64. Eric Desjardins

A solid two-way defenseman, Eric Desjardins was one of the better players behind the blue line during the 1990s. Desjardins could help stop the puck as well as help put it in the net. He won a Stanley Cup with the Habs in 1993, and upon being traded to Philadelphia, he was even more productive. He was easily their best defenseman and was good enough to represent Canada on three World Class National teams. Desjardins was a star, and with 575 career points, he could receive a look, but chances are that will be all he will receive.

Should Eric Desjardins be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 63.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.1%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 10.6%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Rouyn, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2009
Position: Defence
Games Played: 1143
Notable Statistics:
136 Goals
439 Assists
575 Points
+198 Plus/Minus
757 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
114.5 Point Shares

168 Playoff Games
23 Goals
57 Assists
80 Points
+16 Plus/Minus
93 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: Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers
Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (1998 Olympics, 1996 World Cup of Hockey, 1991 Canada Cup, World Junior Hockey Championship 1988 & 1989)
Granby Bisons (QMJHL)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Ring (1) (Montreal Canadiens 1993)
Second Team All-Star (2) (1999 & 2000)
NHL All-Star (3) (1992, 1996 & 2000)
Canada Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 1991)
World Cup of Hockey Silver Medal (1) (Canada 1996)
World Junior Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Canada 1988)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
9th in 1996, 9th in 1997, 5th in 1999, 4th in 2000 & 10th in 2001
1 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finish
3 Top Ten Defensive Point Share Finishes
Rankings: 25. Defensive Point Shares: 74.0
73. Plus/Minus: 198

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