275. Jim Schoenfeld

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Jim Schoenfeld is likely best known for his coaching tenure (especially for that altercation with referee Don Koharski, when he allegedly pushed him and called him a fat pig in the 1988 Conference Finals), but he was a pretty good player whose accomplishments were solid.

Schoenfeld’s best days were with the Buffalo Sabres where he was a two-time All-Star. His best season was the 1979-80 campaign, when he was a Second Team All-Star, the second runner-up for the Norris Trophy and the Star, and the NHL leader in Plus/Minus. Realistically, though, he never had a season near that good again.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Galt, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1988
Position: Defence
Games Played: 719
Notable Statistics:
51 Goals
204 Assists
255 Points
+236 Plus/Minus
1,132 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
62.5 Point Shares

75 Playoff Games
3 Goals
13 Assists
16 Points
-3 Plus/Minus
151 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These became stats in the 2007-08 Season.
Played For: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings
Non-NHL Teams: London Knights (OHA)
Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
Niagara Falls Flyers (OHA)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
Second Team All-Star (1) (1980)
All-Star (2) (1977 & 1980)
Highest Plus/Minus (1) (1980)
Most Defensive Point Shares (1) (1980)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
3rd in 1980
1 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finish
2 Top Ten Penalties in Minutes Finishes
1 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finish
Rankings: 53. Plus/Minus: +236

These rankings are as of the end of the 2024-25 Season.