BIRTHPLACE: Lynn, Mass.

BORN: January 29, 1947

TEAMS/ASSOCIATIONS: Montreal Canadians, New England Whalers, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers

Larry Pleau was named general manager of the St. Louis Blues on June 9, 1997, adding the organization to the list of teams he's worked for as an administrator that already included the New York Rangers and Hartford Whalers.

Pleau joined the Blues after spending eight seasons with the Rangers, most recently as vice president of player personnel. He joined the Rangers in 1989 as assistant general manager of player development. prior to joining the Rangers, Pleau spent 17 seasons with the Hartford Whalers as a player, assistant coach, head coach, general manager and minor league general manager and head coach. he was also instrumental in drafting Ray Ferraro, Ron Francis, Kevin Dineen and Ulf Samuelsson while with the Whalers.

Pleau played three seasons with the Montreal Canadians before being the first player signed by the Hartford Whalers of the World Hockey Association. He was a center/left wing for the Whalers from 1972 until his retirement in 1979. he played in 468 regular season games for Hartford, accumulating 157 goals and 215 assists for 372 points.

In addition, he also played for the 1968 U.S. Olympic Team, the 1969 U.S. National Team and for Team USA in the 1976 Canada Cup.

One of the game's great innovators, Pleau has emerged as one of the NHL's most successful executives.