Rob Blake

Canadian ice hockey player and executive (born 1969) Ice hockey player Rob Blake Hockey Hall of Fame, 2014 Blake in 2014Born (1969-12-10) December 10, 1969 (age 56)Simcoe, Ontario, CanadaHeight 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)Position DefenceShot RightPlayed for Los Angeles KingsColorado AvalancheSan Jose SharksNational team CanadaNHL draft 70th overall, 1988Los Angeles KingsPlaying career 1989–2010 Medal record Men's ice hockey Representing Canada Olympic Games 2002 Salt Lake City World Championships 1994 Italy 1997 Finland 1991 Finland World Cup 1996 World Cup of Hockey Robert Bowlby Blake (born December 10, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and currently the executive vice president of hockey operations for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted by the Kings in 1988, appearing in the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, winning the James Norris Memorial Trophy and serving as team captain for five seasons in his initial 11-season stint with the club. In 2001, Blake was traded to the Colorado Avalanche and was a member of their 2001 Stanley Cup championship team. After a two-season return to Los Ange