One of the most physical players of his day (which says an awful lot!) Phil Russell was also a very capable playmaker.  One of the few players to play over 1,000 Games with 2,000 Penalty Minutes, Russell was a power play expert who knew how to use his strength and skill with equal measure.  Russell scored 35 or more Points five times, and was a two-time All-Star with the Chicago Blackhawks along with a third one as a New Jersey Devil.

Jim Neilson spent the majority of his career with the New York Rangers, where he studied under the great Doug Harvey and mentored a young Brad Park.  Part Cree, known as “Chief,” was an underrated presence in the league.  He represented the Rangers twice in the All-Star Game and was named a Second Team All-Star in the 1967-68 season.  Neilson would finish in the top five in Norris Trophy balloting twice.

Vinny Lospinuso joins the Chairman (Kirk Buchner), as they look at the Football HOF plans for Senior Candidates, and bubble HOF candidates from each league.

In terms of interesting stories on this hockey list, few can match Wilf Cude.  The native of Wales holds the distinction of being the main Goaltender for the Philadelphia Quakers’ lone season in 1930/31 and was the “Spare” Goalie after.  That did not last long, as he later played for the Montreal Canadiens and was a two-time Second Team All-Star, which not many players can say.