Adam Oates Quotes:- Adam Oates (born August 27, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, former co-head coach for the New Jersey Devils, and former head coach for the Washington Capitals. He played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and Edmonton Oilers. Known as an elite playmaker, Oates’ career total of 1,079 assists was the fifth-highest total in NHL history at the time of his 2004 retirement. He has the highest amount of games played and points scored among undrafted NHL players with 1337 and 1420 respectively.
Inspirational Adam Oates Quotes and Sayings
“I was a punk. I think that’s why I’m such a good person now because I was such a bad guy then.”
Adam Oates
“I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can’t say I really remember too much about it.”
Adam Oates
“You eat and sleep it all day long and play on the streets until mom calls you in. My story is no different than anybody else’s.”
Adam Oates
“Even the superstars need to be coached once in a while.”
Adam Oates
“I was 19 years old, pumping gas and going nowhere. I was kind of a high school dropout at that point because I had left school to play hockey, but no one drafted me.”
Adam Oates
“Growing up as a kid my father was British and a soccer player. His idol was a guy that passed the ball a lot, Stanley Matthews. Our family thought if you could be unselfish your teammates would always like you.”
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“Assistant coaches become a little bit more buddies to the players than a head coach.”
Adam Oates
