While Steve Payne may not have been the most elite forward in Minnesota North Stars history, he was one of the more clutch performers in the teams lore.  Payne would have six consecutive 50 Point seasons where he would also post a pair of All Star seasons.  He would represent Minnesota twice in the All Star Game.  Spine injuries would force him to retire before the age of 30 and it prematurely ended a career that was spent entirely with the North Stars.