62. Ron Hextall

It is funny how Ron Hextall may be known more for the one goal (though he did do it again in a playoff game), he scored as opposed to the many he prevented. Hextall was a fearless player who had no qualms leaving the net, showcasing his skating acumen. In addition to being one of the game’s most mobile netminders, he was also among the most aggressive. Opposing players were wary of Hextall’s stick as he was known to slash at anyone who dared cross his path.

In his magical rookie season, Hextall won the Conn Smythe (in a losing effort with the Flyers) and the prestigious Vezina Trophy. As amazing as that season was, Hextall never reached that level again. He had many good seasons, but never another great one. That fact alone may keep the NHL’s first third-generation star out of the Hall.

Should Ron Hextall be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 70.1%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 17%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.7%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 6.2%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2002
Position: Goalie
Games Played: 608
Notable Statistics:
296 Wins
214 Losses
69 Ties
23 Shutouts
2.98 Goals Against Average
.895 Save Percentage
95.0 Goalie Point Shares

93 Playoff Games
47 Wins
43 Losses
2 Shutouts
3.03 Goals Against Average
.897 Save Percentage
Played For: New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Quebec Nordiques
Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (Canada Cup 1987, World Hockey Championship 1992)
Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Ring (None)
Conn Smythe Trophy (1) (1987)
Vezina Trophy (1) (1987)
First Team All-Star (1) (1987)
NHL All-Star (1) (1998)
Most Wins (1) (1987)
Most Saves (1) (1987)
Highest Save Percentage (1) (1987)
Lowest Goals Against Average) (1) (1996)
Most Goalie Point Shares (2) (1987 & 1989)
Canada Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 1987)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
9th in 1987
Top Ten Vezina Trophy Finishes: 1st in 1987, 7th in 1987 & 5th in 1996
7 Top Ten Goalie Win Finishes
4 Top Ten Saves Finishes
3 Top Ten Save Percentage Finishes
3 Top Ten Goals Against Average Finishes
5 Top Ten Shutout Finishes
3 Top Ten Minutes Played Finishes
3 Top Ten Goalie Point Shares Finishes
3 Top Ten Point Shares Finishes
Rankings: 45. Wins: 296
51. Games Played by a Goalie: 296
53. Minutes Played: 34,739
59. Saves: 14,634
61. Goalie Point Shares: 95.0

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