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180. Brian Rolston

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180. Brian Rolston
Honestly, it is difficult to make a Hall of Fame case for Brian Rolston for the Hall of Fame, but we do tip our caps off 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 certainly been a rewarding one.


Should Brian Rolston be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 21.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 26.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 47.4%

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: NHL All-Star (1) (2007)
    Most Short-Handed Goals (2) (1999 & 2002)
    Stanley Cup Rings (1) (New Jersey Devils, 1995)
    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

Should Brian Rolston be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 21.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 26.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 47.4%

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