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Bernie Federko
Inducted:
2002
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Born:
May 12, 1956
Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
Saskatoon Blades
Bernie Federko was one of the most consistent and underrated playmakers in NHL history. A smooth-skating center with elite vision, Federko spent the majority of his 14-season career with the St. Louis Blues, where he became the first player in NHL history to record 50 or more assists in 10 consecutive seasons. He finished his career with 1,130 points in 1,000 games, thanks to his ability to control the puck and create scoring chances with ease.
While he wasn’t flashy, Federko's quiet excellence made him the engine behind the Blues' offense throughout the 1980s. His calm demeanor and hockey IQ made him a reliable force on the ice and a respected leader in the locker room. Though he often flew under the radar nationally, his impact in St. Louis and his overall production earned him a rightful place in the Hall of Fame in 2002.
Federko's Awards and Records
- Louis Blues team record for career games played (927)
- Louis Blues team record for career assists (721)
- Louis Blues team record for career points (1073)
- Named to the CHL Second All-Star Team (1977)
- Won Ken McKenzie Trophy as CHL Rookie of the Year (1977)
- Played in the NHL All-Star Game (1980, 1981)
NHL Record
- First NHL player to get 50 assists in 10 consecutive seasons.
- First player in St. Louis Blues history to reach 1,000 career points
- Most assists in St. Louis Blues franchise history – 721
- Ranked top-10 in NHL assists multiple seasons during the late 1970s and early 1980s
NHL Teams
St. Louis Blues (1976-89}
Detroit Red Wings (1989-90)
NHL Draft:
7th overall, 1976
St. Louis Blues
Numbers Worn:
16
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
14 (1976–1990)
Games Played:
1,000
Goals:
369
Assists:
761
Points:
1,130
Plus/Minus:
+45
Penalty Minutes:
240
Bobby Bauer
Inducted:
1996
Player Stats
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Born:
February 16, 1915
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Died:
September 16, 1964
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
St. Michael's College
Bobby Bauer was a key part of the legendary “Kraut Line” with Milt Schmidt and Woody Dumart, one of the most dominant trios in NHL history. Playing his entire career with the Boston Bruins, Bauer helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup championships in 1939 and 1941.
Known for his smart, efficient play and unshakable sportsmanship, he won the Lady Byng Trophy three times, recognizing his clean, skillful style. Though his career was shortened by World War II service, Bauer returned briefly to support the Bruins and later contributed to Canadian international hockey as a coach.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996, Bobby Bauer is remembered not just for what he accomplished on the ice, but for how he carried himself doing it.
Bauer's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion – 1939, 1941 with Boston Bruins
- 3× Lady Byng Trophy winner – 1940, 1941, 1947
- Just 36 career penalty minutes – one of the cleanest players of his era
NHL Records
- Scored double-digit goals in 6 of his 9 NHL seasons despite career interruptions
- Left NHL at his peak to serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II
- One of the most effective lines in NHL history
NHL Teams:
Boston Bruins (1936-52)
Number Worn:
17
NHL Stats
Seasons:
9 (1937–1947)
Games Played:
327
Goals:
123
Assists:
137
Points:
260
Penalty Minutes:
36
Playoff Game:
48
Playoff Points:
19
Borje Salming
Inducted:
1996
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
Born:
17 April 1951
Salmi, Sweden
Died:
24 November 2022
Nacka, Sweden
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Borje Salming was a fearless and skilled defenseman who helped open the doors for European players in the NHL. Born in Sweden, Salming joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1973 and quickly proved he could excel in the North American game. Over 16 seasons in Toronto, he became one of the most respected and beloved players in franchise history.
Salming was known for his smooth skating, sharp hockey IQ, and immense toughness—often playing through injuries while logging heavy minutes. He was a 6-time All-Star, and in 1996, he became the first Swedish player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Salming played 1,148 NHL games, scoring 768 points and helping redefine the modern two-way defenseman.
Salming's Awards and Records
- 6× NHL All-Star (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982)
- Toronto Maple Leafs franchise record:Most assists by a defenseman (620)
- Retired as the NHL’s highest-scoring European defenseman at the time
- Honored with a statue on Legends Row at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
NHL Records
- First Swedish-born player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
- One of the first European players to become a full-time NHL star
NHL Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs (1973-89)
Detroit Red Wings (1989-90)
Number Worn:
21
NHL Stats
Seasons:
17 (1973–1990)
Games Played:
1,148
Goals:
150
Assists:
638
Points:
768
Penalty Minutes:
1,344
Playoff Game:
81
Playoff Points:
49
Brendan Shanahan
Inducted:
2013
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Born:
January 23, 1969
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
NA
Brendan Shanahan was the ultimate power forward — tough, skilled, and a consistent offensive threat. Over a 21-season NHL career, he scored over 600 goals and played a pivotal role in the Detroit Red Wings' three Stanley Cup titles in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Drafted 2nd overall in 1987, Shanahan played for five teams, leaving his biggest mark in Detroit where he brought grit and leadership to a team filled with finesse.
