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204. Martin Straka

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204. Martin Straka
From the Czech Republic, Martin Straka had a long career in the NHL.  Straka had a pair of 80 Point Seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins and two 70 Point Seasons for the New York Rangers over his career and he would tabulate 717 Points overall in his career.  Straka was named an All-Star in 1999 and while he never won a Stanley Cup, he did win an Olympic Gold Medal with the Czech Republic in 1998.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Pizen, Czehoslovakia
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2016
  • Position: Center
  • Games Played: 954
  • Notable Statistics:

    257 Goals
    460 Assists
    717 Points
    +67 Plus/Minus
    360 PIM
    32 Blocked Shots*
    24 Hits*
    31 Takeaways*
    32 Giveaways*
    67.3 Point Shares

    106 Playoff Games
    26 Goals
    44 Assists
    70 Points
    -6 Plus/Minus
    52 PIM
    10 Blocked Shots*
    4 Hits*
    4 Takeaways*
    8 Giveaways*

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

  • Played For: Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Czech Republic (Olympics 1998 & 2006, World Cup of Hockey 1996 & 2004, World Hockey Championship 1994, 2003, 2004 & 2005)
    Team Czechoslovakia (World Junior Hockey Championship 1991 & 1992)
    TJ Skoda Plzen (Czechoslovakian League)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Rings (None)  
    All-Star (1) (1999)
    Olympic Gold Medal (1) (Czech Republic, 1998)
    Olympic Bronze Medal (1) (Czech Republic, 2006)
    World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Czech Republic, 2005)

  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: 1 Top Ten Assists Finish 1 Top Ten Points Finish 1 Top Ten Even Strength Goal Finish 1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goal Finish 2 Top Ten Shooting Percentage Finishes
  • Rankings: None

Should Martin Straka be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 16.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 50%

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