148. Herb Cain
This is an interesting one for sure.
During World War II, there was certainly a level towards what could be considered elite in professional hockey but in the 1943-44 season Herb Cain shocked the statisticians, as he would become an NHL league leader in Points with 82 Points.
That may have occurred during World War II where the talent was depleted, but the overall contributions of Herb Cain was solid and he remains the only player in NHL history who led the National Hockey League in Points and was not inducted in the Hall of Fame.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1953
- Position: Left Wing
- Played For: Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens
- Non-NHL Teams: Montreal Maroons
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Second Team All-Star (1) (1944)
Most Points (1) (1944)
Most Short-Handed Goals (1) (1945)
Most Game-Winning Goals (1) (1940)
Most Offensive Point Shares (1) (1944)
Stanley Cup Rings (2) (Montreal Maroons 1935 & Boston Bruins 1941)
Should Herb Cain be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 16.7%
No way! - 0%
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