29. Don McKenney
A finesse player who probably did not get his proper due, Don McKenney had his most successful seasons as a member of the Boston Bruins. McKenney would win the Lady Byng in the 1959/60 season and would also lead the National Hockey League in Assists that campaign. The slick player was a welcome contrast to the players that Boston usually had, but he was a consummate team player and was named the team captain in 1961.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
- Position: Center
- Acquired: Signed before the 1953-54 Season.
- Departed: Traded to the New York Rangers with Dick Meissner for Dean Prentice 2/4/63.
- Games Played: 592
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Notable Statistics: 195 Goals
267 Assists
462 Points
189 PIM
0.78 PPG
-74 Plus/Minus*
43.5 Point Shares
34 Playoff Games
13 Goals
20 Assists
33 Points
10 PIM
0.97 PPG
N/A Plus/Minus*
*Plus/Minus was not a stat until the 1959/60 Season. -
Major Accolades and Awards: Lady Byng Trophy (1960)
All-Star (1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961 & 1962)
Most Assists (1959-60)
Most Assists per Game (1959-60)
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