Éric Dazé

Quick Hits

Position: Winger

Team: Chicago Blackhawks (1994-2005)

Notables:

• 1995 – CHL Sportsman of the Year Award
• 1996 – NHL All-Rookie Team (30 goals as a rookie)
• 2002 – NHL All-Star
• 2002 – NHL All-Star Game MVP
• Drafted in the fourth round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft
• Scored at least twenty goals in each season between 1996 and 2003.

Daze suffered severe back problems during his career, which limited him to only 19 games in the 2003–04 season. Even after three herniated discs surgeries in a five-year span, pain was still a problem in Dazé’s back when he attempted to return to the Blackhawks in 2005–06. He quietly left professional hockey after playing a single period in the season opener for the Blackhawks that season.

Contrary to rumors, Daze will not be trying another comeback. (Link 1) (Link 2)

Buy an Eric Daze signed puck: (Link)

For his career stats see the Hockey Database

RFPoftheDay is not the only website concerned with the whereabouts of Daze. Many still wonder what happened….

Now, the youtubes:

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