John Moore (ice hockey)

John Carroll Moore Jr. (born November 19, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is an unrestricted free agent. He was drafted in the first round, 21st overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

John Moore
Moore with the New Jersey Devils in 2016
Born (1990-11-19) November 19, 1990 (age 33)
Winnetka, Illinois, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
team
Former teams
Free agent
Columbus Blue Jackets
New York Rangers
Arizona Coyotes
New Jersey Devils
Boston Bruins
National team  United States
NHL draft 21st overall, 2009
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2010–present

Early life

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John Carroll Moore Jr. was born on November 19, 1990, in Winnetka, Illinois.[1] His maternal grandfather James B. Longley was the governor of Maine from 1975 until 1979.[2]

Playing career

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As a youth, Moore played in the 2003 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Chicago Young Americans minor ice hockey team.[3] He later played for the Winnetka Minor Mite House League before joining the Winnetka Hockey travel program.[4]

Junior

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In 2007, during his junior year at New Trier High School, Moore joined the United States Hockey League's (USHL) Chicago Steel for their 2007–08 season.[5] In 56 games with Chicago, Moore had four goals and 15 points, then he added two assists in seven playoff games. He returned to the Steel for the 2008–09 season and saw his numbers improve greatly, as Moore had 14 goals and 39 points in 57 games. However, Chicago did not make the playoffs. He was eligible for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and was the sixth-ranked North American player as well as the top-ranked North American defenseman.[6]

Moore was selected by the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the second round of the 2009 OHL Priority Draft, also being selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round, 21st overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.[7] Prior to his rookie season with the Rangers, Moore was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets on July 21, 2009.[8] In his maiden season with the Rangers in 2009–10, Moore had 10 goals and 47 points in 61 games. Moore then put up impressive numbers in the playoffs, earning 16 points in 20 games as the Rangers lost to the Windsor Spitfires in the Western Conference Finals.

Professional

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Columbus Blue Jackets

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Following his rookie season with the Blue Jackets, Moore was assigned to start the 2010–11 season with the Blue Jackets' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. After 47 games with the Falcons, Moore was recalled by the Blue Jackets and made his NHL debut in a 4–3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on February 5, 2011.[9] His first NHL goal was scored on October 25, 2011 against Ty Conklin of the Detroit Red Wings.[10]

 
Moore as a Ranger in October 2014

New York Rangers

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During the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, Moore was included in the NHL trade deadline day deal made by the Blue Jackets that sent Derick Brassard, Derek Dorsett, himself and a sixth-round draft pick to the New York Rangers in exchange for Marián Gáborík and prospects Blake Parlett and Steven Delisle on April 3, 2013.[11] In his first game as a Ranger, only three hours after the trade, Moore scored his first goal of the season in a 6–1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.[12]

Arizona Coyotes

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On March 1, 2015, Moore, along with Anthony Duclair, a 2015 second-round pick and a 2016 first-round pick, were traded to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for defensemen Keith Yandle, Chris Summers and a 2015 fourth-round pick.[13] In his short time with the club, Moore recorded 1 goal and 5 assists in 19 games. On June 29, Moore was not tendered an offer as a restricted free agent by the Coyotes, making him an unrestricted free agent.[14]

New Jersey Devils

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On July 1, 2015, Moore signed as a free agent to a three-year, $5 million contract with the New Jersey Devils.[15]

During a game against the Washington Capitals in December 2016, Moore was awkwardly hit into the boards by Capitals forward Tom Wilson and stretchered off the ice.[16] He missed 17 games to recover from a concussion before returning to the lineup on February 12, 2017, against the San Jose Sharks.[17] When reflecting on his recovery, Moore stated he worked with Devils skills coach Pertti Hasanen and "really kind of challenged myself when I was injured."[18]

Boston Bruins

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On July 1, 2018, Moore signed as a free agent to a five-year, $13.75 million contract with the Boston Bruins.[19] Following the signing, Moore stated "it was a slam dunk and something I wanted to happen...[Free agency] is a bizarre thing, but when [Bruins General Manager] Don [Sweeney] called it felt right and we just wanted to make it work, and I'm really grateful that we did."[20]

Prior to rejoining the Bruins following an injury, Moore was re-assigned to the Providence Bruins on a conditioning stint on December 1, 2019.[21]

Following the Bruins elimination from the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, Moore underwent hip arthroscopy and labral repair surgery.[22]

On October 9, 2021, Moore was placed on waivers, which he cleared.[23] However, on October 11, 2021, he was announced as part of the Bruins' opening night roster.

