129. Kimmo Timonen

One of the more successful Finnish players in professional hockey history, Kimmo Timonen, is one of the few players in the National Hockey League to accrue over 1,100 Games. A Stay-at-home blueliner, Timonen represented Finland internationally multiple times, which resulted in four Olympic medals. Timonen is also a Stanley Cup Champion, a title he achieved in his final pro game with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015. Not a bad way to finish a professional hockey career.

Should Kimmo Timonen be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 40.8%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 32.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 12.2%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 14.3%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Kuopio, Finland
Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
Position: Defence
Games Played: 1108
Notable Statistics:
117 Goals
454 Assists
571 Points
+35 Plus/Minus
654 PIM
971 Blocked Shots*
289 Hits*
176 Takeaways*
371 Giveaways*
101.4 Point Shares

105 Playoff Games
4 Goals
31 Assists
45 Points
+5 Plus/Minus
109 PIM
169 Blocked Shots*
136 Hits*
16 Takeaways*
46 Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers
Non-NHL Teams: Team Finland (Olympics 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 & 2014, World Cup of Hockey 2004, World Hockey Championship 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2005, World Junior Hockey Championship 1993, 1994 & 1995)
Kaievan Pallo (Finnish League)
HC TPS (Finnish League)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Chicago Blackhawks 2015)
All-Star (4) (2004, 2007, 2008 & 2012)
Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Finland, 2006)
Olympic Bronze Medal (3) (Finland, 1998, 2010 & 2014)
World Cup of Hockey (1) (Finalnd 2004)
World Hockey Championship (3) (Finland 1998, 1999 & 2001)
Finnish League Champion (2) (HC TPS 1995 & HIFK (1998))
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
5th in 2007
Rankings: 94. Defensive Point Shares: 55.3

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