Jimmy Carson
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James Charles Carson (b. July 20, 1968, Southfield, Michigan) is a retired professional hockey player of Greek origin, his grandfather changed their ancestral name from Kyriazopoulos to Carson. After a 15 year career in hockey, including the NHL, he became a financial advisor.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft as the 2nd overall pick. He and Martin Gelinas were part of the August 9, 1988 blockbuster trade that sent them to the Edmonton Oilers for Wayne Gretzky, Marty McSorley, Mike Krushelnyski, the Kings' three first-round draft picks in 1989, 1991 and 1993, and $15 million cash. Carson later played with Gretzky for two seasons in Los Angeles.
He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, the Vancouver Canucks and the Hartford Whalers, where he ended his NHL carrer in 1996.
[edit] Achievements
- Named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1987.
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