Anaheim Ducks

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On March 19, 2022 Moore was involved in a trade that sent him to the Anaheim Ducks along with Urho Vaakanainen in exchange for Hampus Lindholm.[24] The Ducks then attempted to trade both Moore and the remainder of Ryan Kesler's contract to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Evgenii Dadonov and a conditional second-round pick at the NHL trade deadline on March 21, 2022. However, the deal went into dispute due to a no-trade clause in Dadonov's contract.[25] On March 23, the NHL officially cancelled the trade, therefore Moore remained in the Ducks' organization.[26]

Personal life

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Moore married fellow Illinois native Elizabeth Wanders in July 2016.[27]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2006–07 Chicago Mission 16U AAA T1EHL 31 1 12 13 26
2007–08 Chicago Steel USHL 56 4 11 14 26 7 0 2 2 2
2008–09 Chicago Steel USHL 57 14 25 39 50
2009–10 Kitchener Rangers OHL 61 10 37 47 53 20 4 12 16 2
2010–11 Springfield Falcons AHL 73 5 19 24 23
2010–11 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 2 0 0 0 0
2011–12 Springfield Falcons AHL 5 1 1 2 2
2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 67 2 5 7 8
2012–13 Springfield Falcons AHL 24 3 6 9 10
2012–13 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 17 0 1 1 2
2012–13 New York Rangers NHL 13 1 5 6 5 12 0 1 1 2
2013–14 New York Rangers NHL 74 4 11 15 25 21 0 2 2 16
2014–15 New York Rangers NHL 38 1 5 6 19
2014–15 Arizona Coyotes NHL 19 1 4 5 11
2015–16 New Jersey Devils NHL 73 4 15 19 28
2016–17 New Jersey Devils NHL 63 12 10 22 39
2017–18 New Jersey Devils NHL 81 7 11 18 47 5 0 1 1 12
2018–19 Boston Bruins NHL 61 4 9 13 26 10 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Providence Bruins AHL 1 0 1 1 0
2019–20 Boston Bruins NHL 24 2 1 3 11 1 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Boston Bruins NHL 5 0 2 2 2
2021–22 Boston Bruins NHL 7 0 1 1 4
2021–22 Providence Bruins AHL 11 1 5 6 8
NHL totals 544 38 80 118 227 49 0 4 4 30

International

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Medal record
Representing   United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
  2015 Czech Republic
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2015 United States WC   9 0 1 1 4
Senior totals 9 0 1 1 4

References

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  1. ^ Tolvo, Michael (July 1, 2018). "Getting to Know: John Moore". nhl.com. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "NHL Notes: John Moore is longtime B-liever". Boston Herald. August 25, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  4. ^ Huston, John P. (February 15, 2011). "Winnetka's Moore lives his childhood dream in the NHL". triblocal.com. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  5. ^ Brief, Sam (July 7, 2014). "John Moore reflects on journey from North Shore youth league to Stanley Cup spotlight". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "No surprise, Tavares is No. 1 on CSS final list". National Hockey League. 2009-04-14. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
  7. ^ "John Moore Commits to Rangers". ontariohockeyleague.com. August 5, 2009. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "Jackets sign '09 first round pick John Moore". Columbus Blue Jackets. 2009-07-21. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  9. ^ "Blue Jackets 4, Oilers 3". National Hockey League. 2011-02-05. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  10. ^ Mixer, Ron (May 7, 2012). "1 on 1 with John Moore". nhl.com. Retrieved March 14, 2020. Moore scored his first NHL goal in the team's first win of the season on Oct. 25 against the Detroit Red Wings
  11. ^ "Kekalainen injects life into Blue Jackets with Gaborik". National Hockey League. 2013-04-03. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
  12. ^ "NEWCOMERS CLOWE AND BRASSARD POWER RANGERS TO 6-1 ROUT OF PENGUINS IN THEIR DEBUT IN NEW YORK". thehockeynews.com. April 3, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  13. ^ "Rangers acquire D-man Yandle from Coyotes: report". National Hockey League. March 1, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
  14. ^ "John Moore not qualified by Coyotes". The Sports Network. 2015-06-29. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  15. ^ "Devils sign John Moore to three-year contract". National Hockey League. July 1, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  16. ^ "John Moore of Devils leaves game on stretcher". National Hockey League. December 31, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  17. ^ Born, Brian (February 13, 2017). "John Moore returns from concussion". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  18. ^ Gross, Andrew (March 25, 2017). "Has Moore found a home?". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved June 24, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "Bruins announce 7 transactions on July 1". Boston Bruins. 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  20. ^ Nelson, Riley (August 30, 2018). "Moore Excited to Prove Himself". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  21. ^ "Bruins Assign Studnicka, Moore Joins P-Bruins On Conditioning Loan". National Hockey League. December 1, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  22. ^ "Bruins Issue Update On John Moore". National Hockey League. March 27, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  23. ^ "How John Moore, Chris Wagner Clearing Waivers Impacts Bruins Salary Cap". 10 October 2021.
  24. ^ "Report: Bruins land top-four defenseman in trade with Ducks". March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  25. ^ "Golden Knights trade forward Evgenii Dadonov to Ducks". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  26. ^ "NHL cancels Evgenii Dadonov trade with Anaheim Ducks, sends RW back to Vegas Golden Knights". ESPN.com. March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  27. ^ Bross, Judy Carmack (November 6, 2016). "The Rush Fashion Show". classicchicagomagazine.com. Retrieved March 14, 2020. Elizabeth Wanders Moore, who married to NHL player John Moore (Winnetka natives both) this past July, as the bride in Oscar de la Renta.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Columbus Blue Jackets first round draft pick
2009
Succeeded by