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He was drafted by New York Islanders in the 2nd round of the 1991 NHL Draft and has played for two NHL teams: Islanders (from 1993 to 1999) and Los Angeles Kings (from 1999 till now).
A world-class sniper with elite puck-handling and skating skills, Palffy plays a cerebral game that is often misunderstood or under-appreciated. But consistent production over the past five seasons proves he is a goal-scoring force. He has been among 10 leading scorers in NHL several times.
Palffy has represented both Slovakia and Czechoslavakia in international competitions, winning Gold Medal with Slovakia in 2002 World Championships.