It isn’t that O’Connor does not have a case, as he was the first player to win the Hart and the Lady Byng in the same year. That season, he was also named to the Second Team NHL All Star roster and won the prestigious Canadian Athlete of the Year. O’Connor was also on two Stanley Cup winning teams. However, he was only an elite player for one season, and a decent one for a few others. Is this really a Hall of Fame player?
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Elected In:
1988
Position:
Centre
Played for:
Montreal Canadians
New York Rangers
Major Accolades and Awards:
Hart Trophy (1) (1948)
Lady Byng Trophy (1) (1948)
Second Team All Star (1) (1948)
All Star Games (1) (1949)
Stanley Cup Rings (2) (Montreal Canadians 1944 & 1946)
Should Buddy O'Connor be in the Hall of Fame?
I totally agree with this induction. - 33.3%
I am fine with this induction. - 16.7%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 50%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 0%
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