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123. Sean Burke

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123. Sean Burke

Although the career of Sean Burke was a long and prosperous one, it can be argued that he didn’t live up to the overall expectations that he came with when he entered the National Hockey League. Burke was a star for the Canadian National Team. Many thought that his first NHL team (New Jersey) would go only as far as Burke could take them and though did not prove to be true, Burke proved to be a very good goaltender early in his career. Burke would last twenty years in the NHL and although he tallied over 300 wins, his overall record showed more losses than victories. Throw in the fact that he played for nine teams in the National Hockey League you may have the career of the greatest journeyman goalie of all time. Journeyman and Hall of Fame are not exactly synonymous.

 

Should Sean Burke be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 35%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 35%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2010
  • Position: Goalie
  • Played For: Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Hartford Whalers, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (Olympics 1988 & 1992, Canada Cup 1991, World Hockey Championship 1987, 1989, 1991, 1997 & 2003 )

  • Major Accolades and Awards: NHL All-Star (3) (1989, 2001 & 2002)
    Most Goalie Point Shares (1) (2001)
    Stanley Cup Rings (None)
    Canada Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada 1991)
    World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (2) (Canada 1997 & 2003)
    Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Canada 1992)

Should Sean Burke be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 35%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 35%
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