"Superman played in the rookie goalie's sweater during an incredible run last season. The question now is who will return for 1997-98: the Man of Steel or the erstwhile backup for the International League's Cleveland Lumberjacks? (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 155)

"Idolizes Patrick Roy. Same first name. Same butterfly style. About the same size. Nicknamed Roy-lime by his teammates. But he's not the next St. Patrick!" (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 104)

"Made quite a rookie splash last year with a NHL-record, 16-game unbeaten streak to start his career but he battled a bad case of the flu, fell into a 0-5-0 slump and the Pens' woeful defensive play finally got to him. Wregget recaptured his No. 1 status and Lalime didn't see any playoff action." (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 104)

"[Ken Wregget's injury] opened the door for Lalime, who set an NHL record for longest unbeaten streak from the start of a career (14-0-2). The sixth round draft choice - a restricted free agent this summer - could not keep up that pace and had a below-average second half." (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 155)

"Lalime notched 21 wins in 39 appearances during his rookie season with the Penguins in 1996-97. But, following a contract dispute during the summer of 1997, he hasn't played another game in the NHL. Finally, he was traded by Pittsburgh to Anaheim in March 1998, but was stuck in the IHL last season. He's another product from Quebec, but took time to develop. He has made stops in the East Coast League and the IHL. Will need time to become an NHLer again. He will back up Tugnutt and no doubt be excited at making a return to the NHL and playing close to home." (The Sports Forecaster 1999-2000, p. 89)

"In early March, Lalime looked ready to lead the Senators into the playoffs. But the dream was short-lived. The Sens acquired Tom Barrasso and Lalime was relegated to a regular seat on the bench. After spending two seasons in the minor leagues, he has matured both physically and mentally. It showed last season. Unless plans change, Lalime will most likely head into camp as the No. 1 man on the depth chart. Anything can change after that." (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 78)

"There are as many questions as there are answers when it comes to the Senators' goaltending situation. After a very solid regular season in 2000-01, Lalime was outplayed in Ottawa's first-round disaster. However, the 27-year-old was still one of this team's better performers and didn't receive the slightest support from his teammates. Lalime covers the net well and anticipates the play. His lateral movement is excellent and he shows tremendous poise. He's learned what it takes to stick in the NHL after some early success. Lalime has proven he can do it for 82 games. Whether the Sens need a more proven goalie to win in the playoffs is a question only he can answer. (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 80)

"It's not how you start the season but rather how you finish. After early struggles in 2001-02, Lalime rebounded with a bang and finally put his critics to bed with a tremendous playoff performance. His positioning between the pipes is excellent. It usually takes a very accurate shot to beat him. He rarely gets rattled and has no trouble shaking off a bad goal. Now that he's demonstrated he can perform with the best in the playoffs, Lalime must prove to be more consistent over the 82-game schedule. With a little luck, he may challenge for a few postseason awards. (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 78)

"The formers Senators starting netminder was much maligned in his former employ, but could get a new lease on life in St. Louis. Winning the Stanley Cup will no longer be the end game for Lalime, as merely helping the Blues make the playoffs again will be considered a successfull season. The pressure is off. (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 102)

• Selected by Pittsburgh Penguins in sixth round (sixth Penguins pick, 156th overall) of NHL entry draft, June 26, 1993.
• Rights traded by Penguins to Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in exchange for C Sean Pronger, March 24, 1998.
• Traded by Mighty Ducks to Ottawa Senators in exchange for LW Ted Donato and D Antti-Jussi Niemi, June 18, 1999.
• Traded by Senators to St. Louis Blues for a conditional fourth-round selection in 2005 entry draft, June 27, 2004.
• Resigned to one-year contract (with club option) with Blues, July 15, 2004.
• Blues exercised contract option for 2005-06 season, July 28, 2005.
• Signed as unrestricted free agent to one-year, $700,000 contract with Chicago Blackhawks, July 1, 2006.
• Signed as unrestricted free agent to two-year contract with Buffalo Sabres, July 1, 2008.
• Resigned to one-year contract with Sabres, July 7, 2010.

• Finished fifth in voting for Calder Memorial Trophy, 1996-97.
• Named to National Hockey League All-Rookie Team, 1996-97.
• Named to International Hockey League All-Star First Team, 1998-99.
• Named National Hockey League Player of the Week (3-0-0, 1.33 GAA, 95.3% sv, 1 ShO), December 4, 2000.

• On November 16, 1996, Patrick made his National Hockey League debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins, replacing Ken Wregget and making 11 saves on 14 shots in an 8-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Lalime did not factor in the official decision, which paved the way for his career-beginning undefeated streak to follow.

• On May 2, 2002, Patrick became the fourteenth goaltender in National Hockey League history to record four shutouts in one postseason, with a 27-save, 5-0 victory, in Toronto over the Maple Leafs. The win gave Lalime's Senators a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series.

• Suffered from the flu; missed one game, February 1, 2000.
• Sprained medial collateral ligament in left knee; missed ten games, October 14, 2000.
• On March 27, 2004, Lalime left Ottawa's game in Toronto with a sore left knee six minutes into the first period after tripping into his own net. "I just caught it and fell on it," said Lalime. "It's day to day. I'll know more tomorrow."
• Bruised leg; missed one game, October 29, 2005.
• Left game with torn anterior cruciate ligament; missed final nine games of regular season, April 1, 2006.
• Underwent surgery to repair herniated disk in back; missed 4-5 months, September 15, 2006.

• On his mask: "I watched Looney Toons when I was growing up, and I always thought that Marvin the Martian looked like the team Senators logo. I gave the idea to the artist and the two of us went back and forth on the design until I liked it. I added the gold to the mask, and I think that makes it stand out a bit more." (ESPN The Magazine, 1/21/02, p. 104)
• Patrick was ejected from the March 5, 2004 Ottawa-Philadelphia game for fighting with Flyers goaltender Robert Esche. Lalime received a minor penalty for leaving the crease, a major penalty for fighting and a game misconduct.