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60. Ron Hextall

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60. Ron Hextall

It is funny how Ron Hextall may be known more for the one goal (though he did do it again in a playoff game) he scored as opposed to the many he prevented. Hextall was a fearless player who had no qualms leaving the net showcasing his skating acumen. In addition to being one of the game’s most mobile netminders, he was also among the most aggressive. Opposing players were wary of Hextall’s stick as he was known to slash at anyone who dared cross his path.

In his magical rookie season, Hextall won the Conn Smythe (in a losing effort with the Flyers) and the prestigious Vezina Trophy. As amazing as that season was, Hextall never reached that level again. He had many good seasons, but never another great one. That fact alone; may keep the NHL’s first third generation star out of the Hall.

Should Ron Hextall be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 70.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 6.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2002
  • Position: Goalie
  • Games Played: 608
  • Notable Statistics:

    296 Wins
    214 Losses
    69 Ties
    23 Shutouts
    2.98 Goals Against Average
    .895 Save Percentage
    95.0 Goalie Point Shares

    93 Playoff Games
    47 Wins
    43 Losses
    2 Shutouts
    3.03 Goals Against Average
    .897 Save Percentage

  • Played For: New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Quebec Nordiques
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (Canada Cup 1987, World Hockey Championship 1992)
    Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Conn Smythe Trophy (1) (1987)
    Vezina Trophy (1) (1987)
    First Team All-Star (1) (1987)
    NHL All-Star (1) (1998)
    Most Wins (1) (1987)
    Most Saves (1) (1987)
    Highest Save Percentage (1) (1987)
    Lowest Goals Against Average) (1) (1996)
    Most Goalie Point Shares (2) (1987 & 1989)
    Stanley Cup Ring (None)
    Canada Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 1987)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes: 9th in 1987 Top Ten Vezina Trophy Finishes: 1st in 1987, 7th in 1987 & 5th in 1996 7 Top Ten Goalie Win Finishes 4 Top Ten Saves Finishes 3 Top Ten Save Percentage Finishes 3 Top Ten Goals Against Average Finishes 5 Top Ten Shutout Finishes 3 Top Ten Minutes Played Finishes 3 Top Ten Goalie Point Shares Finishes 3 Top Ten Point Shares Finishes
  • Rankings: 42. Wins: 296 51. Games Played by a Goalie: 296 53. Minutes Played: 34,739 57. Saves: 14,634 60. Goalie Point Shares: 95.0

Should Ron Hextall be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 70.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 6.3%

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