Should John Vanbiesbrouck be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 67.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9.7%
64. John Vanbiesbrouck
John Vanbiesbrouck’s career may be best described by just “missing out”. He achieved great success as a New York Ranger was but outplayed by Mike Richter who won the starting job and “Beezer” was shipped out before he could see the Rangers win that elusive Cup. His best work was with the Florida Panthers where he gave that team “legitimacy” and actually took that team to a Stanley Cup berth where he again “missed out” on winning. John Vanbiesbrouck seemingly had many very good seasons but not exactly a great one, or a career-defining moment. His total of 374 career NHL wins is impressive, but he just lacked that intangible that makes it possible for the Hall to keep him out.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2005
- Position: Goalie
- Games Played: 882
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Notable Statistics:
374 Wins
346 Losses
119 Ties
40 Shutouts
2.98 Goals Against Average
.899 Save Percentage
152.8 Goalie Point Shares71 Playoff Games
28 Wins
38 Losses
5 Shutouts
2.68 Goals Against Average
.915 Save Percentage - Played For: Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers
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Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 1998, Canada Cup 1987 & 1991, World Hockey Championship 1985, 1987, 1989 & 1991; World Junior Hockey Championship 1982 & 1983)
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) -
Major Accolades and Awards: Vezina Trophy (1986)
First Team All-Star (1986)
Second Team All-Star (1994)
NHL All-Star (1994, 1996 & 1997)
Most Wins (1986)
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
Canada Cup Silver Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1991) - Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes: 5th in 1986 & 3rd in 1994 Top Ten Vezina Trophy Finishes: 1st in 1986, 6th in 1987, 6th in 1988, 4th in 1989, 6th in 1992, 2nd in 1994, 5th in 1995, 7th in 1996 & 7th in 1997 5 Top Ten Goalie Win Finishes 5 Top Ten Saves Finishes 7 Top Ten Save Percentage Finishes 7 Top Ten Goals Against Average Finishes 8 Top Ten Shutout Finishes 4 Top Ten Minutes Played Finishes 9 Top Ten Goalie Point Shares Finishes 2 Top Ten Point Shares Finishes
- Rankings: 10. Saves: 22,206 11. Games Played by a Goalie: 374 11. Minutes Played: 50,455 13. Goalie Point Shares: 152.8 19. Wins: 374 39. Point Shares: 152.8 46. Shutouts: 40
Should John Vanbiesbrouck be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 67.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9.7%
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