236. Joel Otto

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Joel Otto came from Elk River, Minnesota where he went starred for Bemidji State University.  Otto would go undrafted but after what must have seen like an eternity, he was signed with the Calgary Flames.  Otto would become a permanent fixture in the pro ranks in the 1985/86 season and found a niche excelling at the less than sexy aspects of the game.  He had size that he could use was an excellent faceoff man and he would become an excellent defensive Centre.  Otto never won the Frank J. Selke Award as the NHL’s best defensive Award but he finished 3rd on two occasions, was in the top ten another two times and received votes another four seasons.

Otto would score 50 or more Points five times, which was not a lot for his era but he accomplished on the ice exactly what his respective team needed.  Internationally, he played for the United States in their winning 1996 World Cup of Hockey Championship and also played for them in the 1998 Olympics and well as two Canada Cups (1987 & 1991).

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Elk River, Minnesota, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2001
  • Position: Center
  • Games Played: 943
  • Notable Statistics:

    195 Goals
    313 Assists
    508 Points
    +65 Plus/Minus
    1,934 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*
    29.6 Point Shares

    122 Playoff Games
    27 Goals
    46 Assists
    73 Points
    +10 Plus/Minus
    205 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*

    *These were not stats when Otto played.
  • Played For: Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 1998, World Cup of Hockey 1996, Canada Cup 1987 & 1991, World Hockey Championship 1985 & 1990)
    Bemidji State (NCAA)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Calgary Flames, 1989)
    World Cup of Hockey Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1996)
    Canada Cup Silver Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1991)
    NCAA Division II Championship (1) (Bemidji State, 1984)
    NCHA Player of the Year (1) (1984)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: 4 Top Ten Frank J. Selke Finishes (3rd in 1993, 3rd in 1995, 7th in 1996 & 5th in 1997)
  • Rankings: 60. Penalties in Minutes: 1,934

Should Joel Otto be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%

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