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To subscribe/unsubscribe from the LCS Hockey mailing list contact zippy@lcshockey.com You may access LCS Guide to Hockey on America Online at keyword "LCS Hockey". Our AOL coverage includes exclusive daily content not available on our web site. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Fifth Annual Player Ratings Issue Intro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Fours years ago, LCS Hockey started a brave tradition of rating the best players in the NHL. Since that time many people have asked the question, "What gives you smart-aleck punks the right to judge the best hockey players in the world?" Our usual replay was that we were really bored and had nothing better to do until the next episode of "Starsky and Hutch." Well, that's all changed. We're no longer bored. We now have better things to do between episodes of "Starsky and Hutch." Yet we still keep on producing the player ratings. And you want to know why? Because, damn it, we care! We care about you, our valued readers. That's why. If we weren't around to tell you about the best players in the NHL, you'd have to pick it up on the streets like some filthy whore. Actually, that's our new slogan. LCS Hockey... we're better than a filthy whore. Anyway, most of you already know the drill, but for you rookies out there we rate the top 10 players at each position, except defense where we list the top 12. I'm not really sure why, but I think it has something to do with there being two defensemen on the ice, so we figured we'd throw in two extra guys. Big of us, eh? Along with the 10 star attractions, we also name a few honorable mentions, some guys moving up the ladder of success, some falling down, and some just plain confused about which way they're going. If you feel we overlooked a certain player, please don't take offense. I'm sure we just forgot about him during one of our extended blackouts. In order to make our top 10, a guy has to do more than just score. Sure, hefty point totals help, but we take the player's entire game into consideration. Age, speed, skill, toughness, health, leadership... it all gets factored into the equation. Well, it's not really an equation. It's more like a hat. But it's still scientific. This issue marks our fifth Player Ratings Spectacular. In honor of the occasion, I thought it might be nice to take a stroll down memory lane. Here are the top rated players from the previous four issues: Issue 3 - 1994 Center: Mario Lemieux Left Wing: Brendan Shanahan Right Wing: Pavel Bure Defense 1: Scott Stevens Defense 2: Ray Bourque Goaltender: Patrick Roy Issue 28 - 1995 Center: Eric Lindros Left Wing: Brendan Shanahan Right Wing: Jaromir Jagr Defense 1: Scott Stevens Defense 2: Chris Chelios Goaltender: Dominik Hasek Issue 52 - 1996 Center: Mario Lemieux Left Wing: Brendan Shanahan Right Wing: Jaromir Jagr Defense 1: Chris Chelios Defense 2: Ray Bourque Goaltender: Patrick Roy Issue 77 - 1997 Center: Eric Lindros Left Wing: John LeClair Right Wing: Jaromir Jagr Defense 1: Chris Chelios Defense 2: Brian Leetch Goaltender: Patrick Roy There were plenty of changes among the top spots this season. Only one player has held on to his number one ranking. As a small preview of things to come, here are the top rated players for 1998. Center: Peter Forsberg Left Wing: John LeClair Right Wing: Teemu Selanne Defense 1: Chris Pronger Defense 2: Nicklas Lidstrom Goaltender: Dominik Hasek Notice that four of the six players are European and that Chris Pronger is the only Canadian. Ace Reporter Jim Iovino looks further into the subject of hockey's changing balance of power elsewhere in the issue. Besides ranking the top players, we also like to do our best to accommodate hockey pool participants. Zippy the Wonder Chimp has been going buckwild with the math, compiling massive amounts of statistics to aid in your quest for domination. As an added bonus, Matthew Secosky, LCS Hockey's own resident guru, has written up a few tips that should help you get an edge on the losers you're competing against. Although, calling Matthew a guru might be a bit strong. His club, the Virtuous Pagans, finished in sixth place last year in our local pool. So think of him more like a substitute teacher at a remedial grammar school. One feature we considered but didn't write was a listing of the coolest players in the league. As a companion piece, we would have also compiled a list of the biggest dorks. Sadly, I just ran out of time. Maybe it'll be ready for the Season Preview. But for now I can say, without question, the coolest player in the NHL is Darius Kasparaitis. There's just no doubt about it. Not only is he an excellent defenseman that plays a bruising physical game, but Darius is just a funny, funny guy. If he scored more he would have cracked our top 12. But I think it's cooler to be named the coolest player in the NHL than simply be listed among the best 12, so there's no reason for shame on Darius' part. Finally, when reading the issue there are a few other things to watch. Namely, our first obscure references to wrestling. It had to be done. Also, the issue contains not one but two references to "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show." All I can say to that is it's about time. We'll be back with our 1998-99 Season Preview on Tuesday, September 22. Be sure to check it out. Unless, you know, you have something else to do, then screw it. This lead-in has ended. Now go forth and enjoy the issue like no issue has been enjoyed before... ----------------------------------------------------------------- WORLD DOMINATION UPDATE: VOL IV, No. I ----------------------------------------------------------------- by Zippy, Wonder Chimp World Domination ain't easy, it takes time. Welcome to a new season of LCS Hockey. This year we have big plans to advance our plight of world domination. Hopefully, in three weeks we'll be able to announce Phase 1 of Operation Crack Pipe. This issue, No. 103, is our fifth annual Player Rating/Hockey Pool Help Extravaganza. The issue is designed to provide you, our valued readers, with a universal source for hockey pool draft information. Use it wisely. That's all for now. See ya' in three weeks. Coming Soon! Next Issue: New design. New content. Don't miss the Season Preview on September 22. We'll recap all the exciting off-season activity as we prepare for NHL 98-99. ----------------------------------------------------------------- CREDITS ----------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Dell......................................Editor-in-Chief Zippy................................................Computer Boy Jim Iovino...........................................Ace Reporter Matthew Secosky.......................................Prefers Jif ----------------------------------------------------------------- LCS Hockey - Issue 103 - September 3, 1998. All rights reserved because we, like, called ahead and stuff. Email address: info@lcshockey.com Street Address: 406 Sheffield Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601. Web Address: www.lcshockey.com Direct Address: Something from the meat case, Linda? ----------------------------------------------------------------- Before we get to the main issue features, let's take a quick look at the 1998 NHL free agent signings and pre-season schedule... ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 NHL FREE AGENT UPDATE ----------------------------------------------------------------- FREE AGENTS SIGNING TO PLAY WITH A NEW TEAM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLAYER NEW TEAM PREV TEAM TERMS Greg Adams, lw Phoenix Dallas multi-year, undisclosed Murray Baron, d Vancouver Phoenix undisclosed Marc Bureau, c Philadelphia Montreal 3 years, $3.3 million Wendel Clark, lw Tampa Bay Toronto undisclosed Randy Cunneyworth lw Buffalo Ottawa multi-year, undisclosed Steve Duchesne, d Los Angeles St. Louis 3 years, $11.25 million Pat Falloon, rw Edmonton Ottawa undisclosed Tom Fitzgerald, rw Nashville Colorado undisclosed Ron Francis, c Carolina Pittsburgh 4 years, $20 million Doug Gilmour, c Chicago New Jersey 3 years, $18 million Brett Hull, rw Dallas St. Louis 3 years, $17 million Al Iafrate, d Carolina Nashville multi-year, undisclosed Mark Janssens, c Chicago Phoenix undisclosed Curtis Joseph, g, Toronto Edmonton 4 years, $24 million Uwe Krupp, d Detroit Nashville 4 years, $16.4 million Jyrki Lumme, d Phoenix Vancouver 5 years, $17 million John MacLean, rw NY Rangers San Jose undisclosed Dmitri Mironov, d Washington Detroit 4 years, $11.5 million Jayson More, d Nashville Chicago undisclosed Fredrik Olausson, d Anaheim Pittsburgh 2 years, undisclosed Mike Richter, g NY Rangers Nashville 4 years, $21.8 million Dwayne Roloson, g Buffalo Calgary multi-year, undisclosed Brent Severyn, rw Dallas Anaheim 1 year, undisclosed Ronnie Stern, rw San Jose Calgary undisclosed Gary Suter, d San Jose Chicago 3 years, $10 million Steve Thomas, lw Toronto New Jersey undisclosed John Vanbiesbrouck, g Philadelphia Florida 3 years, $11 million Scott Young, rw St. Louis Anaheim 4 years, undisclosed Zarley Zalapski, d NY Rangers Montreal undisclosed FREE AGENTS SIGNING TO PLAY WITH THEIR PREVIOUS TEAMS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLAYER/POS TEAM TERMS Brian Bellows, lw Washington undisclosed Guy Carbonneau, c Dallas 1 year, $1.2 million Geoff Courtnall, lw St. Louis 3 years, $10 million Jason Doig, d Phoenix 1 year, undisclosed Dallas Drake, c Phoenix multi-year, undisclosed Mike Eagles, c Washington undisclosed Mike Eastwood, c St. Louis undisclosed Sean Hill, d Carolina undisclosed Justin Hocking, d Ottawa 1 year, undisclosed Bobby Holik, c New Jersey 3 years, $7.5 million Dale Hunter, c Washington undisclosed Viktor Kozlov, c Florida 1 year, undisclosed Paul Kruse, lw Buffalo multi-year, undisclosed Craig Ludwig, d Dallas 1 year, $850,000 Al MacInnis, d St. Louis 3 years, $15 million Shawn McEachern, lw Ottawa 2 years, undisclosed Scott Pellerin, lw St. Louis undisclosed Ricard Persson, d St. Louis undisclosed Michel Petit, d Phoenix 1 year, undisclosed Marcus Ragnarsson, d San Jose 2 years, $1.675 million Dave Roche, lw Calgary undisclosed Geoff Sanderson, lw Buffalo 1 year, undisclosed Corey Schwab, g Tampa Bay 1 year, undisclosed Deron Quint, d Phoenix multi-year, undisclosed Todd Warriner, lw Toronto undisclosed Ray Whitney, lw Florida 2 years, undisclosed Valeri Zelepukin, lw Edmonton 1 year, undisclosed ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1998-99 NHL Pre-Season Schedule ----------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK -- The 1998-99 NHL preseason schedule, with starting times Eastern (T in parentheses are games using two-referee system; R in parentheses are games without center red line in use): Tuesday, Sept. 15 Tampa Bay vs. VEU Feldkirch, at Feldkirch, Austria, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Buffalo vs. Klagenfurt AC, at Klagenfurt, Austria, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 Tampa Bay vs. Buffalo at Innsbruck, Austria, 1:30 p.m. Calgary at San Jose (T), 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Boston at Montreal (T), 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Carolina (T), 7 p.m. St. Louis at Chicago (T), 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington (T), 7 p.m. Edmonton vs. Toronto at Hamilton, Ontario (T), 7:30 p.m. Detroit vs. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Florida vs. Nashville at Huntsville, Ala., 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Anaheim (T), 10:30 p.m. Colorado vs. Los Angeles at Las Vegas (T), 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 Edmonton at Ottawa (T), 4 p.m. Vancouver at Phoenix (T), 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders vs. Washington at Portland, Maine, 6 p.m. Nashville vs. Florida at Pensacola, Fla., 7 p.m. Montreal vs. New Jersey at Albany, N.Y. (T), 7 p.m. Dallas vs. Tampa Bay at Lakeland, Fla., 7 p.m. Toronto at Buffalo (T), 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Detroit (T), 7 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Rangers (T), 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles vs. Colorado at Las Vegas (T), 8 p.m. Boston at Chicago (T), 8 p.m. Calgary at Anaheim (T), 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 Dallas at St. Louis (T), 8 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. San Jose at Colorado (T), 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Carolina at Detroit (T), 7:30 p.m. Ottawa vs. Buffalo at Kitchener, Ontario (T), 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (T), 7:30 p.m. Dallas vs. Nashville at Little Rock, Ark., 8:30 p.m. Anaheim at Los Angeles (T), 10:30 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose (T), 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 Philadelphia at Montreal (T), 7 p.m. Boston at Pittsburgh (T), 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers (T), 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Ottawa (T), 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders vs. Tampa Bay at Fayetteville, N.C., 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Phoenix at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Colorado at Anaheim (T), 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 St. Louis at Colorado (T), 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Detroit at Carolina, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Washington (R), 7 p.m. Montreal vs. Boston at Providence, R.I. (R), 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Toronto (R), 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders (R), 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Chicago (R), 8:30 p.m. Nashville at Dallas (T), 8:30 p.m. San Jose at Calgary (R), 9 p.m. Vancouver at Edmonton (R), 9 p.m. Phoenix at Los Angeles (R), 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Toronto at Montreal (T), 7 p.m. Florida vs. Boston at Greenville, S.C., 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey (T), 7:30 p.m. Buffalo vs. Washington at Norfolk, Va., 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh at Hershey, Pa. (R), 7:30 p.m. St. Louis vs. Nashville at Kansas City, Mo. (R), 8:30 p.m. Ottawa at Calgary (T), 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at Dallas (R), 8:30 p.m. Anaheim at Colorado (R), 9 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Phoenix (T), 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Boston at Florida (T), 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Detroit (T), 7 p.m. Montreal at Chicago (T), 8 p.m. Ottawa at Edmonton (T), 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 Chicago at St. Louis (T), 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Anaheim (T), 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Carolina at Tampa Bay (T), 7 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Pittsburgh vs. Boston, Worcester, Mass., 7:30 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at N.Y. Rangers (R), 7:30 p.m. Dallas vs. Phoenix at Minneapolis, 8 p.m. Colorado vs. St. Louis at Lafayette, La., 8 p.m. Calgary at Vancouver (T), 10 p.m. Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 N.Y. Rangers at Montreal (T), 7 p.m. Carolina at Florida (R), 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Ottawa (T), 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit (T), 7:30 p.m. Nashville vs. Washington at Richmond, Va., 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary (T), 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 Nashville vs. Anaheim at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. Carolina vs. Toronto at Hamilton, Ontario (T), 7:30 p.m. Florida vs. Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, Fla., 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh (T), 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at New Jersey (T) 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas (T), 8:30 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton (T), 9 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver (T), 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Detroit at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Boston (T), 7 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Colorado at Hershey, Pa., 7 p.m. Carolina at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Ottawa (T), 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim vs. Nashville at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Dallas (T), 8 p.m. San Jose vs. Los Angeles at Salt Lake City, 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 Boston vs. N.Y. Rangers at Hartford, Conn., 5 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Islanders (T), 7 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia (T), 7 p.m. Chicago at Toronto (T), 7:30 p.m. Vancouver vs. Los Angeles at Bakersfield, Calif., 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 Chicago at Montreal (T), 7 p.m. Washington at Detroit (T), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Florida vs. Buffalo at Binghamton, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Nashville at St. Louis (T), 8 p.m. Anaheim at Phoenix, 10 p.m. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Now on with the issue... ----------------------------------------------------------------- Top Rated Centers ----------------------------------------------------------------- by Michael Dell Thanks to Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, center was always the glory position in the NHL through the 1980s and early 90s. But now Lemieux is kicking it in retirement and Gretzky is, well, cashed. The middle still has its share of talent, but it no longer commands the attention it once did. There isn't a Lemieux in sight. Although one guy is pretty close... 1. Peter Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche: With Eric Lindros playing uninspired hockey and teammate Joe Sakic derailed for a second straight season because of injury, Peter Forsberg has emerged as the best center in hockey. Forsberg is the most complete player in the NHL. That's both a blessing and a curse. Unless he goes out and racks up three or four points every night people think he isn't doing all he should. But even when Forsberg doesn't score he can still dictate the outcome of a game with his physical play and vigilant defense. As was the case with the entire NHL, Forsberg's numbers were down a bit last season. He bagged 25 goals and 91 points in 72 contests, good for 1.26 points per game. That's slightly off the 1.32 and 1.41 marks he posted the previous two years, but hardly an embarrassment considering the sad state of the sport. The 91 points were still good enough for second place in the league and his 66 assists clocked third, one behind co-leaders Jaromir Jagr and Wayne Gretzky. While Forsberg's magical hands and brilliant playmaking instincts grab most of the attention, the true base of his offensive game is his skating. He's such a powerful skater that defensemen simply can't handle him one-on-one. Forsberg can barge wide or use his marvelous stickhandling to undress a defender and then muscle his way into open ice. This rare combination of strength and skill makes it virtually impossible to pry the puck from Forsberg once he gets rolling. He just protects it so well, creating the extra time needed to allow a teammate to slip free or to get a defender out of position. This sturdiness on his blades also enables him to punish the opposition with some serious checks. Don't kid yourself, Petey can hit. If Forsberg's game has a weakness it's that he's not a great goal-scorer. That's not to say he doesn't have the tools to score, because he does. He owns a heavy, accurate wrist shot and his slap is a cannon. He also loves to work in traffic and isn't scared to get the ugly goals around the net. The only problem is that he's not a natural shooter. He always thinks pass first and shot second. This can lead to him taking a hair too long to pull the trigger. The difference between a talented 25-goal-scorer and a 50-goal-scorer is very small... probably about a half a second in shot release. This is definitely something Forsberg could work on, but if it takes away from his playmaking is it really worth it? Maybe instead of worrying about what Forsberg isn't, we should just admire him for what he is... the best center in hockey. 2. Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers: Another season, another lengthy injury for Lindros. This time it wasn't a knee woe that put him on the shelf but a devastating open-ice check from Darius Kasparaitis. Aw, you have to keep your head up when skating against Kaspar. The late season run-in with the wacky Lithuanian left Lindros seeing stars and cost him 17 games. He returned to play the final four contests of the regular season but never seemed quite right and was little more than a passenger in Philadelphia's first-round playoff loss to the Buffalo Sabres, showing little emotion and recording a mere goal and two assists in the five- game debacle. The pitiful performance wasn't lost on Flyer fans or management. GM Bobby Clarke went on record as saying that Lindros needs to elevate his game this coming season and many around the league are questioning whether or not number 88 has what it takes to lead a team to a championship. After all, he doesn't exactly have a history of coming through big in the clutch. He was a non-factor at the World Cup, played even worse at the Olympics when he wore Canada's "C", allowed the Flyers to be swept in his lone Stanley Cup Finals appearance, bowed out in five games last postseason, and misses an average of 17 games a year due to injury. Maybe the critics have a point? I know that's why he's no longer our top-rated center. Rumors circulated this summer that Lindros could be on his way out of town, with Phoenix and Toronto offered as possible destinations. Barring a complete meltdown in contract talks with the Flyers, a trade is rather unlikely. It's just tough to get equal value in return, considering Eric's enormous potential would likely get marred in any talks by his recent disappointments. Philly should stand by its captain and weather the storm. A player like Lindros doesn't come along every day, or every lifetime for that matter. If someone is to be blamed for the club's grief it should be Clarke. It wasn't Lindros that refused to trade for a legitimate number one goaltender. It wasn't Lindros that signed Chris Gratton, creating a logjam at center and robbing the team of its only scoring threat on right wing. It wasn't Lindros that traded away Janne Niinimaa in order to add even more unnecessary size to the roster. Sure, he has his problems, but few players can dominate a game like a healthy Eric Lindros. He's just a force. He may not be the most agile of skaters, but once the big train gets rumbling it's awfully hard to keep up. And Don Knotts help anyone that gets in its way. Lindros is, without doubt, the most destructive hitter in hockey. He doesn't just hit, he intimidates. Even though he can't shoulder them into the wall, goaltenders don't get off any easier than their teammates. Every thing Lindros shoots is lethal. He has a compact snap shot that could stop a tank. No one shoots a snapper harder than Big E. It's amazing he hasn't killed somebody yet. But his game's not all power. Though his stickhandling can be a bit choppy at times, he has excellent hands for someone his size and knows how to move the puck. Passing is not a problem. Neither are faceoffs. Lindros led the league in that category last season, winning about 60% of his draws. Lindros can also drop the gloves and beat the hell out of most everybody in the league, so that certainly helps cement his status as the number two center. 1998-99 could be the make or break year for Lindros. Will he finally take charge of the Flyers and lead them to glory or will he simply continue to wander through another lifeless season of disappointment? Tough call. But my guess is stick with him. It's only a matter of time. 3. Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche: Sakic used to be one of the most durable players in the NHL. He missed only one game from 1993-94 to 1995-96, and that was to attend a funeral. But his luck has changed the past two seasons. He missed 17 games in 1996-97 courtesy of a freak accident that had a skate blade slice his calf. Then this past season he fell victim to a knee injury at the Olympics, costing him another 18 games. Even when he's healthy Sakic doesn't exactly skate with all-star talent in Colorado. While Peter Forsberg has the honor of centering Claude Lemieux and Valeri Kamensky every night, Sakic usually rolls with the underachieving Adam Deadmarsh and a plethora of left wingers ranging from Keith Jones to Shean Donovan. Combine the injuries with the quality of linemates and it's no wonder Sakic's scoring numbers have been down the past two years. His 63 points in 64 games last season marked the first time he failed to average at least a point per game since his rookie campaign of 1988-89. So why is Sakic still our number three center? Simple. He's the best clutch scorer in hockey. No one can deliver more big goals in crunch time than the Colorado captain. The owner of the best wrist shot in hockey, Sakic can lace a puck behind a goaltender from anywhere in the offensive zone. His release is so quick that most netminders don't even have a chance to move until after the shot rips the twine. It's really a beautiful thing to behold. In fact, quickness may be the one word that describes Sakic's game best. Not only does it illustrate his shot release, but also his skating. He may not have the wheels to outrace the likes of Pavel Bure or Sergei Fedorov over the long haul, but Joe can go zero to 60 in one stride. With the possible exceptions of Paul Kariya and Peter Bondra, no one gets of the mark faster than Sakic. He's just explosive. And once he races into open ice Sakic can either flay the goaltender with his wrister or use his remarkable playmaking skills to wreck the defense with a pinpoint pass to an open teammate. People usually classify Forsberg as the playmaker and Sakic as the shooter, but Joe is every bit as good, if not better, than Forsberg when it comes to orchestrating the offense. Which once again brings up the question of who is better, Forsberg or Sakic? Well, we'll call playmaking and stickhandling a wash. Forsberg is better defensively, but Sakic is hardly a liability in his own zone. Forsberg is bigger, but Sakic's faster. Sakic is the better goal-scorer. Sakic is superior on faceoffs. Sakic is the captain. Hmm, so why is Forsberg ranked first and Sakic third? It's just Petey's time, that's all. The Swede is younger, stronger, and on the verge of entering the most productive years of his career. Yet still, with that having been said, you better believe when the Avalanche need a big play all eyes turn to Sakic. And no doubt, he'll deliver. 4. Mike Modano, Dallas Stars: Mikey Mo almost made it into the number three hole, but he just couldn't climb over Sakic's Stanley Cup ring and Conn Smythe Trophy. Modano had another great year in Dallas. If not for injuries that limited him to just 52 games, Modano may have garnered some serious Hart Trophy consideration. He's really developed into a tremendous all-around player the past two seasons under the guidance of Ken Hitchcock. Modano can do it all. He has game- breaking speed, a frightening shot, and the awareness to read and create plays. And he's just as comfortable when the puck is going the other way, using hard work and dedication to emerge as one of the game's premier defensive forwards. There really are no obvious flaws in Modano's game. Now, in order to move up the list, he just has to keep on trucking and win some big games for his club. It's tough to get ahead of the first three guys on the list without some hardware. 5. Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings: If the rankings were just on sheer talent, Fedorov might very well be number one. He's got so many skills they're falling out of his pockets. He's the best skater in hockey, a dazzling playmaker, can score goals, excels on defense, and has two Stanley Cups. What more do you want? Well, how about an honest effort every night? It's not that Fedorov does it intentionally, but there are games when he just doesn't show up. With his talent and speed he should be an impact player every time he takes the ice. That's just not the case. But when he's ready to play, look out. Stuff's gettin' messed up. Sergei also loses some points for that lengthy contract holdout that strained his relationship with some of his teammates. And then there's that whole dating-a-teenager thing that's neither here nor there. But hey, at least she's a world famous tennis star and not an intern... 6. Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings: How can you not like Stevie Y? Heroic, unselfish, intelligent, he's what hockey's all about. At 33, Yzerman has definitely lost a step, but so what? It's no big thing. He's no longer the flashy scorer that used to humiliate the opposition with magnificent individual efforts on a nightly basis. Instead he's matured gracefully into the grizzled veteran captain that puts the team ahead of himself and accepts responsibility for all situations on the ice. He's one of the two best leaders in hockey. Yzerman brings more to the table than just intangibles. Stevie Y may not be able to motor like he once did, but he can still quarterback an offense. Watch him carry the puck through center. Soak in all the subtle shifts and movements he makes in order to position the defensemen where he wants them so he can weave his magic. And once the moment is at hand, Yzerman moves the puck to the open man or, if needed, fires his own deadly accurate shot on net. It's a lesson for those interested in becoming great. Few players can even read such situations let alone make them their own. Yzerman is as good as there is at breaking down a defense. The younger, more dynamic players claimed the first five spots on the list, but that's not a slam on Detroit's favorite son. Yzerman may not be able to match the speed and individual dominance of the players above him, but that's no call for shame. While no longer a premier scorer in the league, Yzerman remains a perfect example of what every hockey player should strive to become. 7. Ron Francis, Carolina Hurricanes: Remember when I said Yzerman is one of the two best leaders in hockey? Francis is the other one. This guy is just amazing. Even at 35 years old, Francis never takes a shift off, let alone a game. He's the very definition of the term "consistent excellence." A sterling role model on an off the ice, Francis is a true LCS hero. Aside from their shared leadership roles, Francis and Yzerman also play similar games. Both are steady playmakers that chip in key goals, take important faceoffs, and control the defensive zone. But unlike Yzerman who has been slowed by the passage of time, Francis hasn't lost a step. That's mainly because he never really had one. He was playing like a 30-year-old vet even when he was a rookie. Francis' game was never about speed or power. He relies on intelligence and hard work to score his points, not just raw ability. And Francis can score some points. He had 25 goals and 87 points last year and has accumulated 296 over the past three seasons, making him the highest scoring NHL center over that time. One of the keys to Francis' success has been his durability. He has missed only two games over the past two seasons. He's just there every night. It's hard to imagine Francis playing for anyone other than the Penguins, but he'll be a proud member of the Carolina Hurricanes this season. A lot of critics like to dismiss Francis' outstanding point totals as just a byproduct of playing with Jaromir Jagr. While that argument deserves some merit, their relationship was hardly a one-way street. To be honest, Francis had more to do with Jagr's success than the Czech Wonder Kid had to do with his classy centerman's. If you don't believe it just wait until you see the Penguins play this season. It's going to be ugly. The Pittsburgh franchise was scrap before Francis arrived and it will be scrap now that he's gone. 8. Mats Sundin, Toronto Maple Leafs: The Big Swede got off to an awful start last season. I don't think he even scored a point in like his first seven games. That's harsh. Despite the tragic beginning and the lack of a supporting cast, Sundin rebounded enough to salvage a somewhat respectable season with 33 goals and 74 points in 82 games. The most important of those numbers may be the games played. With so many other centers around the league coming up lame, Sundin has appeared in all 164 contests over the past two regular seasons. Sundin's biggest asset remains his size. At 6'4", 215 pounds, he can use his massive frame to hold off defenders while his lengthy reach often leaves goaltenders swimming. That size also translates into incredible leverage on his wrist shot, which he can power through most netminders without effort. Combine his smooth skating stride with his quick hands and impressive stature, and few players are more awe-inspiring in full flight than Toronto's 27-year-old captain. While not in the same class as the likes of Forsberg and Sakic when it comes to making plays, Sundin is still an extremely talented passer that can find the open man with the best of them. And when the situation calls for it, Sundin isn't scared to play mean, although a bit more physical play on a consistent basis would be appreciated. Sundin is an amazingly talented player, but he still hasn't secured his place in the realm of superstardom. To do that he's going to have to get the Leafs back into the playoffs. The Doug Gilmour era of Maple Leaf hockey has been mourned, but it's time to move on. It's time for Sundin to carve his own place in the history of the storied franchise. 9. Keith Primeau, Carolina Hurricanes: For most of the past five or six years, people have been waiting for Keith Primeau to develop into a dominating presence in the middle. The wait is over. Primeau had a superb first year in Carolina, leading the Hurricanes in scoring with 26 goals and 63 points in 81 games. Okay, so those numbers don't sound like much. And granted, Primeau did have a few painful slumps throughout the year. But all in all, Primeau established himself. He was at his best down the stretch when the Canes were making a desperate run for the playoffs. The bid fell short, but Primeau showed he was capable of carrying the team. Primeau's the complete package. At 6'5", 225 pounds, he's an unparalleled mix of power and speed. Lindros is really the only comparable player in the league, and Primeau's probably a bit faster. And once he gets rolling his favorite way to stop is to bury the opposition into the boards. If anyone takes offense to the pounding, Primeau's always eager to drop the gloves and beat out an apology on their skull. This guy can throw. A go with Lindros would be one for the ages. Not really a natural goal-scorer, Primeau does have a nose for the net. He gets a lot of goals from in front on rebounds and whatnot. And even though he lives on garbage, he's capable of the individual effort. Primeau can score some sweet goals. If he asserts himself like he did at the end of last season for an entire 82-game schedule, the league could find a new 40-goal man. The rest of Primeau's game has really matured. He's a standout on faceoffs and led the Hurricanes in plus-minus with a +19. That number is made all the more impressive when it's realized that Carolina had only four plus players on its roster and that the next highest total was Sami Kapanen's +9. Considering how much ice time Primeau received, finishing at a +19 on a club like Carolina is quite the feat. And things are only going to get better for the 26-year-old pivot. The signing of Francis should pay huge dividends for both the Hurricanes and Primeau. Now the club has a one-two punch in the middle that can compete with league powers like Colorado, Detroit, and Philadelphia, while Primeau has the perfect role model after which to pattern his career. Francis will make Primeau a better player. That's a scary thought for the opposition. 