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Pascal Dupuis

Pascal Dupuis is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger and coach from Laval, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Pascal Dupuis is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger and coach from Laval, Quebec. He played 15 NHL seasons for the Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers and Pittsburgh Penguins, winning two Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh. After retiring due to health concerns, he became the New York Islanders’ director of player development.

Early life and junior career

Dupuis was born in Laval, Quebec, and developed as a left winger in Canadian junior hockey. He played in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League before turning professional.

NHL playing career

He entered the NHL as an undrafted player and went on to play for four teams: the Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers and Pittsburgh Penguins. His NHL career spanned 15 seasons and included 871 regular-season games.

Stanley Cup success and retirement

Dupuis was part of the Penguins’ championship teams in 2009 and 2016. He ended his playing career in 2015 after recurring health issues, including blood clots.

Post-playing career

After retiring, Dupuis worked in hockey development and coaching, including in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. He was later hired by the New York Islanders as director of player development.

Key facts

  • Undrafted in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, Dupuis began his NHL career with the Minnesota Wild.
  • He played 15 seasons in the NHL and finished with 190 goals and 219 assists in 871 regular-season games.
  • Dupuis won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009 and 2016.
  • He retired from playing in 2015 because of health concerns related to blood clots.
  • After his playing career, he worked in junior hockey and later joined the New York Islanders’ hockey operations staff.
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Canadian context

Dupuis is from Laval, Quebec, and is part of Canada’s long NHL player pipeline. He also worked in Quebec junior hockey after his playing career.

Frequently asked questions

What position did Pascal Dupuis play?
He played primarily as a left winger, and also appeared as a right winger.
Was Pascal Dupuis drafted into the NHL?
No. He was undrafted and entered the NHL as a free agent.
Which NHL teams did Pascal Dupuis play for?
He played for the Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers and Pittsburgh Penguins.
How many Stanley Cups did Pascal Dupuis win?
He won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins, in 2009 and 2016.
Why did Pascal Dupuis retire?
He retired in 2015 because of health problems related to blood clots.
What does Pascal Dupuis do now?
He has worked in hockey development and was hired as the New York Islanders’ director of player development.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal_Dupuis
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, NHL teams, playing career overview, current role
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/fr/news/dupuis-rare-moment-de-gloire-pour-un-heros-de-l-ombre-323889868
    Supports: Career totals, undrafted status, teams, Stanley Cup wins, retirement background
  3. New York Islanders / NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/dupuis-hired-as-director-of-player-development
    Supports: Hiring as director of player development and post-playing career details
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/1147/pascal-dupuis
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, career statistics
  5. StatMuse — https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/player/pascal-dupuis-1786
    Supports: Career totals, games played, points, Stanley Cup win
  6. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q569331
    Supports: Identity, citizenship, birth date, occupation, position