7. J.C. Tremblay

A converted winger, J.C. Tremblay, made the transition to defense look easy. As a converted forward, Tremblay understood the offensive aspects of the game and was a natural playmaker from the blue line. Tremblay’s last two years with the Habs saw him reach his best points totals, but it could be argued that his best years were out of the NHL. Tremblay joined the WHA’s Quebec Nordiques and was easily among the best defenders in the league. His WHA output was sound, and had he chosen to stay in the NHL, it could be debated that he might have had a potential induction by now.

Should J. C. Tremblay be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 93.1%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.9%

No opinion. - 0.4%

No way! - 1.4%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1982
Position: Defence
Games Played: 796 NHL, 454 WHA
Notable Statistics:
57 Goals (66 WHA)
306 Assists (358 WHA)
363 Points (424 WHA)
+244 Plus/Minus (+65 WHA)
206 PIM (126 WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
81.4 Point Shares**

108 Playoff Games (34 WHA)
14 Goals (2 WHA)
51 Assists (23 WHA)
65 Points (25 WHA)
+37 Plus/Minus (+4 WHA)
58 PIM (4 PIM)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
**Point Shares are not calculated in WHA Games.
Played For: Montreal Canadiens
Non-NHL Teams: Quebec Nordiques (WHA)
Team Canada (Summit Series, 1974)
Hull-Ottawa (EOHL)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Ring (5) (Montreal Canadiens 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969 & 1971)
First Team NHL All-Star (1) (1971)
Second Team NHL All-Star (1) (1968)
First Team WHA All-Star (3) (1973, 1975 & 1976)
Second Team WHA All-Star (1) (1974)
WHA Defenseman of the Year (2) (1973 & 1975)
NHL All-Star (7) (1959, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971 & 1972)
WHA Champion (1) (Quebec Nordiques, 1977
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
4th in 1966, 5th in 1967, 2nd in 1968, 3rd in 1971 & 5th in 1972
6 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finishes
1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finish
7 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes
Rankings: 50. Plus/Minus: 244
81. Defensive Point Shares: 57.7

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