45. Markus Naslund

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Now we have a real test of the reduced scoring totals of the new millennium, as the career tallies of Markus Naslund do not approach many of the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, but were among the best of his time.

Naslund is well under 1,000 career points, but the longtime Vancouver Canucks star was in the top five in scoring three times and the top ten in goals on four occasions. He won the prestigious Ted Lindsay award, which is the MVP as selected by his peers in 2003, and made the postseason First Team All-Star three times. A gifted playmaker who often made something out of nothing, Markus Naslund’s Hall of Fame chances rest on whether the committee views his best years in the era he played in, as opposed to career numbers. Of course, had he put up better numbers early in his career, this would not be an issue.

Should Markus Naslund be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 51.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 33.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 7.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2013
  • Position: Left Wing
  • Games Played: 1117
  • Notable Statistics:

    395 Goals
    474 Assists
    869 Points
    +6 Plus/Minus
    736 PIM
    52 Blocked Shots*
    68 Hits*
    86 Takeaways*
    64 Giveaways*
    95.5 Point Shares

    52 Playoff Games
    14 Goals
    22 Assists
    36 Points
    -7 Plus/Minus
    56 PIM
    1 Blocked Shot*
    11 Hits*
    4 Takeaways*
    1 Giveaway*

    *These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
  • Played For: New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Sweden (Olympics 2002, World Cup of Hockey 1996 & 2004, World Hockey Championship 1993, 1996, 1999 & 2002; World Junior Hockey Championship 1992 & 1993)
    Modo Hockey (Swedish League)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Ring (None)
    Ted Lindsay Award (1) (2003)
    First Team All-Star (3) (2002, 2003 & 2004)
    NHL All-Star (5) (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004)
    Most Even Strength Goals (1) (2003)
    Most Game-Winning Goals (1) (2003)
    Most Offensive Point Shares (1) (2003)
    World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Sweden, 1993)
    World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (2) (Sweden, 1999 & 2002)
    World Junior Hockey Championship Silver Medal (2) (Sweden, 1992 & 1993)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
    5th in 2002, 2nd in 2003 & 5th in 2004
    4 Top Ten Goals Finishes
    3 Top Ten Assists Finishes
    3 Top Ten Points Finishes
    3 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finishes
    3 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finishes
    1 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finish
    4 Top Ten Shots Finishes
    3 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finishes
    2 Top Ten Point Shares Finishes
  • Rankings: 100. Power Play Goals: 126

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

Should Markus Naslund be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 51.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 33.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 7.3%

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