Jordin tootoo cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status. Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. Jordin tootoo vs steve begin fight feb 5 20 calgary flames vs detroit red wings nhl hockey. Of inuit and ukrainian descent, he is both the first inuk player and the first player more about jordin tootoo. He also played for the nashville predators, the new jersey devils and the chicago blackhawks. Detroit red wings waive jordin tootoo for compliance buyout. Published on jan 21, 20 jordin tootoo vs jared boll from the detroit red wings at columbus blue jackets game on jan 21, 20. Exred wing jordin tootoo announces retirement detroit news. Aug 18, 2015 jordin tootoo plays right wing for the nhl new jersey devils and has also played for the detroit red wings and the nashville predators. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. This is the second and final compliance buyout for. Jordin tootoo vs brenden dillon fight 29 jan 20 dallas stars vs detroit red wings nhl hockey. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with.
Its about my personal life and what i ve gone through. It is brought to you by the same artist that created the red wings. After some difficulty in his career and life, tootoo has appeared in all but one game for. The detroit red wings are a professional ice hockey team based in detroit. Eric nystrom vs jordin tootoo fight 29 jan 20 dallas stars.
The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuit to play in the nhl. What you might not know is his story from when he played with the nashville predators from. As an indigenous athletic leader, tootoo has spoken openly about the need for mental health resources, and the importance of fighting taboos around mental illness. Apr 24, 2014 it was a touching display of kindness from tootoo, who has struggled to find his footing with the red wings since leaving the nashville predators at the end of the 20112012 season. Nov 06, 20 the detroit red wings placed winger jordin tootoo on waivers wednesday, reported. Tootoo, a 10year nhl veteran, played in 11 nhl games last season. Jun 18, 2014 detroit two years after he was added to bring grit, the detroit red wings are parting ways early with forward jordin tootoo. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Tootoo has played for the nashville predators, detroit red wings, new jersey devils and chicago blackhawks. Eric nystrom vs jordin tootoo fight 29 jan 20 dallas stars vs detroit red wings nhl hockey. Tootoo went on play in the nhls nashville predators, detroit red wings. Statistics of jordin tootoo, a hockey player from churchill, man born feb 2 1983 who was active from 1998 to 2017. The latest example comes to us from grand rapids griffins and detroit red wings forward jordin tootoo, who usually has the reputation of being a. He went on to play with the detroit red wings, new jersey devils and chicago blackhawks, banking 161 points, including 65 goals in 723 career games.
Jan 29, 20 eric nystrom vs jordin tootoo fight 29 jan 20 dallas stars vs detroit red wings nhl hockey. Jordin tootoo, the first inuk to play in the nhl, has announced his retirement from the league. Jordin was designated an unrestricted free agent after the 201112 season. Jordin tootoo gives young hockey fan a stick, makes his. And thats what happened when jordin tootoo of the grand rapids griffins formerly with the detroit red wings gave this little boy his stick during pregame of an ahl game this week. Detroit red wings, detroit falcons, detroit cougars seasons. Jordin tootoo announced his retirement friday after seasons in the nhl. Jordin tootoo hopes to use journey from nunavut to league to motivate others. Jan 29, 20 jordin tootoo vs brenden dillon fight 29 jan 20 dallas stars vs detroit red wings nhl hockey.
Aug 05, 2015 prior to joining new jersey tootoo appeared in 53 games over two seasons with the detroit red wings scoring three goals and six assists. The 30yearold played in eight games this season for the red wings and had no. The detroit red wings have placed forward jordin tootoo on waivers with the intention to buy out the final year of his contract, a person familiar with the move has confirmed to the associated. Tootoo was put on waivers on wednesday, the first step toward being. Detroit red wings games have rarely provided fights over the past couple of decades, but that has suddenly changed this season with the addition of jordin tootoo to their lineup in just nine. The detroit red wings placed winger jordin tootoo on waivers wednesday, reported. The jordin tootoo of today, a former red wing and devoted family man who says he hasnt touched a drop of alcohol in more than six years, has moved on from what he refers to as his past life. Originally drafted by the nashville predators, tootoo went on to play for the detroit red wings, new jersey devils, and chicago blackhawks, banking 161 points in 723 career games. Exwing jordin tootoo appreciates sober life detroit news. Detroit red wings clips october 22, 2014 detroit red wings page 2 power outage chills red wings in montreal, 21 in ot page 4 red wings thrilled to have pavel datsyuk back in lineup page 5 jordin tootoo opens up about drug rehab in new book page 6 red wings offense sputters again in ot loss page 8 instant analysis. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website.
Jordin tootoo, who retired from the nhl on friday, is pictured here playing for the detroit red wings. Detroit red wings, detroit falcons, detroit cougars. It was a touching display of kindness from tootoo, who has struggled to find his footing with the red wings since leaving the nashville predators at the end of the 20112012 season. Chicago blackhawks jordin tootoo, up close and personal. Founded in 1926, the team was known as the detroit cougars until 1930. Detroit two years after he was added to bring grit, the detroit red wings are parting ways early with forward jordin tootoo.
