Phil Housley

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Phil Housley may have played for eight NHL teams but pegging him as a journeyman is far from accurate. Housley would shatter well over 1,000 career points, an excellent number for a blueliner, but his multi-team status likely kept him out of the Hockey Hall of Fame for an extended period of time.

Should Phil Housley be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 61.9%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28.6%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.8%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 4.8%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Elected In: Thursday, 01 January 2015
Position: Defence
Played For: Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets
Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (2002 Olympics, 1984 & 1987 Canada Cup & 1996 World Cup)
Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All Star (2) (1992)
NHL All Star (7) (1984, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 & 2000
World Cup Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1996)
Stanley Cup Rings (None)