Kerr would become dubbed “The Sultan of Slot,” and in the 1983-84 Season, he would put the puck in the net 54 times. He would reach that mark the next year and would tally 58 in the next two, making him a four-time 50 Goal scorer in four straight seasons. Kerr’s power allowed him to keep his place in front of the net, and it was no surprise that he was a three-time NHL leader in Power Play Goals. After a serious injury, he returned with a 48 Goal season and won the Bill Masterton Trophy, which honored his perseverance.
He would score 363 Goals over his Flyers career, which is good enough for third overall in franchise history. The Flyers made him their lone Hall of Fame entry in 1994.
14. Tim Kerr
Tim Kerr went undrafted, yet his tenacious play and the way he overcame injury after injury would earn him a permanent spot in the Philadelphia Flyers lineup. Maybe spot isn’t the right word, as "slot" might be more accurate, as that is where he would find himself in front of the opponents’ net.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Right Wing
- Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent 8/25/79.
- Departed: Claimed by the San Jose Sharks as a Free Agent 5/30/91.
- Games Played: 601
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Notable Statistics: 363 Goals
287 Assists
650 Points
577 PIM
1.08 PPG
+93 Plus/Minus
57.7 Point Shares
73 Playoff Games
19 Goals
20 Assists
39 Points
18 PIM
1.08 PPG
-1 Plus/Minus
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Second Team All-Star (1987)
All-Star (1984, 1985 & 1986)
Bill Masterton Trophy (1989)
Most Power Play Goals (1985, 1986 & 1987) -
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
9th in 1985 & 8th in 1986
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