108. Jim Neilson
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.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Big River, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1981
- Position: Defence
- Games Played: 1024
- Notable Statistics:
69 Goals
299 Assists
368 Points
-50 Plus/Minus
901 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
75.6 Point Shares65 Playoff Games
1 Goal
17 Assists
18 Points
-10 Plus/Minus
61 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: California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, New York Rangers
- Non-NHL Teams: Edmonton Oilers (WHA)
Prince Albert Mintos (SJHL) - Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
Second Team All-Star (1) (1968)
All-Star (2) (1967 & 1971)
- Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Finishes:
4th in 1967-68 & 5th in 1969-70.
1 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finish
1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finish
3 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes - Rankings: 86. Defensive Point Shares: 56.7
These rankings are as of the end of the 2024-25 Season.
Should Jim Neilson be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 99.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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