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21. Steve Payne

21. Steve Payne

While Steve Payne may not have been the most elite forward in Minnesota North Stars history, he was one of the more clutch performers in the teams lore.  Payne would have six consecutive 50 Point seasons where he would also post a pair of All Star seasons.  He would represent Minnesota twice in the All Star Game.  Spine injuries would force him to retire before the age of 30 and it prematurely ended a career that was spent entirely with the North Stars.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Left Wing
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 19th Overall in the Amateur Draft 6/15/78.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1988 Season.
  • Games Played: 613
  • Notable Statistics: 228 Goals
    238 Assists
    466 Points
    435 PIM
    .76 PPG
    +28 Plus/Minus
    35.1 Point Shares

    71 Playoff Games
    35 Goals
    35 Assists
    70 Points
    60 PIM
    .99 PPG
    -17 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All Star (1980 & 1985)

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