78. Stephane Richer

A solid goal scorer during his sting with Montreal, Stephane Richer gave Montreal fans a blast from the past and hope for a future with a French Canadian offensive star playing for Les Habitants. Richer was the first Montreal player since Guy LaFleur to score 50 goals a season. Richer accomplished that feat twice and was known throughout the NHL for his blistering shot. Once Richer’s skills eroded, he lacked the intangibles to remain an effective player late in his career and he bounced around the league. Still, Richer finished with 421 goals and had two Stanley Cup rings and was able to have an effective career.

Should Stephane Richer be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 72.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.7%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 12.1%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Ripon, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2005
Position: Left Wing
Games Played: 1054
Notable Statistics:
421 Goals
398 Assists
819 Points
+76 Plus/Minus
614 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
77.6 Point Shares

134 Playoff Games
53 Goals
45 Assists
98 Points
+2 Plus/Minus
61 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: Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning
Non-NHL Teams: Granby Bisons (QMJHL)
Chicoutimi Sangueneens (QMJHL)
Major Accolades and Awards: NHL All-Star (1) (1990)
Most Game-Winning Goals (1) (1988)
Stanley Cup Ring (2) (Montreal Canadians 1986, New Jersey Devils, 1995)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: 2 Top Ten Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finish 1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finish 4 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Shots Finish
Rankings: 54. Game-Winning Goals 90. Goals: 421