| Daniel Carcillo | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Carcillo with theChicago Blackhawks in December 2014 | |||
| Born | (1985-01-28)January 28, 1985 (age 40) King City, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Phoenix Coyotes Philadelphia Flyers Chicago Blackhawks Los Angeles Kings New York Rangers | ||
| NHL draft | 73rd overall,2003 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Playing career | 2005–2015 | ||
Daniel Carcillo (born January 28, 1985) is a Canadian former professionalice hockeyleft winger. He most recently played under contract to theChicago Blackhawks of theNational Hockey League (NHL). His on-ice reputation as anenforcer has led to him being nicknamed "Car Bomb".[1][2] Carcillo won aStanley Cup as a member of the 2013 and 2015 Blackhawks. After retiring from the NHL in 2015, Carcillo created a non-profit organization that assists former NHL-players who are suffering from post-concussion syndrome and mental health issues. Carcillo is the founder and CEO of Wesana Health, a life sciences company that leveragespsilocybin-based medicine to treattraumatic brain injuries.
After being drafted 73rd overall in the2003 NHL Entry Draft by thePittsburgh Penguins, Carcillo was traded to thePhoenix Coyotes in exchange forGeorges Laraque on February 27, 2007. During the2007–08 regular season, he led the NHL with 324 penalty minutes.
Carcillo was traded to thePhiladelphia Flyers on March 4, 2009, in exchange forScottie Upshall and a2011 second-round draft pick. His first goal as a Flyer came in Game 4 of the first round of the2009 Stanley Cup playoffs against Pittsburgh.
Carcillo recorded 12 goals and 20 assists for 32 points in 76 games in the2009–10 season with 207 penalty minutes. In the2010 playoffs, Carcillo recorded two goals and four assists for six points in 17 games as the Flyers went to theStanley Cup Finals and would lose in six games to theChicago Blackhawks.
In the2010–11 season, Carcillo played in 57 games with four goals and two assists for six points recorded along with two goals and an assist for three points in all 11 playoff games as the Flyers defeated theBuffalo Sabres in seven games in the opening round before getting swept in the following round by the eventual Stanley Cup championBoston Bruins. In the fourth game, Carcillo engaged in inappropriate conduct with an official after the game ended, resulting in a two-game suspension.[3]
Carcillo signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1, 2011.[4] After missing the first two games of the2011–12 season (both against theDallas Stars due to suspension from the previous season's playoffs, Carcillo made his Blachawks and season debut in the third game of the season on October 13 in a 4–3 win over theWinnipeg Jets, recording an assist on aPatrick Kane goal.[5] Carcillo's season came to an early end on January 2, 2012, in a game against theEdmonton Oilers.[6] In that game, Carcillo was assessed a five-minutemajor penalty and agame misconduct for boarding and attempting to injure OilersdefencemanTom Gilbert.[7] Both Carcillo and Gilbert were injured on the play, and Carcillo was suspended for seven games. Carcillo, however, tore theanterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee on the play, and underwent surgery four days later, costing him the rest of the season.[8][9] On March 12, 2012, Carcillo signed a two-year contract extension with the Blackhawks through to the2013–14 season.[10]
Carcillo was traded to theLos Angeles Kings on July 16, 2013, in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick.[11] He was then traded to theNew York Rangers on January 4, 2014, for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in2014.[12] On May 23, 2014, Carcillo was automatically suspended ten games during the2014 playoffs for using physical force against a linesman while being escorted to the penalty box.[13] On June 3, 2014, Carcillo's suspension on appeal was reduced from ten games to six byNHL CommissionerGary Bettman.[14]
On September 4, 2014, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Carcillo to a professional tryout contract in order to attend their 2014 training camp. He subsequently failed to make the team and was released.[15][16] On October 3, 2014, Carcillo was added to the Chicago Blackhawks' training camp roster. He agreed to a one-year, one-way contract at the league minimum of $550,000 for his second stint with the club.
On January 16, 2015, Carcillo injuredWinnipeg Jets' forwardMathieu Perreault while delivering a cross-check from behind after the play had been stopped.[17] Perreault left the game and the NHL's Department of Player Safety issued Carcillo a six-game suspension and a fine of $40,243.92 for the hit. The incident marked the twelfth time Carcillo had been fined or suspended in nine NHL seasons.[18] The Blackhawks won2015 Stanley Cup, and although Carcillo did not make an appearance for the Blackhawks in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs, his name was still engraved on the Stanley Cup.[19]
Carcillo's reckless style of play earned him the nickname "Car Bomb".[20]
On September 17, 2015, Carcillo announced his retirement from professional hockey.[21][22]
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Carcillo was the host of a music-focused 2011 radio program entitledThe Bomb Shelter onWGN Radio 720 inChicago.[23]
Carcillo has admitted to battlingalcohol andsubstance abuse problems throughout his professional career. Upon joining the Blackhawks, Carcillo became friends withSteve Montador, who was also trying to overcome a substance abuse problem. Montador helped Carcillo battle his alcohol and substance dependencies, but was forced to leave the NHL after sustaining aconcussion in 2012. Carcillo remained friends with Montador until the latter's unexpected death in 2015. Montador's death deeply impacted Carcillo, who was also recovering from a concussion. He called for the NHL community to play a larger role in the lives of former players that have suffered concussions.[24][25] After winning the Stanley Cup in 2015, Carcillo retired from playing professional hockey and established the 'Chapter 5 Foundation', which is dedicated to helping players who are struggling withpost-concussion syndrome, anxiety, or depression.[26][27] Carcillo later founded Wesana Health, which offers treatment for traumatic brain injury usingpsilocybin.[28]
In November 2018, Carcillo indicated that as a rookie of the 2002-03Sarnia Sting, he and other rookies were subjected to several forms of severehazing, which crossed over into physical and sexual assault.[29][30] Carcillo's accusations were corroborated by several other former Sting teammates, who joined him in aclass-action lawsuit against theCanadian Hockey League in 2020.[31]
Carcillo lives in Chicago with his wife, Ela, and three children.[32]
Bold indicates led league
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2000–01 | North York Canadiens | GTHL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2001–02 | Milton Merchants | OPJHL | 47 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | Sarnia Sting | OHL | 68 | 29 | 37 | 66 | 157 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | ||
| 2003–04 | Sarnia Sting | OHL | 61 | 30 | 29 | 59 | 148 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | ||
| 2004–05 | Sarnia Sting | OHL | 12 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004–05 | Mississauga IceDogs | OHL | 20 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 75 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18 | ||
| 2005–06 | Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins | AHL | 51 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 311 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47 | ||
| 2005–06 | Wheeling Nailers | ECHL | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins | AHL | 52 | 21 | 9 | 30 | 183 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 18 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 57 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 324 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 54 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 174 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 20 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 80 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 2009–10 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 76 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 207 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 34 | ||
| 2010–11 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 57 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 127 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 30 | ||
| 2011–12 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 28 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 2013–14 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | New York Rangers | NHL | 31 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | ||
| 2014–15 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 39 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 429 | 48 | 52 | 100 | 1233 | 45 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 97 | ||||
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Canada | WJC18 |  | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | ||||
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | ||
| Stanley Cup champion (Chicago Blackhawks) | 2013,2015 | |