10. Alexei Yashin, Ottawa Senators: It's always nice to see some new blood on the charts. Like Primeau, Yashin is making his first appearance on our top ten. And like the Carolina centerman, Yashin owes his debut to increased maturity. Gone are the days of squabbling over contracts. Now the 24-year-old Russian is only concerned with leading the Senators deep into the postseason. Yashin has all the skills needed to be a dominant scorer well into the next century. Playing in all 82 games last year for the second consecutive season, Yashin led Ottawa with 33 goals and 72 points. Those numbers are just a hint of things to come. Listed at 6'3", 216 pounds, Yashin can seem to tower over opponents on the ice, almost as if taking on an air of royalty. One look at him out there and you just sense he's special. Once you see him handle the puck all doubt is removed. Yashin has put up better numbers in his brief career then he did last year, but he earned our respect with his performance against New Jersey in the playoffs. The Devils tried to go after him and Yashin responded. He didn't bail. He shrugged off the punishment, scored some big points, and led his club to the upset win. He led by example. That's what true stars do. His performance wasn't lost on Ottawa management, either. Expect to see Alexei wearing the "C" on a permanent basis now that Randy Cunneyworth was let go. It also deserves mentioning that Yashin is doing his part off the ice, as well. Back in March he donated $1 million to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. That's good stuff. It's official. Yashin's a somebody. HONORABLE MENTIONS Adam Oates, Washington Capitals: Oates never makes our list. He's just too old, slow, and goal-scoring impaired. But he's still a swell guy. One of the league's best playmakers and face-off men, Oates probably isn't appreciated as much as he should be by the youth of today. Unless you really understand the game, you really won't understand Oates. Doug Weight, Edmonton Oilers: Weight's another guy that never quite makes the cut. He's one of the five best passers in the league, has decent speed, and takes the body. He had kind of a disappointing season last year, posting 26 goals and a mere 44 assists. While that goal total is about right for him, the assist number was down. But he really seemed to enjoy playing with Billy Guerin towards the end of the season and into the playoffs, so that could be a tandem to watch in the future. Michael Peca, Buffalo Sabres: Peca doesn't have the tools of the other headliners, but he has to be mentioned. No one can neutralize the opposition's best player better than Peca. Without him in the lineup, the Sabres are a completely different team. He's an impact player. Rod Brind'Amour, Philadelphia Flyers: Brind'Amour gets no respect. He shows up every night, works hard, keeps his mouth shut, and puts up points. But how do the Flyers reward him? By signing Chris Gratton and making Brind'Amour play left wing. Who says life ain't fair? Brind'Amour could very well be the most unappreciated player in the league. Now move him back to center where he belongs. MOVIN' ON UP Jason Allison, Boston Bruins: Allison deserved to be a Hart finalist after what he did for the Bruins last season. The 23-year-old exploded on the scene in Beantown with 33 goals and 83 points while finishing at a +33. A big, powerful skater that protects the puck well, Allison seems to be the genuine item. But it'll take at least one more season like the last to break into the top ten. DOWNSVILLE Mark Messier, Vancouver Canucks: Once considered the best leader in sports, Messier betrayed his image and many of his fans when he skipped on his New York teammates and chased coin all the way to Vancouver. Talk about him wanting to finish his career in Canada all you want, the bottom line is he sold out. He grabbed his 30 pieces of silver and split. It was only fitting that Messier had a miserable season, scoring just 60 points in 82 games. His arrival was supposed to spark a renaissance of Canuck hockey. It didn't happen. Not only did his presence lead to the trading of longtime captain and local hero Trevor Linden, the Canucks finished dead last in the Western Conference and now Pavel Bure is saying that he no longer wants to play in Vancouver. Hey, Mark, thanks for coming. Don't spend the money all in one place. CONFUSION Joey Nieuwendyk, Dallas Stars: Nieuwendyk had a marvelous regular season with the Stars, leading the team with 39 goals and 69 points in 73 games. He was his old self, wheeling off the boards and blistering shots past netminders at a steady clip. He also worked out of his office in front of the net, deflecting shots and sweeping home rebounds as sure as when he was a rookie with the Calgary Flames. That's the good news. The bad news is that he got macked by Bryan Marchment in the postseason, injuring both of his knees. A veteran of knee surgery, the last time Nieuwendyk suffered such a serious setback it took him nearly a full year to regain his old form. At 32, a similar comeback is going to be even more difficult this time around. Dallas might want to wait to plan its Stanley Cup parade. Chris Gratton, Philadelphia Flyers: After a breakthrough season with the Lightning Bolts in 1996-97, Gratton fell back to Earth with Philly last year, posting just 22 goals and 62 points in 82 games. That's actually the same number of points he had the previous year with Tampa, although the goal total did drop by eight. But the Flyers gave him the $9 million up front to improve on those numbers, not stay the course. The only thing Gratton led the Flyers in was stupid penalties. He needs a big effort this season. Saku Koivu, Montreal Canadiens: Koivu is as cool as they come. A brilliant skater and stickhandler, Saku is something to behold as he works his mojo on the ice. I don't even know what that means. Anyway, the reason he gets listed in the Confusion section is that the jury is still out as to whether or not he can be Montreal's number one center. Critics have always said that he's too small and wouldn't be able to carry the load. Sure enough, he's missed 45 games over the past two years and had just 14 goals and 57 points in 69 games this past season. He needs to be more durable if he wants to be taken seriously as a legitimate star. WHAT ABOUT GRETZKY? You may have noticed that Wayne Gretzky was nowhere to be seen on the top ten or in the honorable mentions. He did have a tremendous finish to last season and ended up tied for third in league scoring with 90 points, but they were a soft 90. Of his 23 goals I'd say 18 inadvertently hit something around the net and bounced in or found the twine in some other freakish manner. When was the last time you actually saw Gretzky beat a goaltender clean? It just doesn't happen. He can still fire a pretty good slapper, but any trace of a wrist shot is just a rumor. While he still reads plays at an elite level, he doesn't always protect the puck the way he should. Just count the number of turnovers he makes in any given game. Long as he has time he can complete a play, but the slightest sense of pressure is usually enough to force him into a mistake. He just isn't strong enough to fight off a check to make a play. Basically he's a reactionary player. As long as the defense gives him something Gretzky is able to take it. But he's no longer capable of seizing a game by the throat all on his own. And as always, he's a defensive liability whenever he's on the ice. If you can find an NHL GM that would rather have Gretzky than any of the ten guys on our list, that man is either drunk on Hornsby's Draft Cider or a complete idiot... or, you know, Mike Keenan. And don't think this is just some anti-Gretzky sentiment on our part. Believe me, I respect the guy. Hell, whenever I play the ol' All-Star Hockey '98 on the Sega Saturn I always use the Rangers. It makes the loss all the more humiliating for my opponent knowing that they were beaten by an old man. Plus it gives me the chance to yell "Yeehaw! I'm Wayne Gretzky! Yeehaw!" every time he scores. But while we're on the subject of why he didn't make our list, what was up with Gretzky finishing the game after his wife was hit in the head with that pane of glass? C'mon, games are important, but your teammates aren't going to make you sleep on the couch. Wayne, next time leave with the wife. It'll save you a lot of grief. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Top Rated Left Wings ------------------------------------------------------------------ by Michael Dell The situation on left wing is one of extremes. The top five spots are filled with some of the best players in hockey. The bottom five are filled with, well, they're filled. Depth on left wing is, shall we say, scarce? Shall we say nonexistent? We shall say nonexistent. But left wing remains the last bastion of the power forward. And the best one is at the top... 1. John LeClair, Philadelphia Flyers: I remember last season when we named LeClair as our top rated left winger we received some hate mail from the Disney brainwashed masses proclaiming Paul Kariya to be the Flyer phenom's superior. It is to laugh. The baby duckling can't hold a candle to the City of Brotherly Love's behemoth. Sure, Kariya is the more dynamic skater and scorer, but he also makes a dynamic thud when he hits the ice. If Gary Suter tried that cross-check-to-the-head thing on LeClair, the former Chicago blueliner would still be eating through a straw. While Kariya is a fragile little elf, LeClair is an unstoppable juggernaut that crushes whatever gets in his way. When LeClair hits somebody, they stay hit. And being such an overwhelming physical power, LeClair has no need to resort to cheap tactics to get the job done. He plays it clean and hard. Realizing that he can't score from the box, LeClair had a scant 32 penalty minutes last season and has only 233 in his entire eight-year career. The extra time on the ice has definitely paid off. LeClair has posted three consecutive 50-goal seasons, leading all NHL scorers over the past three years with 152 goals. He's so strong that anything he shoots has the chance to bury a goaltender. Any netminder that stands up to a LeClair slapper on the fly deserves a medal of valor. He's not just all muscle, though. LeClair has remarkably soft hands for a power forward and can finish plays in tight around the cage with the best of them. His hands are actually better than Eric Lindros'. He's also a better skater, in both agility and speed, than his more publicized center-ice man. LeClair works feverishly at the defensive aspects of the game. He's always hustling to get back and never gives up on a play. This attention to the finer points in life earned him a team-high +30 last season, one year after he led the league with a +44. If only he had more of a mean streak, LeClair would be the perfect hockey player. As it is he'll have to settle for being the best left winger in the game and an all around cool guy. 2. Paul Kariya, Anaheim Mighty Ducks: While LCS Hockey has had kind of a checkered past in regards to Kariya, we certainly hope he makes a healthy return to the Anaheim lineup this Fall. There's no denying his natural ability. He probably has more offensive talent than any other player in the game. He's a superb skater that's every bit as quick and agile as he is fast. Even though he's a little guy, Kariya can really bring it with either his slap or wrist shot, proving once again that it's all about technique. Aside from the sheer pep on his shots, Kariya's uncanny ability to launch a one-timer from any situation makes him dangerous as a chimp. And I think we all know how dangerous that can be. When not scoring goals himself, Kariya is busy being assist boy. He sees the ice well and distributes the puck on par with the game's premier playmakers. There's nothing Kariya can't do with the puck. It's what he does, or doesn't do, without it that drops him below LeClair. He's becoming a better defensive player, but it's still a weakness in his game. And there's only one thing worse than being small, and that's playing small. Kariya does his best to avoid physical confrontations and has been bullied in the past, most notably by Chris Chelios. I'm not saying he's yella, it's just that... that... okay, yeah, he's a yella spineless wishy- washy pansy face. Hey, get a load of this. I was just at the grocery store and happened to notice some sissy-boy lookin', glossy-paged rag on the magazine rack produced by those chumps at The Hockey News. Inside, the legendary scribes predict Kariya to lead the league in scoring this coming season with 118 points. They justify this bold statement by saying that if Kariya would have stayed healthy last season he would have projected out to 116 points. Um, guess what? He didn't stay healthy last season. Know why? Because Gary Suter laid the smack down on him with the People's Cross- check. But even if Kariya managed to stay healthy for the full 82, just projecting his 22-game totals is hardly scientific. I'm sure there were other players in the league that managed 31 points over a 22-game span at some point last season. It's doing it over 82 games that counts. Kariya didn't score 116 points. He scored 31. Accept it. He may very well lead the league in scoring next season, but it's not going to be because he had a phantom 116 points last year. Then again, Suter is now in Kariya's division as a member of the San Jose Sharks, so things could get ugly. You smell what Suter's cookin'? 3. Keith Tkachuk, Phoenix Coyotes: Tkachuk failed in his attempt to match LeClair's bid for three consecutive 50-goal seasons, but he still managed to pot 40 in 69 games. His assist numbers were down, though, and he finished with just 66 points. It marked the first time in four years he didn't average at least a point per game. The slight drop in production was accompanied by complaints that Tkachuk wasn't always giving it his all. There's even hype he's not exactly the most popular player in the Phoenix dressing room and may be asked to surrender his captaincy. All this behind-the-scenes stuff, combined with Tkachuk's demands to renegotiate his contract, have furthered his reputation as a spoiled frat boy. It's also kept his name in trade rumors all summer long. Regardless of the off-ice concerns, there's no arguing Tkachuk's abilities between the boards. He's a bona fide power forward with the speed and talent to do more than just mix it up. His 142 goals over the past three seasons are fifth most in the league and he gets them in a variety of ways. Whether it's mucking in front, blasting shots from the perimeter, or deking his way around defenders, Tkachuk can close the deal. His favorite way to score, though, may be via the deflection. No one deflects more shots than Tkachuk. He's got mad hand-eye coordination. Toss all these offensive abilities in with a serious mean streak, and Tkachuk is a bad man. 4. Brendan Shanahan, Detroit Red Wings: Shanahan has slowed down a bit recently. It's probably just the guilt wearing on him after he stabbed the Whale in the back and whatnot. Hey, Shanny, have you gotten the blood off your hands yet? But I digress. Shanahan had only 28 goals and 57 points in 75 games last season. Those are his lowest totals over a full schedule since 1988-89 when he put up 22 goals and 50 points for El Diablo. One of the reason's for the drop in production has been an achy back that takes a lot of the strength from his legs and limits his ability to shoot the puck. He registered just 266 shots last season, marking his lowest total in five years. If Shanahan isn't shooting, he's not playing his game. When healthy, he's the best one-timer in hockey, making him money on the power play from the left circle. Over the past three seasons he's clocked 52 goals on the man-advantage, the most in the NHL. He's also a fierce competitor and a leader in the room and on the ice... except, you know, when he plays for the Whale, then he's a gutless turncoat. But really, I'm not bitter. 5. Gary Roberts, Carolina Hurricanes: Did you notice that life in general just seemed a bit sweeter last season? No, it wasn't the return of the Slush Puppy machine to the Crossroads on Route 66, it was just because Gary Roberts was back in the NHL. His miraculous return from a year's absence due to neck surgery wasn't without its problems, tho'. He played most of the first half of the season with a broken foot before finally succumbing to a pulled rib muscle in February. The injuries cost Roberts 21 games and made it near impossible for him to regain his old form for any lengthy period of time. But when he was healthy, oh Jackson, he was healthy. Roberts was on fire down the stretch when the Hurricanes were threatening to snag a spot in the postseason. The late surge gave him 20 goals and 49 points in 61 games. Those are pretty solid numbers in today's NHL, especially for a guy that sat out a year. Before Roberts' forced retirement, he was the best left wing in hockey. He could score 50 goals, ring up more than a point per game, hit like Sonny Liston, and, most importantly, elevate the level of his teammates through his intensity and leadership. Roberts was the very definition of the term impact player. If he can stay even remotely healthy next season, Roberts will be back at the top of our list. 6. Shayne Corson, Montreal Canadiens: Corson manufactured quite the turnaround in 1997-98. With just about everyone, including LCS Hockey, writing him off after a disastrous 1996-97 showing that saw him score eight goals and 24 points in 54 games, Corson responded this past season with 21 goals and 55 points in 69 contests. While injuries are obviously still a concern, the 55 points were the second most of his career and his best output since way back in 1989-90 when he bagged 75 during his first tour of duty with the Habs. Even though he is a bit brittle and does benefit from playing on a line with Saku Koivu and Mark Recchi, Corson secured the six spot because of his toughness and overall winning attitude. He could have just packed up the tent and went home following that eight-goal season, but he stayed focused, worked like a mad man over the off-season to get in the best shape of his life, and rebounded like a pro. That work ethic carries over on to the ice where Corson is relentless around the cage and in the corners. Even when he isn't scoring he can still make a difference with his hitting and aggressiveness. 7. Valeri Kamensky, Colorado Avalanche: With the exception of Kariya, Kamensky is the most talented left wing in hockey. He's a fluid skater that appears effortless in motion. It doesn't really look like he's skating fast, it's just that no one ever catches him. A mesmerizing stickhandler, Kamensky can bust out a once-in-a-lifetime individual effort on any given shift. His golden hands also make him an excellent passer, though it's probably the most overlooked part of his game. One thing that's impossible to overlook is his slap shot. His near decapitation of Ed Belfour in the 1996 playoffs still ranks as one of the most astounding goals ever witnessed by man or chimp. The thing with Kamensky, however, is that he never seems to score quite as much as he should. He had only 26 goals and 66 points in 75 games last season and has only averaged a point per game twice in his career; in 1995-96 when he had 85 in 81 games and in 1992-93 when he clipped 37 in 32 contests. Kamensky's career has really been a question of "What if?" The hard luck Russian lost most of his prime scoring years to one severe injury after another in the early 90s. If not for the mal suerte, which I believe means bad luck in Spanish, Kamensky could be looking back on a career filled with accolades and scoring triumphs. As it is, at 32 year of age, Kamensky can only hope to get another shot at a championship with Colorado while he ponders what might have been. 8. Adam Graves, New York Rangers: Aw, last season was ugly for the Blueshirts. Graves took his share of lumps, recording 23 goals and 35 points in 72 games while finishing at a -30. It should go without saying that it was the worst plus- minus total of Graves' career and the first time in five years that he ended up in the red. But don't let the hideous minus total fool you, it was more the product of the Rangers sucking as a team than anything. Graves is one of the best defensive forwards in hockey. It's the other four guys on the ice that can make things interesting. It also didn't help matters that Graves played out of position at times last season, seeing action at center for the shallow Rangers. Then there's the nagging back problem that has stolen a step from his gait and made his 50-goal days a thing of the past. While he may not score as much as he used to, Graves is still as tough as they come. Most guys with bad backs let up in the physical aspects of their game, but not Graves. He remains one of the most devastating and consistent hitters in the league. He's also willing to accept his share of punishment, holding court in front of the opposition's net whenever the chance presents itself. He'll gladly take the cross-checks and hacks in order to screen the goaltender. No one does it better. And if play gets chippy Graves will settle things down in a hurry by dropping the gloves and carving up anyone dumb enough to say when. Basically, Graves is the epitome of a hockey player. He's all about heart, courage, and commitment to the team. He'll do whatever it takes to help his club win. He's a character guy that leads by example. I really can't say enough nice things about him. Hell, if he could butcher the language and make obscure references to classic TV, I'd give him a job writing for us. 9. Jeff Friesen, San Jose Sharks: This is Friesen's first appearance on the top ten. And if he keeps playing like he did in the postseason, it'll be his last. After leading the Sharks with 31 goals and 63 points in 79 regular season contests, Friesen was a non-factor in the playoffs, recording one assist in six games. In case you're wondering, that's not good. Friesen's game totally revolves around speed. He can flat out fly. Once he sees an open lane, it's off to the races. His ability to simply out distance the opposition allowed him to tie Pavel Bure for the league lead in short-handed goals with six. While his superior skating makes it easy to overlook flaws in his game, Friesen needs to be more assertive in the offensive zone. He was just third on the Sharks in shots, only hitting the net 186 times. He has to shoot the puck more if he wants to be considered a top goal-scorer. Even with his reluctant trigger, Friesen's scoring numbers have increased in each of his four seasons in the league. That's right, Friesen has already been in the league four years, yet he just turned 22 the first week of August. There's still plenty of time for improvement. 10. Sergei Samsonov, Boston Bruins: We never like to put rookies in the top ten, since they haven't really proven themselves, but Samsonov has too much talent to ignore. The little Russian used his explosive speed and elusive stickhandling to claim the Calder Trophy with 22 goals and 47 points. Fears of his ability to withstand the pounding of the NHL remain, but the apprehension was eased somewhat by the fact that he scored most of his points in the second half of the season, showing no signs of fatigue. With Jason Allison really coming into his own at center, Samsonov's development should continue to roll in high gear. HONORABLE MENTIONS Stu Barnes, Pittsburgh Penguins: Barnes became somewhat of a folk hero last season in Pittsburgh, recording a career high 30 goals and 65 points playing alongside Ron Francis and Jaromir Jagr. The fans in the Steel City appreciated the little winger's scrappy play, greeting him with chants of "Stuuuuuuu" whenever he touched the puck. Barnes does have a quick release and can definitely finish around the cage, but his shot is hardly overpowering. I could probably count on one hand the number of times Stu actually beat a goaltender clean without the aid of a perfect setup. With Francis now in Carolina, Barnes will likely shift to center next season and will have to prove he can do more than just deposit tap-ins into gaping nets. One thing he won't have to prove is his ability to win faceoffs. Stu handled that chore last year and was among the top draw men in the business. Nicklas Sundstrom, New York Rangers: The 23-year-old Swede is one of the best defensive players in the league. Intelligent beyond his years, Sundstrom is destined for a Selke at some point in his career. How good is he? Well, he finished even last year with the Rangers even though usual linemates Wayne Gretzky and Alexei Kovalev were -11 and -22, respectively. If he could improve a bit on his 19 goals and 47 points, Sundstrom will reside with the big boys next year. MOVIN' ON UP Richard Zednik, Washington Capitals: Zednik did some Earth shakin' in the playoffs. The 22-year-old native of Slovakia was given a regular shift after Steve Konowalchuk went down with a wrist injury late in the season and didn't let the opportunity slide. Seemingly Peter Bondra's apprentice, Zednik displayed many of the same characteristics as his homeland hero. He's a powerful skater that loves to shoot the puck. And he shoots it with bad intentions. He also has the hands to use defenders at will, making him a threat to score whenever he's around the puck. He's got a bright future ahead of him. DOWNSVILLE Geoff Sanderson, Buffalo Sabres: Ugh. That pretty much sums up the fortunes of Sanderson the past few seasons. It seems like only yesterday that Geoff was coming off back-to-back 40- goal seasons with the Whale. It was great. It was fun. Alas, those halcyon days are a thing of the past and now Sanderson almost gets traded more than he scores. Playing for three clubs last season, Sanderson recorded a meager 11 goals and 28 points in 75 games. He still has the speed and slap shot to be a major goal-scorer, now he just needs a regular shift on one of Buffalo's top lines and the hefty dose of confidence that would go along with it. Here's hoping it's not already too late. CONFUSION Ryan Smyth, Edmonton Oilers: Smyth was number 10 on our list last season thanks to the 39 goals he scored as a sophomore. The dearth of talent on left wing, though, certainly didn't hurt. Unfortunately, the 22-year-old is a perfect example of why we don't like to put youngsters in the top ten before they prove themselves over at least two or three years. Smyth experienced a major drop in play this past season, scoring 20 goals and 33 points in 65 games while finishing at a team-worst -24. He needs to take a step forward this time out before he gets labeled as a one-year wonder. WEASEL Geoff Courtnall, St. Louis Blues: The Blues can give Courtnall all the money they want, it's not going to make him a great player. Haven't they realized by now that he only plays hard when his contract's up? One of the dirtiest players around, Courtnall will take cheap shots at the mild-mannered types but always disappears when challenged physically by anyone with a pulse. He's a weasel. He was born a weasel, lived a weasel, and in all likelihood will die a weasel. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Top Rated Right Wings -------------------------------------------------------------------- by Michael Dell Right wing is where it's at. At this very moment in time, it's the most talented position in hockey. As per usual, speed is what characterizes the right side. You gots to fly to hang with these guys, Clyde. 1. Teemu Selanne, Anaheim Mighty Ducks: After a bit of down time in Winnipeg, The Finnish Flash has been rejuvenated since arriving in Anaheim. And it's not just because he's playing with Paul Kariya. Kariya? Selanne doesn't need no stinking Kariya. With his high-scoring left wing pal out most of the season and with little more than AHL talent surrounding him, Selanne didn't cry and feel sorry for himself. He just went out and scored 52 goals and 86 points in 73 games. To put that in perspective, only four other Ducks even scored 10 goals last season. One was Kariya, who only played 22 games. One was Travis Green, who scored most of his 19 goals on Long Island. The other two were Steve Rucchin, who potted 17, and Scott Young, who bagged 13. So it was no real mystery who teams were trying to shut down when they faced Anaheim. But it still didn't matter. Teemu was unstoppable. Selanne is simply an amazing player. His game has no weaknesses. One of the fastest skaters on the planet, Selanne is a pure goal- scorer that is just as comfortable at handling the puck. Even though he has the hands to humiliate defenders with the highlight-reel dekes, Selanne doesn't rely solely on finesse. Truth be told, he's probably more comfortable with just bearing down on the puck, shifting gears, and barging wide on defensemen. That's what separates him from other talented scorers. Much like Peter Forsberg, Selanne can make a play with skill or power. He's so strong on his skates that defenders really can't handle him cleanly. And once he gets a step it's all over. Selanne also works well without the puck. He's responsible in his own end and doesn't shy away from physical play. He actually rather enjoys it, dishing out his share of hits on a routine basis. The Flash can bang. Looking at the complete picture, it's easy to see why Selanne is our top rated right winger. But is he the best player in the league? Sure. 2. Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins: The Czech Wonder Kid fell to the number two spot this year in part because of Selanne's greatness and in part because of his own troubles. Let's start with the good. Jagr was the only player to break the 100-point barrier last season, posting 35 goals and 102 points in 77 games for the Penguins. He also tied for the league lead in assists with 67 and was a team-high +17. When inspired, Jagr can dominate a game like few others in the history of the sport. He's such a powerful skater and stickhandler that defensemen are left helpless in one-on-one situations. The only way to stop Jagr is to wrap him up and tackle him. Luckily for blueliners everywhere, the NHL seems to consider this an acceptable ploy. Otherwise Jagr would score at will. Jaromir used to get ripped for being a selfish player, always looking to make the one extra move instead of passing the puck. That's a bad wrap. It used to be true early in his career, but it hasn't been the case since 1994-95 when Jaromir carried the club during Mario Lemieux's one-year hiatus. Learning from his mentor Ron Francis, Jagr became a terrific playmaker. His ability to hold the puck and fend off defensemen allows him to create more time for his linemates to get open and makes him one of the best assist men in the game. Despite the goal total being down a bit last season, Jagr has developed into an excellent shooter. When he first broke into the league 90% of his goals were probably scored on dekes around the net. That's all changed. Thanks to years of hard work in practice with assistant coach Rick Kehoe, Jagr now possesses a wrist shot from hell. It's a sweeping shot, not the short compact wrister favored by the great Joe Sakic. This means it takes him a split second longer to get it off, but once it does it usually finds the back of the net. And his slap shot is... well, he doesn't really have a slap shot. But who needs one when you can shoot a wrister like Jagr? You also can't talk about Jagr without mentioning his endurance. This kid could play forever. He just never seems to get tired. He gets stronger the more he plays, which is why he's owned the third period throughout his career. Okay, enough with the shameless praise. Let's get down to why he's no longer our top rated right winger. We'll start with the obvious. He doesn't hit. Granted, hitting isn't his game, but when competing against Selanne for top honors not taking the body will kill you. Then there's that nagging groin problem of his that always threatens to knock him out of action. He did play 77 games last year, but the condition was a definite concern. Then there's that whole goal celebration thing he does. It's one thing to sweat Terrell Davis, but at least do it right. Jagr's little gay sailor wave is hardly even recognizable as a salute. But the real reason Jagr is number two this year is his character. He caused a whole mess of grief behind the scenes last season in Pittsburgh in regards to new coach Kevin Constantine's system. Jagr was reluctant to toe the line and if not for the interventions of Francis the situation would have likely eroded beyond repair. Jagr had the chance to prove that he finally matured into a true leader by welcoming Constantine and his new team-first approach. But he didn't. Worse yet, he made his feelings about the coach public in the local papers just a couple weeks before the playoffs started. That's weak. While Selanne scored, Jagr complained. That's why Selanne is number one. 3. Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals: One of our personal favorites, Bondra just continues to impress. He tied Selanne for the league lead in goals this past season with 52 and added 26 assists for 78 points in 76 games. Needless to say, Bondra is not a playmaker. He scores goals. That's his job. It's what he does. Perhaps the game's best shooter, Bondra boasts both a quick, accurate wrister and an overpowering slap shot. But it's Bondra's skating that truly makes him a great scorer. He's simply explosive. One or two strides is all it takes for the Slovakian sniper to hit top speed, and once in full flight all other players on the ice are reduced to innocent bystanders. This speed makes it difficult for goaltenders to read his shot, since the angle changes so rapidly. Bondra is one of the few players in today's NHL still capable of driving the wing and scoring with a slap shot from out high along the boards. His overtime goal against Dominik Hasek in the Eastern Conference Finals was a perfect example. That was wizard. If possible, I'd like to get it on a loop and just have it run at my house 24 hours a day. Bondra isn't all flash and dash, though. He's a solid defensive citizen and an excellent penalty-killer. His 19 short-handed goals over the past four seasons, including five last year, are the highest total in the league. But it gets better. Bondra also has a mean streak. He won't back down from anyone and isn't scared to partake in the occasion cheap shot. Can't ask for much more than that in a 50-goal scorer. 4. Tony Amonte, Chicago Blackhawks: When discussing the best all-around forwards in the game, the usual names come up: Peter Forsberg, Ron Francis, Mike Modano, Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov. Well, it's about time that people start to realize that Amonte belongs in that group. While his skating and scoring always gets the majority of the attention, Amonte is a tremendous defensive player. A tireless worker without the puck, Amonte uses his fearsome speed to pressure the play all over the ice and seldom misses an opportunity to finish a check. Once the puck does get turned over, Amonte's speed again comes into play, making him one of the most dangerous transition players in the game. Even though he scored 31 goals last season and 41 the previous year, Amonte isn't really a natural goal-scorer. He works hard for everything he gets. If he could finish even half the chances his speed creates he'd be a perennial 50-goal man. One area where he has improved is on breakaways where he's developed a lethal forehand move over the past two years that usually leaves goaltenders wrecked. But he still probably misses more than he makes. Yet, while more goals would be appreciated, it isn't like he's playing with the '84 Oilers. Amonte, who has missed only two regular season games the past four years, is on his own most nights. The guy can only do so much. 5. Pavel Bure, Vancouver Canucks: The Russian Rocket finally returned to form last season after nearly three years of mediocre play and injuries. Appearing in all 82 games for the Canucks, Bure blitzed the opposition for 51 goals and 90 points. As usual, Bure's main weapon was his astounding speed. It's almost not fair how much faster he is than everybody else. No one gets more breakaways than Pavel. The only catch is that no one misses more breakaways, either. Bure would have easily claimed the goal title had he been more efficient in one-on-one situations. But it's no big thing. Breakaways are a lot like buses to Bure. Even if he misses the first, another one will be along in a few minutes. Bure's story is just speed, speed, speed, although he might be the only premier goal-scorer that relies a bit more on his slap shot than his wrister. He likes to wind up. He may not be a Selke candidate, but Bure is pretty solid in his own zone. He also doesn't mind taking the body and can actually belt some people when he puts his mind to it. The only downside to Bure is that he doesn't exactly exude leadership. It just seems he tends to put himself ahead of the team on occasion. How else could you explain Vancouver's performance last season? Now he says he never wants to play for the Canucks again and is demanding a trade. Considering he's one of the most exciting players in the game, there won't be a shortage of potential new homes. Whichever team lands the Rocket is going to be the better for doing so... just as long as they don't expect him to wear the "C". 