27. Peter Bondra

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Although Peter Bondra was not born in Slovakia (he moved there when he was three years old), he is one of the best players to have ever emerged from the Eastern European nation. After four years in the Czech league, Bondra joined the Washington Capitals and, after a few years, emerged as their best offensive threat. The Slovakian Sniper not only possessed deadly shot accuracy, but he was also blessed with fantastic speed.

Despite this, Peter Bondra may have a hard time cracking the Hall. It is true that he was among the best ever to play for Washington and was among the best ever to come from Slovakia.  Still, without a Cup Ring or a major NHL award (or even a chance to contend for one), he might fall into the 'very good, but not good enough' slot for consideration. His wild card could be his continued contributions as the general manager of the Slovakian National team and his continued contributions to International hockey.

Should Peter Bondra be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.9%
No opinion. - 0.3%
No way! - 2.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Lutsk, Ukraine (Raised in the former Czechoslovakia)
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2010
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Games Played: 1081
  • Notable Statistics:

    503 Goals
    389 Assists
    89 Points
    +74 Plus/Minus
    761 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*
    104.3 Point Shares

    80 Playoff Games
    30 Goals
    26 Assists
    56 Points
    +5 Plus/Minus
    60 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: Atlanta Thrashers, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Slovakia (Olympics 1998 & 2006, World Cup of Hockey 1996 & 2004, World Hockey Championship 2002 & 2003)
    TJ VSZ Kosica (Czechoslovak League)
    HC Kosica (Slovakian League)
    HK Tatrakovinika (Slovakian League)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stamley Cup Rings (None)
    NHL All-Star (5) (1993, 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999)
    Most Goals (2) (1995 & 1998)
    Most Power-Play Goals (2) (2001 & 2002)
    Most Short-Handed Goals (1) (1995)
    Most Game-Winning Goals (1) (1998)
    Most Goals per Game (1) (1995)
    World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Slovakia, 2002)
    World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (Slovakia, 2003)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
    6th in 1998
    6 Top Ten Goal Finishes
    3 Top Ten Even Strength Goal Finishes
    4 Top Ten Power Play Goal Finishes
    6 Top Ten Short-Headed Goal Finishes
    2 Top Ten Game-Winning Goal Finishes
    7 Top Ten Shots Finish
    1 Top Ten Shooting Percentage Finish
    2 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finishes
    1 Top Ten Point Shares Finish
  • Rankings: 17. Short-Handed Goals: 32
    45. Goals Per Game: 0:47
    46, Game-Winning Goals: 78
    46. Goals: 503
    54. Even Strength Goals: 322
    56, Power Play Goals: 149
    59. Shots: 3,531
    89. Offensive Point Shares: 83.4

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

Should Peter Bondra be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.9%
No opinion. - 0.3%
No way! - 2.9%
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