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63. Sandis Ozolinsh

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63. Sandis Ozolinsh
Although Sandis Ozolinsh played for a plethora of NHL teams, Sandis Ozolinsh was not exactly a journeyman. The Latvian was adept at playmaking and was an excellent scoring defenseman. He finished his career playing in European leagues and though he made seven All-Star teams, there is a very good chance that he is going to be quickly forgotten by those who decide the Hall of Fame inductees.

                              

Should Sandis Ozolinsh be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 68.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.1%
No opinion. - 1%
No way! - 7.1%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Sigulda, The Soviet Union
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2014
  • Position: Defence
  • Games Played: 875
  • Notable Statistics:

    167 Goals
    397 Assists
    564 Points
    -44 Plus/Minus
    638 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*
    91.8 Point Shares

    137 Playoff Games
    23 Goals
    67 Assists
    90 Points
    -10 Plus/Minus
    12 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: Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Latvia (Olympics 2002, 2006 & 2014, World Hockey Championship 1998, 2001 & 2002)
    Team Soviet Union (World Junior Hockey Championship 1991)
    Team Commonwealth of Independent States (World Junior Hockey Championship 1992)
    Dinamo Riga (Soviet League)
    Dinamo Riga (KHL)
    Atlant Moscow Oblast (KHL)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Star (1) (1997)
    NHL All-Star (7) (1997, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003)
    Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Colorado Avalanche, 1996)
    World Junior Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Commonwealth of Independent States)
    World Junior Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Soviet Union)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes: 9th in 1994 & 3rd in 1997 1 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finish 1 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finish
  • Rankings: None

Should Sandis Ozolinsh be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 68.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.1%
No opinion. - 1%
No way! - 7.1%
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