He’s the only player in NHL history with over 600 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes, showcasing his rare mix of scoring and physicality. After retiring, Shanahan served in several executive roles and currently oversees hockey operations as the President of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013.
Shanahan's Awards and Records
- Three-time Stanley Cup champion – 1997, 1998, 2002
- Awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2003
- Won the Primus Challenge Bowl with World-Stars team in 2004
- Only player with over 600 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
- Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
- Holds unofficial record for most Gordie Howe hat tricks by a player during the regular season (17)
NHL Records
- NHL 2K inaugural cover athlete – 2001
- Led NHL in short-handed goals in 1994
- Led NHL in powerplay goals in 1997
- Played in the NHL All-Star Game – 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2007 (captain)
- Named to the NHL first All-Star team in 1994 and 2000;
- Named to the NHL second All-Star team in 2002
NHL Teams
New Jersey Devils (1987-91)
St. Louis Blues (1991-94)
Hartford Whalers (1995-97)
Detroit Red Wings (1996-2006)
New York Rangers (2006-2009)
NHL draft:
2nd overall, 1987
New Jersey Devils
Numbers Worn:
14
Career Stats
Seasons:
21 (1987–2009)
Games Played:
1,524
Goals:
656
Assists:
698
Points:
1,354
Penalty Minutes:
2,489
Playoff Games:
184
Playoff Points:
134 (60 G, 74 A)
Brett Hull
Inducted:
2009
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Born:
August 9, 1964
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs
Brett Hull was one of the most lethal scorers in NHL history, known for his blistering one-timer, elite hockey IQ, and uncanny goal-scoring instincts. Over a 20-season career, Hull scored 741 goals and tallied 1,391 points in 1,269 games. He hit the 50-goal mark five times and had three seasons with over 70 goals, including a jaw-dropping 86 goals in 1990–91 — the third-highest in a single NHL season.
Hull starred with the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings, winning two Stanley Cups and cementing his legacy with a Cup-clinching goal in 1999. Though not the fastest skater, his release and positioning made him impossible to contain. A dual citizen, he represented the U.S. in international play and helped grow hockey across North America.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009, Hull remains one of the greatest pure goal scorers the game has ever seen.
Hull's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1999 – Dallas, 2002 – Detroit)
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2009)
- 741 goals – 5th all-time in NHL history at retirement
- 86 goals in 1990–91 – 3rd most in a single NHL season
- Hart Trophy finalist (1990–91), Lady Byng Winner (1990)
- 8× NHL All-Star (1989–1993, 1995–1997)
- Lester B. Pearson Award winner (1991)
NHL Record
- 3rd-most goals in a single NHL season – 86 goals (1990–91)
- Most goals in a season by a right winger – 86 goals (1990–91)
- Only player to score 50+ goals in 5 consecutive seasons in the 1990s
- Quickest player to reach 500 goals in terms of games played at the time (693 GP)
- One of only 6 players with 700+ goals and 600+ assists
- 103 career playoff goals – top 10 all-time at retirement
- Most goals by a father-son duo in NHL history
NHL Teams
Calgary Flames (1985-88)
St. Louis Blues (1988-98)
Dallas Stars (1998-2001)
Detroit Red Wings (2001-04)
Phoenix Coyotes (2005-06)
NHL Draft:
117th overall, 1984
Calgary Flames
Numbers Worn:
9
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
20 (1986–2006)
Games Played:
1,269
Goals:
741
Assists:
650
Points:
1,391
Plus/Minus:
+23
Penalty Minutes:
458
Playoff Games:
202
Playoff Goals:
103
Playoff Points:
190
Brian Leetch
Inducted:
2009
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
March 3, 1968
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Defence
College:
Boston College Eagles
Brian Leetch was one of the most complete and graceful defensemen to ever play in the NHL. Renowned for his smooth skating, elite vision, and clutch performances, Leetch played 18 seasons — most notably with the New York Rangers. He tallied 1,028 career points, making him one of only a handful of NHL defensemen to break the 1,000-point barrier.
In 1991–92, he recorded 102 points, becoming just the fifth defenseman in history to hit triple digits in a season. Leetch played a pivotal role in ending the Rangers’ 54-year Stanley Cup drought in 1994, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP — the first American to do so. Calm under pressure, he was a power-play quarterback and defensive anchor all in one.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009, Leetch remains one of the greatest American players of all time and a model of two-way excellence on the blue line.
