Should Neal Broten be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 82.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.1%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 7%
49. Neal Broten
Arguably one of the best players to come out of the hockey-rich state of Minnesota, Neal Broten did not just come from the Gopher State; he played virtually his entire career there. Broten played his collegiate hockey for the University of Minnesota and played the bulk of his career for the Minnesota North Stars. The American Center was part of the 1980 Miracle on Ice team, and although he never did get a Stanley Cup Ring in Minnesota, he did gain that accolade with the Devils in 1995. Although Broten failed to reach 1,000 career points, he did record more than 60 assists four times in a season. With his Collegiate and International play, he must be considered a wildcard possibility to enter the Hall.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Roseau, Minnesota, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2000
- Position: Center
- Games Played: 1099
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Notable Statistics:
289 Goals
634 Assists
923 Points
+19 Plus/Minus
569 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
63.3 Point Shares135 Playoff Games
35 Goals
63 Assists
98 Points
-7 Plus/Minus
77 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways* - Played For: Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, New Jersey Devils
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Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 1980, Canada Cup 1981 & 1984, World Hockey Championship 1990; World Junior Hockey Championship 1979)
Minnesota (NCAA)
PSC Pruessen (German League) -
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Ring (1) (New Jersey Devils, 1995)
NHL All-Star (2) (1983 & 1986)
Olympic Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1980)
NCAA Champion (1) (Minnesota, 1979)
Hobey Baker Award (1) (1981) -
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
8th in 1996
Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy Finishes:
7th in 1994
Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes:
7th in 1982
1 Top Ten Assists Finish
1 Top Ten Points Finish
1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finish -
Rankings: 40. Short-Handed Goals: 25
84. Assists: 634
96. Assists Per Game: 0.58
These rankings are as of the end of the 2024-25 Season.
Should Neal Broten be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 82.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.1%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 7%
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