147. Herb Cain

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This is an interesting one for sure.

During World War II, there was certainly a level towards what could be considered elite in professional hockey but in the 1943-44 season Herb Cain shocked the statisticians, as he would become an NHL league leader in Points with 82 Points.

That may have occurred during World War II where the talent was depleted, but the overall contributions of Herb Cain was solid and he remains the only player in NHL history who led the National Hockey League in Points and was not inducted in the Hall of Fame.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1953
  • Position: Left Wing
  • Games Played: 572
  • Notable Statistics:

    206 Goals
    192 Assists
    398 Points
    N/A Plus/Minus**
    177 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*
    40.1 Point Shares

    67 Playoff Games
    16 Goals
    13 Assists
    29 Points
    N/A Plus/Minus**
    13 PIM
    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 a stat in the 1959/60 Season.
  • Played For: Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons
  • Non-NHL Teams: Newmarket Redmen (OHA)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Rings (2) (Montreal Maroons 1935 & Boston Bruins 1941)
    Second Team All-Star (1) (1944)
    Most Points (1) (1944)
    Most Even Strength Goals (1) (1944)
    Most Short-Handed Goals (1) (1945)
    Most Game-Winning Goals (1) (1940)
    Most Offensive Point Shares (1) (1944)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes: 2nd in 1944 4 Top Ten Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Assists Finish 1 Top Ten Points Finish 5 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finish 3 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finishes 3 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finishes 3 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finishes
  • Rankings: None

Should Herb Cain be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 16.7%
No way! - 0%
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