6. Ziggy Palffy, New York Islanders: The man named Ziggy just continues to rack up goals. Isles GM Mike Milbury got a little silly last off-season when he said Palffy would score 60 in 1997-98, but his heart was in the right place. Although, Palffy did end up with 45 red lights, and in today's NHL that's almost the equivalent of 60. At 26 years of age, Palffy has emerged as one of the sport's premiere goal-scorers. Over the past three seasons, only John LeClair (152), Peter Bondra (150), Jaromir Jagr (144), Teemu Selanne (143), and Keith Tkachuk (142) have scored more goals than Palffy's 136. He's also proven to be quite durable, missing a mere three games over that same span. Unlike a lot of the big name right wingers, Palffy doesn't have amazing speed. No doubt he's fast, he's just not in the same league as guys like Amonte, Bondra, Bure, and Selanne. But what Palffy lacks in straight ahead velocity he makes up for in agility. He's a shifty skater that can change directions and dart into openings that others would never reach. It's sort of a similar story in regards to Palffy's shooting. He's not really going to overpower a lot of goaltenders, but he gets rid of his shot in a hurry, always keeps it around the net, and has a knack for finding the holes. At 5'10", 183 pounds, Palffy isn't a physical force. He's not going to mix it up along the boards or in the corners. So don't expect to see him run anybody. But that doesn't mean he's soft. You can't score 136 goals over three straight seasons and be soft. What he is, though, is sneaky. It can seem like Ziggy's not doing anything and then he pops home a pair before you realize what happened. And unless the Isles cough up some major mazuma to sign him to a new contract, Palffy might just pop out of town. 7. Theo Fleury, Calgary Flames: Playing for the lowly Flames, it's easy to overlook Fleury. The fact that he isn't tall enough to ride the bumper cars makes it even easier. But the little fella just keeps on truckin'. Even though he's been playing center a lot lately we still like to consider Theo a right winger because, well, this is our publication and we can pretty much do whatever the hell we want. Playing in all 82 games last season, Fleury led the Flames in goals (27), assists (51), and points (78). He was also tops in penalty minutes, amassing a stunning 197 minutes in the box. Aw, that's just Theo bein' Theo. How can you not like a 5'6" guy that gets 197 penalty minutes? That's 2.98 penalty minutes per inch. Fleury is just packed solid with penalty-minute goodness. Fleury is an exceptional all-around player. He has incredible speed and uses it to forecheck like a demon. One of the league's best penalty-killers throughout his career, Fleury has ventured into new ground on special teams recently by taking some time at the point on the power play. Along with his willingness to play out of position, this is just another example of Fleury doing whatever it takes to help the team. With the Flames several years from challenging in the West, it would be easy for Fleury, who turned 30 this summer, to demand a trade to a contender. But so far he's kept quiet. He seems committed to helping bring a winner back to Calgary, even though it means his individual numbers may suffer while the club rebuilds around him. That's admirable. Futile, but admirable. 8. Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators: Alfredsson had a brutal time of it last year. A recurring ankle injury cost him 27 games and just made it impossible for him to get in any kind of rhythm. He ended the schedule with just 17 goals and 45 points in 55 games. But to illustrate how important Alfredsson is to the Senators, seven of his 17 goals were game-winners. He's just a clutch scorer. All one has to do is look at his playoff history. Alfredsson has 12 goals in 18 career post- season games. That's some big-time production. Alfredsson is a complete player. In fact, I'd pick him as the second most complete player in the game behind only Peter Forsberg. Alfie can do it all. He hits, plays defense, and is a one-of-a-kind talent on offense. A born sniper, Alfredsson can pick a goaltender apart with a variety of shots. He's also a gifted playmaker that can read the game's flow at a level most can't even perceive. He has the hands to exist solely as a finesse player yet thrives in traffic and along the boards. Only Jaromir Jagr can cycle the puck down low as well as Ottawa's ace. Ranking Alfredsson eighth hurts. It's just tough to put him in the top three, where he rightfully belongs, on the strength of last season. But rest assured, if Alfredsson can stay healthy he'll find his proper home. 9. Brett Hull, Dallas Stars: Brett Hull is now a member of the Dallas Stars. Once again, Brett Hull is now a member of the Dallas Stars. Nope, still doesn't sound quite right. But it's true. The man who carried St. Louis hockey for the past 10 years will no longer wear the Blue Note on his chest. It's hard to believe that Hull's relationship with St. Louis could deteriorate as quickly as it did near the end of last season. After contract talks fell apart and Hull mentioned that he'd consider testing the free-agent waters, fans at the Kiel Center were actually booing him whenever he touched the puck. That's disgraceful. The cold shoulder from the fans made it all the easier for the cash-strapped St. Louis brass to allow Brett to leave. At 34 years of age and coming off the lowest goal output since his rookie campaign of 1987-88, the Blues figured Hull wasn't worth the investment. Bad decision. Sure, the Golden Brett was a bit tarnished last season, missing 16 games due to injury and only posting 27 goals, but he's still Brett Hull! If you have a chance to have Brett Hull on your team, take it. He hasn't lost much, if anything, from his shot. The release is still super quick. See, what I did there was add the word "super" to the word "quick" to give the impression that Hull's release is even faster than "quick." It's an advanced technique. Feel free to try and use it. But make sure you have a spotter. Anyway, the point is Hull can still shoot the rock better than just about everyone. And even though he wasn't putting the puck in the net as often as in the past, Hull picked up the slack with his passing, collecting 45 assists and still leading the Blues in scoring with 72 points. He's also a much better defensive player now than he was when he was racking 76 goals a year. Plus he's an outspoken leader that likes to make fun of the league. That's always welcome around the offices of LCS Hockey. Remember last year when he called the NHL boring and said it was like a rodeo on ice? Remember that? That was awesome. 10. Mark Recchi, Montreal Canadiens: The Recchin' Ball led the Canadiens in scoring last season with 32 goals and 74 points in 82 games. Playing the full slate was nothing out of the ordinary for Recchi. He hasn't missed a game since the 1990- 91 season. That's the longest Iron Man streak in the NHL at the moment. Not to brag or anything, but I've got an Iron Man streak of my own going... I haven't missed an episode of "Columbo" since 1995. And that's all year round without an off-season to mend. I do what I can. Recchi is a unique skater. Hardly fluid, the stocky 5'10", 180- pounder uses a barrage of choppy strides to get where he's going. He won't win many races with the other top right wingers, but the small strides do enable him to get out of the gate in a hurry and catch defenders flat-footed. Though he's a good stickhandler, Recchi's not the type of player to freak people one-on-one. He prefers to use his quick bursts of speed to back defenders off and then takes advantage of the open space. Once he finds room, Recchi is a quality passer that knows how to set the table for his linemates. But the best part of Recchi's game is his wrist shot. It's an absolute laser. Once he does the little hop to his left foot it's all over for the netminder. The one knock against Recchi is, despite all the numbers he puts up, he's just not a franchise type guy. He's a supporting cast member, not the star of the show. A Rocky, not a Bullwinkle. He just lacks that little something that all great superstars have. Call it charisma, call it flair, call it antlers, he just doesn't have it. HONORABLE MENTIONS Jere Lehtinen, Dallas Stars: It just goes to show how deep right wing is when Jere Lehtinen can't crack the top ten. The Selke winner is a wonderfully talented player that is at home at either end of the rink. He recorded a career-high 23 goals last season but has the potential to be a consistent 30-goal threat. Sami Kapanen, Carolina Hurricanes: Kapanen came into his own last season playing on Carolina's top line with Keith Primeau and Gary Roberts. The diminutive Finn (5'10", 170), appearing in just his third NHL season, notched career highs in goals (26), assists (37), and points (63), posting identical numbers with Primeau to tie for the team lead in all three categories. His 16 penalty minutes are a little misleading. Combined with his size, some might get the impression that Kapanen must be a fragile European floater that avoids contact. That's not the case at all. Sami plays a clean, physical game. He'll take the body and work the boards without fear for his own safety. He's a gritty, hard-working kid that likes to compete. He should play a huge role in Carolina's rise to the top this coming season. Billy Guerin, Edmonton Oilers: After holding out most of the season in a contract dispute with the Devils, Guerin found his new home in Edmonton much to his liking. He only finished with 18 goals and 39 points in 59 games, but Guerin really started to find his stride towards the end of the season and into the playoffs. He has great speed, a bullet wrist shot, loves to hit, and will bust heads when needed. Consistency has always been his problem. If he plays a full season with Dougie Weight, assuming Weight stays with the Oil, Guerin will be presented with numerous scoring chances night after night and will have no choice but to score on a regular basis. He could be a 35-goal guy for the Bubbling Crude. MOVIN' ON UP Glen Murray, Los Angeles Kings: After spending several rather uneventful years in Boston and Pittsburgh, Murray seems to have found a home in Los Angeles. The 25-year-old winger has good size (6'2", 215), a powerful stride, and a heavy wrist shot that can maul goaltenders. His main worry in the past was that he missed the net with his best chances. That's just a lack of confidence. The problem was fixed when he was turned loose on L.A.'s top line. He responded by posting career-highs in goals (29), assists (31), and points (60). It was a good start, but there should be more success in his future... provided he keeps the faith in himself. Alexei Morozov, Pittsburgh Penguins: He may have only scored 13 goals and 26 points in his rookie season for the Penguins, but Morozov is going to be one of them there superstars. He can skate like the wind, has a cannon shot, sees the ice like a veteran playmaker, and can do things with the puck that would pack a circus sideshow tent. I'd say that he'd be a fixture on this list for years to come but with his natural playmaking instincts he'll likely see stardom as a center. DOWNSVILLE Claude Lemieux, Colorado Avalanche: Pepe had a decent year with 26 goals and 53 points, but who couldn't have a respectable year playing with Peter Forsberg? Claude is still cool and all, but it was pretty hard to ignore how slow and uninterested he looked last season. CONFUSION Owen Nolan, San Jose Sharks: LCS Hockey loves itself some Owen Nolan. When he wants to he can be one of the most dominating power forwards in hockey. Take San Jose's series with Dallas as exhibit A. Now if he'd only show up on a nightly basis. The 14 goals and 41 points he posted last season were a complete joke. Even with the lack of a top flight center, anything less than 30 goals is an embarrassment for Nolan. Adam Deadmarsh, Colorado Avalanche: While Nolan needs a center, Deadmarsh needs to center. Last year was supposed to be Deadmarsh's first as a star. It didn't happen. His 22 goals and 43 points were a big disappointment in Colorado. Even though he plays the majority of time with Joe Sakic, Deadmarsh just seems out of place on the wing. He played the best hockey of his young career when he filled in at center in 1996-97 when both Sakic and Forsberg were out with injuries. A return to the middle might be just the spark this scrappy kid needs to find his true niche. Alexander Mogilny, Vancouver Canucks: It was only a few years ago that Mogilny was our number two right winger. Now, after two straight subpar seasons and a lengthy contract holdout, Alex can't even take root in the top ten. What gives? He had 18 goals and 45 points in 51 games with Vancouver last season. Those are respectable numbers for an average player, but are far bellow Mogilny's norm. And the fact that he couldn't make a bigger impact on Vancouver's win-loss record once he joined the team after his holdout condemned him to a spot with the confused. Will Mogilny return to his superstar ways or continue to flounder in obscurity? Hopefully this minor slap in the face on our part will serve as a wake-up call. Alexei Kovalev, New York Rangers: Kovalev gets listed in this section every year. He did nothing in 1997-98 to change his residence, sucking for most of the season before turning it on late to salvage a 23-goal, 53-point effort. It's the same as it ever was with Kovalev. He has enough raw ability to dominate any game he plays, but only seems to compete when he has nothing better to do. His act is going to eventually wear thin. The only thing keeping him around this long is that he has so much talent and upside potential that the Rangers don't want to cut him loose and watch him become a superstar somewhere else. But how many more years do we have to wait before we can say he's a stiff? Aw, what the hell? Let's just call him a stiff now and get it out of the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Top Rated Defensemen ------------------------------------------------------------------- by Michael Dell There's change a-brewin' on defense. All the established stars are either getting ancient or are coming off poor showings. This has created a whole mess of movement in our top twelve, including new names in the first three spots of the countdown. 1. Chris Pronger, St. Louis Blues: Pronger's rise to the top hasn't been easy. Drafted second overall in 1993 by the Mighty Whale, he spent two rather forgettable years in Hartford. The Sea Mammals expected Pronger to step right in and be their best defenseman. Granted, at the time that wasn't saying much, but the pressure was too great and the young blueliner suffered through a painful sophomore season that saw him record a slight five goals and 14 points in 45 games while skating at a -12. Worried that he might be a bust, Whaler management grew impatient and traded Pronger to the St. Louis Blues for Brendan Shanahan. At the time, Shanahan was probably the most popular player in St. Louis thanks to a pair of 50-goal seasons and his affable yet hard-hitting nature. Needless to say, the trade didn't go over well with the fans. Seen by many as a steal on the part of the Whale, then-Blues GM/coach Mike Keenan was ridiculed for being insane, even more than usual, and the faithful voiced their displeasure towards Pronger. Even though it wasn't his fault that he was traded for the village hero, the 21-year-old was now forced to play in a town that didn't even want him on its team. Yeah, that's gotta be fun. But Keenan wasn't about to let Pronger give up. Sticking to his claim that the youngster would one day be the best defenseman in the NHL, Keenan began playing him like a mad man. He wasn't going to protect him from the critics by only using him in situations where he knew he'd excel. The kid was thrown into the fire... and liked it. It wasn't long before Pronger was playing nearly 30 minutes a night. Slowly but surely the boos began turning into applause, a few yippees, and the occasion hip-hip- hooray. Fast forward to the present and Keenan looks like a genius. While Shanahan didn't last long in Hartford and is now starting to slow down, Pronger has completed his expected development and is officially the best defenseman in hockey. And he owes it all to Mike Keenan. But don't worry, Keenan's still crazy. That boy definitely ain't right in the head. He was right about Pronger, though. Pronger is just special. At 6'5", 210 pounds, he's a formidable presence in the defensive zone. His vast wingspan enables him to tie up even the most elusive of opponents. One-on-one matches are no contest. Forwards have no chance to go through him and any effort to go around his enormous reach requires a significant detour to the outside. If a puck-carrier does try to swing wide, Pronger is so sound in his positioning and covers so much ground with his long strides that it's only a split second before he has the play angled off. Then he simply crushes the offending party into the boards, takes the puck, and heads the play up ice. If someone doesn't like the rough treatment, Pronger will gladly throw. He's not scared to play dirty. Mess with Pronger and it's hello nasty. While Pronger is classified as a defensive defenseman, a league- best +47 will do that every time, he has the skills to contribute at both ends of the rink. His point totals have increased in each of the past four years. He had nine goals last season and his 36 points were a career high. Now that Steve Duchesne is back in Los Angeles, Pronger might get called on to play even more time on the power play where he'll have a greater opportunity to display his heavy shot from the point. Scoring a bit more would be nice, but Pronger is all about defense. It's his range that separates him from the pack. His reach and size enable him to cover so much ice that he's able to disrupt offenses without running around like a maniac. Very similar to Larry Robinson, Pronger controls play without ever drawing much attention to himself. He makes it seem so easy. And he's always on the ice. He plays so much that the opposition never really gets much of a chance to play around him. If you want to beat St. Louis, chances are you're going to have to go through Pronger. Good luck. 2. Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings: Lidstrom isn't a bruising physical player. While he will take the man, he's not going to run people into the boards or indulge in the sweet science. He doesn't have to. What he lacks in brutality he makes up for with intelligence. He's never out of position. Beating him one-on-one is quite the chore. Usually it's just a quick poke-check and play goes the other way. He's exceptional with the stick. Lidstrom doesn't go down to block many shots, instead he has the uncanny knack of getting his stick down at just the appropriate time to disrupt a scoring chance. He probably blocks as many shots with his stick as Craig Ludwig does with those wacky over-sized shin pads. Lidstrom's talent carries over into the offense. He scored 17 goals and 57 points last season, marking the third straight year he had at least 15 goals and 57 points. He's lethal from the point on the power play. Over the past three seasons, 23 of Lidstrom's 49 goals have come with the man-advantage. Not only is his shot a howitzer, it's always low and on net, making it perfect for deflections and rebounds. Aside from the sheer power of the drives, another reason goaltenders have trouble handling Lidstrom's shot is that he usually lets it go off the pass. He's the league's best one-timer from the point. 3. Rob Blake, Los Angeles Kings: LCS Hockey has long been an admirer of Rob Blake's. Last season he was finally able to overcome those nagging groin injuries that crippled him for much of the previous three years. The result was the first Norris Trophy of his career. Blake appeared in 81 games and led all defensemen with 23 goals. It was Blake's second 20-goal season. The first came in 1993-94, which coincidentally was the last time he was healthy enough to play a full schedule. Blake's slap shot is a might powerful and can destroy goaltenders from the point, but he isn't shy about pinching in and beating netminders with his wrist shot, either. He isn't a great skater, but he moves well for someone 6'3", 220 pounds. The best part about Blake's game, however, is his hitting. Wow, this guy can hit. Open ice, along the boards, in the parking lot, Blake doesn't care... he just loves to crack people. He can get caught out off position at times and was a -3, but who cares? Can you say Rob Blake is great? I knew that you could. 4. Chris Chelios, Chicago Blackhawks: Hey, it's Charlie Blackhawk! What's Chelios doing this low, you might wonder? Well, it had a little something to do with only scoring three goals and 42 points last year. That's right, Chelios had three goals all of last season. That's only three more than Don Knotts. Time-Life Books has already sent an investigative team to the United Center in order to study the phenomenon. Hopefully they'll uncover something, because it's mind-boggling how Chelios could take 205 shots on net and only score three times. By the way, that's a shooting percentage of 1.5. Oh boy. Chelios shoots so damn hard, how couldn't he score? Hell, that's an X- Files episode right there. But soon as that Mulder punk starts snooping around, Chelly would probably learn him with a left to the gut and a right to the head. He's cool like that. So was this lack of production just a one-year aberration or is Chelios on the decline? After all, he is 36 years old with 15 seasons in the rear view mirror. Is it his time? Not yet. Even if his goal production stays low, Chelios is still a tremendous defenseman. He's smart, physical, plays nearly half the game, and is a leader in both action and word. The one thing that makes him so special is his commitment to the team. Chelios will do anything to help Chicago win. He was playing with an injured knee most of last season yet only missed one game of action. The guy's tough. 5. Alexei Zhitnik, Buffalo Sabres: Ranking Zhitnik fifth is a bold statement, especially after the up-and-down career he's had to this point. But there's no denying the season he had in 1997-98. When other big-name defenseman were struggling, Zhitnik took charge in Buffalo and planted himself firmly among the league's elite courtesy of a vastly improved overall game. Known as being somewhat flighty and inconsistent in the past, Zhitnik transformed himself into a star last season. Anchoring the Buffalo blue line, Zhitnik saw more ice time than the goal posts. Like Savoir Faire, he was everywhere. The 25-year-old Russian missed leading the Sabres in scoring by one point, finishing with 15 goals and 45 points in 78 games. Overall, he exhibited a new found maturity that had never before seen the light of day. For the first time in his career Zhitnik was responsible defensively, not only for himself but also his teammates. He greatly improved his physical play, becoming a devastating hitter. Zhitnik laid out some serious beatings. He's a very sturdy 5'11", 205 pounds. A naturally powerful skater, when Zhitnik lowers the shoulder he can do some damage. His open-ice destruction of Jaromir Jagr at the Olympics is one of the best checks in recent memory. Make no mistake, Zhitnik's going to make some noise. 6. Brian Leetch, New York Rangers: It's no secret that I'm not a big fan of Brian Leetch. I respect him and all, but I just always thought he was overrated. This is all I wrote about Leetch last year: "Brian Leetch is good. Okay, that's enough. Let's keep the big show rolling." Considering his performance last season I was all ready to drop him way down the charts and make fun of him, but the other staff members reminded me that Leetch is still a good defenseman it's just the Rangers that suck. So I agreed to only move him down to the six spot and I promised to write more about him this time around. Here goes... Brian Leetch is good. Okay, that's enough. Let's keep the big show rolling. Wait a minute, I forgot something... -36. Ha ha. 7. Sandis Ozolinsh, Colorado Avalanche: Sandis had a subpar season in Colorado. Not only did injuries limit him to 66 games, he also ended up with a team worst -12. That's silly. But if you can forget about the minus rating and the recurring shoulder ailment, Ozolinsh was able to muster 13 goals and 51 points. He's the most talented defenseman in hockey. Never scared to rush the puck or take a chance late on a play, Ozolinsh's devil-may-care attitude makes him extremely dangerous to both the Avalanche and opposition alike. When he makes a mistake, he usually makes it big. But then again when the gamble pays off it's like winning the travel showcase on the "Price is Right"... not only do you get a week in Fiji but you also get to see Diane in a swimsuit. Good deal. It's not that Ozolinsh can't play defense. He was incredible during Colorado's Cup run in '96 and is capable of going several games between monumental errors. When he's locked in he can be quite the effective defender, both in positioning and in his physical play. But before long his natural instincts take over and things get nutty. It's like having four forwards on the ice. My advice is to just sit back and enjoy the show. Hey, he's just trying to make it fun. Is that so wrong? 8. Al MacInnis, St. Louis Blues: Big Daddy Mac may be old and he may be slow, but don't let that fool you... he really is old and slow. He's also kind of fragile, having missed 21 games over the past two seasons. But none of that matters. He's still the Mac Daddy. MacInnis used his rocket slap shot to terrorize the opposition for 19 goals and 49 points last season. Even at the advanced age of 35 and with 17 professional seasons under his belt, MacInnis still logs enormous amounts of ice time and seems to handle it with ease. And he just recently beat Chris Osgood with a shot from his boyhood home in Inverness, Nova Scotia. The puck apparently had some trouble getting through customs but still had no problem finding its way behind the Detroit netminder. 9. Ray Bourque, Boston Bruins: Blah blah blah old blah blah. Blah great shot blah blah. Blah accurate blah blah. Can still blah blah, even though he blah blah blah. Blah blah blah? Blah. Blah leadership blah blah blah. Blah unicorn blah. 10. Derian Hatcher, Dallas Stars: Hatcher the Younger came into question a bit in the postseason. Some thought he wasn't making his physical presence felt. But at 6'5", 225, Hatcher could just stand in the corner and his presence would be felt. He's a big dude. He's also mean. Big and mean... that reminds me, it's my mother-in-law's birthday next week. Anyway, Hatcher's not going to score a lot, his 31 points this past season matched his career high, but he gets paid to keep the puck out of the net. Strictly speaking, he's the second best defensive defenseman in hockey. He devours ice time, loves to hit, will fight at the drop of a hat, and wears the "C" with pride. That's quite the resume for a 26-year-old. Hatcher also... hold on a second, I'm not even married. Then who is that dizzy old bat? 11. Robert Svehla, Florida Panthers: In the past I've trumpeted the cause to get Svehla some Norris Trophy consideration. Personally, he's one of my favorite players. And if someone out there wants to send me a white Svehla jersey, XL of course, feel free. Because I won't rest until more fans around the league know about the greatness that is Robert Svehla. I won't yield in my quest until everyone knows of his smooth skating, intelligent play, and powerful point shot. I will not cease in my tireless pursuit until each and every man, woman, and child in this great land of ours recognizes Svehla as the defensive luminary he is. This I swear by all I hold holy, I will not surrender the cause until... until... oh, that's enough. 12. Scott Stevens, New Jersey Devils: Hey, remember when Stevens used to score and whatnot? Well, those days are solid gone. The New Jersey captain had just four goals and 22 points last season, continuing a rather disturbing pattern of behavior. In 1993-94, Stevens had 18 goals and 78 points. In the four years since, Stevens has scored 22 points, 28 points, 24 points, and 22 points. Wha' happened? I haven't seen such a drop off in quality since the final half hour of "Friday." Despite the lack of scoring, Stevens makes our list for one simple reason: he could beat the hell out of every one else competing for the final spot on the charts. Sometimes might does make right. Stevens continues to be a feared hitter and is a rock in the defensive zone. The bottom line is if we're picking a team we want Stevens back there on the blue line. But I guess since he's ranked 12th that means he'd be our 12th defenseman, so that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. No, wait a minute, we'd be able to have 12 defensemen because we wouldn't carry a punter. I mean anyone can punt. Punters... what a joke. HONORABLE MENTIONS Adam Foote, Colorado Avalanche: Last year was disappointing for all Avalanche players, but Foote definitely had a season to forget. One of the most intense competitors in sports, Foote let his emotions get the better of him on many nights, taking silly, needless penalties that often cost his club. That and a -3 rating is why he fell out of the top twelve. Eric Desjardins, Philadelphia Flyers: Desjardins is still as steady as they come. At 29, it seems like he's been on the scene forever. This guy's been around the block more times than the ice cream man. He might be starting to show the signs of wearing down, though, as his point total of 33 dropped by 13 from the previous year. The slip cost him his spot among the list's elite, but offense isn't really what this Flyer blueliner does best. He's all about playing strong positional defense, busting up two-on-ones, and generally making the offense work for everything it gets. He won't bang. He won't intimidate. He just plays defense. Because he's Eric Desjardins, professional defenseman. Scott Niedermayer, New Jersey Devils: We've heard the same story for years in regards to Niedermayer. New Jersey's strict defensive system was holding him back. He'd never reach his full potential with the Devils. Gimme a break. If he had it in him, if he truly wanted it, he'd produce. That's exactly what he started to do last season, setting career-highs in goals (14), assists (43), and points (57). Those numbers are great, but he's still capable of more. The strength of his game remains his skating. The fastest defenseman in the NHL, Niedermayer can cover more ice than any of his peers. Yet he isn't in our top twelve. That's because I think he's still slacking. And if anyone should know it's me. Just when you think I do nothing I always find a way to do less. But if Niedermayer builds on those stats this season, he'll make the cut in '99. Teppo Numminen, Phoenix Coyotes: Who's the Finnish defenseman that's a sex machine to all the chicks? Teppo. Damn right. Who is the man that would risk his neck for his brother man? Teppo. Can you dig it? Who's the cat that won't cop out when there's danger all about? Teppo. Right on. They say this cat Teppo is a bad mother... but I'm talkin' 'bout Teppo. You can dig it. He's a complicated man, no one understands him but LCS Hockey. Teppo Numminen. Boris Mironov, Edmonton Oilers: Mironov's got tremendous offensive skills. He's not real agile, but he can get around better than most. A streak scorer, he needs to be more consistent in both his point production and his physical play. He isn't scared to take the body, though, and can rattle people pretty good when inspired to do so. He's excellent on the power play, owning an absolute cannon from the point. And someday, if Boris sticks with it, he and Natasha will eventually catch up to that pesky moose and squirrel. Sergei Zubov, Dallas Stars: Zubie had a strong year for the Stars last season, knocking back 10 goals and 57 points. Here are the best things about Zubov: 1. He can skate like a champ; extremely agile and quick. 2. He's a splendid passer. 3. Can hammer a slap shot. 4. Has remarkable on-ice endurance. 5. Last name rhymes with Blubov. Now here are the bad things: 1. Never shoots the puck. 2. Over passes. 3. Doesn't hit. 4. Can be pushed around. 5. Often wears white after Labor Day. Just not enough good stuff to crack the top twelve. MOVIN' ON UP Kenny Jonsson, New York Islanders: With all the attention on Bryan Berard, few outside of Long Island noticed the impressive season Jonsson put together. The 23-year-old Swede had career-highs in goals (14) and points (40), finishing just six points behind the highly-regarded Berard. While Jonsson was a -2, that number takes on more significance when compared to Berard's -32. A fluid skater that plays a smart game, Jonsson is the Islanders' best defenseman. Mattias Ohlund, Vancouver Canucks: He didn't put up as many points as some expected, accounting for just seven goals and 23 assists in 77 games, but Ohlund used his rookie season to establish himself as a steady NHL backliner. He's extremely solid in all aspects of the game. He's mobile, rarely gets caught out of position, can spring the outlet, has a gun from the point, and will take the body. Ohlund's only going to get better. DOWNSVILLE Kevin Hatcher, Pittsburgh Penguins: Hatcher the Elder was among the league's highest scoring defensemen last season with 19 goals and 48 points in 74 games. But those numbers could have been, and should have been, much greater. Hatcher botched scoring chance after scoring chance, taking too long to shoot and then seldom hitting the net when he did. He's very inconsistent in his physical play and has become slower than Marlon Brando's metabolism. Look out below. CONFUSION Bryan Berard, New York Islanders: 1996-97's Calder winner suffered through a delayed sophomore slump last season. Things started out just fine, with Berard notching 11 goals and 24 points in his first 31 games. Then the wheels fell off. Berard managed just three goals and 22 points in his final 44 games and ended the season at a team worst -32. Hard to get happy after that one. Berard's not very nimble on his blades, but he has good speed, moves the puck well, and can score from the point with his slapper or wrist shot. The Isles are banking on him to anchor the blue line. He can't afford another lackluster effort. Oleg Tverdovsky, Phoenix Coyotes: A fantastic skater that plays a ton, Tverdovsky worked his holdout into a payday and then didn't bother to do much else once he rejoined the Coyotes. He concluded the season with seven goals and 19 points in 46 games. Yeah. Do more, Oleg. Vladimir Malakhov, Montreal Canadiens: Malakhov's always confused. Big Bad Vlad is pretty much the Alexei Kovalev of defensemen. He's got all the skills to be a great one but he never seems to put everything together. He looks like a contender one minute and scrap the next. Although, he really did have a swell season last year, posting a +16 and chipping in 13 goals and 44 points. But why couldn't it be more? He has without doubt the heaviest shot, wrist or slap, in the league. Guys that go down to block his drives are sure candidates for a Section 8. Guns don't kill people, Malakhov's shot kills people. But in the end we still need one full season of dominance from start to finish before recognizing him as one of the league's twelve best defensemen. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Top Rated Goaltenders ---------------------------------------------------------------- by Michael Dell The top spot in net is always a three-chimp race, but numbers four through 10 are open to debate. After the top three guys, there really isn't another superstar netminder out there capable of carrying a team to a championship all by his lonesome. The rest of the guys on the list are all rather shaky at times, but they're the best of what's out there. The goaltending scene could definitely use some new faces. 1. Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres: It's impossible to keep Hasek out of the top spot. I know. I tried. The guy's won two consecutive Hart Trophies and about 32 straight Vezinas. He's led the league in save percentage the past five seasons and was tops in shutouts last year with 13. It's hard to win anymore awards without hitting an iceberg. As always, Hasek's unpredictability is what makes him so difficult to beat. Shooters just have no idea what he's going to do next. Although chances are if you make a strong move to the left post Hasek's going to place his blocker down first and then roll on to his back while kicking his legs in the air, coming to rest flat on the ice and staring at the ceiling. It's just a little something I picked up on since he does it, oh I don' know, maybe every damn time! We actually had a whole comedy bit worked out about it called "Do the Hasek." Set to the music of "The Hustle", we were going to dress Zippy up in 70's disco clothing and have him demonstrate the new dance sensation. The idea was golden, but we never got around to it. So let's take a moment to imagine what it would have been like... aw, that's funny stuff. Did you see those pants? Getting back to Hasek, he's the fastest goaltender in the world from post to post. And if he can't get over there on his skates he isn't scared to dive across head-first and take one in the melon. When eyeing him up, there really isn't much to shoot at. He holds his glove straight up and down at his shoulder, taking away anything high to the right corner. As the play gets closer he'll drop it, but by then the shooter has usually made up his mind to go somewhere else. There's no relief at the left post since Hasek is one of the few goaltenders in the NHL that's more comfortable with his blocker than his catching glove. Hasek has the quickest feet in the league, so any bids for the bottom corners usually get swallowed up in his pads. Same story for five-hole shots. The best bet in one-on-one situations is to be patient, wait for the last possible second - since he seldom poke-checks - and then rifle one over his glove. Either that or go to the left post to trigger his little "Do the Hasek" dance routine, hold the puck in order to let him finish rolling over, then pipe it upstairs. The only problem with either scenario is that few players have the patience or the skill to pull them off. The one true weakness in Hasek's game is his stickwork. He's downright comical when he tries to play the puck outside the crease. Yet even this blatant flaw isn't enough to keep him from the top spot on the charts. Hasek is the single most dominating player in hockey. He has the chance to steal a game for Buffalo each and every time out. No sense fighting the power. Every once in a while the masses get one right. (EDITOR'S NOTE: You know what? I'm tired. I've been writing these player rating issues for the past five years, talking about the same guys year after year. And it's all the same crap. I mean how many different ways are there to say that a guy's fast? I only know about 40 or 50 words tops. Trying to constantly reorganize them in new and exciting ways is quite exhausting. After a while it really gets to me. Now I'm just beat. I've got nothing. So since goaltenders are the only thing I have left to write, I'm going to change things up a bit. I'm done trying to form sentences and construct complete ideas. Instead I'll just rattle off a series of random thoughts about the player, explaining his strengths, weaknesses, and why we ranked him where we did. Then I'm gonna go get ripped. Enjoy.) 2. Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils: Butterfly perfection... great size... young and strong... very durable... excellent stickhandler... has won a Cup... only the unique talent of Hasek is keeping Brodeur from the top spot. 3. Patrick Roy, Colorado Avalanche: Gets bored very easily... while his indifference can be funny, like the time he tried to rush the puck across center ice against the Rangers, it can often lead to soft goals... is good with the stick but can get reckless outside the cage... great glove... proven winner and natural leader... three Stanley Cups and two Conn Smythes... only his apparent lack of interest last season dropped him from the number one position. 4. Tom Barrasso, Pittsburgh Penguins: Takes up a lot of net... intense competitor... best stickhandler, even better than Brodeur... has an incredible glove hand... catches more shots than any other netminder... a bit weak high blocker... proven to be injury prone... gets ranked fourth because of his two Stanley Cups and his strong showing last season. 5. Ed Belfour, Dallas Stars: Very aggressive in net... exceptional angle play... strong glove... plays with a great deal of intensity, but anger can get the better of him on occasion... has a bad back... never really gets tested playing behind Dallas defense. 6. Curtis Joseph, Toronto Maple Leafs: Can steal games by himself... amazing reflexes and flexibility... quick glove hand... exciting to watch... but plays too deep in his net... can be inconsistent... hasn't really won anything. 7. Mike Richter, New York Rangers: Stand-up goalie... strong legs... tremendous reflexes... when he's aggressive in his angle play he's tough to beat... but he's passive by nature... has a tendency to drop his catching glove... gives up a lot of rebounds... does have big game experience, though, having won a Stanley Cup and a World Cup. 8. Olaf Kolzig, Washington Capitals: Enormous in net... excellent angle work... even when he butterflies he keeps his torso upright and is big enough to cover the top shelf... despite size is still agile post to post... can be had high glove side... playoff run aside, remains an unproven commodity... another strong year and he'll move up the list. 9. Felix Potvin, Toronto Maple Leafs: Lightning quick glove hand... perfect in butterfly technique... helped revolutionize the position... seemed to peak early in his career... hasn't really gotten much better since... still plays too deep and looks awfully small in net. 10. John Vanbiesbrouck, Philadelphia Flyers: One of the top goaltenders in the league two years ago... looked plenty old last season... part was because the Panthers were brutal, but part of the reason why the Panthers were brutal was the play of Vanbiesbrouck... stand-up style... still one of the best angle goaltenders in hockey... extremely strong blocker side... but has slowed down noticeably... almost seems sluggish at times... may not be the answer to the Flyers' problems. HONORABLE MENTION Nikolai Khabibulin, Phoenix Coyotes: Acrobatic in net... capable of making the spectacular save... can get on a roll and dominate games... but needs to be more consistent... when he's hot he's really, really good... when he's cold he's prone to soft goals and looks like a bush leaguer. MOVIN' ON UP Trevor Kidd, Carolina Hurricanes: Really came into his own during second half of last season... massive in net... strong on angles... can be caught going side-to-side... zany check- patterned equipment may hypnotize and disorient... but definitely on his way up... could be top-ten material next season. DOWNSVILLE Grant Fuhr, St. Louis Blues: Has been written off many times in the past, but it has to happen sometime... still has the great glove hand... but injuries could start mounting up... expect to see him play a lot less this season. CONFUSION Jocelyn Thibault, Montreal Canadiens: Flawless butterfly technique... seemed to be on the verge of stardom last season... but Andy Moog's retirement has brought up questions about Thibault's ability to handle the number one job full time... he needs to take charge. Stephane Fiset, Los Angeles Kings: Big goaltender that is capable of stealing games... can be spectacular... but somewhat inconsistent... has been troubled with a bad back... lost gig in playoffs to young Jamie Storr... needs to reassert himself this season. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Best of the Best ------------------------------------------------------------------- This year we're going to try something a bit different. Along with our normal rankings, we've decided to list the players we feel are the best at a variety of different aspects of the game. In each category we select one player that is the absolute pinnacle and about 10 other guys that provide competition. The also-rans are listed in alphabetical order. Feel free to discuss the lists amongst yourselves or even play along at home. SKATING - SPEED Best: Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings Tony Amonte, Chicago Blackhawks Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals Pavel Bure, Vancouver Canucks Jeff Friesen, San Jose Sharks Brian Holzinger, Buffalo Sabres Paul Kariya, Anaheim Mighty Ducks Todd Marchant, Edmonton Oilers Mike Modano, Dallas Stars Alexander Mogilny, Vancouver Canucks Scott Niedermayer, New Jersey Devils Teemu Selanne, Anaheim Mighty Ducks SKATING - AGILITY Best: Paul Kariya, Anaheim Mighty Ducks Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals Pavel Bure, Vancouver Canucks Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings Theo Fleury, Calgary Flames Saku Koivu, Montreal Canadiens Alexander Mogilny, Vancouver Canucks Ziggy Palffy, New York Islanders Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche Sergei Samsonov, Boston Bruins Sergei Zubov, Dallas Stars SKATING - POWER Best: Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins Jason Allison, Boston Bruins Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals Pavel Bure, Vancouver Canucks Peter Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche John LeClair, Philadelphia Flyers Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers Keith Primeau, Carolina Hurricanes Teemu Selanne, Anaheim Mighty Ducks Mats Sundin, Toronto Maple Leafs Keith Tkachuk, Phoenix Coyotes Alexei Zhitnik, Buffalo Sabres PASSING Best: Peter Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche Ron Francis, Carolina Hurricanes Wayne Gretzky, New York Rangers Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins Paul Kariya, Anaheim Mighty Ducks Igor Larionov, Detroit Red Wings Adam Oates, Washington Capitals Sandis Ozolinsh, Colorado Avalanche Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche Doug Weight, Edmonton Oilers Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings Sergei Zubov, Dallas Stars STICKHANDLING Best: Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins Pavel Bure, Vancouver Canucks Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings Peter Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche Valeri Kamensky, Colorado Avalanche Paul Kariya, Anaheim Mighty Ducks Saku Koivu, Montreal Canadiens Alexei Kovalev, New York Rangers Alexander Mogilny, Vancouver Canucks Alexei Morozov, Pittsburgh Penguins Sandis Ozolinsh, Colorado Avalanche Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche SHOOTING - WRIST SHOT Best: Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche Brett Hull, Dallas Stars Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins Paul Kariya, Anaheim Mighty Ducks Alexei Kovalev, New York Rangers Brian Leetch, New York Rangers Vladimir Malakhov, Montreal Canadiens Mark Messier, Vancouver Canucks Mike Modano, Dallas Stars Derek Plante, Buffalo Sabres Mark Recchi, Montreal Canadiens Mats Sundin, Toronto Maple Leafs Pierre Turgeon, St. Louis Blues SHOOTING - SLAP SHOT Best: Al MacInnis, St. Louis Blues Jason Arnott, New Jersey Devils Rob Blake, Los Angeles Kings Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals Ray Bourque, Boston Bruins Pavel Bure, Vancouver Canucks Chris Chelios, Chicago Blackhawks Brett Hull, Dallas Stars Al Iafrate, Carolina Hurricanes Alexei Kovalev, New York Rangers John LeClair, Philadelphia Flyers Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers Vladimir Malakhov, Montreal Canadiens Mike Modano, Dallas Stars Owen Nolan, San Jose Sharks Geoff Sanderson, Buffalo Sabres SHOOTING - SNAP SHOT Best: Brett Hull, Dallas Stars Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals Adam Graves, New York Rangers Paul Kariya, Anaheim Mighty Ducks John LeClair, Philadelphia Flyers Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers Owen Nolan, San Jose Sharks Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche Teemu Selanne, Anaheim Mighty Ducks Brendan Shanahan, Detroit Red Wings Keith Tkachuk, Phoenix Coyotes CHECKING Best: Darius Kasparaitis, Pittsburgh Penguins Jeff Beukeboom, New York Rangers Rob Blake, Los Angeles Kings Peter Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche Adam Graves, New York Rangers Mike Keane, Dallas Stars John LeClair, Philadelphia Flyers Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers Darren McCarty, Detroit Red Wings Owen Nolan, San Jose Sharks Keith Primeau, Carolina Hurricanes Scott Stevens, New Jersey Devils Mark Tinordi, Washington Capitals Alexei Zhitnik, Buffalo Sabres ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canada's Got Worry ------------------------------------------------------------------------ by Jim Iovino For so many years, we were at the centre of the hockey world. We were the best and everybody knew it. But destiny caught us, as destiny always had. Hall-of-Fame Canadian goaltender Ken Dryden wrote those words in his book, Home Game. The comments are associated with the Canada-Moscow Summit Series of 1972. At the time of the series, Canada was regarded as having the best hockey players in the world. But to the surprise of all Canadians, the Soviets not only hung in against Team Canada, they embarrassed the Canadian squad and nearly pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of hockey. It took a goal by Canada's Paul Henderson with less than a minute to play in the last period of the eighth and final game of the series to save face. But the series turned out to me way more important to the hockey world than just who won and who lost. The Soviets showed that they could keep up with the Canadians. They played a different, more team-intensive style of game that led to many changes in the way hockey would be played throughout the world - especially in the NHL. Their strong showing also gave hope to the rest of the countries playing hockey that they, too, could one day be as good as the Canadians. Dryden contemplated the future of hockey after that series: The Soviets had come so far so fast. Time was clearly on their side. ... If they were this good now, after our 71-year head start, how good would they be in just a few years? And what about us? It was a frightening thought. So how far have the Russians, the Swedes, the Finns and the rest of the world come along? Has the Canadian stranglehold on the game diminished, or is Canada still the dominating force in the NHL? What better way to find out what has happened in the hockey world during the past 26 years than by taking a closer look at the LCS Hockey player ratings by country? These rankings list the best players in the world through the eyes of the LCS Hockey staff. Our count will only include those ranked, plus honorable mentions and players we feel are on the rise. Using my own special rendition of The New Math for Journalists, there are 73 total players to choose from. Overall by country: Canada - 32 USA - 13 Russia - 9 Sweden - 7 Slovakia - 4 Finland - 4 Czechoslovakia - 2 Latvia - 1 South Africa - 1 Overall, Canada is still dominating the NHL, with 44 percent of the players in our ranking. Surprisingly, the United States is second with 18 percent, while Russia is third with 12 percent. So by our accounts, the threat of Russian dominance in the NHL, and hockey worldwide, that Dryden talked about never arrived. Or at least it hasn't yet. There was a time when Canada dominated the NHL with about 80 percent of the league roster of players. So to see the Maple Leaf garner only 44 percent of the league's top players is somewhat concerning to Canadians. The United States percentage is also concerning, considering Canada's fears of America taking over the game Canadians love. Canada still has a lock on several positions. Left wing seems to be Canada's strongest. Six of the top 10 left wingers in the game are Canadian. In goal, Canadians hold five of the top 10 positions. The same is true at center. Canada has five of the top 12 defensemen, as well, but three other honorable mentions. The weakest position for Canada seems to be at right wing, where Theoren Fleury and Mark Recchi are the only two Canadians in the top 10. Canada is not alone in its lack of depth at right wing. No other country dominates at that position, either. Slovakia and the United States have two wingers on the list, as well, but every other country has just a single member. So what does this all mean? It means that while Russia or any other country has not overtaken Canada, the Great White North is feeling the pressure from all borders. Remember, Russians did not even play in the NHL until about 10 years ago, so the country has made great progress during that time. So have the other countries on the LCS Hockey player list. The dream of playing in the NHL used to be reserved for Canadian kids and a select few from other countries. But today the NHL is being dreamt about worldwide. And as more kids dream about playing in the NHL, more will eventually end up living out that dream. Hockey is Canada's game no more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Champion ---------------------------------------------------------------------- by Jim Iovino A year ago, LCS Hockey named Jaromir Jagr not only the best right wing in the game, but the best overall player in the NHL, as well. Jagr backed up the high ranking during the 1997-98 season by scoring 102 points in 77 games during the 1997-98 season and capturing his second Art Ross Trophy of his career. So where is Jagr ranked this year? He has fallen to the second spot among right wings and has also been ousted as the best player in the game. Let us introduce you to the new top player in the NHL. Valued LCS Hockey readers, meet Teemu. Teemu, meet our valued LCS Hockey readers. Teemu Selanne, the fun-loving, milk-drinking Finn, captured the LCS Hockey Intercontinental Title by knocking out Jagr with The People's Elbow this past season. Even though Jagr led the league in scoring, it was Selanne who entranced us with his solid overall play and his ability to take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile. Selanne charmed the hockey world with his shy, modest ways. Although he spent the entire year on a Ducks team that wasn't Mighty by any means, Selanne chose to grin and bear it. With fellow superstar Paul Kariya out most of the year with injuries, Selanne was on his own. But instead of pouting about a lack of skilled players around him, the Finnish Flash just went out and continued to do what he does best - he scored goals. Jagr, on the other hand, chose a different route this past season. Sure, he put up lots of points, but the smug Czech didn't win many fans with his constant grumbling about numerous subjects -- from new Pittsburgh head coach Kevin Constantine's defensive system that required Jagr to play as part of a team rather than an individual, to the decision to split up the line of Jagr, Ron Francis and Stu Barnes later in the year. The constant complaining that Jagr displayed was disappointing not only to Pens management, but to the fans as well. Everyone hoped that with Mario Lemieux hanging up the skates for good, Jagr would finally take command of the team and be a true leader. But a funny thing happened on the way to Jagr earning consideration for putting a "C" on his jersey. On the scoresheet, Jagr was just as dominating as the last time Lemieux took a year off. Back in the 1994-95 season, Jagr tied for the league lead in scoring with 70 points in 48 games. Jagr led the league in scoring again this season, but while he was still a dominating player he showed little in the way of teamwork. He was unwilling to fit into Constantine's new defensive scheme, and he actually sounded like a whiney little kid about it. Had it not been for Ron Francis, who was able to play moderator and bring the two sides to an agreement, Jagr probably would have demanded a trade. Francis has been key to Jagr's development as a player over the years, but now that he signed on with the Carolina Hurricanes, Jagr is on his own. This could mean trouble for Jagr and the Penguin organization, which already has a lot of problems on its hands. Selanne could have chose the road Jagr took this past season. He could have complained about a lack of help on offense. The Little Sisters of the Poor could have scored more than the Ducks offense this past season. After Selanne, who scored 52 goals and 86 points in 73 games, the next highest scorer was Steve Rucchin who had 53 points in 72 games. From there, the production decreased even further. Travis Green scored 42 points, Scott Young tallied 33 and after Kariya's 30 points in 22 games, Matt Cullen posted 27. For the record, anytime your team's sixth-leading scorer has a whopping 27 points, you suck. Teemu could have told manangement, in the words of those wacky wrestling guys in Degeneration X, to "suck it", but he didn't. He could have complained about the lack of protection his teammates were giving, but he didn't. He could have very easily complained about his contract situation, as well. But he didn't. Selanne was all class this season. And basically, that's the difference. Selanne made the best of what he had to work with. Jagr wanted to complain about it. Next season should be interesting for both players. Watch Selanne and Kariya work their magic together for a full schedule and see how many points each of them rack up. It should be exciting to witness their speed and creativity for more than 20 games. If all goes well, 60 goals and 120 points is not out of the question for Selanne. With Kariya on one wing and either Rucchin or Josef Marha at center, the Pond should be kickin' this season. But let's not forget about Jagr in Pittsburgh. Expect a less-than-stellar performance from him this season. With Francis gone, Jagr has no one to pass to him. Stu Barnes is still there, but expecting the same kind of performance that he put together last season is ludicrous. Alexei Morozov could step up and give Jagr a helping hand, but without Francis, Jagr might never be the same. And considering the amount of complaining he has done in the past in Pittsburgh, and his inability to become a true leader, there is a good possibility that Jagr could find himself wearing colors other than black and gold by the end of the year. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Forsberg Steals Top Spot from Lindros -------------------------------------------------------------------- by Jim Iovino It hasn't been too pleasant a summer for Eric Lindros. The Philadelphia Flyer captain failed to lead his team out of the first round of the playoffs, let alone arrange a date with Lord Stanley's Cup. He was criticized by his boss, general manager Bob Clarke, for not playing up to expectations. And he has been unable to cash in on the high-paying contract he wants. With troubles like these, it almost hurts us too much to inform Lindros of the latest news. But I'll do it anyway, because I'm that kind of guy. Eric Lindros has fallen out of the top spot in the LCS Hockey's list of the NHL's best centers. The new No. 1? None other than Colorado Avalanche star Peter Forsberg. Sorry, Eric. We know you've had a tough year, but them's the breaks. The "Big E" takes a fall Lindros wasn't a big Darius Kasparaitis fan before the Penguin defenseman knocked him loopy with a clean, open-ice check in Pittsburgh, so it's hard to imagine the big guy has a kind word to say to Kasparaitis now. Things fell apart for Lindros after Kasparaitis's check gave him a concussion. He was out of action for the next 17 games or so, but the layoff proved to be devastating for the rest of his season. Before the injury Lindros was on pace for a solid year. But more than that, Lindros was having a healthy season. For most players a healthy campaign is the norm, but for Lindros, who had played in more than 65 games only one time in his career, a full season definitely would have been something to celebrate. But good health wasn't the only thing Flyer fans were hoping for. They wanted the Stanley Cup. With Lindros injured, that wasn't going to happen. Even before the injury, however, the Flyers and Lindros weren't playing like Stanley Cup contenders. In order for the Flyers to win, they had to set a tone. They had to pound the opposition every chance they got. But the will and desire to obliterate the other team wasn't there for more than a period a night -- especially from Lindros. Lindros returned from his concussion in time for the playoffs, but it didn't matter. The results were the same. On most nights, the Flyers would play a tremendous first period, then fall asleep for the last two. Leading the way in this bad habit was Lindros. At times you'd forget that he was even playing. That shouldn't happen. The Flyers made a quick exit from the postseason thanks to a first-round loss to Dominik Hasek and the Buffalo Sabres. After Lindros led the team to the Stanley Cup finals the year before, a first-round loss was not what management and fans had in mind. Lindros was supposed to build off his first finals appearance and win it all in 1998. He didn't, and he has paid for his failure all summer long. Several weeks ago Flyer general manager Bob Clarke spoke out on the disappointments of his team captain, and what he said wasn't encouraging for the 25-year-old center. Clarke said that if Lindros, who has been struggling to come to terms on a long-term contract with the club for quite some time, wanted to be the highest-paid player in the league he had to start playing like he deserved that kind of money. "You're not a kid anymore," Clarke said. "He's 25 years old, and he's been in the league six years. It's time." Clarke thought Lindros was ready for the big time this past season. Skill-wise, Lindros was. He's probably got the heaviest shot in the league. He's quick (when healthy) and he can play outstanding hockey at both ends of the ice. Stat-wise, Lindros is dominating. Last year he scored 71 points (30 goals) in 63 games. For his career, Lindros has totaled 223 goals and 284 assists for 507 points in 360 games. But intangibles have slowed down his progress. Clarke thought he could help his young prodigy by naming him captain of the Canadian Olympic Team. The win-or-else environment could have been the perfect place for Lindros to assert himself as a leader and take charge of one of the best rosters the world has ever seen. In order to do that, Clarke had to leave Mark Messier off of the roster. A bold move by Clarke -- a move that he would regret making after Team Canada failed to take home a medal. Lindros wasn't able to lead Team Canada in the Olympics, and he wasn't able to motivate his Flyer teammates into playing the way they should have during the regular season and the playoffs. By all accounts, his leadership skills proved to be a major flaw in his game this past year. Although giving your star player a critical tongue-lashing in the papers was probably the wrong way to go about it, Clarke was right. It is definitely time for Lindros to take his game up to the next notch. The only way he will silence his critics is by winning the Stanley Cup. And that's also the only way he will reclaim the title of best center in the LCS Hockey rankings. "I love it when you call me Big Foppa" Lindros is out as the LCS Hockey No. 1 center. His departure made room for the Swedish sensation, Peter Forsberg. Ironically, Forsberg was part of the deal between the Quebec Nordiques and Flyers in 1992 that sent the unsigned Lindros to Philadelphia for six players, two first-round picks and $16 million. Six years later, Lindros is still squabbling about contracts while the 25-year-old Forsberg has already won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche. There are still some questions about Forsberg's game that must be answered. Like Lindros, there's a question of leadership. Can Forsberg carry a team on his own? Forsberg has lived in the shadows of Joe Sakic his entire career. When the Avs need a big goal, they look to Sakic. Forsberg has to prove that he can make the big plays, too. Forsberg was second in the league in scoring this past year with 91 points in 72 games. He did a lot of that scoring with Sakic struggling with an injury. This helped Forsberg quiet some of the critics, but there's still more room for him to grow as a true leader in Colorado. Some critics say Forsberg needs to shoot more instead of always looking for the pass. Forsberg has a lethal shot, but the crafty center often tries to make a pretty pass to a cutting teammate instead of shooting. Forsberg has scored 30 goals just once in his career. That stat doesn't help his bargaining position for being the No. 1 center in the league. But though it is true that Forsberg often opts for a pass rather than a shot, it doesn't detract from his game. Forsberg's just that good a passer. If a teammate is open, "Foppa" will find him. Just ask Valeri Kamensky, who has been on the receiving end of some of Forsberg's best passes. A promising sign for Forsberg came in the Avs' seven-game playoff series against Edmonton. Forsberg scored six goals on 18 shots. Perhaps Forsberg finally realizes that he can be a dominating force in the league if he thinks about shooting as much as he does passing. Lindros looks to shoot. Forsberg looks to pass. But other than that, the two centers' games are quite similar. Both love to hit - and hit hard. Despite his Swedish nationality, don't think for a second that Forsberg is soft. He loves physical play, and most often he is the initiator of contact. Forsberg is also great in the defensive zone. Lindros had a better plus/minus rating this past season, but Forsberg covers his own end a lot better than Lindros does. A lot of times it seems that Forsberg enjoys playing defense so much that he forgets about his offensive responsibilities. Any coach would love to have a player like that. Add it up So what have we learned today? We learned that Eric Lindros isn't a perfect hockey player. We also learned that Peter Forsberg has flaws, too. But in the post-Lemieux, post-Gretzky dominated era, the days of the perfect centerman are over. Both Lindros and Forsberg are great players, but at this moment in time Peter Forsberg has more desire to be the best at his position. Lindros always seems to be distracted by his surroundings. If he would just go out and play like he is capable of playing night in and night out, the debate about the league's top center would be over. But until he does, players like Peter Forsberg have a shot at stealing that No. 1 ranking. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hockey Pool Help ------------------------------------------------------------------ by Matthew Secosky Section I: So You're in a Hockey Pool. Being in a Hockey Pool is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it is a common and treatable condition that afflicts young and old alike during the fall, winter, and early spring months. So as you face these trying times, please remember that you are not alone! Admitting you have a problem is the first step towards recovery! Many individuals initially express fear and anxiety upon learning of their condition, but within a few weeks these feelings gradually subside and are replaced by optimism, and an apple cider induced "warm, fuzzy feeling". In other cases, feelings of mind-numbing euphoria, depression, and even deep-seated self-pity have been reported. While being in a Hockey Pool is not easy, also remember it is a manageable condition. With a proper diet and exercise regime, many individuals in Hockey Pools have gone on to lead healthy, productive and rewarding lives! Section II: Coping with Your Hockey Pool. Do not think of your being in a Hockey Pool as a problem, but rather as a unique opportunity! And in order to make the most of your opportunity, there are 14 steps you can easily take to ensure success. Find People Living in the Past - Get in a hockey pool with people who haven't paid attention to hockey since 1991. While they're drafting Kirk Muller and Mark Tinordi, you'll be scorin' Peter Forsberg and Kenny Jonsson. Give it a try, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Draft High - Just because you don't draft high, doesn't mean YOU don't have to be. Ladders can take you places you've never been. Draft Best Player Available - Don't just take a high-scoring forward in the first round because you feel some kind of nagging compulsion to do so. Make sure you take the best player. Once Kariya, Selanne and Jagr are gone, you might as well take a top goaltender like Brodeur or a premier defenseman like Lidstrom or Ozolinsh. You'll be glad you did. Draft Cutest Player Available - Hey ladies, we all know winning isn't worth a damn if ya don't look good. So why not throw caution to the wind and draft that hunk-a-burnin-love between the pipes. Felix Potvin is soooooo dreamy. And that Mike Modano got it in all the right places, I hear. Be Well-Rounded - All thru school, it was stressed time and time again that you should strive to become a "well-rounded" individual. Being well-rounded would garner the respect of your peers, they said. Of course, no one bought into such gibberish. We all knew it meant being called a dork and being given 'atomic wedgies' in gym class. So now why I am telling you to be well-rounded? Well, I don't know. Just make sure you have enough starters in your lineup before taking backups. I mean don't go nutty and draft six defensemen in a row if you haven't picked any forwards yet, is all I'm sayin'. Just remember, having an offense led by Randy McKay is not something to be proud of. Think with Your Head, Not Your Heart - Emotion has no part in the Hockey Pool. Don't let your thought process be compromised because you feel compelled to pick your favorite player. Wendel Clark is cool and all, I'll admit. But SNAP OUT OF IT, LAD! Consider the Hockey Pool a war. If you blindly go back to rescue a fallen comrade, you will more than likely be cut down in a hail of machine gun fire. Sure it's noble and all, but at that point you'll be of no use to anyone. Hoard Goaltenders - Load up on starting goaltenders. Injuries will decimate teams and if you have three solid goalies you will have the edge at the bargaining table. Also, there are precious few big name goalies who have a quality team in front of them. Hasek, Roy, Brodeur, Vanbiesbrouck and Belfour pretty much make up such a list. Get Defensemen Early - In today's NHL there aren't many forwards and even fewer defensemen who will put up the huge offensive numbers coveted in the Hockey Pool. Get at least two or three solid defensemen early in the draft so that you don't get stuck with Jeff Norton and David Wilkie. Lock a Left Wing - If you are required to draft by position in your Hockey Pool, take care to focus on the left wing position from the start. LeClair, Kariya, Tkachuk and Shanahan are the only sure picks. Left wing is not the deepest position in hockey. Second-Year Players - A lot of guides will tell you avoid second-year players because they may experience a "sophomore slump". But I say go for it. Sure second-year guys may be more prone to a let down, but often the upside is worth the risk. Passing up on Sergei Samsonov or Alexei Morozov would just be silly... especially if they are availble late. Think for Yourself - Don't get caught up in patterns. If the five people before you draft forwards, look for a goalie or defenseman. Chances are you'll get a better player. There's no need to take the 12th best forward when the 6th best goalie is still available. Screw Your Friends - You might like your friends a whole bunch, but in a Hockey Pool all bets are off. Does a stranded bud need a ride? Does an under-aged aquaintance need help scorin' some smokes and a six-pack for the weekend? If so, Lady Luck has definitely looked your way, my friend. Now is the time to deal. With a little practice and some smooth talk, you too will be able to grab Peter Bondra for Miroslav Satan. The Age Factor - As players age, their skills decline and they become more injury prone. Hence, older stars like Tocchet, Clark, and Andreychuck have seen better days. Choosing such players offers little in upside potential. Gretzky, Messier, Coffey, Bourque, etc. are still viable picks, but, as with so many things in life, moderation is the key. Be Like Bill - A little white lie never hurt anyone, so telling others that Theo Fleury quit hockey to become a country music star can only help to further your cause. Other good ploys are to exclaim "I heard that so and so is refusing to play until he gets a new contract" or "I heard Player X is being traded to Nashville". Being resourceful is no crime. Live on the Edge - Got a few picks left in the 16th round? Hell, why not take a chance on a youngster like New Jersey's Brendan Morrison who might break through? It will be a much more memorable experience than watching Sandy Moger claw his way to get you 20-some points. Section III: Who Do I Turn to for Help? The good news is that there is a large group of dedicated, talented professionals who will be more than happy to assist you in your time of need. Below is a partial listing of top ten performers in your area. Jaromir Jagr, PIT - Captured his 2nd Art Ross Trophy (1st in 1994-95) and was the only player to break 100 points last season, bagging 102. Answered the critics who doubted he could continue to produce without Mario Lemieux, now it is to be seen if he can overcome the loss of longtime linemate Ron Francis. It's a good thing Jagr is the best one-on-one player in the NHL, because he won't be getting much help from his team. Teemu Selanne, ANA - Selanne had 52 goals last season... and Paul Kariya was knocked silly for most of the time. Just imagine what kind of totals he can put up if Kariya can play a full year. Unlike other speedy high-scoring wingers (ie: Bure, Mogilny), Selanne is a complete player and also very consistent. His 143 goals and 303 points over the last three seasons can attest to that. Another thing that makes Selanne great is that to him the money ain't a thing. While other players demanded to rework contracts to match their inflated egos, Selanne honored the less-than-substantial deal he signed with the Ducks. Eric Lindros, PHI - Lindros has been told that if he wants to be paid like the best player in the league then he better start posting the numbers. With an incentive-laden $50-million deal on the table, look for the Wobbly One to improve on the 71 points he collected this year. Lindros and the Legion were streaky all year... one game they'd dominate, the next game they were non-factors. Lindros needs to be focused and healthy for 82 games to prove he's worth the money. Paul Kariya, ANA - Only played 22 games before a concussion ended his season, but he averaged 1.41 points per game when he could go. A full season with Selanne and Kariya could win the Art Ross... unless Gary Suter has something to say about it. Martin Brodeur, NJD - 10 shutouts each of the past two seasons and a 1.89 goals-against average. Has all technical aspects of goaltending mastered... no need for flopping around here. A sure thing if ever there was one. Eddie Belfour, DAL - Playing behind the Dallas defense, he only faced 1335 shots in 61 games (21.8 SPG). Had nine shutouts and a league-leading 1.88 goals-against average. Won 37 games last year and should win 40+ this year now that Brett Hull is in the lineup. An extremely talented goalie who plays behind one of the better teams in the league. Dominik Hasek, BUF - World class talent. An adventure on ice. Led NHL in save percentage for fifth straight year (0.932). Led league with 13 shutouts. Faced more shots than any goalie, 2149, but still had 4th lowest GAA at 2.09. If nothing else, he will entertain. Nicklas Lidstrom, DET - Led all defensemen with 59 points and was a +22. Averaged over 27 minutes of ice time per game. Should exceed 60 points this year. Sandis Ozolinsh, COL - If injuries hadn't limited him to 66 games, Ozolinsh would have been chasing Lidstrom for the highest-scoring defenseman of the year. His 0.77 PPG was second best among backliners. Should eclipse 70 points. John LeClair, PHI - Has scored 50+ goals in each of the last three seasons...the first American player to do so. Next season he will make it four consecutive years with no problems. Tough, physical player who won't take stupid penalties. Played in all 82 games for third straight year; good for 50+ goals, 90+ points. Section IV: Is There Anything I Should Watch Out For? Yes. There are often many symptoms that will remain dormant for years before emerging to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting host. They should be watched carefully. Brett Hull, DAL - Hull's 27 goals last year may make some people wonder if the Golden Brett is rusting, but teaming with Mike Modano in Dallas will make him shine again. Hull should regain 40-goal form. John Vanbiesbrouck, PHI - Three seasons ago he led the Panthers to the Stanley Cup Finals. This should be the year he returns. Philly finally has the goalie they need to win it all, and Vanbiesbrouck won't let that chance pass him by. Paul Coffey, CHI - If the Doctor gets to write his own prescriptions he'll be flying high indeed. Only 29 points last season, but only got limited time in Philly. Three years ago he had 74 points. Won't see that neighborhood again, but might be down the block. Josef Marha, ANA - Had 11 points in 12 games with Anaheim last season. Could play center between Selanne and Kariya. Hmmmm. Sami Kapanen, CAR - Had a breakout season with 26 goals and 63 points. Numbers will improve with Ron Francis as new center. Speedy quick. Sergei Samsonov, BOS - Unproven, but a very explosive and exciting player. Had 22 goals and 47 points to win the Calder trophy. Averaged 0.34 points per game over first half of season. Second half of season average: 0.81. Happy days are back in Beantown. Section V: Questions? You can never be 100% sure, but knowing is half the battle. Yo Joe. Gary Roberts, CAR - Held together for 61 games last season and managed 21 goals. Carolina will be a much improved team this year. Still a chance for 40? Pavel Bure, VAN - The Russian Rocket has blasted off again, but who knows when he'll crash back to Earth. Did he just score 51 goals and 90 points to guarantee himself a pricey contract or does he plan on keeping with the program? Who knows? Complains as much as that little brat from the Home Alone flicks. Alexander Mogilny, VAN - Even more flighty than Bure, you never know what to expect out of him. Could net 60, could bag 20. It seems that either Mogilny or Bure has a big year. They take turns or something. If Bure and Mogilny would ever coordinate their attack, Vancouver would have an amazing team. Joe Nieuwendyk, DAL - Major surgery on both knees will make a repeat of his 39-goal season very difficult. May miss one to two months early in the year. Doug Gilmour, CHI - $6 million dollars a year for Gilmour? At 35, Doug ain't the sparkplug he once was. Don't get me wrong, he's still a good player, but $6 million a year? Come on now, that's just silly. Centering Tony Amonte will raise the assist totals, but those numbers won't be high enough to undo the damage this contract has done to the salary structure of the NHL. