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139. Derian Hatcher

Derian Hatcher was not the type of Defenseman who was going to light the lamp on a regular basis but he was the type of blueliner who was going to keep you from doing it.

189. Calle Johannson

A Washington Capital for fifteen of his seventeen seasons in the NHL, Calle Johannson was an integral part of the Capitals making multiple playoffs.  Johannson does not often get the credit that he deserved as Washington had many defensive stars at the time (Scott Stevens, Rod Langway, Kevin Hatcher for example) but he was a contributor on these clubs giving excellent depth.  Internationally, he represented Sweden multiple times, including anchoring them to two World Championships (1991 & 1992).

158. Gaye Stewart

Gaye Stewart had one of the most unique first three seasons imaginable in the National Hockey League.  Listen to this start:

227. Murray Oliver

Murray Oliver was a sweet playmaker who many regarded as the master of the “fake pass”.  Oliver was used equally on the power play and penalty kill and an above average hockey IQ.  The Centre would be named to five All Star Teams (four with Boston and one with Toronto) and he would amass over 700 Points in the NHL.  Arguably, Oliver is not nearly as remembered as someone who was a five-time All-Star should be as he was only on four teams who made the Playoffs.