12. Bernie Nicholls

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Bernie Nicholls was already a productive member of the Los Angeles Kings, but when the legendary Wayne Gretzky went Hollywood, Nicholls’ statistics reached the stratosphere. With attention paid toward the other star center, Nicholls set personal records. To this day, Bernie Nicholls is one of eight players to score 70 goals in a season and one of five to have scored over 150 points in a single season. Yet even with those accomplishments, it seems that Bernie Nicholls racked up his 1,200 + career NHL points quietly. He wasn’t flashy, he wasn’t gritty and he was not the darling of any fan base or media outlet. Still, with 1,200 career points, he has earned more than a healthy look for Hall consideration.

 

Should Bernie Nicholls be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 76.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.6%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 4.2%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Haliburton, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2002
  • Position: Center
  • Games Played: 1127
  • Notable Statistics:

    475 Goals
    734 Assists
    1,209 Points
    -39 Plus/Minus
    1,292 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N.A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*
    96.8 Point Shares

    118 Playoff Games
    42 Goals
    72 Assists
    114 Points
    -13 Plus/Minus
    164 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: Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (World Hockey Championship, 1985)
    Kingston (OHL)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NHL All-Star (1984, 1989 & 1990)
    World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1985)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: 2 Top Ten Goals Finishes 2 Top Ten Assists Finishes 2 Top Ten Points Finishes 1 Top Ten Even Strength Goal Finish 3 Top Ten Power Play Goal Finishes 4 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals 1 Top Ten Game-Winning Goal Finish 3 Top Ten Shots Finishes 2 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finishes 1 Top Ten Point Share Finishes
  • Rankings: 29. Short-Handed Goals: 28 40. Points Per Game: 1.07 43. Assists Per Game: 0.65 50. Power Play Goals: 152 50. Points: 1,209 52. Assists: 734 56. Goals: 475 78. Even Strength Goals: 298 83. Offensive Point Shares: 84.3 87. Goals Per Game: 0.42 94. Shots: 3,231

Should Bernie Nicholls be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 76.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.6%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 4.2%

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