"The Flames reacquired Rick Tabaracci which leads to speculation that Kidd might be moved mostly due to his character." (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 197)

"Was heralded as the future of goaltending when he was drafted in 1990. Kidd flickered as a Flame and was moved to Carolina two years ago. The Panthers have to hope that he can play more like he did in 1994-95 when he was one of the league's best. An instinct goalie, Kidd can look like a junior on some goals, but when he's hot, he sizzles. The starting job is his to win. At worst, he'll fill the role of a veteran backup. (The Sports Forecaster 1999-2000, p. 136)

"Erroneously picked ahead of New Jersey's Martin Brodeur by Calgary in 1990, Kidd still has a way to go before becoming the steady, franchise goalie scouts had pegged him to be. Was outstanding during the early stages last season but couldn't regain his form after suffering a shoulder injury in December during the team's skills competition. A big, scrambling goalie who can get white-hot. Kidd posted a horrendous 1-8 record to close out the season. With the arrival of promising young buck Roberto Luongo, Kidd had better keep an eye open." (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 125)

"Once upon a time, Kidd was the hotshot rookie trying to dislodge a veteran netminder. It was 1993-94 in Calgary and the veteran he displaced was Mike Vernon. Last season, the shoe was on the other foot as Roberto Luongo upstaged the inconsistent eight-year veteran to take over the reigns as Florida's main man between the pipes. AT 29, Kidd is hardly an old man himself. However, barring a trade, he must get used to life as a backup goaltender. The 6-2 190-pounder appeared in 42 games with the Panthers last season but may have to get used to the 25- to 30-game level from now one. Kidd will team with Luongo to form one of the best tandems in the NHL - unless there is a team interested in the former as a No. 1 goaltender once again." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 127)

"Kidd is a free spirit and a breath of fresh air with his carefree lifestyle and unorthodox haircuts. A former starter, he is now playing second fiddle to rising star Roberto Luongo. He has gone two straight seasons with a goals-against average above 3.00 and a save percentage below .900. He'll need to improve upon those numbers dramatically if he still has delusions of grandeur. As long as he remains a Panther, Kidd will spend more time on the bench than anywhere else. However, he must come up big in his limited appearances this season or his career could be headed even further south." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 125)

• Selected by Calgary Flames in first round (first Flames pick, eleventh overall) of National Hockey League entry draft, June 16, 1990.
• Traded by Brandon Wheat Kings (with D Bart Cole) to Spokane Chiefs for RW Bobby House, C Marty Murray, and G Don Blishen, January 21, 1991.
• Traded by Calgary Flames (with LW Gary Roberts) to Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for G Jean-Sebastien Giguere and C Andrew Cassels, August 25, 1997.
• Selected by Atlanta Thrashers in National Hockey League expansion draft; traded by Thrashers to Florida Panthers for D Gord Murphy, C Herbert Vasiljevs, D Daniel Tjarnqvist and sixth-round pick (traded to Dallas) in 1999 entry draft, June 25, 1999.
• Agreed to four-year, $8.4 million, contract (through 2002-03 season) with Panthers, October 23, 1999.
• Waived by Panthers, August 22, 2002.
• Signed as free agent (multi-year, terms undisclosed) with Toronto Maple Leafs, August 26, 2002.
• Signed with HC Orebro 90 (Swedish Division 3) during NHL lockout, January 31, 2005.
• Signed as free agent with Hannover Scorpions (Deutsche Liga), May 31, 2005.

• Led Western Hockey League goaltenders in Games Played (63) and Minutes Played (3676), 1989-90.
• Named to Western Hockey League (West) All-Star first team, 1989-90.
• Winner, Del Wilson Trophy, 1989-90.
• Led Western Hockey League goaltenders in postseason Wins (14), Shutouts (2), and Goals-Against Average (2.07), 1990-91.
• Member of Memorial Cup champion Spokane Chiefs, 1991.
• Member of silver-medal winning Canadian Olympic team, 1992.
• Rated #27 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1994.
• Finished sixth in voting for National Hockey League All-Star team, 1994-95.
• Finished seventh in voting for Vezina Trophy, 1994-95.
• Winner, Calgary Flames Molson Cup, 1994-95.
• Rated #17 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1995.

• First National Hockey League Game: vs. Pittsburgh, March 3, 1992.
• First National Hockey League Win: 4-3 victory at San Jose, April 15, 1992.

• Played in 100th National Hockey League game, vs. Philadelphia, December 27, 1995.
• Earned 50th National Hockey League win, vs. Vancouver, March 23, 1996.

• Broken finger, December 1987.
• Suffered season-ending leg injury, February 21, 1993.
• Sprained left ankle; missed one game, October 18, 1993.
• Strained groin; missed seven games, November 9, 1997.
• Fractured finger on right hand; missed seven games, December 20, 1997.
• Injured groin; missed three games, April 16, 1998.
• Dislocated right shoulder in team skills competition; missed 29 games, December 13, 1999.