48. Alexei Kasatonov

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Without a doubt there was a slew of phenomenal players who came out of the Soviet Union and the machine that was the Red Army. One such great player is blueliner Alexi Kasatonov, who played for the elite national team throughout the 1980’s where he was a two time Olympic Gold Medal winner (1984 & 1988), a Canada Cup Gold Medalist (1981) and a five time World Hockey Championship winner. Kasatonov was easily among the elite of Soviet Defenseman and he was also a multi-time champion in the Soviet League with CSKA Moscow. He would join the NHL at age 30 and while he was not a top player anymore, he was a still an All Star in 1984.

Already a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame, Kasastonov does warrant some consideration here.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Leningrad, The Soviet Union
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1999
Position: Defence
Played For: Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues
Non-NHL Teams: Team Soviet Union (Olympics 1980, 1984 & 1988; Canada Cup 1981, 1984, 1987 & 1991; World Hockey Championships 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1991)
Major Accolades and Awards:
All Star (1994)

Stanley Cup Rings (None)

Olympic Gold Medal (2) (Soviet Union 1984 & 1988)

Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Soviet Union 1980)

Canada Cup Gold Medal (1) (Soviet Union 1981)

Canada Cup Silver Medal (1) (Soviet Union 1987

World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (5) (Soviet Union 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986 & 1999)

World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (3) (Soviet Union 1985, 1987 & 1991)