John MacLean’s long career would see him finish six games shy of 1,200, an incredible feat considering that he would miss an entire season in his prime (the 1991-92 campaign) due to a knee injury.

There were a lot of colorful characters who played for the famed Philadelphia Flyers’ “Broad Street Bullies” team of the 1970s, and Jimmy Watson fit right in with that bunch.

Al Iafrate had the reputation of being one of the fastest skaters in the NHL, and the American blueliner with the famed skullet was not just a capable skater but was a decent scorer and hockey player.  Iafrate played most of his games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it was with the Washington Capitals where he had his best run.