Jason Dickinson Explained

Jason Dickinson
Team:Chicago Blackhawks
League:NHL
Former Teams:Dallas Stars
Vancouver Canucks
Position:Centre
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:200
Shoots:Left
Birth Date:4 July 1995
Birth Place:Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Draft:29th overall
Draft Team:Dallas Stars
Draft Year:2013
Career Start:2015

Jason Dickinson (born July 4, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the first round, 29th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Dickinson was rated as a top prospect who fulfilled the expectation to be a first round selection at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, being chosen 29th overall by the Dallas Stars.[1] [2] Dickinson joined the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the 2011–12 season and was recognized for his stand-out play when he was named to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team.[3] The following season he was invited to take part in the CHL Top Prospects Game, and was then selected to play with the gold medal-winning Canadian squad at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships.[4] In the 2013–14 season, Dickinson helped the Storm capture the OHL championship before losing to the Edmonton Oil Kings in the Memorial Cup finals.

On May 29, 2014, Dickinson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars.[5] Upon completion of his junior season, on April 16, 2015, he was assigned to finish the 2014–15 season with Dallas' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Texas Stars.

On April 7, 2016, in a game against the Colorado Avalanche, Dickinson made his NHL debut and scored his first NHL goal.[6]

Following his sixth year within the Stars organization, at the conclusion of the season, due to expansion draft considerations, Dickinson was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a third round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on July 17, 2021.[7] As a restricted free agent, Dickinson agreed to terms on a three-year, $7.95 million contract extension with the Canucks on August 14, 2021.[8]

Approaching the season, on October 7, 2022, after just one season in Vancouver, Dickinson was traded along with a second-round pick in 2024 to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Riley Stillman.[9] Dickinson record one goal and two assists in his debut with the Blackhawks against the San Jose Sharks on October 15.[10] He finished the season with 9 goals, 21 assists, and a career-high 30 points in 78 games.[11]

He remained with the Blackhawks for the season, where he was a top-six forward, who served as a defensive-minded center.[12] Dickinson recorded his first NHL career hat trick on November 24, 2023, en route to a 4–3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.[13] He signed a two-year contract extension with the Blackhawks worth $4.25 million on January 16, 2024.[12] Dickinson concluded the 2023–24 with a career-high 35 points, including a team-leading 22 goals, in 82 games.[14]

Personal life

Dickinson's younger brother Josh also plays hockey; he signed an entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche in 2018.[15] They are of Scottish and Caribbean heritage.[15]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2011–12Guelph StormOHL63 13 22 35 246 3 2 5 6
2012–13Guelph StormOHL66 18 29 47 315 1 1 2 0
2013–14Guelph StormOHL68 26 52 78 4220 8 16 24 6
2014–15Guelph StormOHL56 27 44 71 329 4 4 8 10
2014–15Texas StarsAHL2 0 3 3 03 0 0 0 2
2015–16Texas StarsAHL73 22 31 53 324 0 1 1 2
2015–16Dallas StarsNHL1 1 0 1 0
2016–17Texas StarsAHL58 9 21 30 41
2016–17Dallas StarsNHL10 2 0 2 0
2017–18Texas StarsAHL42 18 10 28 322228104
2017–18Dallas StarsNHL27 0 2 2 17
2018–19Dallas StarsNHL67 6 16 22 23133254
2019–20Dallas StarsNHL65 9 12 21 6272248
2020–21Dallas StarsNHL51 7 8 15 18
2021–22Vancouver CanucksNHL62 5 6 11 19
2022–23Chicago BlackhawksNHL78 9 21 30 28
2023–24Chicago BlackhawksNHL82 22 13 35 43
NHL totals443 61 78 139 1544054912

International

Awards and honours

HonoursYear
OHL Second All-Rookie Team2011–12
CHL Top Prospects Game2013
IIHF World U18 Championship Gold Medal2013[16]

Notes and References

  1. Prospect Jason Dickinson generating buzz for Draft . . 2013-05-29 . 2013-06-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714202707/http://video.thehockeynews.com/1899159813001/Prospect_Jason_Dickinson_generating_buzz_for_2013_NHL_draft . July 14, 2014 . mdy-all .
  2. Web site: Dickinson storms into NHL draft conversation . . 2012-11-10 . 2012-11-10.
  3. Web site: Jason Dickinson player profile . HockeysFuture.com . 2013-04-15 . 2013-04-15.
  4. Web site: Dickinson 2013 draft prospect profile . thehockeywriters.com . 2013-06-15 . 2013-06-15.
  5. Web site: Stars sign forward Jason Dickinson to entry-level contract. . 2014-05-29 . 2014-05-29.
  6. Web site: Jason Dickinson scores 1st NHL goal; Stars best Avalanche . sportsnet.ca . June 7, 2018 . April 7, 2016.
  7. News: Williams . Rob . July 17, 2021 . Canucks acquire Jason Dickinson in last-minute trade with Dallas Stars . Daily Hive . July 17, 2021.
  8. Web site: Canucks sign forward Jason Dickinson . . August 14, 2021 . August 14, 2021.
  9. Web site: Blackhawks acquire Dickinson, 2nd round pick for Stillman . . October 7, 2022 . October 7, 2022.
  10. News: Roumeliotis . Charlie . Jason Dickinson records 3 points, shines in Hawks debut . . October 16, 2022 . October 16, 2022 .
  11. News: Carlson . Matt . Kevin Korchinski With OT goal, Jason Dickinson With First NHL Hat Trick. Blackhawks Top Maple Leafs 4-3 . The Hockey News . November 24, 2023 . November 24, 2023 .
  12. News: Pope . Ben . Jason Dickinson signs two-year extension with Blackhawks, resolving trade question quickly . . January 16, 2024 . January 20, 2024 .
  13. News: Roumeliotis . Charlie . Jason Dickinson leads Blackhawks to much-needed win as distractions swirl . . November 24, 2023 . November 24, 2023 .
  14. News: LoFurno . Brooke . Blackhawks: Highs and Lows of the 2023-24 Season . The Hockey Writers . April 19, 2024 . April 21, 2024 .
  15. Web site: Bufton . Saber . Prospect Q&A: Josh Dickinson . NHL.com . October 25, 2018 . August 14, 2018.
  16. Web site: Canada win U18 Worlds Gold Medal . . 2013-04-05 . 2013-04-05.