6. Derian Hatcher

The younger brother of U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Hatcher, Derian Hatcher was the leader of the Stars' defensive corps for years. 

Hatcher wasn’t a scorer, but with his powerful frame, he intimidated his opponents with bruising checks and intelligent play.  Mike Modano received the most press when the Dallas Stars won their Stanley Cup in 1999, but it was Hatcher who was the team's captain, a role he held for eight years.  Hatcher’s overall importance to the organization is hard to quantify, but rest assured, it is high!

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defence
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 8th Overall 6/16/90.
  • Departed:

    Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Red Wings 7/3/03.

  • Games Played: 827
  • Notable Statistics: 71 Goals
    223 Assists
    294 Points
    1,380 PIM
    .36 PPG
    +88 Plus/Minus
    69.8 Point Shares

    100 Playoff Games
    6 Goals
    21 Assists
    27 Points
    183 PIM
    .27 PPG
    +0 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Champion (1999)
    Second Team All-Star (2003)
    All-Star (1997)
    Most Defensive Point Shares (2003)

  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
    7th in 1999 & 3rd in 2003

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