While Kelly Hrudey was never an All-Star, the flashy goaltender was actually better than people remember.  Hrudey was never fortunate to play for teams that stressed defensive skill, and as such, he was in the top five in Shots Against four times, including facing the most in the 1988-89 season.  Luckily for his teammates (which happened to be both the Islanders and Kings, as he was traded during the regular season), he also led the NHL in Saves that year. 

Derian Hatcher was not the type of Defenseman who was going to light the lamp regularly, but he was the type of blueliner who was going to keep you from doing it.

A Washington Capital for fifteen of his seventeen seasons in the NHL, Calle Johannson was an integral part of the Capitals, making multiple playoff appearances.  Johannson did not often get the credit he deserved, as Washington had many defensive stars at the time (Scott Stevens, Rod Langway, Kevin Hatcher, for example).  Still, he contributed to these clubs, providing excellent depth.  Internationally, he represented Sweden multiple times, including anchoring them to two World Championships (1991 & 1992).

Gaye Stewart had one of the most unique first three seasons imaginable in the National Hockey League.  Listen to this start: