160. Kelly Hrudey
While Kelly Hrudey was never an All Star, the flashy goaltender was actually better than people remember. Hrudey was never fortunate to play for teams that stressed defensive skill and as such he was in the top five in Shots Against four times including facing the most in the 1988-89 season. Luckily for his teammates (which happened to be both the Islanders and Kings as he was traded during the regular season) he also led the NHL in Saves that year.
Hrudey’s crowning accomplishment was backstopping the Kings in the 1992-93 season to a Stanley Cup Final. They were unable to beat Montreal that year for the Cup but Hrudey was a huge reason Los Angeles made it that far. Following his career as a player he would become a successful analyst.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2001
- Position: Goalie
- Played For: Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, San Jose Sharks
- Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (World Hockey Championship 1986)
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Most Saves (1) (1989)
Most Minutes Played (1) (1989)
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (Canada 1986)
Should Kelly Hrudey be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 35.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 21.4%
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