289. Michael Peca
Easily one of the best defensive forwards for years Michael Peca would finish in the top five in Frank J. Selke Award voting every season from 1996-97 to 2003-04. The first year of that streak was when he
Shortly after signing with the Maple Leafs he would suffer a serious injury in the 2005/06 season to Peca’s right knee would essentially end his career and he would play out the rest of the career with the Columbus Blue Jackets before retiring in 2009, though not before he solidified himself as one of the grittiest players ever to lace up the skates.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2012
- Position: Center
- Played For: Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks
- Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (Olympics 2002 & World Hockey Championship 2001)
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Frank J. Selke Trophy (2) (1997 & 2002)
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
Olympic Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 2002)
Should Michael Peca be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 0%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 50%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 50%
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