Leetch's Awards and Records
- Stanley Cup Champion (1994 – New York Rangers)
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2009)
- 2× Norris Trophy Winner (1992, 1997)
- Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (1994)
- 10× NHL All-Star (1989–2003)
- 1 of 8 defensemen in NHL history with 1,000+ points
- Won World Cup of Hockey with Team USA (1996)
NHL Record
- First American-born player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (1994)
- One of only 5 defensemen in NHL history to record a 100-point season
- First U.S.-born defenseman to reach 1,000 career points
- Ranks top 10 all-time in points by a defenseman (1,028)
- Most career points by a defenseman in New York Rangers history
- Member of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players (2017)
- Jersey No. 2 retired by the New York Rangers
NHL Teams
New York Rangers (1987-2004)
Toronto Maple Leafs (2003-04)
Boston Bruins (2005-06)
NHL Draft:
9th overall, 1986
New York Rangers
Numbers Worn:
9
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
18 (1987–2006)
Games Played:
1,205
Goals:
247
Assists:
781
Points:
1,028
Plus/Minus:
+25
Penalty Minutes:
571
Playoff Games:
95
Playoff Points:
89
Bryan Trottier
Inducted:
1997
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Born:
July 17, 1956
Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
Swift Current Broncos
Lethbridge Broncos
Bryan Trottier was the backbone of the New York Islanders' 1980s dynasty and one of the finest two-way centers in NHL history. Known for his balance of scoring, physicality, and leadership, Trottier won six Stanley Cups—four with the Islanders and two with the Penguins. He captured the Hart Trophy as league MVP in 1979 and the Art Ross Trophy as scoring champion the same year.
Over his 18-season career, Trottier scored 1,425 points in 1,279 games, combining elite playmaking with defensive reliability. He was a key fixture on one of the most dominant teams ever, helping the Islanders win 19 consecutive playoff series—still an NHL record. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997, Trottier is remembered as a champion, a clutch performer, and a model teammate who did it all at both ends of the ice.
Trottier's Awards and Records
- Most career games (Islanders) – 1,123
- Most career points (Islanders) – 1,353
- Most career assists (Islanders) – 853
- Most assists in a season (Islanders) – 87
- Most points in a period (Tied with Mika Zibanejad) – 6
- Fastest goal to start a game – 0:05 (vs. Boston Bruins)
- Most Power Play goals in one game – 4 (vs. Philadelphia)
NHL Records
- Key part of the Islanders’ 19 consecutive playoff series wins – an NHL record
- 8× NHL All-Star – recognized throughout his career for elite two-way play
- One of just a few players to win Stanley Cups as both a top-line center and veteran leader
NHL Teams:
New York Islanders (1975-1990)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1990-1994)
National Team:
Canada (1975,81)
United States (1984)
NHL Draft:
22nd overall, 1974
New York Islanders
Number Worn:
19
NHL Stats
Seasons:
18 (1975–1994)
Games Played:
1,279
Goals:
524
Assists:
901
Points:
1,425
Plus/Minus:
+449
Playoff Game:
221
Playoff Points:
183
Bun Cook
Inducted:
1995
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
September 18, 1903
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Died:
March 19, 1988
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Bun Cook was a dynamic left winger and creative playmaker who helped define early NHL offense alongside his brother, Bill Cook, and Frank Boucher as part of the New York Rangers’ legendary “Bread Line.” Cook won two Stanley Cups with the Rangers in 1928 and 1933, earning a reputation for skillful passing, smooth skating, and clutch scoring.
After retiring as a player, Cook became one of the most successful coaches in American Hockey League (AHL) history, winning seven Calder Cups over two decades. His influence extended far beyond his playing days, shaping generations of hockey talent. Cook was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995 in recognition of both his NHL excellence and his remarkable coaching legacy.
Cook's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion – 1928, 1933 with New York Rangers
- Member of the “Bread Line” – one of the NHL’s earliest and most dominant forward lines
- 7× Calder Cup Champion (most in AHL history at retirement)
- Over 600 coaching wins – top-tier legacy in minor league hockey
NHL Records
- Played in three Stanley Cup Finals during the NHL's early decades
- Scored 302 points in 531 NHL games, placing him among the top scorers of his era for a left wing
- Played in three Stanley Cup Finals during the NHL's early decades
- winningest coach in AHL history at the time of his retirement
NHL Teams:
New York Rangers (1926-36)
Boston Bruins (1936-37)
Number Worn:
6, 9
NHL Stats
Seasons:
11 (1926–1937)
Games Played:
531
Goals:
158
Assists:
144
Points:
302
Penalty Minutes:
218
Playoff Game:
46
Playoff Points:
18
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