Tanguay was known for his versatility, as while he was never considered to be an elite player, he was definitely an upper echelon performer who could be relied to perform offensive skill tasks or work the corners if needed. Tanguay would finish in the top ten in Assists twice and he would twice lead the NHL in Shooting Percentage, a statistic that of this writing he is 21st all time in.
Best known for his time with the Colorado Avalanche, Tanguay helped them win the 2001 Stanley Cup. He is also a former All Star, an accolade he earned in 2004 where he finished ninth in Points.
196. Alex Tanguay
Alex Tanguay would score 863 Pints in the National Hockey League, which is no small feat considering he played in the dead puck era.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Sainte-Justine, Quebec, Canada
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2019
- Position: Left Wing
- Games Played: 1088
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Notable Statistics:
283 Goals
580 Assists
863 Points
+163 Plus/Minus
527 PIM
263 Blocked Shots*
283 Hits*
273 Takeaways*
320 Giveaways*
95.2 Point Shares98 Playoff Games
19 Goals
40 Assists
59 Points
+2 Plus/Minus
42 PIM
3 Blocked Shots*
8 Hits*
5 Takeaways*
6 Giveaways**These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
- Played For: Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning
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Non-NHL Teams: Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
HC Lugano (Swiss League) -
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Ring (1) (Colorado Avalanche, 2001)
NHL All Star (1) (2004)
Highest Shooting Percentage (2) (2006 & 2015) - Notable Top Ten Finishes: 2 Top Ten Assists Finishes 1 Top Ten Points Finish 3 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finishes 6 Top Ten Shooting Percentage Finishes
- Rankings: None
Should Alex Tanguay be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 23.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 38.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 30.8%
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