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48. Brian Rafalski

48. Brian Rafalski

A two-time Stanley Cup Champion with New Jersey, Brian Rafalski brought his veteran presence and two-way skill to the Detroit Red Wings as a Free Agent in 2007.

In his first year in Detroit, Rafalski had 55 Points, was ninth in Norris voting, and he would win his third Stanley Cup ring.  The American Defenseman had a career-best in 2008-09 with 59 Points and was again ninth for the Norris.    Rafalski had two more seasons in Detroit and cracked the 40-Point mark in both years. 

Rafalski retired in 2011 due to back and knee problems that had become increasingly severe.  With the Red Wings, Rafalski netted 204 Points.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defence
  • Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent 7/1/07.
  • Departed: Retired 5/25/11.
  • Games Played: 292
  • Notable Statistics:

    35 Goals
    169 Assists 
    204 Points 
    102 PIM 
    0.70 PPG 
    +78 Plus/Minus
    289 Blocked Shots
    157 Hits
    79 Takeaways
    231 Giveaways
    38.2 Point Shares 

    63 Playoff Games
    12 Goals
    28 Assists 
    40 Points 
    29 PIM 
    0.63 PPG 
    +20 Plus/Minus
    71 Blocked Shots
    46 Hits
    18 Takeaways
    55 Giveaways

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Champion (2008)

  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes: 
    9th in 2008 & 9th in 2009
    Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes:
    8th in 2009

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