Newark, nj five years sober former red wing jordin tootoo hasnt touched a drop of alcohol since he blackedout after a boozedrenched day in dec. Jordin tootoo gives young hockey fan a stick, makes his night. Find out all of the player trades, signings and free agency information at fox sports. Jordin tootoo had an assist in the win and now has. Red wings general manager ken holland says if tootoo isnt claimed by thursday, the team plans to keep him in detroit. After two seasons with the detroit red wings, tootoo came to training camp with the new jersey devils this past september on a tryout basis and the monday before the season began they signed him.
Jordin tootoo speaking bio and videos the lavin agency. Apr 24, 2014 and thats what happened when jordin tootoo of the grand rapids griffins formerly with the detroit red wings gave this little boy his stick during pregame of an ahl game this week. Jordin john kudluk tootoo msm is a canadian former professional hockey player, who played for the nashville predators, detroit red wings, new jersey. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol. The captain of canadas under18, a fan favourite on the world junior squad, and a whl top prospect who could intimidate both goalies and enforcers, he was always a leader. Jordin tootoo played for the brandon wheat kings in the western hockey league whl from 1999 to 2003 before being chosen by the nashville predators in the 2001 nhl entry draft. However, he never fit in with the red wings and said part of the problem was a lack of. Red wings jordin tootoo gives himself repairs in the. Jordin tootoos new book portrays an honest account of a difficult. What you might not know is his story from when he played with the nashville predators from 2003.
Of inuit and ukrainian descent, he is both the first inuk player and the first player to grow up in nunavut to participate in the nhl. Prior to joining new jersey tootoo appeared in 53 games over two seasons with the detroit red wings scoring three goals and six assists. Tootoo happy to share ups and downs from seasons in nhl. You remember jordin tootoo from his short stint as a gritty detroit red wings forward from 201214. Jordin tootoo plays right wing for the nhl new jersey devils and has also played for the detroit red wings and the nashville predators.
Her first book, jordin tootoo, traced tootoos journey from being coached by his dad on his first team in rankin inlet to his current role as an agitator for the nashville predators. The detroit red wings placed forward jordin tootoo on waivers wednesday. Jordin tootoo, the first inuk to play in the nhl, has announced his retirement from. Right wing shoots r born feb 2 1983 churchill, man 37 yrs. Free agent jordin tootoo rejects twoway deal from winnipeg. In, tootoo will earn a base salary of, a signing bonus of, a roster bonus of, a signing bonus of, a restructure bonus of, a workout bonus of and a incentive bonus of, while carrying a cap. Eric nystrom vs jordin tootoo fight 29 jan 20 dallas. Tootoo left the predators after the 201112 season and signed a threeyear contract with detroit.
Of inuit and ukrainian descent, he is both the first inuk player and the first player to grow up in. Oct 21, 2014 you remember jordin tootoo from his short stint as a gritty detroit red wings forward from 201214. Jordin tootoo pulls no punches in raw autobiography nunatsiaq. The first inuk player to reach the league wants to work with indigenous communities. Jordin tootoo vs brenden dillon fight 29 jan 20 dallas. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuit to play in the nhl by melanie florence. This is a fun theme song for the detroit red wings own, jordin tootoo. Little hockey fan freaks out when jordin tootoo gives him his. After some difficulty in his career and life, tootoo has appeared in all but one game for the new jersey devils this season. Louis blues 06 every sports reference social media account.
Jordin tootoo is fitting in better with the new jersey devils than he did with the detroit red wings. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures. He went on to play seasons in the nhl with the predators, detroit red wings, new jersey devils and chicago. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Oct 31, 2014 tootoo left the predators after the 201112 season and signed a threeyear contract with detroit. Her first book, jordin tootoo, traced tootoos journey from being coached by his dad on his first. The book was published on october 21, 2014, entitled all the way. Timing is everything for exdetroit red wing jordin tootoo. These are good days for former red wing jordin tootoo. Oct 21, 2014 when jordin tootoo knew he needed drug rehab. They are members of the atlantic division of the eastern conference of the national hockey league nhl and are one of the original six teams of the league. Tootoo opens up about drug rehab in new book detroit free press. The detroit red wings have placed forward jordin tootoo on waivers to make way for a compliance buyout.
Tootoo spent two seasons in detroit 201214 and tallied six assists and three goals in 53 games. Its all about timing, tootoo said this morning at the prudential center. On february 19, 20, jordin scored his first goal as a red wing against his former team, the nashville predators. Jordin tootoo, nhls first inuk player, looks back on. The 30yearold played in eight games this season for the red wings and had no points and a minus4 rating. Exwing tootoo enjoying life with devils detroit news. Little hockey fan freaks out when jordin tootoo gives him. In 20 stephen brunt mentioned on radio that he was working on a book with tootoo.