Although Brian Rafalski did not enter the National Hockey League until he was 26, he still managed to achieve a 500 point career which is a very respectable total for a defenseman. He spent most of his career with the New Jersey Devils where his powerful shot and defensive skills were a great fit for their style of play. After netting two Stanley Cup Rings,…

A somewhat disrespected goaltender, Chris Osgood won three Stanley Cup Rings without anyone really saying that he was among the elite in his position. Granted, he played with a loaded Red Wings team, but he still backstopped the team to victory after victory. As he is soon to be eligible for the Hall of Fame, his status for Toronto could be the most interesting one…

Can anyone argue that the “Dominator” was not one of the best Goalies of all time? Dominik Hasek accomplished everything you could dream of in a professional hockey career. He won the greatest prize in the pro ranks twice (The Stanley Cup), the highest International award (Olympic Gold) and at one time led every major category in his position at least once. He is one…

One of the slickest playmakers ever to come out of the United States, Doug Weight reached the magical 1,000 career point mark predominately with assists. Weight was a consistent offensive threat throughout his career and once reached a 100 point season with the Oilers. He achieved the ultimate in team sports, capturing the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006 and was awarded the King…

A twenty two year veteran of the National Hockey League, Mark Recchi was one of the more productive players of the 1990’s, hitting the three digit figure in points three times. The gifted playmaker was also a three time Stanley Cup Champion, winning each ring with three different squads. As he is among the top twenty in every major offensive category in his career, it…

One of the top players ever to come from the hockey rich state of Minnesota, Mike Modano not only represented his state well, but his country of the United States. Modano spent the majority of his career playing for the Stars organization (be it as a North Star in Minnesota, or a Star in Dallas) and was one of the vital reasons they won a…

A very good power forward, Owen Nolan combined skill and strength to create a solid career in the National Hockey League. Nolan had over 400 goals (and 400 assists) and was a staple on many power play units in his career. As good as he was, Nolan often was not always the best player on his team and he only made the Olympic Roster (granted…

The talented Slovakian player was a very good scorer in the National Hockey League and in International play, but the Pavol Demitra is probably best known these days for his tragic end. Demitra was killed in the tragic plane crash that killed the entire Lokomotiv squad from the Russian League. We would rather remember him for his skilled play in hockey.                                The Bullet Points:Country…

Normally we would not expect a sub 1,000 NHL career point forward to be a strong contender for the Hockey Hall of Fame, but with Peter Forsberg we think it could easily happen. Forsberg’s 885 points was done in only 705 games, giving him a 1.25 Points per Game average. He was a complete player who not only knew how to put the puck in…

Although he played for a plethora of NHL teams, Sandis Ozolinsh was not exactly a journeyman. The Latvian was adept at playmaking and was an excellent scoring defenseman. He finisished his career playing in European leagues and though he made seven All Star teams, there is a very good chance that he is going to be quickly forgotten by those who decide the Hall of…