231. Murray Oliver

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Murray Oliver was a sweet playmaker who many regarded as the master of the “fake pass”. Oliver was used equally on the power play and penalty kill, and has an above-average hockey IQ. The Centre would be named to five All-Star Teams (four with Boston and one with Toronto) and he would amass over 700 Points in the NHL. Arguably, Oliver is not nearly as well remembered as someone who was a five-time All-Star should be, as he played on only four Playoff teams.

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Country of Origin: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1978
Position: Center
Games Played: 1127
Notable Statistics:
274 Goals
454 Assists
728 Points
-169 Plus/Minus
315 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
54.2 Point Shares

115 Playoff Games
8 Goals
20 Assists
28 Points
+1 Plus/Minus
178 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
Played For: Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota North Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs
Non-NHL Teams: Hamilton Tiger Cubs (OHA)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
All-Star (5) (1963, 1964, 1965, 1967 & 1968)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: 1 Top Ten Goals Finish
3 Top Ten Assists Finishes
3 Top Ten Points Finishes
1 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finish
1 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finish
1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finish
1 Top Ten Shots Finish
1 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finish
Rankings: None