293. Paul Martin

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Paul Martin may have played for some good and high profile teams over his career (New Jersey, Pittsburgh and San Jose) and the Defenseman was also chosen to represent the United States of America multiple times but this is still someone who a case can be made was an underrated player.  Martin was a two time champion with the University of Minnesota (2002 & 2003) and in the NHL he scored 320 Points with two top ten finishes in Defensive Point Shares.

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  • Country of Origin: Elk River, Minnesota, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2021
  • Position: Defence
  • Games Played: 870
  • Notable Statistics:

    50 Goals
    270 Assists
    320 Points
    +126 Plus/Minus
    238 PIM
    950 Blocked Shots*
    394 Hits*
    269 Takeaways*
    334 Giveaways*
    72.2 Point Shares

    122 Playoff Games
    6 Goals
    40 Assists
    46 Points
    +3 Plus/Minus
    44 PIM
    218 Blocked Shots*
    105 Hits*
    41 Takeaways*
    53 Giveaways*

    *These became stats in the 2007-08 Season.
  • Played For: New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 2014, World Cup of Hockey 2004, World Hockey Championships 2005 & 2008, World Junior Hockey Championships 2001)
    University of Minnesota (NCAA)
    HC Fribourg-Gotteron (Swiss League)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (None)
    NCAA Champion (2) (Minnesota 2002 & 2003)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: 2 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes
  • Rankings: 88. Defensive Point Shares: 56.1

Should Paul Martin be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 0%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 75%
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