28. Sergei Gonchar

With a devastating wrist shot and smooth skating skills, Sergei Gonchar has quietly put together a very good career in professional hockey. Gonchar is a four-time All-Star and has had eight seasons with 50 points or more, which is very impressive for a defenseman. With over twenty campaigns in the National Hockey League, Gonchar had a great career, but without that elusive Norris Trophy, the Russian may not be considered for the Hall despite being a two-time Second Team All-Star. Perhaps his four All-Star Appearances and international play with Russia will assist his chances.

Should Sergei Gonchar be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 67.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.5%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.9%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 4.3%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Chelyabinsk, The Soviet Union
Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
Position: Defence
Games Played: 1301
Notable Statistics:
220 Goals
591 Assists
811 Points
+33 Plus/Minus
981 PIM
679 Blocked Shots*
387 Hits*
131 Takeaways*
287 Giveaways*
141.9 Point Shares

141 Playoff Games
22 Goals
68 Assists
90 Points
+3 Plus/Minus
102 PIM
127 Blocked Shots*
75 Hits*
13 Takeaways*
60 Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
Played For: Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals
Non-NHL Teams: Team Russia (World Cup of Hockey 1996 & 2004) (Olympics 1998, 2002, 2006 & 2010) (World Hockey Championship 2000, 2006 & 2007; World Junior Hockey Championship 1993)
Traktor Chelayabinsk (Soviet League)
Dynamo Moscow (International League)
Lada Togliatti (Russian League)
Metalllurg Magnitogorsk (Russian League)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Pittsburgh Penguins, 2009)
Second Team All-Star (2) (2002 & 2003)
NHL All-Star (4) (2001, 2002, 2003 & 2008)
Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Russia, 1998)
Olympic Bronze Medal (1) (Russia, 2010)
World Hockey Championship (1) (Russia, 2007)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
5th in 2000, 6th in 2001, 4th in 2002, 4th in 2003, 9th in 2004, 7th in 2007 & 4th in 2008
1 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finishes
1 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finish
1 Top Ten Point Shares Finish
Rankings: 42. Defensive Point Shares: 67.5
75. Games Played: 1,301

These rankings are up until the end of the 2024-25 Season.