30. Moose Vasko
The owner of arguably the best name in Chicago Blackhawks history, Elmer “Moose” Vasko, stood at 6'3” and was a full 200-pounder, a reasonably large player for his day. Shoulder issues in his early seasons prevented him from reaching his full potential, but once that subsided, he would become a vital member of the Blackhawks’ blueline and one of the better players. His toughness had few equals, and his play was good enough to warrant him two Second Team All-Star nods (1962-63 & 1963-64), and he was in the top four both of those years in Norris Trophy voting.
Vasko would help the Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup, and while they did not win the title in 1965, he helped them reach the Finals and was the Playoff leader in Plus/Minus.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defence
- Acquired: Signed prior to the 1955/56 Season.
- Departed: Claimed by the Minnesota North Stars in the Expansion Draft 6/6/67.
- Games Played: 641
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Notable Statistics: 32 Goals
153 Assists
185 Points
608 PIM
.29 PPG
+103 Plus/Minus*
49.8 Point Shares
64 Playoff Games
2 Goals
5 Assists
7 Points
69 PIM
.11 PPG
+17 Plus/Minus*
*Plus/Minus became a stat in the 1969/60 Season. -
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Champion (1961)
Second Team All-Star (1963 & 1964)
All-Star (1961, 1963 & 1964)
Highest Defensive Point Shares (1965) -
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
4th in 1963 & 3rd in 1964
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