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5. Patrick Marleau

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5. Patrick Marleau

So…what does longevity mean?

As far as we are concerned, it should matter a lot!

As of this writing, Patrick Marleau is the most tenured player in the National Hockey League.  The Canadian forward played 23 seasons (21 with San Jose) and logged 1,779 Games with 1,197 Points.  Marleau was never a threat for any individual award, but he was consistent for a long time, played both ends of the ice, and was a clean player who rarely made mistakes.  He was also a three-time All-Star.

As good as he was, and as long as he played, is Patrick Marleau a Hall of "Very Good" player, or was he the next level?  Anyone, who holds the record for Games Played, is a member of the 1,000-Point club will likely be considered Hall of Fame worthy!

We are fascinated to debate this further!

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2024
  • Position: Left Wing, Center
  • Games Played: 1779
  • Notable Statistics:

    566 Goals
    631 Assists
    1,197 Points
    -27 Plus/Minus
    527 PIM
    376 Blocked Shots
    867 Hits
    473 Takeaways
    621 Giveaways
    133.8 Point Shares

    195 Playoff Games
    72 Goals
    55 Assists
    127 Points
    -11 Plus/Minus
    81 PIM
    45 Blocked Shots*
    262 Hits*
    50 Takeaways*
    83 Giveaways*

    *These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
  • Played For: Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Non-NHL Teams:

    Team Canada (Olympics 2010 & 2014, World Cup of Hockey 2004, World Hockey Championships 2003 & 2005)
    Seattle (WHL)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (2004, 2007 & 2009) 
    Olympic Gold Medal (2) (Canada 2010 & 2014) 
    World Cup of Hockey Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 2004)
    World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 2003)
    World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Canada, 2005)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes: 9th in 2010 Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes: 3rd in 2006, 4th in 2009, 6th in 2010, 6th in 2011, 3rd in 2014 & 8th in 2016 Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy Finishes: 9th in 2009 & 8th in 2010 2 Top Ten Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Even Strength Goal Finish 2 Top Ten Power Play Goal Finishes 3 Top Ten Short-Handed Goal Finishes 5 Top Ten Game-Winning Goal Finishes 2 Top Ten Shots Finishes 1 Offensive Point Shares Finish 1 Point Shares Finish
  • Rankings: 1. Games Played: 1,779 7. Game-Winning Goals: 109 19. Shots: 4,333 24. Goals: 566 26. Even Strength Goals: 377 35. Power Play Goals 44. Offensive Point Shares 53. Points: 1,197 68. Point Shares: 133.8 84. Assists: 631

Should Patrick Marleau be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 96.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.9%
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