31. Sergei Gonchar

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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! - 67.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22%
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.

Should Sergei Gonchar be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 67.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.3%

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