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50. Mathieu Schneider

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50. Mathieu Schneider
A two-time All-Star with a 22-year professional career, Mathieu Schneider was one of the best American born blueliner in the game’s history.  Schneider was adept on the offensive side of the game as he scored over 700 Points and Internationally played for the U.S. on their 1996 World Cup winning team.  Schneider’s Hall of Fame chances almost depend on his longevity, but that is not always a stat that matters.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: New York City, New York, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2013
  • Position: Defence
  • Games Played: 1289
  • Notable Statistics:

    223 Goals
    520 Assists
    743 Points
    +66 Plus/Minus
    1,245 PIM
    207 Blocked Shots*
    176 Hits*
    92 Takeaways*
    89 Giveaways*
    132.8 Point Shares

    114 Playoff Games
    11 Goals
    43 Assists
    54 Points
    -9 Plus/Minus
    155 PIM
    13 Blocked Shots*
    22 Hits*
    3 Takeaways*
    3 Giveaways*

    *These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.

  • Played For: Atlanta Thrashers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 1998 & 2006; World Cup of Hockey 1996; World Junior Hockey Championships 1988)
    Cornwall Royals (OHL)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NHL All-Star (2) (1996 & 2003)
    Stanley Cup Ring (1) (Montreal Canadians, 1993)
    World Cup of Hockey Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1996)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes: 7th in 2004 & 6th in 2006 1 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finish 3 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes
  • Rankings: 32. Defensive Point Shares: 69.4 71. Point Shares: 132.8 80. Games Played: 1,289

Should Mathieu Schneider be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 8.1%

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