22. Ed Van Impe
A three-time All-Star with the Philadelphia Flyers, Ed Van Impe would probably tell you himself that he was not blessed with a lot of offensive skill or fancy moves, but what he did have was a plethora of toughness and a determination to keep the puck from reaching the net at all costs. Van Impe excelled at blocking shots, working the corners, and stifling offensive rushes. The member of the Broad Street Bullies would win back-to-back Stanley Cups in the 1970s, and he was a top ten finisher twice in Defensive Point Shares. Philadelphia enshrined Van Impe into its franchise Hall of Fame in 1993.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defence
- Acquired: Selected from the Chicago Blackhawks in the Expansion Draft 6/6/67.
- Departed: Traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins with Bobby Taylor for Gary Inness and Cash 3/19/76.
- Games Played: 620
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Notable Statistics: 19 Goals
107 Assists
126 Points
891 PIM
.20 PPG
+68 Plus/Minus
39.7 Point Shares
57 Playoff Games
1 Goal
11 Assists
12 Points
120 PIM
.21 PPG
+9 Plus/Minus
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Champion (1974 & 1975)
All-Star (1969, 1974 & 1975)
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