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Help Wanted: Team Correspondents --------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you like hockey? Do you like to work for free? Do you like to stick it to "The Man"? If you've answered "yes" to the above questions, you may be just the person we're looking for. In preparation for the 1998-99 NHL season, LCS Hockey is looking for several new team correspondents. Sadly, when you go in for world domination, not everyone makes it back. There were the unexpected deportations, the accidental bludgeoning, and even our ongoing feud with Bil Keane, the creator of the "Family Circus" comic strip, that eventually led to the kidnapping of several writers. But as the old story goes, one man's disappearance is another man's job opportunity. With that in mind, LCS Hockey is currently looking to find correspondents for the following teams: Carolina Edmonton Florida New Jersey Philadelphia Phoenix Vancouver As an LCS Hockey team correspondent, you'd be the main source for information about your club. You'd be required to file a report once every two weeks for issues and you would also get first crack at all feature ideas involving the team. If you think you have what it takes to swing the gig, write to us at sportif@westol.com and tell us all about yourself. Please supply such information as age, location, past writing experience, and anything else that might catch our eye. The letter you write will be very important in our decision-making process, so make it good. We'll be accepting applications through September 23rd. Then we'll read all the letters and hopefully make an announcement on the new writers within a week. Thank you very much. --------------------------------------------------------------------- HOCKEY POOL STATS --------------------------------------------------------------------- In all the following stats "*" denotes a rookie player. --------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFENSE --------------------------------------------------------------------- These were the top 269 forwards in the NHL last season, ranked by career points per game average. In addition the the 1998 information, rankings are provided for the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons. 1997-98 OFFENSE CAREER STATS PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW PPG 1. (1, 1) - Wayne Gretzky, NYR C 37/6-0/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 23 67 90 -11 28 6 0 4 1.10 1996-97 stats............ 82 25 72 97 12 28 6 0 2 1.18 1995-96 stats............ 80 23 79 102 -13 34 6 1 3 1.27 Career stats............. 1417 885 1910 2795 Career per game averages. - 0.62 1.35 1.97 Averages over 82 games... 82 51 110 161 2. (2, 3) - Eric Lindros, PHI C 25/6-4/229 R 1997-98 stats............ 63 30 41 71 14 134 10 1 4 1.13 1996-97 stats............ 52 32 47 79 31 136 9 0 7 1.52 1995-96 stats............ 73 47 68 115 26 163 15 0 4 1.58 Career stats............. 360 223 284 507 Career per game averages. - 0.62 0.79 1.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 50 64 115 3. (3, 5) - Teemu Selanne, ANA RW 28/6-0/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 73 52 34 86 12 30 10 1 10 1.18 1996-97 stats............ 78 51 58 109 28 34 11 1 8 1.40 1995-96 stats............ 79 40 68 108 5 22 9 1 5 1.37 Career stats............. 410 266 271 537 Career per game averages. - 0.65 0.66 1.31 Averages over 82 games... 82 53 54 107 4. (5, 6) - Peter Forsberg, COL C 25/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 25 66 91 6 94 7 3 7 1.26 1996-97 stats............ 65 28 58 86 31 73 5 4 4 1.32 1995-96 stats............ 82 30 86 116 26 47 7 3 3 1.41 Career stats............. 266 98 245 343 Career per game averages. - 0.37 0.92 1.29 Averages over 82 games... 82 30 75 105 5. (4, 4) - Steve Yzerman, DET C 33/5-11/185 R 1997-98 stats............ 75 24 45 69 3 46 6 2 0 0.92 1996-97 stats............ 81 22 63 85 22 78 8 0 3 1.05 1995-96 stats............ 80 36 59 95 29 64 16 2 8 1.19 Career stats............. 1098 563 846 1409 Career per game averages. - 0.51 0.77 1.28 Averages over 82 games... 82 42 63 105 6. (6, 11) - Jaromir Jagr, PIT RW 26/6-2/216 L 1997-98 stats............ 77 35 67 102 17 64 7 0 8 1.32 1996-97 stats............ 63 47 48 95 22 40 11 2 6 1.51 1995-96 stats............ 82 62 87 149 31 96 20 1 12 1.82 Career stats............. 581 301 434 735 Career per game averages. - 0.52 0.75 1.27 Averages over 82 games... 82 42 61 103 7. (9, 23) - Paul Kariya, ANA LW 24/5-11/175 L 1997-98 stats............ 22 17 14 31 12 23 3 0 2 1.41 1996-97 stats............ 69 44 55 99 36 6 15 3 10 1.43 1995-96 stats............ 82 50 58 108 9 20 20 3 9 1.32 Career stats............. 220 129 148 277 Career per game averages. - 0.59 0.67 1.26 Averages over 82 games... 82 48 55 103 8. (7, 7) - Brett Hull, DAL RW 34/5-10/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 66 27 45 72 -1 26 10 0 6 1.09 1996-97 stats............ 77 42 40 82 -9 10 12 2 6 1.06 1995-96 stats............ 70 43 40 83 4 30 16 5 6 1.19 Career stats............. 801 554 433 987 Career per game averages. - 0.69 0.54 1.23 Averages over 82 games... 82 56 44 101 9. (8, 8) - Joe Sakic, COL C 29/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 64 27 36 63 0 50 12 1 2 0.98 1996-97 stats............ 65 22 52 74 -10 34 10 2 5 1.14 1995-96 stats............ 82 51 69 120 14 44 17 6 7 1.46 Career stats............. 719 334 549 883 Career per game averages. - 0.46 0.76 1.23 Averages over 82 games... 82 38 62 100 10. (10, 13) - Mark Messier, VAN C 37/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 22 38 60 -10 58 8 2 2 0.73 1996-97 stats............ 71 36 48 84 12 88 7 5 9 1.18 1995-96 stats............ 74 47 52 99 29 122 14 1 5 1.34 Career stats............. 1354 597 1015 1612 Career per game averages. - 0.44 0.75 1.19 Averages over 82 games... 82 36 61 97 11. (11, 9) - Adam Oates, WSH C 36/5-11/185 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 18 58 76 6 36 3 2 3 0.93 1996-97 stats............ 80 22 60 82 -5 14 3 2 5 1.02 1995-96 stats............ 70 25 67 92 16 18 7 1 2 1.31 Career stats............. 908 276 796 1072 Career per game averages. - 0.30 0.88 1.18 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 71 96 12. (12, 17) - Pat LaFontaine, NYR RETIRED 7/98 C 33/5-10/180 R 1997-98 stats............ 67 23 39 62 -16 36 11 0 2 0.93 1996-97 stats............ 13 2 6 8 -8 4 1 0 0 0.62 1995-96 stats............ 76 40 51 91 -8 36 15 3 7 1.20 Career stats............. 865 468 545 1013 Career per game averages. - 0.54 0.63 1.17 Averages over 82 games... 82 44 51 96 13. (14, 12) - Sergei Fedorov, DET C 29/6-1/220 L 1997-98 stats............ 21 6 11 17 10 25 2 0 2 0.81 1996-97 stats............ 74 30 33 63 29 30 9 2 4 0.85 1995-96 stats............ 78 39 68 107 49 48 11 3 11 1.37 Career stats............. 527 248 361 609 Career per game averages. - 0.47 0.69 1.16 Averages over 82 games... 82 38 56 94 14. (19, 19) - Pierre Turgeon, STL C 29/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 22 46 68 13 24 6 0 4 1.13 1996-97 stats............ 78 26 59 85 8 14 5 0 7 1.09 1995-96 stats............ 80 38 58 96 19 44 17 1 6 1.20 Career stats............. 810 366 566 932 Career per game averages. - 0.45 0.70 1.15 Averages over 82 games... 82 37 57 94 15. (18, 22) - Ron Francis, CAR C 35/6-3/202 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 25 62 87 12 20 7 0 5 1.07 1996-97 stats............ 81 27 63 90 7 20 10 1 2 1.11 1995-96 stats............ 77 27 92 119 25 56 12 1 4 1.55 Career stats............. 1247 428 1006 1434 Career per game averages. - 0.34 0.81 1.15 Averages over 82 games... 82 28 66 94 16. (16, 15) - Alexander Mogilny, VAN RW 29/5-11/192 L 1997-98 stats............ 51 18 27 45 -6 36 5 4 1 0.88 1996-97 stats............ 76 31 42 73 9 18 7 1 4 0.96 1995-96 stats............ 79 55 52 107 14 16 10 5 6 1.35 Career stats............. 587 315 354 669 Career per game averages. - 0.54 0.60 1.14 Averages over 82 games... 82 44 49 93 17. (15, 16) - Luc Robitaille, LAK LW 32/6-1/204 L 1997-98 stats............ 57 16 24 40 5 66 5 0 7 0.70 1996-97 stats............ 69 24 24 48 16 48 5 0 4 0.70 1995-96 stats............ 77 23 46 69 13 80 11 0 4 0.90 Career stats............. 889 478 524 1002 Career per game averages. - 0.54 0.59 1.13 Averages over 82 games... 82 44 48 92 18. (17, 10) - Jari Kurri, COL RETIRED 6/98 LW 38/6-1/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 70 5 17 22 6 12 2 0 0 0.31 1996-97 stats............ 82 13 22 35 -13 12 3 0 3 0.43 1995-96 stats............ 71 18 27 45 -16 39 5 1 0 0.63 Career stats............. 1251 601 797 1398 Career per game averages. - 0.48 0.64 1.12 Averages over 82 games... 82 39 52 91 19. (21, 18) - Pavel Bure, VAN RW 27/5-10/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 51 39 90 5 48 13 6 4 1.10 1996-97 stats............ 63 23 32 55 -14 40 4 1 2 0.87 1995-96 stats............ 15 6 7 13 -2 8 1 1 0 0.87 Career stats............. 428 254 224 478 Career per game averages. - 0.59 0.52 1.12 Averages over 82 games... 82 48 42 91 20. (20, 20) - Mark Recchi, MTL RW 30/5-10/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 32 42 74 11 51 9 1 6 0.90 1996-97 stats............ 82 34 46 80 -1 58 7 2 3 0.98 1995-96 stats............ 82 28 50 78 20 69 11 2 6 0.95 Career stats............. 710 317 472 789 Career per game averages. - 0.45 0.66 1.11 Averages over 82 games... 82 36 54 91 21. (23, 25) - Bernie Nicholls, SJS C 37/6-0/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 60 6 22 28 -4 26 3 0 0 0.47 1996-97 stats............ 65 12 33 45 -21 63 2 1 0 0.69 1995-96 stats............ 59 19 41 60 11 60 6 0 2 1.02 Career stats............. 1117 475 732 1207 Career per game averages. - 0.43 0.66 1.08 Averages over 82 games... 82 34 53 88 22. (22, 24) - Jeremy Roenick, PHO C 28/6-0/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 79 24 32 56 5 103 6 1 3 0.71 1996-97 stats............ 72 29 40 69 -7 115 10 3 7 0.96 1995-96 stats............ 66 32 35 67 9 109 12 4 2 1.02 Career stats............. 675 320 401 721 Career per game averages. - 0.47 0.59 1.07 Averages over 82 games... 82 38 48 87 23. (26, 30) - Doug Gilmour, CHI C 35/5-11/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 63 13 40 53 10 68 3 0 5 0.84 1996-97 stats............ 81 22 60 82 2 68 4 1 1 1.01 1995-96 stats............ 81 32 40 72 -5 77 10 2 3 0.89 Career stats............. 1125 381 795 1176 Career per game averages. - 0.34 0.71 1.05 Averages over 82 games... 82 27 57 85 24. (27, 28) - Theoren Fleury, CGY RW 30/5-6/180 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 27 51 78 0 197 3 2 4 0.95 1996-97 stats............ 81 29 38 67 -12 104 9 2 3 0.83 1995-96 stats............ 80 46 50 96 17 112 17 5 4 1.20 Career stats............. 731 334 427 761 Career per game averages. - 0.46 0.58 1.04 Averages over 82 games... 82 37 47 85 25. (25, 33) - Mats Sundin, TOR C 27/6-4/215 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 33 41 74 -3 49 9 1 5 0.90 1996-97 stats............ 82 41 53 94 6 59 7 4 8 1.15 1995-96 stats............ 76 33 50 83 8 46 7 6 7 1.09 Career stats............. 611 265 367 632 Career per game averages. - 0.43 0.60 1.03 Averages over 82 games... 82 35 49 84 26. (29, 32) - Mike Modano, DAL C 28/6-3/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 52 21 38 59 25 32 7 5 2 1.13 1996-97 stats............ 80 35 48 83 43 42 9 5 9 1.04 1995-96 stats............ 78 36 45 81 -12 63 8 4 4 1.04 Career stats............. 633 277 377 654 Career per game averages. - 0.44 0.60 1.03 Averages over 82 games... 82 35 48 84 27. (28, 27) - Craig Janney, TBL C 31/6-1/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 68 10 43 53 5 12 4 0 0 0.78 1996-97 stats............ 77 15 38 53 -1 26 5 0 1 0.69 1995-96 stats............ 84 20 62 82 -33 26 7 0 2 0.98 Career stats............. 704 183 541 724 Career per game averages. - 0.26 0.77 1.03 Averages over 82 games... 82 21 63 84 28. (35, 60) - Zigmund Palffy, NYI RW 26/5-10/183 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 45 42 87 -2 34 17 2 5 1.06 1996-97 stats............ 80 48 42 90 21 43 6 4 6 1.13 1995-96 stats............ 81 43 44 87 -17 56 17 1 6 1.07 Career stats............. 281 146 135 281 Career per game averages. - 0.52 0.48 1.00 Averages over 82 games... 82 42 39 82 29. (31, 34) - Joe Nieuwendyk, DAL C 32/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 39 30 69 16 30 14 0 11 0.95 1996-97 stats............ 66 30 21 51 -5 32 8 0 2 0.77 1995-96 stats............ 52 14 18 32 -17 41 8 0 3 0.62 Career stats............. 768 397 371 768 Career per game averages. - 0.52 0.48 1.00 Averages over 82 games... 82 42 39 82 30. (24, 26) - Alexei Zhamnov, CHI C 28/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 70 21 28 49 16 61 6 2 3 0.70 1996-97 stats............ 74 20 42 62 18 56 6 1 2 0.84 1995-96 stats............ 58 22 37 59 -4 65 5 0 2 1.02 Career stats............. 379 144 234 378 Career per game averages. - 0.38 0.62 1.00 Averages over 82 games... 82 31 50 81 31. (32, 37) - Dino Ciccarelli, FLA RW 38/5-10/185 R 1997-98 stats............ 62 16 17 33 -16 70 5 0 4 0.53 1996-97 stats............ 77 35 25 60 -11 116 12 0 6 0.78 1995-96 stats............ 64 22 21 43 14 99 13 0 5 0.67 Career stats............. 1218 602 591 1193 Career per game averages. - 0.49 0.49 0.98 Averages over 82 games... 82 40 39 80 32. (37, 46) - Keith Tkachuk, PHO LW 26/6-2/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 69 40 26 66 9 147 11 0 8 0.96 1996-97 stats............ 81 52 34 86 -1 228 9 2 7 1.06 1995-96 stats............ 76 50 48 98 11 156 20 2 6 1.29 Career stats............. 458 236 205 441 Career per game averages. - 0.52 0.45 0.96 Averages over 82 games... 82 42 36 78 33. (34, 39) - Dave Andreychuk, NJD LW 35/6-3/220 R 1997-98 stats............ 75 14 34 48 19 26 4 0 2 0.64 1996-97 stats............ 82 27 34 61 38 48 4 1 2 0.74 1995-96 stats............ 76 28 29 57 -9 64 14 2 3 0.75 Career stats............. 1158 517 595 1112 Career per game averages. - 0.45 0.51 0.96 Averages over 82 games... 82 36 42 78 34. (30, 29) - Kevin Stevens, NYR LW 33/6-3/225 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 14 27 41 -7 130 5 0 3 0.51 1996-97 stats............ 69 14 20 34 -27 96 4 0 1 0.49 1995-96 stats............ 61 13 23 36 -10 71 6 0 1 0.59 Career stats............. 668 292 346 638 Career per game averages. - 0.44 0.52 0.96 Averages over 82 games... 82 35 42 78 35. (39, 45) - Vincent Damphousse, MTL C 31/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 18 41 59 14 58 2 1 5 0.78 1996-97 stats............ 82 27 54 81 -6 82 7 2 3 0.99 1995-96 stats............ 80 38 56 94 5 158 11 4 3 1.18 Career stats............. 928 328 552 880 Career per game averages. - 0.35 0.59 0.95 Averages over 82 games... 82 28 48 77 36. (40, 66) - Doug Weight, EDM C 27/5-11/191 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 26 44 70 1 69 9 0 4 0.89 1996-97 stats............ 80 21 61 82 1 80 4 0 2 1.02 1995-96 stats............ 82 25 79 104 -19 95 9 0 2 1.27 Career stats............. 474 128 320 448 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.68 0.95 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 55 77 37. (38, 44) - Brendan Shanahan, DET LW 29/6-3/215 R 1997-98 stats............ 75 28 29 57 6 154 15 1 9 0.76 1996-97 stats............ 81 47 41 88 32 131 20 3 7 1.09 1995-96 stats............ 74 44 34 78 2 125 17 2 6 1.05 Career stats............. 788 363 380 743 Career per game averages. - 0.46 0.48 0.94 Averages over 82 games... 82 37 39 77 38. (33, 31) - Joe Juneau, WSH C 30/6-0/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 56 9 22 31 -8 26 4 1 1 0.55 1996-97 stats............ 58 15 27 42 -11 8 9 1 3 0.72 1995-96 stats............ 80 14 50 64 -3 30 7 2 2 0.80 Career stats............. 410 99 287 386 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.70 0.94 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 57 77 39. (42, 47) - Valeri Kamensky, COL LW 32/6-2/198 R 1997-98 stats............ 75 26 40 66 -2 60 8 0 4 0.88 1996-97 stats............ 68 28 38 66 5 38 8 0 4 0.97 1995-96 stats............ 81 38 47 85 14 85 18 1 5 1.05 Career stats............. 395 152 218 370 Career per game averages. - 0.38 0.55 0.94 Averages over 82 games... 82 31 45 76 40. (41, 41) - Mike Gartner, PHO RETIRED 8/98 RW 39/6-0/187 R 1997-98 stats............ 60 12 15 27 -4 24 4 0 2 0.45 1996-97 stats............ 82 32 31 63 -11 38 13 1 7 0.77 1995-96 stats............ 82 35 19 54 5 52 15 0 4 0.66 Career stats............. 1432 708 627 1335 Career per game averages. - 0.49 0.44 0.93 Averages over 82 games... 82 40 35 76 41. (45, 52) - Alexei Yashin, OTW C 25/6-3/216 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 33 39 72 6 24 5 0 6 0.88 1996-97 stats............ 82 35 40 75 -7 44 10 0 5 0.91 1995-96 stats............ 46 15 24 39 -15 28 8 0 1 0.85 Career stats............. 340 134 175 309 Career per game averages. - 0.39 0.51 0.91 Averages over 82 games... 82 32 42 74 42. (46, 49) - Rod Brind'Amour, PHI C 28/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 36 38 74 -2 54 10 2 8 0.90 1996-97 stats............ 82 27 32 59 2 41 8 2 3 0.72 1995-96 stats............ 82 26 61 87 20 110 4 4 5 1.06 Career stats............. 696 249 380 629 Career per game averages. - 0.36 0.55 0.90 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 44 74 43. (44, 48) - Rick Tocchet, PHO RW 34/6-0/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 68 26 19 45 1 157 8 0 6 0.66 1996-97 stats............ 53 21 19 40 -3 98 4 0 2 0.75 1995-96 stats............ 71 29 31 60 10 181 10 0 3 0.85 Career stats............. 909 385 436 821 Career per game averages. - 0.42 0.48 0.90 Averages over 82 games... 82 34 39 74 44. (36, 40) - Tomas Sandstrom, ANA RW 34/6-2/207 L 1997-98 stats............ 77 9 8 17 -25 64 2 1 0 0.22 1996-97 stats............ 74 18 24 42 6 69 1 2 2 0.57 1995-96 stats............ 58 35 35 70 4 69 17 1 2 1.21 Career stats............. 925 387 445 834 Career per game averages. - 0.42 0.48 0.90 Averages over 82 games... 82 34 39 73 45. (49, 61) - Peter Bondra, WSH RW 30/6-1/202 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 52 26 78 14 44 11 5 13 1.03 1996-97 stats............ 77 46 31 77 7 72 10 4 3 1.00 1995-96 stats............ 67 52 28 80 18 40 11 4 7 1.19 Career stats............. 544 285 205 490 Career per game averages. - 0.52 0.38 0.90 Averages over 82 games... 82 42 30 73 46. (, ) - Rob Brown, PIT RW 30/5-10/183 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 15 25 40 -1 59 4 0 4 0.49 1996-97 stats............ PLAYED IN IHL 1995-96 stats............ PLAYED IN IHL Career stats............. 435 167 224 391 Career per game averages. - 0.38 0.51 0.90 Averages over 82 games... 82 31 42 73 47. (48, 55) - John Cullen, TAM C 34/5-10/182 L 1997-98 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1996-97 stats............ 70 18 37 55 -14 95 5 0 2 0.79 1995-96 stats............ 76 16 34 50 1 65 8 0 3 0.66 Career stats............. 617 187 363 550 Career per game averages. - 0.30 0.59 0.89 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 48 73 48. (47, 51) - Brian Bellows, WSH R 34/6-0/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 11 6 3 9 -3 6 5 0 2 0.82 1996-97 stats............ 69 16 15 31 -15 22 8 0 1 0.45 1995-96 stats............ 79 23 26 49 -14 39 13 0 4 0.62 Career stats............. 1112 468 518 986 Career per game averages. - 0.42 0.47 0.89 Averages over 82 games... 82 34 38 72 49. (55, 93) - John LeClair, PHI LW 29/6-3/226 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 51 36 87 30 32 16 0 9 1.06 1996-97 stats............ 82 50 47 97 44 58 10 0 5 1.18 1995-96 stats............ 82 51 46 97 21 64 19 0 10 1.18 Career stats............. 507 226 222 448 Career per game averages. - 0.45 0.44 0.88 Averages over 82 games... 82 36 35 72 50. (54, 62) - Gary Roberts, CAR LW 32/6-1/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 61 20 29 49 3 103 4 0 2 0.80 1996-97 stats............ DID NOT PLAY 1995-96 stats............ 35 22 20 42 15 78 9 0 5 1.20 Career stats............. 646 277 277 554 Career per game averages. - 0.43 0.43 0.86 Averages over 82 games... 82 35 35 70 51. (43, 38) - Mikael Renberg, TBL RW 26/6-2/213 L 1997-98 stats............ 68 16 22 38 -37 34 6 3 0 0.56 1996-97 stats............ 77 22 37 59 36 65 1 0 4 0.77 1995-96 stats............ 51 23 20 43 8 45 9 0 4 0.84 Career stats............. 326 125 157 279 Career per game averages. - 0.38 0.48 0.86 Averages over 82 games... 82 31 39 70 52. (51, 54) - Kirk Muller, FLA C 32/6-0/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 70 8 21 29 -14 54 1 0 3 0.41 1996-97 stats............ 76 21 19 40 -25 89 10 1 4 0.53 1995-96 stats............ 51 13 19 32 -13 57 7 0 1 0.63 Career stats............. 1032 334 542 876 Career per game averages. - 0.32 0.53 0.85 Averages over 82 games... 82 26 43 69 53. (56, 58) - Robert Reichel, NYI C 27/5-10/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 25 40 65 -11 32 8 0 2 0.79 1996-97 stats............ 82 21 41 62 5 26 6 1 3 0.76 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 519 183 255 438 Career per game averages. - 0.35 0.49 0.84 Averages over 82 games... 82 28 40 69 54. (62, 67) - Stephane Richer, TBL RW 32/6-2/225 R 1997-98 stats............ 40 14 15 29 -6 41 5 0 2 0.72 1996-97 stats............ 63 22 24 46 0 32 2 0 2 0.73 1995-96 stats............ 73 20 12 32 -8 30 3 4 3 0.44 Career stats............. 866 380 341 721 Career per game averages. - 0.44 0.39 0.83 Averages over 82 games... 82 35 32 68 55. (53, 61) - Ray Sheppard, CAR RW 32/6-1/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 71 18 19 37 -11 23 7 0 2 0.52 1996-97 stats............ 68 29 31 60 4 4 13 0 7 0.88 1995-96 stats............ 70 37 23 60 -19 16 14 0 7 0.86 Career stats............. 696 322 257 579 Career per game averages. - 0.46 0.37 0.83 Averages over 82 games... 82 37 30 68 56. (60, 105) - Daniel Alfredsson, OTW RW 26/5-11/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 55 17 28 45 7 18 7 0 7 0.82 1996-97 stats............ 76 24 47 71 5 30 11 1 1 0.93 1995-96 stats............ 82 26 35 61 -18 28 8 2 3 0.74 Career stats............. 213 67 110 177 Career per game averages. - 0.31 0.52 0.83 Averages over 82 games... 82 25 42 68 57. (59, 63) - Ed Olczyk, CHI C 32/6-1/207 L 1997-98 stats............ 56 11 11 22 -9 35 5 1 1 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 79 25 30 55 -14 51 5 1 6 0.70 1995-96 stats............ 51 27 22 49 0 65 16 0 1 0.96 Career stats............. 937 330 435 765 Career per game averages. - 0.35 0.46 0.82 Averages over 82 games... 82 28 38 66 58. (68, 95) - Tony Amonte, CHI RW 28/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 31 42 73 21 66 7 3 5 0.89 1996-97 stats............ 81 41 36 77 35 64 9 2 4 0.95 1995-96 stats............ 81 31 32 63 10 62 5 4 5 0.78 Career stats............. 533 203 232 435 Career per game averages. - 0.38 0.44 0.82 Averages over 82 games... 82 31 35 66 59. (65, 71) - Pat Verbeek, DAL RW 34/5-9/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 31 26 57 15 170 9 0 8 0.70 1996-97 stats............ 81 17 36 53 3 128 5 0 4 0.65 1995-96 stats............ 69 41 41 82 29 129 17 0 6 1.19 Career stats............. 1147 461 470 931 Career per game averages. - 0.40 0.41 0.81 Averages over 82 games... 82 32 33 66 60. (58, 68) - Steve Thomas, TOR LW 35/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 55 14 10 24 4 32 3 0 4 0.44 1996-97 stats............ 57 15 19 34 9 46 1 0 2 0.60 1995-96 stats............ 81 26 35 61 -2 98 6 0 6 0.75 Career stats............. 860 324 372 696 Career per game averages. - 0.38 0.43 0.81 Averages over 82 games... 82 30 35 66 61. (63, 72) - Trevor Linden, NYI C 28/6-4/210 R 1997-98 stats............ 67 17 21 38 -14 82 5 2 2 0.57 1996-97 stats............ 49 9 31 40 5 27 2 2 2 0.82 1995-96 stats............ 82 33 47 80 6 42 12 1 2 0.98 Career stats............. 727 257 329 586 Career per game averages. - 0.35 0.45 0.81 Averages over 82 games... 82 28 37 66 62. (64, 73) - Cliff Ronning, PHO C 33/5-8/170 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 11 44 55 5 36 3 0 0 0.69 1996-97 stats............ 69 19 32 51 -9 26 8 0 2 0.74 1995-96 stats............ 79 22 45 67 16 42 5 0 1 0.85 Career stats............. 695 196 362 559 Career per game averages. - 0.28 0.52 0.80 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 42 65 63. (57, 70) - Owen Nolan, SJS RW 26/6-1/215 R 1997-98 stats............ 75 14 27 41 -2 144 3 1 1 0.55 1996-97 stats............ 72 31 32 63 -19 155 10 0 3 0.88 1995-96 stats............ 81 33 36 69 -33 146 16 1 2 0.85 Career stats............. 487 191 198 389 Career per game averages. - 0.39 0.41 0.80 Averages over 82 games... 82 32 33 65 64. (69, 79) - Dimitri Khristich, BOS LW 29/6-2/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 29 37 66 25 42 13 2 1 0.80 1996-97 stats............ 75 19 37 56 8 38 3 0 2 0.75 1995-96 stats............ 76 27 37 64 0 44 12 0 3 0.84 Career stats............. 548 196 240 436 Career per game averages. - 0.36 0.44 0.80 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 35 65 65. (50, 56) - Jason Arnott, NJD C 24/6-3/220 R 1997-98 stats............ 70 10 23 33 -24 99 4 0 2 0.47 1996-97 stats............ 67 19 38 57 -21 92 10 1 2 0.85 1995-96 stats............ 64 28 31 59 -6 87 8 0 5 0.92 Career stats............. 321 105 149 254 Career per game averages. - 0.33 0.46 0.79 Averages over 82 games... 82 26 38 64 66. (66, 75) - Dave Gagner, FLA C 34/5-10/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 78 20 28 48 -21 55 5 1 1 0.62 1996-97 stats............ 82 27 33 60 2 48 9 0 4 0.73 1995-96 stats............ 73 21 28 49 -19 103 7 0 3 0.67 Career stats............. 877 312 379 691 Career per game averages. - 0.36 0.43 0.79 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 35 64 67. (87, 159) - Saku Koivu, MTL C 24/5-9/175 L 1997-98 stats............ 69 14 43 57 8 48 2 2 3 0.83 1996-97 stats............ 50 17 39 56 7 38 5 0 3 1.12 1995-96 stats............ 82 20 25 45 -7 40 8 3 2 0.55 Career stats............. 201 51 107 158 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.53 0.79 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 43 64 68. (, ) - *Josef Marha, ANA C 22/6-0/176 L 1997-98 stats............ 23 9 9 18 4 4 3 0 0 0.78 1996-97 stats............ 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.17 1995-96 stats............ 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.50 Career stats............. 31 9 11 20 Career per game averages. - 0.39 0.39 0.78 Averages over 82 games... 82 32 32 64 69. (70, 84) - Igor Larionov, DET C 38/5-9/170 L 1997-98 stats............ 69 8 39 47 14 40 3 0 2 0.68 1996-97 stats............ 64 12 42 54 31 26 2 1 4 0.84 1995-96 stats............ 73 22 51 73 31 34 10 1 5 1.00 Career stats............. 509 115 282 397 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.55 0.78 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 45 63 70. (73, 89) - Brian Bradley, TBL C 33/5-10/180 R 1997-98 stats............ 14 2 5 7 -9 6 2 0 0 0.50 1996-97 stats............ 35 7 17 24 2 16 1 2 1 0.69 1995-96 stats............ 75 23 56 79 -11 77 9 0 5 1.05 Career stats............. 651 182 321 503 Career per game averages. - 0.28 0.49 0.77 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 40 63 71. (77, 94) - Geoff Courtnall, STL LW 33/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 31 31 62 12 94 6 0 5 0.78 1996-97 stats............ 82 17 40 57 3 86 4 0 2 0.70 1995-96 stats............ 69 24 16 40 -9 101 7 1 1 0.58 Career stats............. 1018 360 423 783 Career per game averages. - 0.35 0.42 0.77 Averages over 82 games... 82 28 34 63 72. (82, 109) - Petr Nedved, PIT C 27/6-3/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1996-97 stats............ 74 33 38 71 -2 66 12 3 4 0.96 1995-96 stats............ 80 45 54 99 37 68 8 1 5 1.24 Career stats............. 441 158 179 337 Career per game averages. - 0.36 0.41 0.76 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 33 62 73. (71, 78) - Kevin Dineen, CAR RW 35/5-11/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 54 7 16 23 -7 105 0 0 1 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 78 19 29 48 -6 141 8 0 5 0.62 1995-96 stats............ 46 2 9 11 -1 117 0 0 0 0.24 Career stats............. 925 330 372 702 Career per game averages. - 0.36 0.40 0.76 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 32 62 74. (72, 82) - Derek King, TOR LW 31/6-0/212 L 1997-98 stats............ 77 21 25 46 -7 43 4 0 3 0.60 1996-97 stats............ 82 26 33 59 -6 22 6 0 3 0.72 1995-96 stats............ 61 12 20 32 -10 23 5 1 0 0.52 Career stats............. 727 235 316 551 Career per game averages. - 0.32 0.43 0.76 Averages over 82 games... 82 26 35 62 75. (74, 85) - Dale Hunter, WSH C 38/5-10/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 8 18 26 1 103 0 0 1 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 82 14 32 46 -2 125 3 0 5 0.56 1995-96 stats............ 82 13 24 37 5 112 4 0 3 0.45 Career stats............. 1345 321 688 1009 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.51 0.75 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 41 61 76. (76, 91) - Wendel Clark, TBL LW 32/5-10/194 L 1997-98 stats............ 47 12 7 19 -21 80 4 0 3 0.40 1996-97 stats............ 65 30 19 49 -2 75 6 0 6 0.75 1995-96 stats............ 71 32 26 58 -5 76 8 0 3 0.82 Career stats............. 683 294 216 510 Career per game averages. - 0.43 0.32 0.75 Averages over 82 games... 82 35 25 61 77. (78, ) - Brent Sutter, CHI C 36/5-11/187 R 1997-98 stats............ 52 2 6 8 -6 28 0 1 0 0.15 1996-97 stats............ 39 7 7 14 10 18 0 0 1 0.36 1995-96 stats............ 80 13 27 40 14 56 0 0 3 0.50 Career stats............. 1111 363 466 829 Career per game averages. - 0.33 0.42 0.75 Averages over 82 games... 82 26 34 61 78. (75, 83) - Russ Courtnall, LAK R 33/5-11/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 58 12 6 18 -2 27 1 4 4 0.31 1996-97 stats............ 61 11 24 35 1 26 2 1 2 0.57 1995-96 stats............ 81 26 39 65 25 40 6 4 4 0.80 Career stats............. 972 291 434 725 Career per game averages. - 0.30 0.45 0.75 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 36 61 79. (80, 86) - Michal Pivonka, WSH C 32/6-2/186 L 1997-98 stats............ 33 3 6 9 5 20 0 0 1 0.27 1996-97 stats............ 54 7 16 23 -15 22 2 0 1 0.43 1995-96 stats............ 73 16 65 81 18 36 6 2 5 1.11 Career stats............. 789 176 412 588 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.52 0.75 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 42 61 80. (85, 92) - John MacLean, NYR RW 34/6-0/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 77 16 27 43 -6 42 6 0 3 0.56 1996-97 stats............ 80 29 25 54 11 49 5 0 6 0.68 1995-96 stats............ 76 20 28 48 3 91 3 3 3 0.63 Career stats............. 985 360 373 733 Career per game averages. - 0.37 0.38 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 31 61 81. (81, 88) - Ray Ferraro, LAK C 34/5-10/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 40 6 9 15 -10 42 0 0 2 0.38 1996-97 stats............ 81 25 21 46 -22 112 11 0 2 0.57 1995-96 stats............ 76 29 31 60 0 92 9 0 4 0.79 Career stats............. 955 333 377 710 Career per game averages. - 0.35 0.39 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 28 32 60 82. (84, 80) - Esa Tikkanen, WSH LW 30/6-1/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 48 3 18 21 -11 18 1 0 2 0.44 1996-97 stats............ 76 13 17 30 -9 72 4 2 2 0.39 1995-96 stats............ 58 14 30 44 1 36 8 1 2 0.76 Career stats............. 845 244 383 627 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.45 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 37 60 83. (67, 77) - Geoff Sanderson, BUF LW 26/6-0/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 75 11 18 29 1 38 2 0 2 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 82 36 31 67 -9 29 12 1 4 0.82 1995-96 stats............ 81 34 31 65 0 40 6 0 7 0.80 Career stats............. 514 200 181 381 Career per game averages. - 0.39 0.35 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 31 28 60 84. (89, 100) - Greg Adams, PHO LW 34/6-3/198 L 1997-98 stats............ 49 14 18 32 11 20 7 0 1 0.65 1996-97 stats............ 50 21 15 36 27 2 5 0 4 0.72 1995-96 stats............ 66 22 21 43 -21 33 11 1 1 0.65 Career stats............. 852 306 325 631 Career per game averages. - 0.36 0.38 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 31 60 85. (91, 98) - Petr Klima, DET RW 34/6-0/188 R 1997-98 stats............ DID NOT PLAY 1996-97 stats............ 33 2 12 14 -12 12 0 0 0 0.42 1995-96 stats............ 67 22 30 52 -25 68 8 0 3 0.78 Career stats............. 773 312 260 572 Career per game averages. - 0.40 0.34 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 33 27 60 86. (79, 76) - Nelson Emerson, CAR RW 31/5-11/175 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 21 24 45 -17 50 6 0 4 0.56 1996-97 stats............ 66 9 29 38 -21 34 2 1 2 0.58 1995-96 stats............ 81 29 29 58 -7 78 12 2 5 0.72 Career stats............. 524 151 236 387 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.45 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 36 60 87. (83, 74) - Vyacheslav Kozlov, DET LW 26/5-10/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 25 27 52 14 46 6 0 1 0.65 1996-97 stats............ 75 23 22 45 21 46 3 0 6 0.60 1995-96 stats............ 82 36 37 73 33 70 9 0 7 0.89 Career stats............. 384 135 148 283 Career per game averages. - 0.35 0.39 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 28 31 60 88. (90, 90) - Murray Craven, SJS LW 34/6-2/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 67 12 17 29 4 25 2 3 3 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 75 8 27 35 0 12 2 0 1 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 66 18 29 47 20 36 5 1 7 0.71 Career stats............. 1012 262 481 743 Career per game averages. - 0.26 0.48 0.73 Averages over 82 games... 82 21 38 60 89. (88, 103) - Andrew Cassels, CGY C 29/6-1/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 17 27 44 -7 32 6 1 2 0.54 1996-97 stats............ 81 22 44 66 -16 46 8 0 2 0.81 1995-96 stats............ 81 20 43 63 8 39 6 0 1 0.78 Career stats............. 579 122 299 421 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.52 0.73 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 42 59 90. (86, 81) - Tony Granato, SJS RW 34/5-10/185 R 1997-98 stats............ 59 16 9 25 3 70 3 0 2 0.42 1996-97 stats............ 76 25 15 40 -7 159 5 1 4 0.53 1995-96 stats............ 49 17 18 35 -5 46 5 0 1 0.71 Career stats............. 630 232 226 458 Career per game averages. - 0.37 0.36 0.73 Averages over 82 games... 82 30 29 59 91. (117, 176) - Jozef Stumpel, LAK C 26/6-1/216 R 1997-98 stats............ 77 21 58 79 17 53 4 0 2 1.03 1996-97 stats............ 78 21 55 76 -22 14 6 0 1 0.97 1995-96 stats............ 76 18 36 54 -8 14 5 0 2 0.71 Career stats............. 351 75 180 255 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.51 0.73 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 42 59 92. (97, 107) - Claude Lemieux, COL RW 33/6-1/215 R 1997-98 stats............ 78 26 27 53 -7 115 11 1 1 0.68 1996-97 stats............ 45 11 17 28 -4 43 5 0 4 0.62 1995-96 stats............ 