94. Mats Naslund
Mats Naslund was a star with the Montreal Canadiens throughout the 1980’s and while Patrick Roy received the bulk of the credit for the Has shocking Stanley Cup win in 1986, it was Naslund who was the offensive star of the team. The Swedish star was a Second Team All Star and a Lady Byng Trophy winner and internationally speaking he would represent his country multiple times including an Olympic Gold Medal win in 1994. Had Naslund played longer in the NHL (which he could have, but he elected to play in Europe instead) he might be ranked a little higher.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Timra, Sweden
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1998
- Position: Left Wing
- Played For: Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens
- Non-NHL Teams: Team Sweden (Olympics 1980, 1992 & 1994 & Canada Cup 1984, 1987 & 1991, World Hockey Championship 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983 & 1991)
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Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (3) 1984, 1986 & 1988)
NHL All-Star Second Team (1) (1986)
Lady Byng Trophy (1) (1988)
Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Montreal Canadiens, 1986)
Olympic Gold Medal (1) (Sweden, 1994)
Olympic Bronze Medal (1) Sweden, 1980)
World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Sweden 1991)
World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Sweden 1981
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (Sweden 1979)
Should Mats Naslund be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 71.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 7.1%
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