Should Ralph Backstrom be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 95.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.4%
26. Ralph Backstrom
The forgotten third center of the Montreal Canadians, Ralph Backstrom was a forgotten grinder on the great Hans team of the 60’s. As he was primarily on a checking line (and not French Canadian), he was not necessarily the poster boy of Canadians Hockey. Still, Backstrom was a multi time All Star and a pivotal member of many Stanley Cup wins. Like many, Backstrom bolted for the WHA and was a force there. Similar to others on this list, Ralph Backstrom’s tenure in the World Hockey Association might be to his determent for Hall consideration.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1980
- Position: Center
- Games Played: 1032 (304 in WHA)
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Notable Statistics:
278 Goals (100 in WHA)
361 Assists (153 in WHA)
639 Points (253 in WHA)
+71 Plus/Minus (-18 in WHA)** ***
389 PIM (103 in WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
55.8 Point Shares****
116 Playoff Games (38 in WHA)
27 Goals (10 in WHA)
32 Assists (18 in WHA)
59 Points (28 in WHA)
+3 Plus/Minus (+3 in WHA)****
68 PIM (12 in WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways**These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
**Plus/Minus was first calculated in the 1959-60 Season.
***Plus/Minus was not calculated in the WHA until the 1974-75 Season.
****Point Shares are not calculated in WHA Games. - Played For: Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens
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Non-NHL Teams: Chicago Cougars (WHA)
Denver Spurs (WHA)
New England Whalers (WHA)
Team Canada (1974 Summit Series)
Montreal Junior Canadiens (QJHL)
Ottawa-Hull Canadiens (EOHL)
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Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (6) (Montreal Canadiens 1959, 1960, 1965, 1966, 1968 & 1969)
Calder Trophy (1959)
NHL All-Star (6) (1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1965 & 1967)
WHA Paul Daneau Award (1) (1974)
Memorial Cup Championship: (1) (1957) - Notable Top Ten Finishes: 2 Top Ten Goal Finishes 2 Top Ten Assist Finishes 2 Top Ten Point Finishes 2 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finishes 4 Top Ten Even Strength Goal Finishes 1 Top Ten Power Play Goal Finish 1 Top Ten Short-Headed Goal Finish 2 Top Ten Game-Winning Goal Finishes 1 Top Ten Shots Finish*** 1 Top Ten Shooting Percentage Finish*** 1 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finish*** ***Plus/Minus, Shots, and Shooting Percentage was first calculated in the 1959-60 Season
- Rankings: 82. Plus/Minus: +185*** ***Plus/Minus, Shots, and Shooting Percentage was first calculated in the 1959-60 Season
Should Ralph Backstrom be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 95.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.4%
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