Should Paul Henderson be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 65.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.8%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 21.3%
41. Paul Henderson
With 477 career NHL points (and 283 in the WHA), the professional statistics speak to a very good player but not that of the Hall of Famer. This is very much the consensus of most hockey pundits and fans alike. However, we all know of that intangible of the 1972 Canada/Soviet Union Summit Series. Coming off his most productive NHL year with 38 goals, Henderson was an afterthought selection to team Canada. Henderson responded with the best hockey of his career leading the tournament with ten points. Of course, it was that final point, a goal with thirty four seconds remaining that he will known forever for. That goal won the series and made him an icon in Canada. It is a moment that is played over and over again on Canadian television, and will be replayed for generations to come. When critics say that Paul Henderson would not be in the Hall of Fame discussion if he hadn’t scored “the goal” but what they have to remember is one thing: HE DID score that goal.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Lucknow, Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1983
- Position: Left Wing
- Games Played: 707 (360 WHA)
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Notable Statistics:
236 Goals (140 WHA)
241 Assists (143 WHA)
477 Points (286 WHA)
+98 Plus/Minus (-9 WHA)
304 PIM (112 WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
46.0 Point Shares**56 Playoff Games (5 WHA)
11 Goals (1 WHA)
14 Assists (1 WHA)
25 Points (2 WHA)
-15 Plus/Minus (-4 WHA)
29 PIM (0 WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways**These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
**Point Shares were not calculated in WHA Games. - Played For: Atlanta Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs
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Non-NHL Teams: Toronto Toros (WHA)
Birmingham Bulls (WHA)
Team Canada (1972 & 1974 Summit Series)
Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
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Major Accolades and Awards: NHL All-Star (1972 & 1973)
Highest Shooting Percentage (1) (1967)
Stanley Cup Rings (None) - Notable Top Ten Finishes: 1 Top Ten Goal Finish 1 Top Ten Even Strength Goal Finish 3 Top Ten Power Play Goal Finishes 1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goal Finish 2 Top Ten Game-Winning Goal Finishes 2 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes 1 Top Ten Point Shares Finish
- Rankings: None
Should Paul Henderson be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 65.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.8%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 21.3%
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