73. Dale Hunter

In the world of the National Hockey League, you wouldn’t normally think that any player who amassed over 3,000 career penalty minutes could potentially have over 1,000 points, but the notorious Dale Hunter is currently the only player to have accomplished this feat. Hunter may not have led the league in scoring, but he was able to score 70 or more points six times in his career and achieved some level of consistency in that department. He was a tenacious player who you never wanted to face on the ice but would be glad to have on your side. He was a true leader and in many ways symbolic of many hockey players (one of the nicest guys you could meet off the ice and an absolute beast on it). His overall statistics may not show a Hall of Fame career, but Dale Hunter may have had just enough intangibles to receive a peek from the Hockey Hall of Fame committee.

Should Dale Hunter be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 68.3%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.6%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.3%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 18.8%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2002
Position: Center
Games Played: 1407
Notable Statistics:
323 Goals
697 Assists
1,020 Points
+101 Plus/Minus
3,565 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaway
68.4 Point Shares

186 Playoff Games
42 Goals
76 Assists
118 Points
-22 Plus/Minus
731 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: Colorado Avalanche, Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals
Non-NHL Teams: Sudbury Wolves (OMJHL)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (None)
NHL All-Star (1) (1997)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy Finishes:
7th in 1982 & 7th in 1984
5 Top Ten PIM Finishes
1 Top Ten Shooting Percentage Finish
Rankings: 2. Penalties in Minutes: 3,565
43. Games Played: 1,407
64. Assists: 697
94. Points: 1,020

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