91. Brian Rafalski

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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, he went to Detroit and landed his third ring. Rafalski likely won’t end up in the Hall of Fame in Toronto, but he earned his place in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame for his overall work in the sport


Should Brian Rafalski be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 57.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 19.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 16.4%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2014
  • Position: Defence
  • Games Played: 833
  • Notable Statistics:

    79 Goals
    436 Assists
    515 Points
    +178 Plus/Minus
    282 PIM
    289 Blocked Shots*
    157 Hits*
    79 Takeaways*
    231 Giveaways*
    98.9 Point Shares

    165 Playoff Games
    29 Goals
    71 Assists
    100 Points
    +42 Plus/Minus
    66 PIM
    71 Blocked Shots*
    46 Hits*
    18 Takeaways*
    55 Giveaways*

    *These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
  • Played For: Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 2002, 2006 & 2010 Olympics, World Cup of Hockey 2004, World Hockey Championship 1995, World Junior Hockey Championship 1992 & 1993)
    Madison Capitols (USHL)
    University of Wisconsin (NCAA)
    Brynas IF (Swedish League)
    HPK (Finnish League)
    HIFK (Finnish Leagiue)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NHL All-Star (2) (2004 & 2007)
    Stanley Cup Rings (3) (New Jersey Devils 2000 & 2003 & Detroit Red Wings 20
    Olympic Silver Medal (2) (2002 & 2010)
    World Junior Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (U.S.A. 1992)
    Finnish League MVP (1) (1999)
    Finnish League Champion (HIFK 1998)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes: 9th in 2oo1, 9th in 2008 & 9th in 2010 Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes: 9th in 2003 & 8th in 2009 2 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finishes 6 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes
  • Rankings: 79. Defensive Point Shares 94. Plus/Minus: 178

Should Brian Rafalski be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 57.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 19.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 16.4%
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