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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 his 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.  However, he was still an NHL All-Star four times and was a significant 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 (1968)

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