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150. Jere Lehtinen

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150. Jere Lehtinen

Jere Lehtinen was easily one of the unsung heroes of the Dallas Stars run to the Stanley Cup but considering he played all 14 of his seasons in Texas, the team clearly knew what they had.

Lehtinen’s legacy is being one of the more solid two-way players in hockey and this was clearly reflected by his three Frank J. Selke Trophies.  Lehtinen’s overall game was valuable to Dallas and he would score over 500 Points for the team, which again was a very good NHL career that was only spent in Dallas. 

Internationally speaking Jere Lehtinen represented Finland numerous times in the Olympics and World Cup.  While he would not win an Olympic Gold, he was a four-time medalist with three Bronzes and a Silver.  Throw in a World Cup Silver Medal and Jere Lehtinen is one of the most decorated International players in history. 

He was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 2018.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Espoo, Finland
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2013
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Played For: Dallas Stars
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Finland (Olympics 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006 & 2010, World Cup of Hockey 1996 & 2004, World Hockey Championship 1992, 1994, 1995 & 2007)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (1) (1998)

    Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Dallas Stars, 1999)

    Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Finland, 2006)

    Olympic Bronze Medal (3) (Finland, 1994, 1998 & 2010)

    World Cup of Hockey Silver Medal (1) (Finland, 2004)

    World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Finland, 1995)

    World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (3) (Finland, 1992, 1994 & 2007)

Should Jere Lehtinen be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 62.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 8.3%
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