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263. Keith Carney

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263. Keith Carney
From Rhode Island, Keith Carney would play scholastically for the University of Maine before joining the Buffalo Sabers.  The American Defenseman would become a defensive anchor everywhere he played in the sixteen seasons he was in the NHL, which included stops in Chicago, Phoenix, Anaheim, Vancouver, and Minnesota.  Carney would also represent the United States in the 1998 Olympics and he would twice finish in the top ten in Defensive Point Shares.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2012
  • Position: Defence
  • Games Played: 1018
  • Notable Statistics:

    45 Goals
    183 Assists
    228 Points
    +164 Plus/Minus
    904 PIM
    37 Blocked Shots*
    39 Hits*
    6 Takeaways*
    17 Giveaways*
    66.8 Point Shares

    91 Playoff Games
    3 Goals
    19 Assists
    22 Points
    +4 Plus/Minus
    67 PIM
    1 Blocked Shot*
    2 Hits*
    1 Takeaway*
    3 Giveaways*

    *These became stats in the 2007-08 Season.

  • Played For: Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 1998, World Junior Hockey Championships 1990)
    University of Maine (NCAA)
    HC Bern (Swiss League)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (None)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: 1 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finish
    2 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes
  • Rankings: 64. Defensive Point Shares: 61.5

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


Should Keith Carney be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 25%

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