186. Brian Rolston

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Honestly, it is difficult to make a Hall of Fame case for Brian Rolston, but we do tip our caps to one of the most versatile players in hockey history. Rolston was comfortable at any forward position and often quarterbacked the power play, a role usually given to defensemen. Rolston does have a Stanley Cup Ring and an All-Star appearance under his belt, so though enshrinement may be out of his grasp, his career has undoubtedly been a rewarding one.

Should Brian Rolston be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 20%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%

No opinion. - 5%

No way! - 45%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Flint, Michigan, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2015
Position: Center
Games Played: 1256
Notable Statistics:
342 Goals
419 Assists
761 Points
+65 Plus/Minus
462 PIM
93 Blocked Shots*
345 Hits*
116 Takeaways*
127 Giveaways*
80.4 Point Shares**

77 Playoff Games
20 Goals
14 Assists
34 Points
+1 Plus/Minus**
38 PIM
6 Blocked Shots*
38 Hits*
5 Takeaways*
8 Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
Played For: Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders
Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics, 1994, 2002 & 2006, World Cup of Hockey, 1996, World Hockey Championship 1996, World Junior Hockey Championship 1991, 1992 & 1993)
Lake Superior State (CCHA)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (1) (New Jersey Devils, 1995)
NHL All-Star (1) (2007)
Most Short-Handed Goals (2) (1999 & 2002)
Olympic Silver Medal (1) (U.S.A. 2002)
World Cup of Hockey Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A. 1996)
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (U.S.A. 1996)
World Junior Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (U.S.A. 1992)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy Finishes:
10th in 1998-99, 5th in 2001-02, 10th in 2002-03 & 10th in 2005-06
4 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finishes
2 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finishes
5 Top Ten Shots Finishes
Rankings: 15. Short-Handed Goals: 33
37. Shots: 3,836
62. Game-Winning Goals: 72

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