109. Ziggy Palffy

In the National Hockey League, Ziggy Palffy did not have the pleasure of playing for many good teams, as he was only in the playoffs for three of his twelve seasons in North America. Still, in a career split with the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Kings (and a final NHL campaign in Pittsburgh), Palffy had five seasons of 85 Points and averaged 1.04 Points per Game. Palffy could have had a longer career in the NHL, but after a brief retirement, he played for the Slovak Extraliga for years.

Any chance that Palffy could have rests on his international accomplishments. He represented Czechoslovakia and Slovakia, was the highest scorer in the 1994 Olympics, and notably led the Slovaks to a surprise World Hockey Championship in 2002.

Should Ziggy Palffy be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 61.3%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.5%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.8%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 7.5%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Skalica, Czechoslovakia
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2016
Position: Right Wing
Games Played: 684
Notable Statistics:
329 Goals
384 Assists
713 Points
+83 Plus/Minus
322 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
88.0 Point Shares

24 Playoff Games
9 Goals
10 Assists
19 Points
+4 Plus/Minus
8 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
Played For: Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins
Non-NHL Teams:
Team Czechoslovakia (Canada Cup 1991, World Junior Hockey Championship 1991)
Team Slovakia (Olympics 1994, 2002 & 2010, World Cup of Hockey 1996, Canada Cup 1991, World Hockey Championship 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003 & 2005)
AC/HC Nitra (Czechoslovak League)
ASVS Dukla Trencin (Czechoslovak League)
HK 36 Skalika (Slovak League)
HC Slavia Praha (Czech League)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
All-Star (3) (1998, 2001 & 2002)
Most Power Play Goals (1) (1998)
World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Slovakia, 2002)
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (Slovakia, 2003)
World Junior Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (Czechoslovakia 1991)
Czech League Champion (1) (Dukla Trencin 1992)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Lady Byng Finishes:
5th in 2000-01.
3 Top Ten Goals Finishes
4 Top Ten Points Finishes
3 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finishes
3 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finishes
3 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finishes
1 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finish
1 Top Ten Shots Finish
1 Top Ten Shooting Percentage Finish
4 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finishes
1 Top Ten Point Shares Finish
Rankings: None