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23. Dave Burrows

23. Dave Burrows
Dave Burrows debuted in the NHL in 1971 with Pittsburgh after he was claimed from the Chicago Blackhawks in the Intra-League Draft.  Burrows was a defensive cornerstone for the Penguins in the '70s, focusing on his end of the ice.  Twice named an All-Star with Pittsburgh (1974 & 1976), Burrows would finish 10th Hart Trophy voting in 1975-76.  He wasn’t known for scoring but did accumulate 108 Assists for Pittsburgh.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defence
  • Acquired: Claimed from the Chicago Blackhawks in the Intra-League Draft 6/8/71.
  • Departed: Traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Randy Carlyle and George Ferguson 6/14/78.
  • Games Played: 573
  • Notable Statistics: 24 Goals
    108 Assists
    132 Points
    301 PIM
    .23 PPG
    -55 Plus/Minus
    26.4 Point Shares

    20 Playoff Games
    1 Goal
    3 Assists
    4 Points
    16 PIM
    .20 PPG
    +1 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1974 & 1976)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
    10th in 1976

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