133. Sean Burke

Although the career of Sean Burke was a long and prosperous one, it can be argued that he didn’t live up to the overall expectations that he came with when he entered the National Hockey League. Burke was a star for the Canadian National Team. Many thought that his first NHL team (New Jersey) would go only as far as Burke could take them and though did not prove to be true, Burke proved to be a very good goaltender early in his career. Burke would last twenty years in the NHL and although he tallied over 300 wins, his overall record showed more losses than victories. Throw in the fact that he played for nine teams in the National Hockey League you may have the career of the greatest journeyman goalie of all time. Journeyman and Hall of Fame are not exactly synonymous.

Should Sean Burke be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 33.3%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 16.7%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 35.7%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2010
Position: Goalie
Games Played: 820
Notable Statistics:
324 Wins
331 Losses
110 Ties
38 Shutouts
2.96 Goals Against Average
.902 Save Percentage
141.9 Goalie Point Shares

38 Playoff Games
12 Wins
23 Losses
1 Shutout
3.32 Goals Against Average
.888 Save Percentage
Played For: Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Hartford Whalers, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks
Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (Olympics 1988 & 1992, Canada Cup 1991, World Hockey Championship 1987, 1989, 1991, 1997 & 2003)
Toronto Marlboros (OHL)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (None)
NHL All-Star (3) (1989, 2001 & 2002)
Most Goalie Point Shares (1) (2001)
Canada Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada 1991)
World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (2) (Canada 1997 & 2003)
Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Canada 1992)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes: 8th in 1987-88 & 3rd in 2001-02 Top Ten Vezina Trophy Finishes: 8th in 1994-95, 6th in 2000-01 & 3rd in 2001-02. 3 Top Ten Wins Finishes 6 Top Ten Saves Finishes 4 Top Ten Save Percentage Finishes 3 Top Ten Shutouts Finishes 5 Top Ten Minutes Played Finishes 5 Top Ten Goalie Point Shares Finishes 4 Top Ten Point Shares Finishes
Rankings: 15. Saves: 21,003 16. Minutes Played: 46,441 17. Goalie Point Shares: 141.9 30. Wins: 324 50. Shutouts: 38 59. Point Chares: 141.9

Should Sean Burke be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 33.3%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 16.7%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 35.7%