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Canada Larry Robinson, a celebrated NHL player and coach, has transitioned from a storied career on the ice to a respected figure in hockey operations and community engagement.
Larry Robinson's Play It Again Sports® achieved 'Gold' status. They have partnerships with various NHL hockey teams, allowing them to sell new and used hockey equipment. The business is franchised and branded under Winmark, showcasing his ongoing involvement in sports-related ventures.
Larry Robinson is the Owner of Championship Gaming LLC. He also served as Director of Player Development at Horseshoe Casino, where he was responsible for increasing the growth of high-end players and managing daily departmental operations. This highlights his experience in player development and business management beyond traditional hockey roles.
Hockey icon Larry Robinson joined the 2023 Dawson Golf Classic, sponsored by the Montreal Forum and Glendalough: Ireland's Distillery of the Year. This participation underscores his continued association with hockey-related events and organizations.
Larry Robinson was featured in the J.P. Wiser's NHL Alumni Series. The series had Brand Partners such as The Dalmore Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Glendalough: Ireland's Distillery of the Year, indicating his involvement in promotional activities with prominent brands.
Larry Robinson was hired by the Blues in 2017 and put his name on the Stanley Cup for the 10th time as a consultant with the club in 2019. He currently holds the position of Senior Consultant to Hockey Operations for the St. Louis Blues.
While playing in Los Angeles, Robinson became involved in thoroughbred horse racing through a partnership with Kings owner Bruce McNall's Summa Stable. Their successes included Down Again winning the 1990 Monrovia Handicap at Santa Anita Park, showcasing his interests beyond hockey.
Born on June 2, 1951, in Winchester, Ontario, Canada, Larry Robinson embarked on a distinguished career in ice hockey. After spending his junior years with the Brockville Braves and Kitchener Rangers, he turned professional, playing for the Nova Scotia Voyageurs in the American Hockey League from 1971 to 1973. His exceptional talent led him to the National Hockey League where he played for the Montreal Canadiens and later the Los Angeles Kings. Known as “Big Bird” due to his commanding presence and robust defensive skills, Robinson played 17 seasons with the Canadiens and three with the Kings.
Robinson’s playing career was marked by numerous achievements. He secured two James Norris Memorial Trophies as the league’s most outstanding defenseman in 1976–77 and 1979–80. In 1978, he was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs’ most valuable player. He participated in ten NHL All-Star games and was a consistent force, contributing to the Canadiens’ six Stanley Cup victories in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1986. Accumulating 208 goals, 750 assists, and 958 regular-season points, alongside 144 points in 227 playoff games, his offensive contributions as a defenseman were remarkable. He holds the NHL career record for plus-minus rating at +730, including an outstanding +120 in the 1976–77 season.
Following his retirement as a player, Robinson transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the New Jersey Devils in 1993, winning the Stanley Cup in 1995. He then became head coach for the Los Angeles Kings. He returned to the Devils as an interim head coach in 2000, leading them to a Stanley Cup championship, a historic achievement for an interim coach. Further coaching roles included another Stanley Cup win with the Devils in 2003 as an assistant, and later associate coach for the San Jose Sharks. He currently works as a Senior Consultant to Hockey Operations for the St. Louis Blues, with whom he earned his tenth Stanley Cup in 2019. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995, the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2014, and named one of the “100 Greatest NHL Players” in 2017.
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