239. Ab McDonald

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Early in his career it could certainly be argued that Ab McDonald was in the right place at the right time. McDonald’s first two games in the NHL were in the 1958 Playoffs where with the Montreal Canadiens he would win a Stanley Cup. McDonald would see his name etched into the Cup the next year in a more active role and in 1961 after being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks he would win his third Stanley Cup, a great honor for someone who was not even 25 yet.

While McDonald would never win a Stanley Cup again he would have good numbers the rest of his career, which was spent with Boston, Detroit, St. Louis and a final two seasons with the Winnipeg Jets in the World Hockey Association.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1977
Position: Left Wing
Played For: Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues
Non-NHL Teams: Winnipeg Jets (WHA)
Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (5) (1958, 1959, 1961, 1969 & 1970)

Stanley Cup Rings (3) (Montreal Canadiens 1958 & 1959; Chicago Blackhawks 1961)