79 39 32 71 14 117 9 2 10 0.90 Career stats............. 836 298 302 600 Career per game averages. - 0.36 0.36 0.72 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 29 58 93. (99, 106) - Peter Zezel, VAN C 33/5-11/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 30 5 15 20 15 2 2 0 1 0.67 1996-97 stats............ 53 4 12 16 10 16 0 0 1 0.30 1995-96 stats............ 57 8 13 21 -2 12 2 0 1 0.37 Career stats............. 832 213 381 594 Career per game averages. - 0.26 0.46 0.71 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 37 58 94. (93, 96) - Benoit Hogue, TBL LW 32/5-10/194 L 1997-98 stats............ 53 6 16 22 7 35 3 0 1 0.42 1996-97 stats............ 73 19 24 43 8 54 5 0 5 0.59 1995-96 stats............ 78 19 45 64 10 104 5 0 5 0.82 Career stats............. 670 197 279 476 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.42 0.71 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 34 58 95. (94, 97) - Donald Audette, BUF RW 29/5-8/175 R 1997-98 stats............ 75 24 20 44 10 59 10 0 5 0.59 1996-97 stats............ 73 28 22 50 -6 48 8 0 5 0.68 1995-96 stats............ 23 12 13 25 0 18 8 0 1 1.09 Career stats............. 409 164 125 289 Career per game averages. - 0.40 0.31 0.71 Averages over 82 games... 82 32 25 57 96. (100, ) - Joe Murphy, SJS RW 31/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 37 9 13 22 9 36 4 0 0 0.59 1996-97 stats............ 75 20 25 45 -1 69 4 1 2 0.60 1995-96 stats............ 70 22 29 51 -3 86 8 0 3 0.73 Career stats............. 634 195 252 447 Career per game averages. - 0.31 0.40 0.71 Averages over 82 games... 82 25 32 57 97. (101, 117) - Martin Rucinsky, MTL LW 27/6-0/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 78 21 32 53 13 84 5 3 3 0.68 1996-97 stats............ 70 28 27 55 1 62 6 3 3 0.79 1995-96 stats............ 78 29 46 75 18 68 9 2 4 0.96 Career stats............. 389 109 165 274 Career per game averages. - 0.28 0.42 0.70 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 34 57 98. (104, 151) - Steve Rucchin, ANA RW 27/6-3/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 17 36 53 8 13 8 1 3 0.74 1996-97 stats............ 79 19 48 67 26 24 6 1 2 0.85 1995-96 stats............ 64 19 25 44 3 12 8 1 4 0.69 Career stats............. 258 61 120 181 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.47 0.70 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 38 57 99. (106, 123) - Alexei Kovalev, NYR RW 25/6-0/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 23 30 53 -22 44 8 0 3 0.73 1996-97 stats............ 45 13 22 35 11 42 1 0 0 0.78 1995-96 stats............ 81 24 34 58 5 98 8 1 7 0.72 Career stats............. 388 116 152 268 Career per game averages. - 0.30 0.39 0.69 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 32 56 100. (95, 115) - Bryan Smolinski, NYI C 27/6-1/202 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 13 30 43 -16 34 3 0 4 0.53 1996-97 stats............ 64 28 28 56 8 25 9 0 1 0.88 1995-96 stats............ 81 24 40 64 6 69 8 2 1 0.79 Career stats............. 362 115 134 249 Career per game averages. - 0.32 0.37 0.69 Averages over 82 games... 82 26 30 56 101. (96, 99) - Darren Turcotte, NSH C 30/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 62 12 6 18 6 26 3 0 1 0.29 1996-97 stats............ 65 16 21 37 -8 16 3 1 4 0.57 1995-96 stats............ 68 22 21 43 5 30 2 1 4 0.63 Career stats............. 586 191 210 401 Career per game averages. - 0.33 0.36 0.68 Averages over 82 games... 82 26 29 56 102. (116, 158) - Jeff Friesen, SJS C 22/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 31 32 63 8 40 7 6 7 0.80 1996-97 stats............ 82 28 34 62 -8 75 6 2 5 0.76 1995-96 stats............ 79 15 31 46 -19 42 2 0 0 0.58 Career stats............. 288 89 107 196 Career per game averages. - 0.31 0.37 0.68 Averages over 82 games... 82 25 30 55 103. (111, 121) - Shayne Corson, MTL LW 32/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 62 21 34 55 2 108 14 1 1 0.89 1996-97 stats............ 58 8 16 24 -9 104 3 0 2 0.41 1995-96 stats............ 77 18 28 46 3 192 13 0 0 0.60 Career stats............. 809 221 328 549 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.41 0.68 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 33 55 104. (, ) - Ray Whitney, FLA C 26/5-10/175 R 1997-98 stats............ 77 33 32 65 9 28 12 0 2 0.84 1996-97 stats............ 12 0 2 2 -6 4 0 0 0 0.17 1995-96 stats............ 60 17 24 41 -23 16 4 2 2 0.68 Career stats............. 277 81 105 186 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.38 0.67 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 31 55 105. (98, 113) - Andrei Kovalenko, EDM RW 28/5-10/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 59 6 17 23 -14 28 1 0 2 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 74 32 27 59 -5 81 14 0 2 0.80 1995-96 stats............ 77 28 28 56 20 49 6 0 6 0.73 Career stats............. 394 123 140 263 Career per game averages. - 0.31 0.36 0.67 Averages over 82 games... 82 25 29 54 106. (225, ) - Jason Allison, BOS RW 23/6-3/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 33 50 83 33 60 5 0 8 1.02 1996-97 stats............ 72 8 26 34 -6 34 2 0 1 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 19 0 3 3 -3 2 0 0 0 0.16 Career stats............. 186 43 81 124 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.44 0.67 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 35 54 107. (115, 132) - Keith Primeau, CAR C 27/6-4/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 26 37 63 19 110 7 3 2 0.78 1996-97 stats............ 75 26 25 51 -3 161 6 3 2 0.68 1995-96 stats............ 74 27 25 52 19 168 6 2 7 0.70 Career stats............. 519 149 195 344 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.38 0.66 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 30 54 108. (103, 111) - Scott Young, STL RW 31/6-0/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 73 13 20 33 -13 22 4 2 1 0.45 1996-97 stats............ 72 18 19 37 -5 14 7 0 0 0.51 1995-96 stats............ 81 21 39 60 2 50 7 0 5 0.74 Career stats............. 672 186 259 445 Career per game averages. - 0.28 0.39 0.66 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 31 54 109. (105, 110) - German Titov, PIT C 33/6-0/201 L 1997-98 stats............ 68 18 22 40 -1 38 6 1 2 0.59 1996-97 stats............ 79 22 30 52 -12 36 12 0 4 0.66 1995-96 stats............ 82 28 39 67 9 24 13 2 2 0.82 Career stats............. 345 107 121 228 Career per game averages. - 0.31 0.35 0.66 Averages over 82 games... 82 25 28 54 110. (, ) - Michael Nylander, CGY C 26/5-11/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 65 13 23 36 10 24 0 0 2 0.55 1996-97 stats............ 1995-96 stats............ 73 17 38 55 0 20 4 0 6 0.75 Career stats............. 276 54 126 180 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.46 0.65 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 37 53 111. (170, 0) - Sami Kapanen, CAR LW 25/5-10/173 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 26 37 63 9 16 4 0 5 0.78 1996-97 stats............ 45 13 12 25 6 2 3 0 2 0.56 1995-96 stats............ 35 5 4 9 0 6 0 0 0 0.26 Career stats............. 151 45 53 98 Career per game averages. - 0.30 0.35 0.65 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 28 53 112. (, ) - Andrew Brunette, NSH LW 25/6-0/212 L 1997-98 stats............ 28 11 12 23 2 12 4 0 2 0.82 1996-97 stats............ 23 4 7 11 -3 12 2 0 0 0.48 1995-96 stats............ 11 3 3 6 5 0 0 0 1 0.55 Career stats............. 62 18 22 40 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.35 0.65 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 29 52 113. (107, 114) - Paul Ysebaert, TBL LW 32/6-1/194 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 13 27 40 -43 32 2 1 0 0.49 1996-97 stats............ 39 5 12 17 1 4 2 0 0 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 55 16 15 31 -19 16 4 1 1 0.56 Career stats............. 522 149 186 335 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.36 0.64 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 29 52 114. (110, ) - Bob Carpenter, NJD C 35/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 66 9 9 18 -4 22 0 1 1 0.27 1996-97 stats............ 62 4 15 19 6 14 0 1 0 0.31 1995-96 stats............ 52 5 5 10 -10 14 0 1 0 0.19 Career stats............. 1122 318 400 718 Career per game averages. - 0.28 0.36 0.64 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 29 52 115. (108, 112) - Mike Ricci, SJS C 27/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 65 9 18 27 -4 32 5 0 2 0.42 1996-97 stats............ 63 13 19 32 -3 59 5 0 3 0.51 1995-96 stats............ 62 6 21 27 1 52 3 0 1 0.44 Career stats............. 544 141 207 348 Career per game averages. - 0.26 0.38 0.64 Averages over 82 games... 82 21 31 52 116. (113, 125) - Randy Burridge, BUF LW 32/5-9/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 30 4 6 10 0 0 1 0 1 0.33 1996-97 stats............ 55 10 21 31 17 20 1 3 0 0.56 1995-96 stats............ 74 25 33 58 0 30 6 0 3 0.78 Career stats............. 706 199 251 450 Career per game averages. - 0.28 0.36 0.64 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 29 52 117. (, ) - Pavol Demitra, STL RW 24/6-0/189 L 1997-98 stats............ 61 22 30 52 11 22 4 4 6 0.85 1996-97 stats............ 8 3 0 3 0 2 2 0 1 0.38 1995-96 stats............ 31 7 10 17 -3 6 2 0 1 0.55 Career stats............. 128 37 44 81 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.34 0.63 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 28 51 118. (133, 146) - Stu Barnes, PIT C 28/5-11/174 R 1997-98 stats............ 78 30 35 65 15 30 15 1 5 0.83 1996-97 stats............ 81 19 30 49 -23 26 5 0 3 0.60 1995-96 stats............ 72 19 25 44 -12 46 8 0 5 0.61 Career stats............. 433 121 152 273 Career per game averages. - 0.28 0.35 0.63 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 28 51 119. (112, 125) - Derek Plante, BUF C 27/5-11/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 13 21 34 8 26 5 0 1 0.47 1996-97 stats............ 82 27 26 53 14 24 5 0 6 0.65 1995-96 stats............ 76 23 33 56 -4 28 4 0 5 0.74 Career stats............. 354 87 134 221 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.38 0.62 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 31 51 120. (153, ) - Vladimir Tsyplakov, LAK LW 29/6-1/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 18 34 52 15 18 2 0 1 0.71 1996-97 stats............ 67 16 23 39 8 12 1 0 2 0.58 1995-96 stats............ 23 5 5 10 1 4 0 0 0 0.43 Career stats............. 162 39 62 101 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.38 0.62 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 31 51 121. (119, 152) - Travis Green, ANA LW 28/6-1/198 R 1997-98 stats............ 76 19 23 42 -29 82 9 0 2 0.55 1996-97 stats............ 79 23 41 64 -5 38 10 0 3 0.81 1995-96 stats............ 69 24 45 69 -21 42 14 1 2 1.00 Career stats............. 410 97 156 253 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.38 0.62 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 31 50 122. (136, 181) - Chris Gratton, PHI C 23/6-4/218 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 22 40 62 11 159 5 0 2 0.76 1996-97 stats............ 82 30 32 62 -28 201 9 0 4 0.76 1995-96 stats............ 82 17 21 38 -13 105 7 0 3 0.46 Career stats............. 376 89 142 231 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.38 0.61 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 30 50 123. (128, 138) - Dallas Drake, PHO RW 29/6-0/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 11 29 40 17 71 3 0 2 0.67 1996-97 stats............ 63 17 19 36 -11 52 5 1 1 0.57 1995-96 stats............ 69 19 20 39 -7 36 4 4 2 0.57 Career stats............. 369 86 139 225 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.38 0.61 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 30 50 124. (122, 137) - Scott Mellanby, FLA RW 32/6-1/199 R 1997-98 stats............ 79 15 24 39 -14 127 6 0 1 0.49 1996-97 stats............ 82 27 29 56 7 170 9 1 4 0.68 1995-96 stats............ 79 32 38 70 4 160 19 0 3 0.89 Career stats............. 872 238 291 529 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.33 0.61 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 27 49 125. (125, 166) - Adam Deadmarsh, COL RW 23/6-0/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 73 22 21 43 0 125 10 0 6 0.59 1996-97 stats............ 78 33 27 60 8 136 10 3 4 0.77 1995-96 stats............ 78 21 27 48 20 142 3 0 2 0.62 Career stats............. 277 85 83 168 Career per game averages. - 0.31 0.30 0.61 Averages over 82 games... 82 25 24 49 126. (142, 163) - Bobby Holik, NJD C 27/6-3/220 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 29 36 65 23 100 8 0 8 0.79 1996-97 stats............ 82 23 39 62 24 54 5 0 6 0.76 1995-96 stats............ 63 13 17 30 9 58 1 0 1 0.48 Career stats............. 560 152 187 337 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.33 0.60 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 27 49 127. (137, 190) - Brian Savage, MTL LW 27/6-1/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 64 26 17 43 11 36 8 0 7 0.67 1996-97 stats............ 81 23 37 60 -14 39 5 0 2 0.74 1995-96 stats............ 75 25 8 33 -8 28 4 0 4 0.44 Career stats............. 260 87 69 156 Career per game averages. - 0.33 0.27 0.60 Averages over 82 games... 82 27 21 49 128. (124, 140) - Adam Graves, NYR LW 30/6-0/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 23 12 35 -30 41 10 0 2 0.49 1996-97 stats............ 82 33 28 61 10 66 10 4 3 0.74 1995-96 stats............ 82 22 36 58 18 100 9 1 2 0.71 Career stats............. 748 232 216 448 Career per game averages. - 0.31 0.29 0.60 Averages over 82 games... 82 25 23 49 129. (132, 135) - Shawn McEachern, OTW LW 29/5-11/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 24 24 48 1 42 8 2 4 0.59 1996-97 stats............ 65 11 20 31 -5 18 0 1 2 0.48 1995-96 stats............ 82 24 29 53 -5 34 3 2 3 0.65 Career stats............. 447 120 145 265 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.32 0.59 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 26 48 130. (118, 136) - Johan Garpenlov, FLA LW 30/5-11/184 L 1997-98 stats............ 39 2 3 5 -6 8 0 0 0 0.13 1996-97 stats............ 53 11 25 36 10 47 1 0 1 0.68 1995-96 stats............ 82 23 28 51 -10 36 8 0 7 0.62 Career stats............. 472 104 174 278 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.37 0.59 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 30 48 131. (131, 182) - Jere Lehtinen, DAL RW 25/6-0/185 R 1997-98 stats............ 72 23 19 42 19 20 7 2 6 0.58 1996-97 stats............ 63 16 27 43 26 2 3 1 2 0.68 1995-96 stats............ 57 6 22 28 5 16 0 0 1 0.49 Career stats............. 192 45 68 113 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.35 0.59 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 29 48 132. (130, ) - Marty McInnis, CGY LW 28/5-11/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 75 19 25 44 1 34 5 4 0 0.59 1996-97 stats............ 80 23 26 49 -8 22 5 1 4 0.61 1995-96 stats............ 74 12 34 46 -11 39 2 0 1 0.62 Career stats............. 424 101 148 249 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.35 0.59 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 28 48 133. (120, 127) - Eric Daze, CHI LW 23/6-4/222 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 31 11 42 4 22 10 0 7 0.53 1996-97 stats............ 71 22 19 41 -4 16 11 0 4 0.58 1995-96 stats............ 80 30 23 53 16 18 2 0 2 0.66 Career stats............. 235 84 54 138 Career per game averages. - 0.36 0.23 0.59 Averages over 82 games... 82 29 18 48 134. (134, 148) - Alexandre Daigle, PHI RW 23/6-0/202 L 1997-98 stats............ 75 16 26 42 -8 14 8 0 5 0.56 1996-97 stats............ 82 26 25 51 -33 33 4 0 5 0.62 1995-96 stats............ 50 5 12 17 -30 24 1 0 0 0.34 Career stats............. 338 83 115 198 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.34 0.59 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 27 48 135. (, ) - Tony Hrkac, DAL C 32/5-11/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 49 13 14 27 3 10 7 0 1 0.55 1996-97 stats............ PLAYED IN IHL 1995-96 stats............ PLAYED IN IHL Career stats............. 382 75 148 223 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.39 0.58 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 31 47 136. (121, 124) - Pat Falloon, EDM RW 26/5-11/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 58 8 10 18 -8 16 3 0 0 0.31 1996-97 stats............ 52 11 12 23 -8 10 2 0 4 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 71 25 26 51 14 10 9 0 2 0.72 Career stats............. 430 117 134 251 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.31 0.58 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 25 47 137. (, ) - *Sergei Samsonov, BOS LW 20/5-8/174 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 22 25 47 9 8 7 0 3 0.58 Career stats............. 81 22 25 47 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.31 0.58 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 25 47 138. (154, 120) - Petr Sykora, NJD C 22/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 58 16 20 36 0 22 3 1 4 0.62 1996-97 stats............ 19 1 2 3 -8 4 0 0 0 0.16 1995-96 stats............ 63 18 24 42 7 32 8 0 3 0.67 Career stats............. 140 35 46 81 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.33 0.58 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 26 47 139. (135, 126) - Vitali Yachmenev, NSH RW 23/5-9/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 4 0 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 0.25 1996-97 stats............ 65 10 22 32 -9 10 2 0 2 0.49 1995-96 stats............ 80 19 34 53 -3 16 6 1 2 0.66 Career stats............. 149 29 57 86 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.38 0.58 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 31 47 140. (148, 156) - Bill Guerin, EDM LW 28/6-2/210 R 1997-98 stats............ 59 18 21 39 1 93 9 0 4 0.66 1996-97 stats............ 82 29 18 47 -2 95 7 0 9 0.57 1995-96 stats............ 80 23 30 53 7 116 8 0 6 0.66 Career stats............. 420 114 128 242 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.30 0.58 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 24 47 141. (, ) - *Mike Johnson, TOR RW 24/6-2/180 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 15 32 47 -4 24 5 0 0 0.57 1996-97 stats............ 13 2 2 4 -2 4 0 1 1 0.31 Career stats............. 95 17 34 51 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.39 0.57 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 32 46 142. (139, 143) - Martin Straka, PIT C 26/5-10/175 L 1997-98 stats............ 75 19 23 42 -1 28 4 3 4 0.56 1996-97 stats............ 55 7 22 29 9 12 2 0 1 0.53 1995-96 stats............ 77 13 30 43 -19 41 6 0 1 0.56 Career stats............. 370 77 135 212 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.36 0.57 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 29 46 143. (152, 162) - Yanic Perreault, LAK C 27/5-11/188 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 28 20 48 6 32 3 2 3 0.61 1996-97 stats............ 41 11 14 25 0 20 1 1 0 0.61 1995-96 stats............ 78 25 24 49 -11 16 8 3 7 0.63 Career stats............. 237 69 66 135 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.28 0.57 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 22 46 144. (109, ) - Steve Sullivan, TOR C 24/5-9/155 R 1997-98 stats............ 63 10 18 28 -8 40 1 0 1 0.44 1996-97 stats............ 54 13 25 38 14 37 3 0 3 0.70 1995-96 stats............ 16 5 4 9 3 8 2 0 1 0.56 Career stats............. 133 28 47 75 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.35 0.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 28 46 145. (127, 134) - Valeri Zelepukin, EDM LW 30/5-11/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 68 4 18 22 -2 89 0 0 0 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 71 14 24 38 -10 36 3 0 2 0.54 1995-96 stats............ 61 6 9 15 -10 107 3 0 1 0.25 Career stats............. 408 87 143 230 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.35 0.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 28 46 146. (138, 139) - Kevin Miller, CHI RW 33/5-11/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 37 4 7 11 -4 8 0 0 1 0.30 1996-97 stats............ 69 14 17 31 -10 41 5 1 2 0.45 1995-96 stats............ 81 28 25 53 -4 45 3 2 2 0.65 Career stats............. 574 146 176 322 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.31 0.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 25 46 147. (147, 169) - Martin Gelinas, CAR LW 28/5-11/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 64 16 18 34 -5 40 3 2 5 0.53 1996-97 stats............ 74 35 33 68 6 42 6 1 3 0.92 1995-96 stats............ 81 30 26 56 8 59 3 4 5 0.69 Career stats............. 587 168 161 329 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.27 0.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 22 45 148. (145, ) - Ted Donato, BOS C 30/5-10/181 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 16 23 39 6 54 3 0 5 0.49 1996-97 stats............ 67 25 26 51 -9 37 6 2 2 0.76 1995-96 stats............ 82 23 26 49 6 46 7 0 1 0.60 Career stats............. 451 112 139 251 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.31 0.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 25 45 149. (141, ) - Jim Campbell, STL C 25/6-2/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 76 22 19 41 0 55 7 0 6 0.54 1996-97 stats............ 68 23 20 43 3 68 5 0 6 0.63 1995-96 stats............ 16 2 3 5 0 36 1 0 0 0.31 Career stats............. 160 47 42 89 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.26 0.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 21 45 150. (189, ) - Jamie Langenbrunner, DAL C 23/5-11/185 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 23 29 52 9 61 8 0 6 0.64 1996-97 stats............ 76 13 26 39 -2 51 3 0 3 0.51 1995-96 stats............ 12 2 2 4 -2 6 1 0 0 0.33 Career stats............. 171 38 57 95 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.33 0.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 27 45 151. (160, 155) - Miroslav Satan, BUF RW 24/6-1/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 22 24 46 2 34 9 0 4 0.58 1996-97 stats............ 76 25 13 38 -3 26 7 0 3 0.50 1995-96 stats............ 62 18 17 35 0 22 6 0 4 0.56 Career stats............. 217 65 54 119 Career per game averages. - 0.30 0.25 0.55 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 20 44 152. (150, 160) - Niklas Andersson, SJS LW 27/5-9/175 R 1997-98 stats............ 5 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0.00 1996-97 stats............ 74 12 31 43 4 57 1 1 1 0.58 1995-96 stats............ 48 14 12 26 -3 12 3 2 1 0.54 Career stats............. 129 26 44 70 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.34 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 27 44 153. (144, 118) - Andrei Nikolishin, WSH C 25/5-11/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 38 6 10 16 1 14 1 0 1 0.42 1996-97 stats............ 71 9 19 28 3 32 1 0 0 0.39 1995-96 stats............ 61 14 37 51 -2 34 4 1 3 0.84 Career stats............. 209 37 76 113 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.36 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 29 44 154. (, ) - *Vaclav Prospal, OTW C 23/6-2/186 L 1997-98 stats............ 56 6 19 25 -11 21 4 0 0 0.45 1996-97 stats............ 18 5 10 15 3 4 0 0 0 0.83 Career stats............. 74 11 29 40 Career per game averages. - 0.15 0.39 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 32 44 155. (126, ) - Jarome Iginla, CGY RW 21/6-1/202 R 1997-98 stats............ 70 13 19 32 -10 29 0 2 1 0.46 1996-97 stats............ 82 21 29 50 -4 37 8 1 3 0.61 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 152 34 48 82 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.32 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 25 44 156. (172, ) - Mike Peca, BUF C 24/5-11/181 R 1997-98 stats............ 61 18 22 40 12 57 6 5 1 0.66 1996-97 stats............ 79 20 29 49 26 80 5 6 4 0.62 1995-96 stats............ 68 11 20 31 -1 67 4 3 1 0.46 Career stats............. 245 55 77 132 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.31 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 25 44 157. (143, 142) - Joel Otto, PHI C 37/6-3/209 R 1997-98 stats............ 68 3 4 7 -2 78 0 0 0 0.10 1996-97 stats............ 78 13 19 32 12 99 0 1 2 0.41 1995-96 stats............ 67 12 29 41 11 115 6 1 1 0.61 Career stats............. 943 195 313 508 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.33 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 27 44 158. (149, ) - Guy Carbonneau, DAL C 38/5-11/184 R 1997-98 stats............ 77 7 17 24 3 40 0 1 1 0.31 1996-97 stats............ 73 5 16 21 9 36 0 1 0 0.29 1995-96 stats............ 71 8 15 23 -2 38 0 2 1 0.32 Career stats............. 1175 246 385 631 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.33 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 26 44 159. (129, 150) - Mariusz Czerkawski, NYI RW 26/6-0/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 68 12 13 25 11 23 2 0 1 0.37 1996-97 stats............ 76 26 21 47 0 16 4 0 3 0.62 1995-96 stats............ 70 17 23 40 -4 18 3 0 1 0.57 Career stats............. 265 69 72 141 Career per game averages. - 0.26 0.27 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 21 22 43 160. (151, 161) - Jason Dawe, NYI LW 25/5-10/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 20 19 39 8 42 4 1 3 0.48 1996-97 stats............ 81 22 26 48 14 32 4 1 3 0.59 1995-96 stats............ 67 25 25 50 -8 33 8 1 0 0.75 Career stats............. 303 80 81 161 Career per game averages. - 0.26 0.27 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 21 21 43 161. (156, ) - Ryan Smyth, EDM LW 22/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 65 20 13 33 -24 44 10 0 2 0.51 1996-97 stats............ 82 39 22 61 -7 76 20 0 4 0.74 1995-96 stats............ 48 2 9 11 -10 28 1 0 0 0.23 Career stats............. 198 61 44 105 Career per game averages. - 0.31 0.22 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 25 18 43 162. (155, ) - Kevin Todd, ANA C 30/5-10/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 27 4 7 11 -5 12 3 0 1 0.41 1996-97 stats............ 65 9 21 30 -7 44 0 0 1 0.46 1995-96 stats............ 74 16 27 43 6 38 0 2 4 0.58 Career stats............. 383 70 133 203 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.35 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 28 43 163. (187, ) - Anson Carter, BOS C 24/6-1/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 78 16 27 43 7 31 6 0 4 0.55 1996-97 stats............ 38 11 7 18 -7 9 2 1 2 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 116 27 34 61 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.29 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 24 43 164. (206, 195) - Cory Stillman, CGY C 25/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 27 22 49 -9 40 9 4 1 0.68 1996-97 stats............ 58 6 20 26 -6 14 2 0 0 0.45 1995-96 stats............ 74 16 19 35 -5 41 4 1 3 0.47 Career stats............. 214 49 63 112 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.29 0.52 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 24 42 165. (158, 153) - Alexander Selivanov, TBL RW 27/6-0/206 L 1997-98 stats............ 70 16 19 35 -38 85 4 0 3 0.50 1996-97 stats............ 69 15 18 33 -3 61 3 0 4 0.48 1995-96 stats............ 79 31 21 52 3 93 13 0 5 0.66 Career stats............. 261 72 64 136 Career per game averages. - 0.28 0.25 0.52 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 20 42 166. (161, 178) - Rob Niedermayer, FLA C 24/6-2/201 L 1997-98 stats............ 33 8 7 15 -9 41 5 0 2 0.45 1996-97 stats............ 60 14 24 38 4 54 3 0 2 0.63 1995-96 stats............ 82 26 35 61 1 107 11 0 6 0.74 Career stats............. 288 61 89 150 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.31 0.52 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 25 42 167. (157, 144) - Sergei Nemchinov, NYI C 34/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 10 19 29 3 24 2 1 1 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 69 8 16 24 9 16 1 0 2 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 78 17 15 32 9 38 0 0 2 0.41 Career stats............. 498 117 142 259 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.29 0.52 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 23 42 168. (163, ) - Keith Jones, COL RW 30/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 23 3 7 10 -4 22 1 0 2 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 78 25 23 48 3 118 14 1 7 0.62 1995-96 stats............ 68 18 23 41 8 103 5 0 2 0.60 Career stats............. 348 88 92 180 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.26 0.52 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 21 42 169. (173, 191) - Valeri Bure, CGY RW 24/5-10/179 R 1997-98 stats............ 66 12 26 38 -5 35 2 0 2 0.58 1996-97 stats............ 64 14 21 35 4 6 4 0 2 0.55 1995-96 stats............ 77 22 20 42 10 28 5 0 1 0.55 Career stats............. 231 51 68 119 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.29 0.52 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 24 42 170. (164, ) - Brian Holzinger, BUF C 26/5-11/180 R 1997-98 stats............ 69 14 21 35 -2 36 4 2 1 0.51 1996-97 stats............ 81 22 29 51 9 54 2 2 6 0.63 1995-96 stats............ 58 10 10 20 -21 37 5 0 1 0.34 Career stats............. 212 46 63 109 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.30 0.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 24 42 171. (169, ) - Darren McCarty, DET RW 26/6-1/210 R 1997-98 stats............ 71 15 22 37 0 157 5 1 2 0.52 1996-97 stats............ 68 19 30 49 14 126 5 0 6 0.72 1995-96 stats............ 63 15 14 29 14 158 8 0 1 0.46 Career stats............. 300 63 91 154 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.30 0.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 24 42 172. (203, ) - Niklas Sundstrom, NYR LW 23/6-0/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 70 19 28 47 0 24 4 0 1 0.67 1996-97 stats............ 82 24 28 52 23 20 5 1 4 0.63 1995-96 stats............ 82 9 12 21 2 14 1 1 2 0.26 Career stats............. 234 52 68 120 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.29 0.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 23 42 173. (146, ) - Sergei Berezin, TOR RW 27/5-10/187 R 1997-98 stats............ 68 16 15 31 -3 10 3 0 3 0.46 1996-97 stats............ 73 25 16 41 -3 2 7 0 2 0.56 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 141 41 31 72 Career per game averages. - 0.29 0.22 0.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 23 18 41 174. (165, 164) - Shawn Burr, SJS LW 32/6-1/202 L 1997-98 stats............ 42 6 6 12 2 50 0 0 0 0.29 1996-97 stats............ 74 14 21 35 5 106 1 0 3 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 81 13 15 28 4 119 1 0 2 0.35 Career stats............. 856 181 256 437 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.30 0.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 24 41 175. (167, 174) - Josef Beranek, EDM LW 29/6-2/192 L 1997-98 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1996-97 stats............ 8 3 1 4 -1 4 1 0 0 0.50 1995-96 stats............ 61 6 14 20 -11 60 0 0 1 0.33 Career stats............. 324 77 88 165 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.27 0.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 22 41 176. (171, ) - Bob Probert, CHI RW 33/6-3/225 L 1997-98 stats............ 14 2 1 3 -7 48 2 0 0 0.21 1996-97 stats............ 82 9 14 23 -3 326 1 0 3 0.28 1995-96 stats............ 78 19 21 40 15 237 1 0 3 0.51 Career stats............. 648 144 181 325 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.28 0.50 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 22 41 177. (159, 149) - Darrin Shannon, PHO LW 29/6-2/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 58 2 12 14 4 26 0 0 0 0.24 1996-97 stats............ 82 11 13 24 4 41 1 0 2 0.29 1995-96 stats............ 63 5 18 23 -5 28 0 0 1 0.37 Career stats............. 506 87 163 250 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.32 0.49 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 26 40 178. (182, 194) - Trent Klatt, PHI RW 27/6-1/210 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 14 28 42 2 16 5 0 3 0.51 1996-97 stats............ 76 24 21 45 9 20 5 5 5 0.59 1995-96 stats............ 71 7 12 19 2 44 0 0 2 0.27 Career stats............. 385 75 114 189 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.30 0.49 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 24 40 179. (168, 177) - Steve Konowalchuk, WSH LW 26/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 10 24 34 9 80 2 0 2 0.42 1996-97 stats............ 78 17 25 42 -3 67 2 1 3 0.54 1995-96 stats............ 70 23 22 45 13 92 7 1 3 0.64 Career stats............. 373 77 106 183 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.28 0.49 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 23 40 180. (186, 185) - Mike Sillinger, PHI RW 27/5-10/194 R 1997-98 stats............ 75 21 20 41 -11 50 2 4 1 0.55 1996-97 stats............ 78 17 20 37 -3 25 3 3 2 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 74 14 24 38 -18 38 7 1 2 0.51 Career stats............. 371 68 114 182 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.31 0.49 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 25 40 181. (178, 154) - David Oliver, OTW RW 27/6-0/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1996-97 stats............ 31 3 3 6 -5 8 0 0 0 0.19 1995-96 stats............ 80 20 19 39 -22 34 14 0 0 0.49 Career stats............. 155 39 36 75 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.23 0.48 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 19 39 182. (185, ) - Benoit Brunet, MTL LW 30/5-11/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 68 12 20 32 11 61 1 2 2 0.47 1996-97 stats............ 39 10 13 23 6 14 2 0 2 0.59 1995-96 stats............ 26 7 8 15 -4 17 3 1 4 0.58 Career stats............. 294 51 91 142 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.31 0.48 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 25 39 183. (166, ) - Randy Cunneyworth, OTW LW 37/6-0/198 L 1997-98 stats............ 71 2 11 13 -14 63 1 0 0 0.18 1996-97 stats............ 76 12 24 36 -7 99 6 0 3 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 81 17 19 36 -31 130 4 0 2 0.44 Career stats............. 852 187 223 410 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.26 0.48 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 21 39 184. (174, 165) - Robert Kron, CAR LW 31/5-10/182 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 16 20 36 -8 12 4 0 2 0.44 1996-97 stats............ 68 10 12 22 -18 10 2 0 4 0.32 1995-96 stats............ 77 22 28 50 -1 6 8 1 3 0.65 Career stats............. 497 110 129 239 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.26 0.48 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 21 39 185. (214, ) - Steve Heinze, BOS RW 28/5-11/193 R 1997-98 stats............ 61 26 20 46 8 54 9 0 6 0.75 1996-97 stats............ 30 17 8 25 -8 27 4 2 2 0.83 1995-96 stats............ 76 16 12 28 -3 43 0 1 3 0.37 Career stats............. 367 97 77 174 Career per game averages. - 0.26 0.21 0.47 Averages over 82 games... 82 21 17 38 186. (188, 170) - Todd Marchant, EDM C 25/5-10/175 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 14 21 35 9 71 2 1 3 0.46 1996-97 stats............ 79 14 19 33 11 44 0 4 3 0.42 1995-96 stats............ 81 19 19 38 -19 66 2 3 2 0.47 Career stats............. 285 60 74 134 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.26 0.47 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 21 38 187. (, ) - Craig Conroy, STL C 27/6-2/198 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 14 29 43 20 46 0 3 1 0.53 1996-97 stats............ 61 6 11 17 0 43 0 0 1 0.28 1995-96 stats............ 7 0 0 0 -4 2 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 94 15 29 44 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.31 0.47 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 25 38 188. (177, 168) - Mike Keane, DAL RW 31/5-10/185 R 1997-98 stats............ 83 10 13 23 -12 52 2 0 1 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 81 10 17 27 2 63 0 1 1 0.33 1995-96 stats............ 73 10 17 27 -5 46 0 2 2 0.37 Career stats............. 725 120 219 339 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.30 0.47 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 24 38 189. (209, ) - Radek Dvorak, FLA LW 21/6-2/185 R 1997-98 stats............ 64 12 24 36 -1 33 2 3 0 0.56 1996-97 stats............ 78 18 21 39 -2 30 2 0 1 0.50 1995-96 stats............ 77 13 14 27 5 20 0 0 4 0.35 Career stats............. 219 43 59 102 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.27 0.47 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 22 38 190. (193, ) - Greg Johnson, NSH C 27/5-10/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 12 22 34 -2 40 4 0 3 0.46 1996-97 stats............ 75 13 19 32 -18 26 1 0 0 0.43 1995-96 stats............ 60 18 22 40 6 30 5 0 2 0.67 Career stats............. 283 52 79 131 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.28 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 22 37 191. (199, 187) - Doug Brown, DET RW 34/6-1/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 80 19 23 42 17 12 6 1 5 0.53 1996-97 stats............ 49 6 7 13 -3 8 1 0 0 0.27 1995-96 stats............ 62 12 15 27 11 4 0 1 1 0.44 Career stats............. 663 132 174 306 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.26 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 21 37 192. (192, ) - Markus Naslund, VAN LW 25/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 14 20 34 5 56 2 1 0 0.45 1996-97 stats............ 