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141. Dave Babych

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141. Dave Babych
A Defenceman with significant offensive skill, Dave Babych had five consecutive seasons where he accumulated 55 Points or more.  Babych was with the Winnipeg Jets for the first of those four seasons and the fifth would see him traded mid-way through to the Hartford Whalers.  That year he finished sixth in Norris Trophy voting.  The two-time All-Star would finish his career with 723 career Points.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2006
  • Position: Defence
  • Games Played: 1195
  • Notable Statistics:

    142 Goals
    581 Assists
    723 Points
    -216 Plus/Minus
    970 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*
    86.6 Point Shares

    114 Playoff Games
    21 Goals
    41 Assists
    62 Points
    -20 Plus/Minus
    115 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*

    *These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.

  • Played For: Hartford Whalers, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (World Hockey Championship 1981 & 1989)
    Portland WInter Hawks (WCHL)
    Ambri-Piotta (Swiss League)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Rings (None)
    All-Star (2) (1983 & 1984)
    World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (1989)

  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes: 6th in 1986 1 Top Ten Assists Finish
  • Rankings: None

Should Dave Babych be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 83.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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