gold star for USAHOF

47. Mike O'Connell

Mike O’Connell was undersized, but he never lacked heart.  O’Connell would become an All-Star in 1984 and a power play staple and would become a very complete player in the six years he was playing for the Boston Bruins.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defence
  • Acquired: Traded from the Chicago Blackhawks for Al Secord 12/18/80.
  • Departed: Traded to the Detroit Red Wings for Reed Larson 3/10/86.
  • Games Played: 424
  • Notable Statistics: 70 Goals
    198 Assists
    268 Points
    312 PIM
    .63 PPG
    +64 Plus/Minus
    42.2 Point Shares

    39 Playoff Games
    7 Goals
    15 Assists
    22 Points
    34 PIM
    .56 PPG
    -4 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1984)
    Most Defensive Point Shares (1983)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
    8th in 1983

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