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174. Tomas Sandstrom

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174. Tomas Sandstrom

While there are many that can’t envision the idea of a Scandinavian power forward, that was an excellent way to describe what Sweden’s Tomas Sandstrom was. 

Sandstrom scored over 800 Points in the NHL and he had his best seasons with the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings, both of which he had an 80 Point season with, though as a rent-a-player he helped Detroit win the Stanley Cup in 1987.  The Swedish winger also played for his country multiple times, most notably helping his country win the 1987 World Hockey Championship.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Jakobstad, Finland
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2005
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Played For: Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Sweden (Olympics 1984 & 1988 & Canada Cup 1984 & 1991, World Hockey Championship 1985, 1987 & 1989)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (3) (1999, 2000 & 2001)

    Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Detroit Red Wings, 1997)

    Olympic Bronze Medal (1) (Sweden, 1984)

    World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Sweden, 1987)

Should Tomas Sandstrom be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 50%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 12.5%
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