78 21 20 41 -15 30 4 0 4 0.53 1995-96 stats............ 76 22 33 55 20 42 4 0 5 0.72 Career stats............. 315 63 82 145 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.26 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 21 37 193. (190, ) - Jean-Yves Roy, BOS RW 29/5-10/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1996-97 stats............ 52 10 15 25 -8 22 2 0 1 0.48 1995-96 stats............ 4 1 1 2 3 2 0 0 0 0.50 Career stats............. 61 12 16 28 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.26 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 21 37 194. (181, ) - Brian Rolston, NJD LW 25/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 16 14 30 7 16 0 2 1 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 81 18 27 45 6 20 2 2 3 0.56 1995-96 stats............ 58 13 11 24 9 8 3 1 4 0.41 Career stats............. 255 54 63 117 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.25 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 20 37 195. (184, 180) - Kelly Miller, WSH RW 35/5-11/197 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 7 7 14 -2 41 0 3 3 0.18 1996-97 stats............ 77 10 14 24 4 33 0 1 3 0.31 1995-96 stats............ 74 7 13 20 7 30 0 2 1 0.27 Career stats............. 995 179 277 456 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.28 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 22 37 196. (, ) - *Patrik Elias, NJD RW 22/6-0/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 18 19 37 18 28 5 0 6 0.50 1996-97 stats............ 17 2 3 5 -4 2 0 0 0 0.29 1995-96 stats............ 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 92 20 22 42 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.24 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 19 37 197. (, ) - Craig Johnson, LAK LW 26/6-2/197 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 17 21 38 9 42 6 0 2 0.51 1996-97 stats............ 31 4 3 7 -7 26 1 0 0 0.23 1995-96 stats............ 60 13 11 24 -8 36 4 0 0 0.40 Career stats............. 149 33 35 68 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.23 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 19 37 198. (216, 196) - Jeff O'Neill, CAR C 22/6-0/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 74 19 20 39 -8 67 7 1 4 0.53 1996-97 stats............ 72 14 16 30 -24 40 2 1 2 0.42 1995-96 stats............ 65 8 19 27 -3 40 1 0 1 0.42 Career stats............. 211 41 55 96 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.26 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 21 37 199. (207, 188) - Igor Korolev, TOR RW 28/6-1/187 L 1997-98 stats............ 78 17 22 39 -18 22 6 3 5 0.50 1996-97 stats............ 41 3 7 10 -5 28 2 0 0 0.24 1995-96 stats............ 73 22 29 51 1 42 8 0 5 0.70 Career stats............. 384 60 113 173 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.29 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 24 36 200. (191, 184) - John Druce, PHI RW 32/6-2/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 23 1 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0.13 1996-97 stats............ 43 7 8 15 -5 12 1 0 0 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 77 13 16 29 -20 27 0 0 0 0.38 Career stats............. 531 113 126 239 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.24 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 19 36 201. (200, ) - Brent Gilchrist, DET LW 31/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 61 13 14 27 4 40 5 0 3 0.44 1996-97 stats............ 67 10 20 30 6 24 2 0 2 0.45 1995-96 stats............ 77 20 22 42 -11 36 6 1 2 0.55 Career stats............. 617 125 152 277 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.25 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 20 36 202. (175, 175) - Paul Ranheim, CAR RW 32/6-1/210 R 1997-98 stats............ 73 5 9 14 -11 28 0 1 2 0.19 1996-97 stats............ 67 10 11 21 -13 18 0 3 1 0.31 1995-96 stats............ 73 10 20 30 -2 14 0 1 1 0.41 Career stats............. 629 125 157 282 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.25 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 20 36 203. (228, ) - Glen Murray, LAK RW 26/6-2/219 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 29 31 60 6 54 7 3 7 0.74 1996-97 stats............ 77 16 14 30 -21 32 3 0 1 0.39 1995-96 stats............ 69 14 15 29 4 57 0 0 2 0.42 Career stats............. 375 88 80 168 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.21 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 17 36 204. (183, ) - Dixon Ward, BUF RW 30/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 71 10 13 23 9 42 0 2 3 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 79 13 32 45 17 36 1 2 4 0.57 1995-96 stats............ 8 2 2 4 1 6 0 0 1 0.50 Career stats............. 317 59 83 142 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.26 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 21 36 205. (196, 186) - Todd Krygier, WSH LW 33/6-0/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 45 2 12 14 -3 30 0 0 1 0.31 1996-97 stats............ 47 5 11 16 -10 37 1 0 1 0.34 1995-96 stats............ 76 15 33 48 -1 82 3 1 0 0.63 Career stats............. 543 100 143 243 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.26 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 21 36 206. (204, 172) - Todd Bertuzzi, VAN RW 23/6-3/224 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 13 20 33 -17 121 2 1 2 0.45 1996-97 stats............ 64 10 13 23 -3 68 3 0 1 0.36 1995-96 stats............ 76 18 21 39 -14 83 4 0 2 0.51 Career stats............. 214 41 54 95 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.25 0.44 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 20 36 207. (, ) - *Matt Cullen, ANA C 22/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 61 6 21 27 -4 23 2 0 0 0.44 Career stats............. 61 6 21 27 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.34 0.44 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 28 36 208. (195, 192) - Brian Noonan, VAN RW 33/6-1/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 10 15 25 -19 62 1 0 2 0.30 1996-97 stats............ 73 12 22 34 -3 34 3 1 1 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 81 13 22 35 2 84 3 1 6 0.43 Career stats............. 622 116 159 275 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.26 0.44 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 20 36 209. (212, ) - Chris Simon, WSH LW 26/6-3/219 L 1997-98 stats............ 28 7 10 17 -1 38 4 0 1 0.61 1996-97 stats............ 42 9 13 22 -1 165 3 0 1 0.52 1995-96 stats............ 64 16 18 34 10 250 4 0 1 0.53 Career stats............. 216 40 55 95 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.25 0.44 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 20 36 210. (179, 167) - Patrick Poulin, MTL LW 25/6-1/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 78 6 13 19 -4 27 0 1 1 0.24 1996-97 stats............ 73 12 14 26 -16 56 2 3 1 0.36 1995-96 stats............ 46 7 9 16 7 16 1 0 0 0.35 Career stats............. 391 74 96 170 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.25 0.43 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 20 35 211. (, ) - *Patrick Marleau, SJS C 19/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 13 19 32 5 14 1 0 2 0.43 Career stats............. 74 13 19 32 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.26 0.43 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 21 35 212. (198, ) - Dave Reid, DAL LW 34/6-1/217 L 1997-98 stats............ 65 6 12 18 -15 14 3 0 1 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 82 19 20 39 12 10 1 1 4 0.48 1995-96 stats............ 63 23 21 44 14 4 1 6 3 0.70 Career stats............. 750 147 177 324 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.24 0.43 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 19 35 213. (202, ) - Rob Zamuner, TBL LW 29/6-2/206 L 1997-98 stats............ 77 14 12 26 -31 41 0 3 4 0.34 1996-97 stats............ 82 17 33 50 3 56 0 4 3 0.61 1995-96 stats............ 72 15 20 35 11 62 0 3 4 0.49 Career stats............. 426 77 107 184 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.25 0.43 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 20 35 214. (, ) - Blair Atcheynum, NSH RW 29/6-2/210 R 1997-98 stats............ 61 11 15 26 5 10 0 1 3 0.43 Career stats............. 61 11 15 26 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.25 0.43 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 20 34 215. (, ) - *Magnus Arvedson, OTW LW 27/6-2/198 L 1997-98 stats............ 61 11 15 26 2 36 0 1 0 0.43 Career stats............. 61 11 15 26 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.25 0.43 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 20 34 216. (194, ) - David Roberts, STL RW 28/6-0/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 13 1 1 2 -1 4 0 0 0 0.15 1996-97 stats............ 58 10 17 27 11 51 1 1 1 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 34 3 10 13 -7 18 1 0 1 0.38 Career stats............. 125 20 33 53 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.26 0.42 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 21 34 217. (223, ) - Viktor Kozlov, FLA LW 23/6-5/225 R 1997-98 stats............ 64 17 13 30 -3 16 5 2 0 0.47 1996-97 stats............ 78 16 25 41 -16 40 4 0 4 0.53 1995-96 stats............ 62 6 13 19 -15 6 1 0 0 0.31 Career stats............. 220 41 51 92 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.23 0.42 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 19 34 218. (211, ) - Stephane Matteau, SJS LW 29/6-3/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 15 14 29 4 60 1 0 2 0.40 1996-97 stats............ 74 16 20 36 11 50 1 2 2 0.49 1995-96 stats............ 78 11 15 26 -8 87 4 0 2 0.33 Career stats............. 524 100 118 218 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.23 0.42 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 18 34 219. (205, 193) - Todd Harvey, DAL C 23/6-0/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 59 9 10 19 5 104 0 0 1 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 71 9 22 31 19 142 1 0 2 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 69 9 20 29 -13 136 3 0 1 0.42 Career stats............. 239 38 61 99 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.26 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 20 33 220. (162, ) - Jonas Hoglund, MTL LW 26/6-3/215 R 1997-98 stats............ 78 12 13 25 -7 22 4 0 0 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 68 19 16 35 -4 12 3 0 6 0.51 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 146 31 29 60 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.20 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 16 33 221. (210, ) - Brian Skrudland, DAL C 35/6-0/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 7 6 13 -6 49 0 0 1 0.18 1996-97 stats............ 51 5 13 18 4 48 0 0 2 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 79 7 20 27 6 129 0 1 1 0.34 Career stats............. 819 119 216 335 Career per game averages. - 0.15 0.26 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 21 33 222. (, ) - *Vaclav Varada, BUF // 1997-98 stats............ 27 5 6 11 0 15 0 0 1 0.41 1996-97 stats............ 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.00 1995-96 stats............ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 33 5 6 11 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.22 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 18 33 223. (, ) - Michal Grosek, BUF LW 23/6-2/196 R 1997-98 stats............ 67 10 20 30 9 60 2 0 1 0.45 1996-97 stats............ 82 15 21 36 25 71 1 0 2 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 23 6 4 10 -1 31 2 0 1 0.43 Career stats............. 199 34 47 81 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.24 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 19 33 224. (219, ) - Eric Lacroix, COL LW 27/6-1/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 16 15 31 0 84 5 0 6 0.38 1996-97 stats............ 81 18 18 36 16 26 2 0 4 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 72 16 16 32 -11 110 3 0 1 0.44 Career stats............. 283 59 56 115 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.20 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 16 33 225. (, ) - *Marco Sturm, SJS C 20/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 10 20 30 -2 40 2 0 3 0.41 Career stats............. 74 10 20 30 Career per game averages. - 0.14 0.27 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 22 33 226. (201, ) - Denis Pederson, NJD C 23/6-2/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 80 15 13 28 -6 97 7 0 1 0.35 1996-97 stats............ 70 12 20 32 7 62 3 0 3 0.46 1995-96 stats............ 10 3 1 4 -1 0 1 0 2 0.40 Career stats............. 160 30 34 64 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.21 0.40 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 17 32 227. (, ) - Robert Lang, PIT C 28/6-2/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 54 9 13 22 7 16 1 1 2 0.41 1995-96 stats............ 68 6 16 22 -15 10 0 2 0 0.32 Career stats............. 201 28 52 80 Career per game averages. - 0.14 0.26 0.40 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 21 32 228. (224, ) - Andreas Dackell, OTW RW 26/5-11/191 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 15 18 33 -11 24 3 2 2 0.40 1996-97 stats............ 79 12 19 31 -6 8 2 0 3 0.39 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 161 27 37 64 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.23 0.40 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 18 32 229. (217, ) - Matthew Barnaby, BUF RW 25/6-0/188 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 5 20 25 8 289 0 0 2 0.35 1996-97 stats............ 68 19 24 43 16 249 2 0 1 0.63 1995-96 stats............ 73 15 16 31 -2 335 0 0 0 0.42 Career stats............. 273 43 65 108 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.24 0.40 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 19 32 230. (, ) - Dainius Zubrus, PHI RW 20/6-3/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 69 8 25 33 29 42 1 0 5 0.48 1996-97 stats............ 68 8 13 21 3 22 1 0 2 0.31 Career stats............. 137 16 38 54 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.28 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 22 32 231. (221, ) - Joe Sacco, NYI R 28/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 11 14 25 0 34 0 2 2 0.31 1996-97 stats............ 77 12 17 29 1 35 1 1 2 0.38 1995-96 stats............ 76 13 14 27 1 40 1 2 2 0.36 Career stats............. 418 76 84 160 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.20 0.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 16 31 232. (213, 189) - Shaun Van Allen, OTW RW 31/6-2/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 80 4 15 19 4 48 0 0 0 0.24 1996-97 stats............ 80 11 14 25 -8 35 1 1 2 0.31 1995-96 stats............ 49 8 17 25 13 41 0 0 2 0.51 Career stats............. 357 40 96 136 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.27 0.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 22 31 233. (215, 197) - Steven Rice, CAR RW 27/6-0/223 R 1997-98 stats............ 47 2 4 6 -16 38 0 0 0 0.13 1996-97 stats............ 78 21 14 35 -11 59 5 0 2 0.45 1995-96 stats............ 59 10 12 22 -4 47 1 0 2 0.37 Career stats............. 329 64 61 125 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.19 0.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 15 31 234. (176, ) - Sergei Zholtok, OTW RW 26/6-0/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 78 10 13 23 -7 16 7 0 1 0.29 1996-97 stats............ 57 12 16 28 2 19 5 0 0 0.49 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 135 22 29 51 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.21 0.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 17 30 235. (, ) - *Richard Zednik, WSH RW 22/5-10/193 L 1997-98 stats............ 65 17 9 26 -2 28 2 0 2 0.40 1996-97 stats............ 11 2 1 3 -5 4 1 0 0 0.27 1995-96 stats............ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 77 19 10 29 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.13 0.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 10 30 236. (229, ) - Brad May, VAN LW 27/6-1/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 63 13 10 23 2 154 4 0 2 0.37 1996-97 stats............ 42 3 4 7 -8 106 1 0 1 0.17 1995-96 stats............ 79 15 29 44 6 295 3 0 4 0.56 Career stats............. 452 76 92 168 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.20 0.37 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 16 30 237. (231, 199) - Sergei Krivokrasov, NSH RW 24/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 58 10 13 23 -1 33 1 0 2 0.40 1996-97 stats............ 67 13 11 24 -1 42 2 0 3 0.36 1995-96 stats............ 46 6 10 16 10 32 0 0 1 0.35 Career stats............. 225 42 41 83 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.18 0.37 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 14 30 238. (, ) - Randy McKay, NJD RW 31/6-1/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 74 24 24 48 30 86 8 0 5 0.65 1996-97 stats............ 77 9 18 27 15 109 0 0 2 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 76 11 10 21 7 145 3 0 3 0.28 Career stats............. 574 93 114 207 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.20 0.36 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 16 29 239. (, ) - Rene Corbet, COL LW 25/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 68 16 12 28 8 133 4 0 4 0.41 1996-97 stats............ 76 12 15 27 14 67 1 0 3 0.36 1995-96 stats............ 33 3 6 9 10 33 0 0 0 0.27 Career stats............. 194 32 37 69 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.19 0.36 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 15 29 240. (222, 198) - Ian Laperriere, LAK C 24/6-1/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 77 6 15 21 0 131 0 1 1 0.27 1996-97 stats............ 62 8 15 23 -25 102 0 1 2 0.37 1995-96 stats............ 71 6 11 17 -11 155 1 0 1 0.24 Career stats............. 248 33 55 88 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.22 0.35 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 18 29 241. (, ) - Jeff Shantz, CHI C 25/6-0/184 R 1997-98 stats............ 61 11 20 31 0 36 1 2 2 0.51 1996-97 stats............ 69 9 21 30 11 28 0 1 1 0.43 1995-96 stats............ 78 6 14 20 12 24 1 2 0 0.26 Career stats............. 236 26 59 83 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.25 0.35 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 20 28 242. (232, ) - Ethan Moreau, CHI LW 23/6-2/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 54 9 9 18 0 73 2 0 0 0.33 1996-97 stats............ 82 15 16 31 13 123 0 0 1 0.38 1995-96 stats............ 8 0 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 0.13 Career stats............. 144 24 26 50 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.18 0.35 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 14 28 243. (, ) - Curtis Brown, BUF C 22/6-0/182 L 1997-98 stats............ 63 12 12 24 11 34 1 1 2 0.38 1996-97 stats............ 28 4 3 7 4 18 0 0 1 0.25 1995-96 stats............ 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 96 17 16 33 Career per game averages. - 0.18 0.17 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 13 28 244. (227, ) - Rem Murray, EDM C 26/6-2/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 61 9 9 18 -9 39 2 2 0 0.30 1996-97 stats............ 82 11 20 31 9 16 1 0 2 0.38 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 143 20 29 49 Career per game averages. - 0.14 0.20 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 16 28 245. (, ) - *Alexei Morozov, PIT RW 21/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 13 13 26 -4 8 2 0 3 0.34 Career stats............. 76 13 13 26 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.17 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 14 28 246. (234, ) - Garry Valk, PIT LW 31/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 39 2 1 3 -3 33 0 0 0 0.08 1996-97 stats............ 70 10 11 21 -8 78 0 0 1 0.30 1995-96 stats............ 79 12 12 24 8 125 1 1 2 0.30 Career stats............. 474 69 92 161 Career per game averages. - 0.15 0.19 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 15 27 247. (233, ) - Tom Fitzgerald, NSH RW 30/6-1/191 R 1997-98 stats............ 80 12 6 18 -4 79 0 2 1 0.23 1996-97 stats............ 71 10 14 24 7 64 0 2 1 0.34 1995-96 stats............ 82 13 21 34 -3 75 1 6 2 0.41 Career stats............. 569 81 112 193 Career per game averages. - 0.14 0.20 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 16 27 248. (, ) - Mats Lindgren, EDM RW 24/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 13 13 26 0 42 1 3 3 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 69 11 14 25 -7 12 2 3 1 0.36 Career stats............. 151 24 27 51 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.18 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 14 27 249. (237, ) - Daymond Langkow, TBL C 22/5-11/175 L 1997-98 stats............ 68 8 14 22 -9 62 2 0 1 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 79 15 13 28 1 35 3 1 1 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 4 0 1 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0.25 Career stats............. 151 23 28 51 Career per game averages. - 0.15 0.19 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 15 27 250. (, ) - Bill Lindsay, FLA LW 27/5-11/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 12 16 28 -2 80 0 2 5 0.34 1996-97 stats............ 81 11 23 34 1 120 0 1 3 0.42 1995-96 stats............ 73 12 22 34 13 57 0 3 2 0.47 Career stats............. 435 57 89 146 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.20 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 16 27 251. (238, ) - Todd Warriner, TOR LW 24/6-1/188 L 1997-98 stats............ 45 5 8 13 5 20 0 0 1 0.29 1996-97 stats............ 75 12 21 33 -3 41 2 2 0 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 57 7 8 15 -11 26 1 0 0 0.26 Career stats............. 182 24 37 61 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.20 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 16 27 252. (236, ) - Shjon Podein, PHI C 30/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 11 13 24 8 53 1 1 2 0.29 1996-97 stats............ 82 14 18 32 7 41 0 0 4 0.39 1995-96 stats............ 79 15 10 25 25 89 0 4 4 0.32 Career stats............. 355 59 59 118 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.17 0.33 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 13 27 253. (, ) - Martin Lapointe, DET RW 25/5-11/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 79 15 19 34 0 106 4 0 3 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 78 16 17 33 -14 167 5 1 1 0.42 1995-96 stats............ 58 6 3 9 0 93 1 0 0 0.16 Career stats............. 311 49 54 103 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.17 0.33 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 14 27 254. (, ) - *Per Axelsson, BOS RW 23/6-1/174 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 8 19 27 -14 38 2 0 1 0.33 Career stats............. 82 8 19 27 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.23 0.33 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 19 27 255. (235, ) - Stephane Yelle, COL C 24/6-1/192 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 7 15 22 -10 48 0 1 0 0.27 1996-97 stats............ 79 9 17 26 1 38 0 1 1 0.33 1995-96 stats............ 71 13 14 27 15 30 0 2 1 0.38 Career stats............. 231 29 46 75 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.20 0.32 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 16 26 256. (218, ) - Mike Grier, EDM RW 23/6-1/232 R 1997-98 stats............ 66 9 6 15 -3 73 1 0 1 0.23 1996-97 stats............ 79 15 17 32 7 45 4 0 2 0.41 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 145 24 23 47 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.16 0.32 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 13 26 257. (230, ) - Landon Wilson, BOS RW 23/6-2/202 R 1997-98 stats............ 28 1 5 6 3 7 0 0 0 0.21 1996-97 stats............ 49 8 12 20 -5 72 0 0 0 0.41 1995-96 stats............ 7 1 0 1 3 6 0 0 0 0.14 Career stats............. 84 10 17 27 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.20 0.32 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 16 26 258. (208, ) - Harry York, NYR LW 24/6-2/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 4 6 10 -1 31 0 0 0 0.17 1996-97 stats............ 74 14 18 32 1 24 3 1 3 0.43 1995-96 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career stats............. 134 18 24 42 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.18 0.31 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 14 25 259. (, ) - Tim Taylor, BOS C 29/6-1/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 20 11 31 -16 57 1 3 0 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 44 3 4 7 -6 52 0 1 0 0.16 1995-96 stats............ 72 11 14 25 11 39 1 1 4 0.35 Career stats............. 218 35 33 68 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.15 0.31 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 12 25 260. (, ) - Fredrik Modin, TOR RW 24/6-3/202 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 16 16 32 -5 32 1 0 4 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 76 6 7 13 -14 24 0 0 0 0.17 Career stats............. 150 22 23 45 Career per game averages. - 0.15 0.15 0.30 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 12 24 261. (, ) - Tomas Holmstrom, DET LW 25/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 57 5 17 22 6 44 1 0 1 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 47 6 3 9 -10 33 3 0 0 0.19 Career stats............. 104 11 20 31 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.19 0.30 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 15 24 262. (226, ) - Andrei Nazarov, TBL RW 24/6-5/230 R 1997-98 stats............ 54 2 2 4 -13 170 0 0 0 0.07 1996-97 stats............ 60 12 15 27 -4 222 1 0 1 0.45 1995-96 stats............ 42 7 7 14 -15 62 2 0 1 0.33 Career stats............. 183 24 29 53 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.16 0.29 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 12 23 263. (, ) - *Alyn McCauley, TOR C 21/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 6 10 16 -7 6 0 0 1 0.27 Career stats............. 60 6 10 16 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.17 0.27 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 13 21 264. (, ) - Kris Draper, DET C 27/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 64 13 10 23 5 45 1 0 4 0.36 1996-97 stats............ 76 8 5 13 -11 73 1 0 1 0.17 1995-96 stats............ 52 7 9 16 2 32 0 1 0 0.31 Career stats............. 287 38 38 76 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.13 0.26 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 10 21 265. (, ) - *Robert Dome, PIT RW 19/6-0/225 L 1997-98 stats............ 30 5 2 7 -1 12 1 0 0 0.23 Career stats............. 30 5 2 7 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.07 0.23 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 5 19 266. (, ) - Kirk Maltby, DET RW 26/6-0/188 R 1997-98 stats............ 65 14 9 23 11 89 2 1 3 0.35 1996-97 stats............ 66 3 5 8 3 75 0 0 0 0.12 1995-96 stats............ 55 3 6 9 -16 67 0 0 1 0.16 Career stats............. 301 39 31 70 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.10 0.23 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 8 19 267. (, ) - *Juha Ylonen, PHO C 26/6-1/183 L 1997-98 stats............ 55 1 11 12 -3 10 0 1 0 0.22 1996-97 stats............ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 57 1 11 12 Career per game averages. - 0.02 0.20 0.22 Averages over 82 games... 82 1 16 17 268. (, ) - Tie Domi, TOR RW 29/5-10/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 80 4 10 14 -5 365 0 0 0 0.17 1996-97 stats............ 80 11 17 28 -17 275 2 0 1 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 72 7 6 13 -3 297 0 0 1 0.18 Career stats............. 486 42 63 105 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.13 0.22 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 10 17 269. (, ) - *Joe Thornton, BOS C 19/6-4/198 L 1997-98 stats............ 55 3 4 7 -6 19 0 0 1 0.13 Career stats............. 55 3 4 7 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.07 0.13 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 5 10 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFENSE --------------------------------------------------------------------- These were the top 115 defensemen in the NHL last season, ranked by career points per game average. In addition the the 1998 information, rankings are provided for the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons. 1997-98 DEFENSE CAREER STATS PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW PPG 1. (1, 1) - Paul Coffey, CHI D 37/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 57 2 27 29 3 30 1 0 1 0.51 1996-97 stats............ 57 9 25 34 11 38 1 1 2 0.60 1995-96 stats............ 76 14 60 74 19 90 3 1 3 0.97 Career stats............. 1268 383 1090 1473 Career per game averages. - 0.30 0.86 1.16 Averages over 82 games... 82 24 70 95 2. (2, 2) - Ray Bourque, BOS D 38/5-11/219 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 13 35 48 2 80 9 0 3 0.59 1996-97 stats............ 62 19 31 50 -11 18 8 1 3 0.81 1995-96 stats............ 82 20 62 82 31 58 9 2 2 1.00 Career stats............. 1372 375 1036 1411 Career per game averages. - 0.27 0.76 1.03 Averages over 82 games... 82 22 61 84 3. (3, 3) - Brian Leetch, NYR D 29/5-11/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 17 33 50 -36 32 11 0 2 0.66 1996-97 stats............ 82 20 58 78 31 40 9 0 2 0.95 1995-96 stats............ 82 15 70 85 12 30 7 0 3 1.04 Career stats............. 725 164 536 700 Career per game averages. - 0.23 0.74 0.97 Averages over 82 games... 82 18 60 79 4. (4, 4) - Al MacInnis, STL D 35/6-2/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 71 19 30 49 6 80 9 1 2 0.69 1996-97 stats............ 72 13 30 43 2 65 6 1 1 0.60 1995-96 stats............ 82 17 44 61 5 88 9 1 1 0.74 Career stats............. 1060 270 733 1003 Career per game averages. - 0.25 0.69 0.95 Averages over 82 games... 82 20 56 77 5. (5, 6) - Phil Housley, CGY D 34/5-10/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 64 6 25 31 -10 24 4 1 0 0.48 1996-97 stats............ 77 11 29 40 -10 24 3 1 2 0.52 1995-96 stats............ 81 17 51 68 -6 30 6 0 1 0.84 Career stats............. 1131 291 730 1021 Career per game averages. - 0.26 0.65 0.90 Averages over 82 games... 82 21 52 74 6. (6, 5) - Sergei Zubov, DAL D 28/6-1/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 73 10 47 57 16 16 5 1 2 0.78 1996-97 stats............ 78 13 30 43 19 24 1 0 3 0.55 1995-96 stats............ 64 11 55 66 28 22 3 2 1 1.03 Career stats............. 381 64 258 322 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.68 0.85 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 55 69 7. (7, 7) - Gary Suter, SJS D 34/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 14 28 42 1 74 5 2 0 0.58 1996-97 stats............ 82 7 21 28 -4 70 3 0 0 0.34 1995-96 stats............ 82 20 47 67 3 80 12 2 4 0.82 Career stats............. 918 181 563 744 Career per game averages. - 0.20 0.61 0.81 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 50 66 8. (9, 8) - Larry Murphy, DET D 37/6-2/210 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 11 41 52 35 37 2 1 2 0.63 1996-97 stats............ 81 9 36 45 3 20 5 0 1 0.56 1995-96 stats............ 82 12 49 61 -2 34 8 0 1 0.74 Career stats............. 1397 265 838 1103 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.60 0.79 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 49 64 9. (8, 9) - Jeff Brown, WSH D 32/6-2/204 R 1997-98 stats............ 60 4 24 28 5 32 4 0 0 0.47 1996-97 stats............ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1995-96 stats............ 76 8 47 55 8 56 5 0 0 0.72 Career stats............. 747 154 430 584 Career per game averages. - 0.21 0.58 0.78 Averages over 82 games... 82 16 47 64 10. (10, 10) - Chris Chelios, CHI D 36/6-1/192 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 3 39 42 -7 151 1 0 0 0.52 1996-97 stats............ 72 10 38 48 16 112 2 0 2 0.67 1995-96 stats............ 81 14 58 72 25 140 7 0 3 0.89 Career stats............. 1001 156 606 762 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.61 0.76 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 49 62 11. (11, 11) - Steve Duchesne, LAK D 33/5-11/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 14 42 56 9 32 5 1 1 0.70 1996-97 stats............ 78 19 28 47 -9 38 10 2 3 0.60 1995-96 stats............ 62 12 24 36 -23 42 7 0 2 0.58 Career stats............. 845 202 436 638 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.52 0.76 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 42 61 12. (12, 12) - Sandis Ozolinsh, COL D 26/6-3/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 66 13 38 51 -12 65 9 0 2 0.77 1996-97 stats............ 80 23 45 68 4 88 13 0 4 0.85 1995-96 stats............ 73 14 40 54 2 54 8 1 1 0.74 Career stats............. 385 92 193 285 Career per game averages. - 0.24 0.50 0.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 19 41 60 13. (13, 15) - Nicklas Lidstrom, DET D 28/6-2/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 17 42 59 22 18 7 1 1 0.74 1996-97 stats............ 79 15 42 57 11 30 8 0 1 0.72 1995-96 stats............ 81 17 50 67 29 20 8 1 1 0.83 Career stats............. 531 87 279 366 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.53 0.69 Averages over 82 games... 82 13 43 56 14. (14, 13) - Scott Stevens, NJD D 34/6-2/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 4 22 26 19 80 1 0 1 0.33 1996-97 stats............ 79 5 19 24 26 70 0 0 1 0.30 1995-96 stats............ 82 5 23 28 7 100 2 1 1 0.34 Career stats............. 1200 166 606 772 Career per game averages. - 0.14 0.51 0.64 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 41 52 15. (18, 22) - Kevin Hatcher, PIT D 32/6-4/225 R 1997-98 stats............ 74 19 29 48 -3 66 13 1 3 0.65 1996-97 stats............ 80 15 39 54 11 103 9 0 1 0.68 1995-96 stats............ 74 15 26 41 -24 58 7 0 3 0.55 Career stats............. 960 208 390 598 Career per game averages. - 0.22 0.41 0.62 Averages over 82 games... 82 17 33 51 16. (16, 16) - Dave Babych, PHI D 37/6-2/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 53 0 9 9 -9 49 0 0 0 0.17 1996-97 stats............ 78 5 22 27 -2 38 2 0 1 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 53 3 21 24 -5 38 3 0 0 0.45 Career stats............. 1154 140 575 715 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.50 0.62 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 40 50 17. (15, 18) - Zarley Zalapski, MTL D 30/6-1/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 63 3 12 15 -13 63 2 1 1 0.24 1996-97 stats............ 2 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0.00 1995-96 stats............ 80 12 17 29 11 115 5 0 1 0.36 Career stats............. 625 99 283 382 Career per game averages. - 0.16 0.45 0.61 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 37 50 18. (22, 17) - Vladimir Malakhov, MTL D 30/6-3/225 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 13 31 44 16 70 8 0 2 0.59 1996-97 stats............ 65 10 20 30 3 43 5 0 1 0.46 1995-96 stats............ 61 5 23 28 7 79 2 0 0 0.46 Career stats............. 380 56 176 232 Career per game averages. - 0.15 0.46 0.61 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 37 50 19. (20, 20) - Rob Blake, LAK D 29/6-3/215 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 23 27 50 -3 94 11 0 4 0.62 1996-97 stats............ 62 8 23 31 -28 82 4 0 1 0.50 1995-96 stats............ 6 1 2 3 0 8 0 0 0 0.50 Career stats............. 472 91 197 288 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.42 0.61 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 34 50 20. (17, 19) - James Patrick, CGY D 35/6-2/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 60 6 11 17 -2 26 1 0 1 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 19 3 1 4 2 6 1 0 0 0.21 1995-96 stats............ 80 3 32 35 3 30 1 0 0 0.44 Career stats............. 935 126 439 565 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.47 0.60 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 38 49 21. (45, ) - Bryan Berard, NYI D 21/6-1/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 75 14 32 46 -32 59 8 1 2 0.61 1996-97 stats............ 82 8 40 48 1 86 3 0 1 0.59 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 157 22 72 94 Career per game averages. - 0.14 0.46 0.60 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 37 49 22. (19, 14) - Robert Svehla, FLA D 29/6-1/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 79 9 34 43 -3 113 3 0 0 0.54 1996-97 stats............ 82 13 32 45 2 86 5 0 3 0.55 1995-96 stats............ 81 8 49 57 -3 94 7 0 0 0.70 Career stats............. 247 31 116 147 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.47 0.60 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 38 48 23. (21, 24) - Fredrik Olausson, ANA D 32/6-0/196 R 1997-98 stats............ 76 6 27 33 13 42 2 0 1 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 71 9 29 38 16 32 3 0 3 0.54 1995-96 stats............ 56 2 22 24 -7 38 1 0 0 0.43 Career stats............. 787 112 356 468 Career per game averages. - 0.14 0.45 0.59 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 37 48 24. (25, 26) - Al Iafrate, CAR RETIRED 9/98 D 32/6-3/235 L 1997-98 stats............ 