P. A. Parenteau
Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1983 Canada |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey player (retired) |
| Years active | 2003–2018 |
| Known for | Playing in the NHL for multiple teams including Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators; last played for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in KHL |
Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau (born March 24, 1983) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger.
Throughout his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), Parenteau represented the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, and Nashville Predators. He wrapped up his playing days with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Initially, he was drafted by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the ninth round, 264th overall, during the 2001 NHL Entry Draft but never suited up for their NHL squad.
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Parenteau was chosen by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim as the 264th overall pick in the ninth round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. However, he did not participate in any NHL games for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks
On December 28, 2006, Parenteau was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks alongside Bruno St. Jacques in exchange for Sébastien Caron, Matt Keith, and Chris Durno. He predominantly played with their AHL affiliate team, the Norfolk Admirals, where he tallied 51 points across 40 games. Parenteau made his NHL debut during the 2006–07 campaign with Chicago, appearing in five contests.
New York Rangers
Parenteau was dealt to the New York Rangers on October 11, 2007, for a conditional seventh-round draft choice in 2008.
During the 2009–10 season, after beginning with the Rangers’ AHL affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack, he was called up and netted his first NHL goal in his initial game with New York against goaltender Dwayne Roloson of the New York Islanders on October 28, 2009.
New York Islanders
Following several periods with the Rangers organization, Parenteau signed a one-year contract as a free agent with the New York Islanders on July 2, 2010. He earned a permanent position on the top offensive line alongside John Tavares and Matt Moulson and secured a one-year contract extension on February 17, 2011. During his first full NHL season, Parenteau recorded 20 goals and accumulated 53 points, ranking second in team scoring. He elevated his performance in the 2011–12 season by registering 49 assists and totaling 67 points, finishing third among Islanders scorers.
Colorado Avalanche
Parenteau agreed to a four-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche as an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2012. Due to a lockout-shortened schedule in the 2012–13 season, his debut was postponed; nevertheless, he scored his inaugural goal for Colorado during a 3–1 home victory over the Los Angeles Kings on January 22, 2013. Remarkably, Parenteau scored in each of Colorado’s first four home games—a streak unmatched since Peter Forsberg and Chris Drury achieved it in the 2000–01 season. He participated in every game that season and led Colorado with 18 goals while tying Matt Duchene for team lead with 43 points—establishing a personal best points-per-game ratio.
Montreal Canadiens
On June 30, 2014, Parenteau was traded to the Montreal Canadiens along with a fifth-round selection in the 2015 draft in return for Daniel Brière.<ref> During the 2014–15 campaign, Parenteau dealt with injuries and healthy scratches that limited his playtime; he finished with a total of 22 points from 56 games.<ref> On June 28, 2015, Montreal placed him on unconditional waivers to facilitate buying out the remaining year of his contract.<ref> After clearing waivers successfully, he was officially bought out and released into free agency.<ref>
Toronto Maple Leafs
After being bought out, Parenteau agreed to a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1, 2015. He highlighted head coach Mike Babcock, with whom he had previously collaborated during their time at the Mighty Ducks, as a significant reason for his decision to join. Parenteau experienced one of his strongest campaigns since the 2012–13 season, finishing second in team points and leading the squad in goals on a rebuilding Leafs team that ended up at the bottom of the NHL standings. Although trade rumors circulated before the February 29, 2016 deadline, an injury likely prevented any transfer. At the conclusion of the season, Parenteau described his tenure in Toronto as "the best I've felt in the last three years," and expressed a desire to continue with the team.
Return to the Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators
On July 3, 2016, Parenteau returned to the New York Islanders by signing a one-year contract; he had previously played for them from 2010 to 2012. However, he was placed on waivers on October 10, 2016. The following day, the New Jersey Devils claimed him off waivers. By joining New Jersey, Parenteau became one of the rare players to have played for all three Hudson River teams: Rangers, Islanders, and Devils. During the 2016–17 season, he tallied 13 goals and amassed 27 points over 59 games.
With New Jersey struggling in the standings, Parenteau was traded at the NHL trade deadline to his eighth NHL franchise, the Nashville Predators, in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick on March 1, 2017. He participated in eight regular-season contests with Nashville, contributing one assist, and appeared in five playoff games. The Predators advanced to the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals but were defeated by the Penguins in six games.
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg and retirement
Following his tenure with Nashville, Parenteau entered free agency and remained unsigned throughout the summer. On September 6, 2017, he accepted a professional tryout contract with the Detroit Red Wings. After completing training camp and preseason activities, he was released without receiving a contract offer. Subsequently, on November 1, 2017, Parenteau signed for the remainder of the 2017–18 season with Russian club Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg competing in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). On June 14, 2018, he officially announced his retirement from professional hockey.
Personal life
Parenteau is related to former NHL player Pierre-Marc Bouchard, who is his cousin.
On March 3, 2020, he was arrested in Riverview, New Brunswick on charges related to impaired driving.
Regular season and playoffs
International
| Year | Team | Tournament | Outcome | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Canada | WJC | Template:Silver2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Junior career totals | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | |||
Awards and honours
| Distinction | Season |
|---|---|
| AHL Second All-Star Team | 2007–08 |
| AHL First All-Star Team | 2008–09 |
External links
- 1983 births
- Living people
- Anaheim Ducks draft picks
- Augusta Lynx players
- Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg players
- Canadian ice hockey right wingers
- Chicago Blackhawks players
- Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) players
- Cincinnati Mighty Ducks players
- Colorado Avalanche players
- Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States
- Hartford Wolf Pack players
- Ice hockey people from Gatineau
- Moncton Wildcats players
- Montreal Canadiens players
- Nashville Predators players
- New Jersey Devils players
- New York Islanders players
- New York Rangers players
- Norfolk Admirals players
- Portland Pirates players
- Sherbrooke Castors players
- Toronto Maple Leafs players
- Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Russia
- 21st-century Canadian sportsmen