24 19 43 159 17 3 4 7 20
2008–09 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 82 30 30 60 143 6 1 1 2 23
2009–10 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 81 14 30 44 155 23 8 9 17 25
2010–11 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 82 24 25 49 142 11 1 3 4 23
2011–12 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 82 37 30 67 136 11 3 5 8 15
2012–13 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 32 8 3 11 70 — — — — —
2013–14 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 78 20 32 52 103 7 0 3 3 6
2014–15 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 77 28 32 60 100 — — — — —
NHL totals 1030 278 319 597 1552 91 19 28 47 146

International

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2006 Canada WC 4th 9 1 0 1 4
Senior totals 9 1 0 1 4

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 NHL Players Association. NHL Player Bio: Scott Hartnell. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  2. ↑ "Predators praying to join playoff hunt", ESPN, 2002-09-30. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  3. ↑ Smaal, Rob. "Jagr's Penguins to take on Predators in Japan", The Japan Times, 2000-06-08. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  4. ↑ The Canadian Press. "Timonen scores a power-play goal as Predators top Red Wings 6-2", The Hockey News, 2006-11-25. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  5. ↑ Sports Network. "Phoenix 1, Nashville 4", TSN, 2007-02-19. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  6. ↑ TSN.ca Staff. "Predators' Hartnell out up to six weeks", TSN, 2007-02-25. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
  7. ↑ McKenzie, Bob. "Flyers acquire, sign Hartnell and Timonen", TSN, 2007-06-18. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  8. 1 2 Parillo, Ray. "Flyers' Hartnell flourishes with new linemates", The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2008-01-19. Retrieved on 2008-01-19.
  9. ↑ Panaccio, Tim. "Flyers' Hartnell suspended for two games", The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2007-11-27. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  10. ↑ Kurz, Kevin. "Flyers Win Home Opener, 3-1", PhiladelphiaFlyers.com, 2007-10-13. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
  11. ↑ Siville, Joe. "Special Teams Paces Flyers to 5-2 Win", PhiladelphiaFlyers.com, 2007-11-10. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
  12. ↑ Associated Press. "Carter scores twice in 13 seconds, lifts Flyers past Thrashers", ESPN, 2008-01-08. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  13. ↑ Kurz, Kevin. "Hartnell's natural hat trick lifts Flyers", PhiladelphiaFlyers.com, 2008-01-10. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  14. ↑ Associated Press. "New York proves lucky for Hartnell, who scores hat trick for Flyers", ESPN, 2008-01-19. Retrieved on 2008-01-19.
  15. ↑ Associated Press. "Hartnell paces Flyers rally with hat trick", Yahoo, 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  16. ↑ The Canadian Press. "Hartnell scores hat trick as Flyers trounce Capitals 7-1", The Hockey News, 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  17. ↑ Associated Press (2011-12-13). "Flyers 5, Capitals 1". NHL.com. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  18. ↑ Sean Leahy (2012-04-15). "Flyers’ Game 3 giveaway inspired by Hartnell, Hulk Hogan Penguins fan exchange". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
  19. ↑ Ruby, Tyler. "Philadelphia Flyers Trade Scott Hartnell to Columbus Blue Jackets for R.J. Umberger." 23 June 2014. Sports Media 101.
  20. ↑ Panaccio, Tim. "Hartnell Gets His Tribute Night" csnphilly.com, 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  21. ↑ Youtube, "Chris Drury has his glove stolen by Scott Hartnell", 2008-01-31. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  22. ↑ Associated Press, "Flyers 4, Lighting 3, OT", nhl.com, 2008-12-02. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  23. 1 2 3 ESPN.com news services, "Lack of proof clears Hartnell", ESPN, 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  24. ↑ Empty Netters. "Scott Hartnell - An alright dude", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2009-03-23. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  25. ↑ "Scott Hartnell Official Player Page". Archived from the original on 21 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
  26. ↑ "Hartnell bests Luongo in NHL poker tournament" Retrieved on 23-07-2010.

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