285. Sami Salo

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With a solid career in the National Hockey League, Finnish Defenseman Sami Salo had a solid though massively injury riddled career. Salo scored 339 career Points with his best years coming as one of the anchors of a good Vancouver Canucks defensive corps. Salo, who was tagged as injury prone (he allegedly had 40 injuries over his career) would still play 15 seasons in the NHL and more notably was a four time Olympian for the Finnish team where he won a Silver Medal and two Bronzes.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Turku, Finland
Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2017
Position: Defence
Played For: Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks
Non-NHL Teams: Team Finland (Olympics 2002, 2006, 2010 & 2014 & World Cup of Hockey 2004, World Hockey Championship 2001 & 2004)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (None)

Olympic Silver Medal (Finland, 2006)

Olympic Bronze Medal (Finland, 2010 & 2014)

World Cup of Hockey Silver Medal (Finland, 2004)
World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (Finland, 2004)