122. Dennis Maruk
As one of the rare players in NHL history who has netted 60 Goals on a season, you would think that Dennis Maruk would have received more recognition in his career. Actually, he still is.
Maruk, who was nearly a point per game player was the star for the Washington Capitals in the early 1980’s and still holds the assists and points per season record for Washington, this despite Alex Ovechkin playing in the Nation’s Capital! Maruk was a two time All Star and still holds other Capitals records.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1992
- Position: Center
- Games Played: 888
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Notable Statistics:
356 Goals
522 Assists
878 Points
-78 Plus/Minus
761 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
66.3 Point Shares34 Playoff Games
14 Goals
22 Assists
36 Points
-5 Plus/Minus
26 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: California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars, Washington Capitals
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Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (World Hockey Championship 1978, 1979, 1981 & 1983)
London Knights (OMJHL) -
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (None)
NHL All-Star (2) (1978 & 1982)
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (2) (Canada, 1978 & 1982) - Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes: 6th in 1981-82. 2 Top Ten Goals Finishes 2 Top Ten Assists Finishes 1 Top Ten Points Finish 3 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finishes 2 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finishes 3 Short-Handed Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finish 1 Top Ten Point Share Finish
- Rankings: None
Should Dennis Maruk be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 46.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 31.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9.4%
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