The blueliner began in the WHA with the New England Whalers, with whom he would stay with when they joined the NHL as the Hartford Whalers, however he would have his best run in Professional Hockey with the Minnesota North Stars where he three straight 40 Point seasons and had an eighth place finish in Norris Trophy voting (1982-83).
After playing for Philadelphia and St. Louis he would win two Stanley Cups late in his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
220. Gordie Roberts
There really is not that many players who have competed in over 1,000 NHL Regular Season Games. Gordie Roberts is in that club but when you throw in the fact that he had another 300 plus in the World Hockey Association, you have a 19-year veteran who had quite the long career in professional hockey.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1997
- Position: Defence
- Played For: Boston Bruins, Hartford Whalers, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues
- Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Canada Cup, 1984, World Hockey Championship 1982 & 1987)
- Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (2) (Pittsburgh Penguins, 1991 & 1992)
Should Gordie Roberts be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 100%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
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