27. Dallas Smith

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Trivia question; Who was the first player to lead the NHL in plus/minus when it became an official statistic?

Answer: Dallas Smith.

Smith would play all but his final year in professional career with the Boston Bruins, and was often paired with the great Bobby Orr. This pairing was very complimentary, as the freakishly strong Smith was far more inclined to stay on the defensive side of the ice, but he was still an NHL All Star four times and was a large component of the two Stanley Cup wins in 1970 and 1972.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Position: Defence
Acquired: Signed in 1959.
Departed: Signed with the New York Rangers as a Free Agent 12/19/77.
Games Played: 861
Notable Statistics: 54 Goals
248 Assists
302 Points
936 PIM
.35 PPG
+366 Plus/Minus
68.6 Point Shares

86 Playoff Games
3 Goals
28 Assists
31 Points
128 PIM
.36 PPG
+42 Plus/Minus
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (1970 & 1972)
All-Star (1971, 1972, 1973 & 1974)
Highest Plus/Minus (1967/68)