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192. Calle Johannson

A Washington Capital for fifteen of his seventeen seasons in the NHL, Calle Johannson was an integral part of the Capitals, making multiple playoff appearances.  Johannson did not often get the credit he deserved, as Washington had many defensive stars at the time (Scott Stevens, Rod Langway, Kevin Hatcher, for example).  Still, he contributed to these clubs, providing excellent depth.  Internationally, he represented Sweden multiple times, including anchoring them to two World Championships (1991 & 1992).

150. Gaye Stewart

Gaye Stewart had one of the most unique first three seasons imaginable in the National Hockey League.  Listen to this start:

235. Murray Oliver

Murray Oliver was a sweet playmaker who many regarded as the master of the “fake pass”.  Oliver was used equally on the power play and penalty kill, and has an above-average hockey IQ.  The Centre would be named to five All-Star Teams (four with Boston and one with Toronto) and he would amass over 700 Points in the NHL.  Arguably, Oliver is not nearly as well remembered as someone who was a five-time All-Star should be, as he played on only four Playoff teams.

227. Rob Ramage

Rob Ramage was the first overall draft pick in the NHL in 1979, though by that time he had already played professionally for the WHA’s Birmingham Bulls, where he had already established himself as an offensively potent blueliner.  Ramage had a 62 Point season in his second year in Colorado, though it was somewhat frustrating as the Rockies were terrible overall.  Ramage put his overall skills together in St. Louis, where he was more of a complete Defenceman.  He had three 50 Point Seasons and was twice an All-Star as a Blue, but a trade to Calgary allowed him to win his first Stanley Cup in 1986.  Ramage would win a second Cup with Montreal seven years later.