21 2 7 9 -1 28 2 0 0 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 38 6 9 15 -10 91 3 0 0 0.39 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 799 152 311 463 Career per game averages. - 0.19 0.39 0.58 Averages over 82 games... 82 15 31 47 25. (24, 27) - Mathieu Schneider, TOR D 29/5-10/189 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 11 26 37 -12 44 4 1 1 0.49 1996-97 stats............ 26 5 7 12 3 20 1 0 1 0.46 1995-96 stats............ 78 13 41 54 -20 103 7 0 1 0.69 Career stats............. 553 95 222 317 Career per game averages. - 0.17 0.40 0.57 Averages over 82 games... 82 14 32 47 26. (23, 23) - Norm Maciver, PHO D 34/5-11/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 41 2 6 8 -11 38 0 1 0 0.20 1996-97 stats............ 32 4 9 13 -11 24 1 0 1 0.41 1995-96 stats............ 71 7 46 53 6 58 3 0 0 0.75 Career stats............. 500 55 230 285 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.46 0.57 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 37 46 27. (27, ) - Janne Niinimaa, EDM D 23/6-1/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 77 4 39 43 13 62 3 0 1 0.56 1996-97 stats............ 77 4 40 44 12 58 1 0 2 0.57 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 154 8 79 87 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.51 0.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 42 46 28. (29, 30) - Garry Galley, LAK D 35/6-0/204 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 9 28 37 -5 63 7 0 0 0.50 1996-97 stats............ 71 4 34 38 10 102 1 1 1 0.54 1995-96 stats............ 78 10 44 54 -2 81 7 1 2 0.69 Career stats............. 963 106 427 533 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.44 0.55 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 36 45 29. (26, 21) - Jeff Norton, FLA D 33/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 56 4 13 17 -32 44 4 0 0 0.30 1996-97 stats............ 75 2 16 18 -7 58 0 0 0 0.24 1995-96 stats............ 66 8 23 31 9 42 1 0 2 0.47 Career stats............. 591 46 278 324 Career per game averages. - 0.08 0.47 0.55 Averages over 82 games... 82 6 38 44 30. (28, 25) - Dave Ellett, BOS D 34/6-2/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 3 20 23 3 67 2 0 1 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 76 6 15 21 -6 40 1 0 2 0.28 1995-96 stats............ 80 3 19 22 -10 59 1 1 0 0.28 Career stats............. 1023 151 401 552 Career per game averages. - 0.15 0.39 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 32 44 31. (31, 32) - Steve Chiasson, CAR D 31/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 66 7 27 34 -2 65 6 0 0 0.52 1996-97 stats............ 65 8 22 30 -21 39 4 2 1 0.46 1995-96 stats............ 76 8 25 33 3 62 5 0 2 0.43 Career stats............. 723 92 297 389 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.41 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 33 44 32. (37, 35) - Alexei Zhitnik, BUF D 26/5-11/202 L 1997-98 stats............ 78 15 30 45 19 102 2 3 3 0.58 1996-97 stats............ 80 7 28 35 10 95 3 1 0 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 80 6 30 36 -25 58 5 0 0 0.45 Career stats............. 429 56 174 230 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.41 0.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 33 43 33. (38, 42) - Dmitri Mironov, WSH D 33/6-3/215 R 1997-98 stats............ 77 8 35 43 -7 119 3 0 1 0.56 1996-97 stats............ 77 13 39 52 16 101 3 1 2 0.68 1995-96 stats............ 72 3 31 34 19 88 1 0 1 0.47 Career stats............. 401 46 168 214 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.42 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 34 43 34. (35, 31) - Calle Johansson, WSH D 31/5-11/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 15 20 35 -11 30 10 1 1 0.48 1996-97 stats............ 65 6 11 17 -2 16 2 0 0 0.26 1995-96 stats............ 78 10 25 35 13 50 4 0 0 0.45 Career stats............. 783 92 323 415 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.41 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 33 43 35. (33, 33) - Jyrki Lumme, PHO D 32/6-1/207 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 9 21 30 -25 34 4 0 1 0.41 1996-97 stats............ 66 11 24 35 8 32 5 0 2 0.53 1995-96 stats............ 80 17 37 54 -9 50 8 0 2 0.68 Career stats............. 654 85 260 345 Career per game averages. - 0.13 0.40 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 32 43 36. (30, 29) - Bruce Driver, NYR D 36/6-0/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 75 5 15 20 -3 46 1 0 0 0.27 1996-97 stats............ 79 5 25 30 8 48 2 0 2 0.38 1995-96 stats............ 66 3 34 37 2 42 3 0 0 0.56 Career stats............. 922 96 390 486 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.42 0.53 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 34 43 37. (34, 28) - Doug Bodger, LAK D 32/6-2/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 77 9 11 20 -1 57 3 0 1 0.26 1996-97 stats............ 81 1 15 16 -14 64 0 0 1 0.20 1995-96 stats............ 73 4 24 28 -24 68 3 0 0 0.38 Career stats............. 993 103 410 513 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.41 0.52 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 33 42 38. (47, 43) - Scott Niedermayer, NJD D 25/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 14 43 57 5 27 11 0 1 0.70 1996-97 stats............ 81 5 30 35 -4 64 3 0 3 0.43 1995-96 stats............ 79 8 25 33 5 46 6 0 0 0.42 Career stats............. 454 52 179 231 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.39 0.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 32 41 39. (39, 39) - Roman Hamrlik, EDM D 24/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 78 9 32 41 -15 70 5 1 3 0.53 1996-97 stats............ 79 12 28 40 -29 57 6 0 0 0.51 1995-96 stats............ 82 16 49 65 -24 103 12 0 2 0.79 Career stats............. 418 58 153 211 Career per game averages. - 0.14 0.37 0.50 Averages over 82 games... 82 11 30 41 40. (42, 37) - Steve Smith, CGY D 37/6-1/200 1997-98 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1996-97 stats............ 21 0 0 0 4 29 0 0 0 0.00 1995-96 stats............ 37 0 9 9 12 71 0 0 0 0.24 Career stats............. 702 71 283 354 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.40 0.50 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 33 41 41. (36, 36) - Glen Wesley, CAR D 30/6-1/201 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 6 19 25 7 36 1 0 1 0.30 1996-97 stats............ 68 6 26 32 0 40 3 1 0 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 68 8 16 24 -9 88 6 0 1 0.35 Career stats............. 803 99 305 404 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.38 0.50 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 31 41 42. (46, 58) - Jason Woolley, BUF D 29/6-1/188 L 1997-98 stats............ 71 9 26 35 8 35 3 0 2 0.49 1996-97 stats............ 60 6 30 36 4 30 2 0 1 0.60 1995-96 stats............ 52 6 28 34 -9 32 3 0 0 0.65 Career stats............. 254 26 97 123 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.38 0.48 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 31 39 43. (44, 41) - Eric Desjardins, PHI D 29/6-1/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 77 6 27 33 11 36 2 1 0 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 82 12 34 46 25 50 5 1 1 0.56 1995-96 stats............ 80 7 40 47 19 45 5 0 2 0.59 Career stats............. 678 73 255 328 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.38 0.48 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 30 39 44. (48, 44) - Teppo Numminen, PHO D 30/6-1/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 11 40 51 25 30 6 0 2 0.62 1996-97 stats............ 82 2 25 27 -3 28 0 0 0 0.33 1995-96 stats............ 74 11 43 54 -4 22 6 0 3 0.73 Career stats............. 711 66 277 343 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.39 0.48 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 31 39 45. (41, 75) - Oleg Tverdovsky, PHO D 12/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 46 7 12 19 1 12 4 0 1 0.41 1996-97 stats............ 82 10 45 55 -5 30 3 1 2 0.67 1995-96 stats............ 82 7 23 30 -7 41 2 0 0 0.37 Career stats............. 246 27 89 116 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.36 0.47 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 29 38 46. (54, 70) - Boris Mironov, EDM D 26/6-3/220 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 16 30 46 -8 100 10 1 1 0.57 1996-97 stats............ 55 6 26 32 2 85 2 0 1 0.58 1995-96 stats............ 78 8 24 32 -23 101 7 0 1 0.41 Career stats............. 322 38 111 149 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.34 0.46 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 28 37 47. (43, 38) - Yves Racine, TBL D 29/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 0 8 8 -23 41 0 0 0 0.13 1996-97 stats............ 46 1 15 16 4 24 1 0 0 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 57 1 19 20 -10 54 0 0 0 0.35 Career stats............. 508 37 194 231 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.38 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 31 37 48. (49, 40) - Igor Kravchuk, OTW D 32/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 8 27 35 -19 8 3 1 1 0.43 1996-97 stats............ 82 4 24 28 7 35 1 0 0 0.34 1995-96 stats............ 66 7 16 23 -19 34 3 0 1 0.35 Career stats............. 419 49 141 190 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.34 0.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 27 37 49. (59, 74) - Darryl Sydor, DAL D 26/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 11 35 46 17 51 4 1 1 0.58 1996-97 stats............ 82 8 40 48 37 51 2 0 2 0.59 1995-96 stats............ 84 3 17 20 -12 75 2 0 0 0.24 Career stats............. 475 41 166 207 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.35 0.44 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 28 35 50. (57, 51) - Patrice Brisebois, MTL D 27/6-1/204 R 1997-98 stats............ 79 10 27 37 16 67 5 0 1 0.47 1996-97 stats............ 49 2 13 15 -7 24 0 0 1 0.31 1995-96 stats............ 69 9 27 36 10 65 3 0 1 0.52 Career stats............. 391 39 127 166 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.32 0.42 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 26 34 51. (53, 48) - Viacheslav Fetisov, DET RETIRED 6/98 D 40/6-1/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 58 2 12 14 4 72 0 0 1 0.24 1996-97 stats............ 64 5 23 28 26 76 0 0 1 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 69 7 35 42 37 96 1 1 1 0.61 Career stats............. 546 36 192 228 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.35 0.42 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 28 34 52. (62, 56) - Dave Manson, MTL D 31/6-2/202 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 4 30 34 22 122 2 0 0 0.42 1996-97 stats............ 75 4 18 22 -26 187 2 0 0 0.29 1995-96 stats............ 82 7 23 30 8 205 3 0 0 0.37 Career stats............. 844 91 253 344 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.30 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 24 33 53. (52, 46) - Gord Murphy, FLA D 31/6-2/198 R 1997-98 stats............ 79 6 11 17 -3 46 3 0 0 0.22 1996-97 stats............ 80 8 15 23 3 51 2 0 0 0.29 1995-96 stats............ 70 8 22 30 5 30 4 0 0 0.43 Career stats............. 711 81 208 289 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.29 0.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 23 33 54. (65, 53) - Todd Gill, STL D 33/6-0/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 75 13 17 30 -11 41 7 0 2 0.40 1996-97 stats............ 79 0 21 21 -20 101 0 0 0 0.27 1995-96 stats............ 74 7 18 25 -15 116 1 0 2 0.34 Career stats............. 793 72 248 320 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.31 0.40 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 25 33 55. (63, 52) - Shawn Chambers, DAL D 32/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 57 2 22 24 11 26 1 1 0 0.42 1996-97 stats............ 73 4 17 21 17 19 1 0 0 0.29 1995-96 stats............ 64 2 21 23 1 18 2 0 1 0.36 Career stats............. 560 48 176 224 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.31 0.40 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 25 32 56. (72, 62) - Uwe Krupp, DET D 33/6-6/235 R 1997-98 stats............ 78 9 22 31 21 38 5 0 2 0.40 1996-97 stats............ 60 4 17 21 12 48 2 0 1 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 6 0 3 3 4 4 0 0 0 0.50 Career stats............. 695 66 209 275 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.30 0.40 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 24 32 57. (51, 49) - Sergei Gonchar, WSH D 24/6-2/212 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 5 16 21 2 66 2 0 0 0.29 1996-97 stats............ 57 13 17 30 -11 36 3 0 3 0.53 1995-96 stats............ 78 15 26 41 25 60 4 0 4 0.53 Career stats............. 238 35 59 94 Career per game averages. - 0.15 0.25 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 12 20 32 58. (55, 61) - Richard Smehlik, BUF D 28/6-3/208 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 3 17 20 11 62 0 1 0 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 62 11 19 30 19 43 2 0 1 0.48 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 337 36 97 133 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.29 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 23 32 59. (68, 57) - Petr Svoboda, PHI D 32/6-1/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 56 3 15 18 19 83 2 0 0 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 67 2 12 14 10 94 1 0 0 0.21 1995-96 stats............ 73 1 28 29 28 105 0 0 0 0.40 Career stats............. 880 50 297 347 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.34 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 27 32 60. (40, ) - Per Gustafsson, OTW D 28/6-2/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 31 1 5 6 -2 16 0 0 0 0.19 1996-97 stats............ 58 7 22 29 11 22 2 0 1 0.50 Career stats............. 89 8 27 35 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.30 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 24 32 61. (61, 60) - Marty McSorley, SJS D 35/6-1/230 R 1997-98 stats............ 56 2 10 12 10 140 0 0 0 0.21 1996-97 stats............ 57 4 12 16 -6 186 0 1 1 0.28 1995-96 stats............ 68 10 23 33 -20 169 1 1 1 0.49 Career stats............. 888 104 245 349 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.28 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 22 32 62. (50, 47) - Jiri Slegr, PIT D 27/6-0/217 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 5 12 17 10 109 1 1 0 0.23 1995-96 stats............ 57 4 13 17 -1 74 0 1 1 0.30 Career stats............. 280 20 90 110 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.32 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 26 32 63. (64, 59) - Grant Ledyard, BOS D 33/6-2/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 71 4 20 24 -4 20 2 0 0 0.34 1996-97 stats............ 67 1 15 16 31 61 0 0 0 0.24 1995-96 stats............ 73 5 19 24 -15 20 2 0 1 0.33 Career stats............. 866 81 258 339 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.30 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 24 32 64. (58, ) - Deron Quint, PHO D 22/6-1/182 L 1997-98 stats............ 32 4 7 11 -6 16 1 0 1 0.34 1996-97 stats............ 27 3 11 14 -4 4 1 0 0 0.52 1995-96 stats............ 51 5 13 18 -2 22 2 0 0 0.35 Career stats............. 110 12 31 43 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.28 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 23 32 65. (66, 55) - Doug Lidster, NYR D 38/6-1/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 36 0 4 4 2 24 0 0 0 0.11 1996-97 stats............ 48 3 4 7 10 24 0 0 0 0.15 1995-96 stats............ 59 5 9 14 11 50 0 0 0 0.24 Career stats............. 880 75 268 343 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.30 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 6 24 31 66. (, ) - *Mattias Ohlund, VAN D 22/6-2/207 L 1997-98 stats............ 77 7 23 30 3 76 1 0 0 0.39 Career stats............. 77 7 23 30 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.30 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 24 31 67. (81, 81) - Chris Pronger, STL D 24/6-6/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 9 27 36 47 180 1 0 2 0.44 1996-97 stats............ 79 11 24 35 15 143 4 0 0 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 78 7 18 25 -18 110 3 1 1 0.32 Career stats............. 362 37 103 140 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.28 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 23 31 68. (69, 63) - Sylvain Cote, TOR D 32/6-0/190 R 1997-98 stats............ 71 4 21 25 -3 42 1 0 1 0.35 1996-97 stats............ 57 6 18 24 11 28 2 0 0 0.42 1995-96 stats............ 81 5 33 38 5 40 3 0 2 0.47 Career stats............. 877 99 240 339 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.27 0.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 22 31 69. (74, 69) - Philippe Boucher, LAK D 25/6-3/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 45 6 10 16 6 49 1 0 0 0.36 1996-97 stats............ 60 7 18 25 0 25 2 0 1 0.42 1995-96 stats............ 53 7 16 23 -26 31 5 0 1 0.43 Career stats............. 229 28 60 88 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.26 0.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 21 31 70. (82, 64) - Bill Houlder, SJS D 31/6-2/211 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 7 25 32 13 48 4 0 2 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 79 4 21 25 16 30 0 0 2 0.32 1995-96 stats............ 61 5 23 28 1 22 3 0 0 0.46 Career stats............. 454 41 130 171 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.29 0.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 23 30 71. (73, 68) - Eric Weinrich, CHI D 32/6-1/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 2 21 23 10 106 0 0 0 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 81 7 25 32 19 62 1 0 0 0.40 1995-96 stats............ 77 5 10 15 14 65 0 0 0 0.19 Career stats............. 602 41 185 226 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.31 0.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 25 30 72. (94, 71) - Kenny Jonsson, NYI D 24/6-3/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 14 26 40 -2 58 6 0 2 0.49 1996-97 stats............ 81 3 18 21 10 24 1 0 0 0.26 1995-96 stats............ 66 4 26 30 7 32 3 0 1 0.45 Career stats............. 267 23 77 100 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.29 0.37 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 23 30 73. (60, 66) - John Slaney, NSH D 26/5-11/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 55 3 14 17 -3 24 1 0 1 0.31 1996-97 stats............ 32 3 11 14 -10 4 1 0 1 0.44 1995-96 stats............ 38 6 14 20 7 14 3 1 0 0.53 Career stats............. 188 19 51 70 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.27 0.37 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 22 30 74. (67, 34) - Marcus Ragnarsson, SJS D 27/6-1/220 L 1997-98 stats............ 79 5 20 25 -11 65 3 0 2 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 69 3 14 17 -18 63 2 0 0 0.25 1995-96 stats............ 71 8 31 39 -24 42 4 0 0 0.55 Career stats............. 219 16 65 81 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.30 0.37 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 24 30 75. (84, 77) - Derian Hatcher, DAL D 26/6-5/198 L 1997-98 stats............ 70 6 25 31 9 132 3 0 2 0.44 1996-97 stats............ 63 3 19 22 8 97 0 0 0 0.35 1995-96 stats............ 79 8 23 31 -12 129 2 0 1 0.39 Career stats............. 448 46 116 162 Career per game averages. - 0.10 0.26 0.36 Averages over 82 games... 82 8 21 29 76. (, ) - *Derek Morris, CGY D 20/6-0/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 82 9 20 29 1 88 5 1 1 0.35 Career stats............. 82 9 20 29 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.24 0.35 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 20 29 77. (96, ) - Daniel Mcgillis, PHI D 26/6-2/220 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 11 20 31 -21 109 6 0 3 0.39 1996-97 stats............ 73 6 16 22 2 52 2 1 2 0.30 Career stats............. 153 17 36 53 Career per game averages. - 0.11 0.24 0.35 Averages over 82 games... 82 9 19 28 78. (75, 90) - Alexander Karpovtsev, NYR D 28/6-1/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 47 3 7 10 -1 38 1 0 1 0.21 1996-97 stats............ 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 278 21 75 96 Career per game averages. - 0.08 0.27 0.35 Averages over 82 games... 82 6 22 28 79. (85, 79) - Kevin Lowe, EDM RETIRED 6/98 D 29/6-2/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 7 0 0 0 -3 22 0 0 0 0.00 1996-97 stats............ 64 1 13 14 -1 50 0 0 0 0.22 1995-96 stats............ 53 1 5 6 20 76 0 0 0 0.11 Career stats............. 1254 84 347 431 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.28 0.34 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 22 28 80. (88, 80) - Ulf Samuelsson, NYR D 34/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 3 9 12 1 122 0 0 2 0.16 1996-97 stats............ 73 6 11 17 3 138 1 0 1 0.23 1995-96 stats............ 74 1 18 19 9 122 0 0 0 0.26 Career stats............. 960 52 265 317 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.28 0.33 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 22 27 81. (87, 73) - Jamie Macoun, DET D 37/6-2/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 74 0 7 7 -17 65 0 0 0 0.09 1996-97 stats............ 73 1 10 11 -14 93 0 0 1 0.15 1995-96 stats............ 82 0 8 8 2 87 0 0 0 0.10 Career stats............. 1059 75 272 347 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.26 0.33 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 21 26 82. (89, 78) - Chris Joseph, PHI D 29/6-2/202 R 1997-98 stats............ 15 1 0 1 1 19 0 0 1 0.07 1996-97 stats............ 63 3 13 16 -21 62 2 0 1 0.25 1995-96 stats............ 70 5 14 19 6 71 0 0 1 0.27 Career stats............. 418 36 99 135 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.24 0.32 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 19 26 83. (91, 76) - Tommy Albelin, CGY D 34/6-1/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 69 2 17 19 9 32 1 0 2 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 72 4 11 15 -8 14 2 0 0 0.21 1995-96 stats............ 73 1 13 14 1 18 0 0 0 0.19 Career stats............. 614 35 163 198 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.27 0.32 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 21 26 84. (83, ) - Wade Redden, OTW D 21/6-2/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 80 8 14 22 17 27 3 0 2 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 82 6 24 30 1 41 2 0 1 0.37 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 162 14 38 52 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.23 0.32 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 19 26 85. (86, 91) - Ed Jovanovski, FLA D 22/6-2/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 81 9 14 23 -12 158 2 1 3 0.28 1996-97 stats............ 61 7 16 23 -1 172 3 0 1 0.38 1995-96 stats............ 70 10 11 21 -3 137 2 0 2 0.30 Career stats............. 212 26 41 67 Career per game averages. - 0.12 0.19 0.32 Averages over 82 games... 82 10 15 25 86. (97, 85) - Mark Tinordi, WSH D 32/6-4/213 L 1997-98 stats............ 47 8 9 17 9 39 0 1 0 0.36 1996-97 stats............ 56 2 6 8 3 118 0 0 0 0.14 1995-96 stats............ 71 3 10 13 26 113 2 0 0 0.18 Career stats............. 624 52 142 194 Career per game averages. - 0.08 0.23 0.31 Averages over 82 games... 82 6 18 25 87. (92, ) - Bryan McCabe, VAN D 23/6-1/204 L 1997-98 stats............ 82 4 20 24 19 209 1 1 0 0.29 1996-97 stats............ 82 8 20 28 -2 165 2 1 2 0.34 1995-96 stats............ 82 7 16 23 -24 156 3 0 1 0.28 Career stats............. 246 19 56 75 Career per game averages. - 0.08 0.23 0.30 Averages over 82 games... 82 6 18 25 88. (93, 83) - Alexei Gusarov, COL D 34/6-3/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 4 10 14 9 42 0 1 1 0.19 1996-97 stats............ 58 2 12 14 4 28 0 0 0 0.24 1995-96 stats............ 65 5 15 20 29 56 0 0 0 0.31 Career stats............. 468 33 108 141 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.23 0.30 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 18 24 89. (114, ) - *Anders Eriksson, DET D 23/6-3/218 L 1997-98 stats............ 66 7 14 21 21 32 1 0 2 0.32 1996-97 stats............ 23 0 6 6 5 10 0 0 0 0.26 1995-96 stats............ 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 90 7 20 27 Career per game averages. - 0.08 0.22 0.30 Averages over 82 games... 82 6 18 24 90. (100, 95) - Don Sweeney, BOS D 32/5-10/184 L 1997-98 stats............ 59 1 15 16 12 24 0 0 0 0.27 1996-97 stats............ 82 3 23 26 -5 39 0 0 0 0.32 1995-96 stats............ 77 4 24 28 -4 42 2 0 3 0.36 Career stats............. 670 41 157 198 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.23 0.30 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 19 24 91. (95, 82) - Jason York, OTW D 28/6-2/195 R 1997-98 stats............ 73 3 13 16 8 62 0 0 0 0.22 1996-97 stats............ 75 4 17 21 -8 67 1 0 0 0.28 1995-96 stats............ 79 3 21 24 -7 88 0 0 0 0.30 Career stats............. 261 12 63 75 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.24 0.29 Averages over 82 games... 82 3 19 23 92. (101, 96) - Chris Therien, PHI D 27/6-5/243 L 1997-98 stats............ 78 3 16 19 5 80 1 0 1 0.24 1996-97 stats............ 71 2 22 24 26 64 0 0 0 0.34 1995-96 stats............ 82 6 17 23 16 89 3 0 1 0.28 Career stats............. 279 14 65 79 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.23 0.28 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 19 23 93. (113, ) - Janne Laukkanen, OTW D 28/6-0/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 4 17 21 -15 64 2 0 2 0.35 1996-97 stats............ 76 3 18 21 -14 76 2 0 0 0.28 1995-96 stats............ 23 1 2 3 -1 14 1 0 0 0.13 Career stats............. 170 8 40 48 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.24 0.28 Averages over 82 games... 82 3 19 23 94. (, ) - Brad Werenka, PIT D 29/6-1/221 L 1997-98 stats............ 71 3 15 18 15 46 2 0 0 0.25 1996-97 stats............ 1995-96 stats............ 9 0 0 0 -2 8 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 133 8 29 37 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.22 0.28 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 17 22 95. (98, 87) - Sean Hill, CAR D 28/6-0/203 R 1997-98 stats............ 55 1 6 7 -5 54 0 0 0 0.13 1996-97 stats............ 5 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0.00 1995-96 stats............ 80 7 14 21 -26 94 2 0 2 0.26 Career stats............. 284 18 60 78 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.21 0.27 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 17 22 96. (99, 86) - Dimitri Yushkevich, TOR D 27/5-11/208 R 1997-98 stats............ 72 0 12 12 -13 78 0 0 0 0.17 1996-97 stats............ 74 4 10 14 -24 56 1 1 1 0.19 1995-96 stats............ 69 1 10 11 -14 54 1 0 0 0.16 Career stats............. 412 20 93 113 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.23 0.27 Averages over 82 games... 82 3 18 22 97. (, ) - *Eric Messier, COL D 37/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 62 4 12 16 4 20 0 0 0 0.26 1996-97 stats............ 21 0 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 0.00 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 62 4 12 16 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.19 0.26 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 15 21 98. (107, 99) - Curtis Leschyshyn, CAR D 29/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 73 2 10 12 -2 45 1 0 1 0.16 1996-97 stats............ 77 4 18 22 -18 38 1 1 1 0.29 1995-96 stats............ 77 4 15 19 32 73 0 0 1 0.25 Career stats............. 661 40 130 170 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.20 0.26 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 16 21 99. (103, 92) - Karl Dykhuis, TBL D 26/6-3/214 L 1997-98 stats............ 78 5 9 14 -8 110 0 1 0 0.18 1996-97 stats............ 62 4 15 19 7 35 2 0 1 0.31 1995-96 stats............ 82 5 15 20 12 101 1 0 0 0.24 Career stats............. 273 17 53 70 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.19 0.26 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 15 21 100. (105, 93) - Kevin Haller, ANA D 28/6-2/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 65 3 5 8 -5 94 0 0 0 0.12 1996-97 stats............ 62 2 11 13 -12 85 0 0 0 0.21 1995-96 stats............ 69 5 9 14 18 92 0 2 2 0.20 Career stats............. 462 36 81 117 Career per game averages. - 0.08 0.18 0.25 Averages over 82 games... 82 6 14 20 101. (112, 100) - Craig Wolanin, TOR D 31/6-4/215 L 1997-98 stats............ 10 0 0 0 -9 6 0 0 0 0.00 1996-97 stats............ 38 0 4 4 -6 21 0 0 0 0.11 1995-96 stats............ 75 7 20 27 25 50 0 3 0 0.36 Career stats............. 695 40 133 173 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.19 0.25 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 15 20 102. (111, ) - Stephane Quintal, MTL D 30/6-3/225 R 1997-98 stats............ 71 6 10 16 13 97 0 0 0 0.23 1996-97 stats............ 71 7 15 22 1 100 1 0 0 0.31 1995-96 stats............ 68 2 14 16 -4 117 0 1 1 0.24 Career stats............. 593 38 109 147 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.18 0.25 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 15 20 103. (104, ) - Jon Klemm, COL D 28/6-3/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 67 6 8 14 -3 30 0 0 0 0.21 1996-97 stats............ 80 9 15 24 12 37 1 2 1 0.30 1995-96 stats............ 56 3 12 15 12 20 0 1 1 0.27 Career stats............. 218 19 35 54 Career per game averages. - 0.09 0.16 0.25 Averages over 82 games... 82 7 13 20 104. (110, 97) - Adam Burt, CAR D 29/6-0/208 L 1997-98 stats............ 76 1 11 12 -6 106 0 1 0 0.16 1996-97 stats............ 71 2 11 13 -13 79 0 0 0 0.18 1995-96 stats............ 78 4 9 13 -4 121 0 0 1 0.17 Career stats............. 575 36 103 139 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.18 0.24 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 14 19 105. (108, ) - Michal Sykora, TBL D 25/6-5/230 L 1997-98 stats............ 28 1 3 4 -10 12 0 0 0 0.14 1996-97 stats............ 63 3 14 17 4 69 1 0 0 0.27 1995-96 stats............ 79 4 16 20 -14 54 1 0 0 0.25 Career stats............. 208 9 41 50 Career per game averages. - 0.04 0.20 0.24 Averages over 82 games... 82 3 16 19 106. (115, ) - David Wilkie, TBL D 24/6-2/210 R 1997-98 stats............ 34 2 5 7 -22 21 0 0 1 0.21 1996-97 stats............ 61 6 9 15 -9 63 3 0 0 0.25 1995-96 stats............ 24 1 5 6 -10 10 1 0 0 0.25 Career stats............. 120 9 19 28 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.16 0.23 Averages over 82 games... 82 6 12 19 107. (, ) - *Chris Phillips, OTW D 20/6-2/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 5 11 16 2 38 2 0 2 0.22 Career stats............. 72 5 11 16 Career per game averages. - 0.07 0.15 0.22 Averages over 82 games... 82 5 12 18 108. (116, ) - Drew Bannister, ANA D 24/6-2/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 61 0 8 8 -9 89 0 0 0 0.13 1996-97 stats............ 65 4 14 18 -23 44 1 0 0 0.28 1995-96 stats............ 13 0 1 1 -1 4 0 0 0 0.08 Career stats............. 139 4 23 27 Career per game averages. - 0.03 0.17 0.19 Averages over 82 games... 82 2 13 15 109. (106, ) - Aaron Miller, COL D 27/6-3/197 R 1997-98 stats............ 55 2 2 4 0 51 0 0 0 0.07 1996-97 stats............ 56 5 12 17 15 15 0 0 3 0.30 1995-96 stats............ 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 126 7 17 24 Career per game averages. - 0.06 0.13 0.19 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 11 15 110. (, ) - *Jamie Allison, CGY D 22/6-1/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 43 3 8 11 3 104 0 0 1 0.26 1996-97 stats............ 20 0 0 0 -4 35 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 63 3 8 11 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.12 0.17 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 10 14 111. (, ) - Jay More, CHI D 29/6-2/209 R 1997-98 stats............ 58 5 7 12 7 61 0 1 0 0.21 1996-97 stats............ 37 1 7 8 10 62 0 0 1 0.22 1995-96 stats............ 74 2 7 9 -32 147 0 0 0 0.12 Career stats............. 388 18 52 70 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.13 0.18 Averages over 82 games... 82 3 10 14 112. (70, ) - *Jamie Rivers, STL D 23/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 59 2 4 6 5 36 1 0 1 0.10 1996-97 stats............ 15 2 5 7 -4 6 1 0 0 0.47 1995-96 stats............ 3 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0.00 Career stats............. 77 4 9 13 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.12 0.17 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 9 13 113. (, ) - Ruslan Salei, ANA D 24/6-2/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 66 5 10 15 7 70 1 0 0 0.23 1996-97 stats............ 30 0 1 1 -8 37 0 0 0 0.03 Career stats............. 96 5 11 16 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.11 0.17 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 9 13 114. (, ) - *Sheldon Souray, NJD D 22/6-4/235 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 3 7 10 18 85 0 0 1 0.17 Career stats............. 60 3 7 10 Career per game averages. - 0.05 0.12 0.17 Averages over 82 games... 82 4 9 13 115. (, ) - Jason Smith, TOR D 25/6-3/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 81 3 13 16 -5 100 0 0 0 0.20 1996-97 stats............ 78 1 7 8 -12 54 0 0 0 0.10 1995-96 stats............ 64 2 1 3 5 86 0 0 0 0.05 Career stats............. 188 5 19 24 Career per game averages. - 0.03 0.10 0.13 Averages over 82 games... 82 2 8 10 --------------------------------------------------------------------- GOALTENDERS --------------------------------------------------------------------- These were the top 64 goaltenders in the NHL last season, ranked by 1997-98 victories. In addition the the 1998 information, rankings are provided for the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons. 1997-98 GOALTENDER CAREER STATS PLAYER GP W L T SO GAA SPCTG 1. (2, 4) - Martin Brodeur, NJD G 26/6-1/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 70 43 17 8 10 1.89 0.917 1996-97 stats............ 67 37 14 13 0 1.88 0.927 1995-96 stats............ 77 34 30 12 6 2.34 0.911 Career stats............. 305 162 84 47 32 2.16 0.915 Career percentages....... - 0.53 0.28 0.15 0.10 Averages over 70 games... 70 37 19 10 7 2. (29, 17) - Ed Belfour, DAL G 33/5-11/182 L 1997-98 stats............ 61 37 12 10 9 1.88 0.916 1996-97 stats............ 46 14 24 6 2 2.89 0.908 1995-96 stats............ 50 22 17 10 1 2.74 0.902 Career stats............. 489 241 159 66 40 2.57 0.904 Career percentages....... - 0.49 0.33 0.13 0.08 Averages over 70 games... 70 34 22 9 5 3. (3, 18) - Dominik Hasek, BUF G 33/5-11/168 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 33 23 13 13 2.09 0.932 1996-97 stats............ 67 37 20 10 5 2.27 0.930 1995-96 stats............ 59 22 30 6 2 2.83 0.920 Career stats............. 350 165 121 48 33 2.34 0.924 Career percentages....... - 0.47 0.35 0.14 0.09 Averages over 70 games... 70 33 24 9 6 4. (13, 1) - Chris Osgood, DET G 26/5-10/160 L 1997-98 stats............ 64 33 20 11 6 2.21 0.913 1996-97 stats............ 47 23 13 9 6 2.30 0.910 1995-96 stats............ 50 39 6 5 5 2.17 0.911 Career stats............. 221 132 52 30 20 2.33 0.909 Career percentages....... - 0.60 0.24 0.14 0.09 Averages over 70 games... 70 41 16 9 6 5. (41, 47) - Olaf Kolzig, WSH G 28/6-3/225 L 1997-98 stats............ 64 33 18 10 5 2.20 0.920 1996-97 stats............ 29 8 15 4 2 2.59 0.906 1995-96 stats............ 18 4 8 2 0 3.08 0.887 Career stats............. 135 47 54 18 7 2.59 0.906 Career percentages....... - 0.35 0.40 0.13 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 24 28 9 3 6. (1, 3) - Patrick Roy, COL G 33/6-0/192 L 1997-98 stats............ 65 31 19 13 4 2.39 0.916 1996-97 stats............ 62 38 15 7 7 2.32 0.923 1995-96 stats............ 61 34 24 2 2 2.78 0.908 Career stats............. 717 380 224 87 41 2.69 0.907 Career percentages....... - 0.53 0.31 0.12 0.06 Averages over 70 games... 70 37 21 8 4 7. (60, 9) - Tom Barrasso, PIT G 33/6-3/211 R 1997-98 stats............ 63 31 14 13 7 2.07 0.922 1996-97 stats............ 5 0 5 0 0 5.78 0.860 1995-96 stats............ 49 29 16 2 2 3.43 0.902 Career stats............. 665 326 232 76 30 3.32 0.889 Career percentages....... - 0.49 0.35 0.11 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 34 24 8 3 8. (8, 14) - Nikolai Khabibulin, PHO G 25/6-1/176 L 1997-98 stats............ 70 30 28 10 4 2.74 0.900 1996-97 stats............ 72 30 33 6 7 2.83 0.908 1995-96 stats............ 53 26 20 3 2 3.13 0.908 Career stats............. 221 94 90 23 13 2.93 0.904 Career percentages....... - 0.43 0.41 0.10 0.06 Averages over 70 games... 70 29 28 7 4 9. (32, 32) - Byron Dafoe, BOS G 27/5-11/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 65 30 25 9 6 2.24 0.914 1996-97 stats............ 40 13 17 5 0 3.11 0.905 1995-96 stats............ 47 14 24 8 1 3.87 0.888 Career stats............. 162 60 69 23 7 2.99 0.901 Career percentages....... - 0.37 0.43 0.14 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 25 29 9 3 10. (31, 20) - Mike Vernon, SJS G 35/5-9/165 L 1997-98 stats............ 62 30 22 8 5 2.46 0.896 1996-97 stats............ 33 13 11 8 0 2.43 0.899 1995-96 stats............ 32 21 7 2 3 2.26 0.903 Career stats............. 624 331 201 73 18 3.06 0.886 Career percentages....... - 0.53 0.32 0.12 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 37 22 8 2 11. (6, 28) - Curtis Joseph, TOR G 31/5-10/182 L 1997-98 stats............ 71 29 31 9 8 2.63 0.905 1996-97 stats............ 72 32 29 9 6 2.93 0.907 1995-96 stats............ 34 15 16 2 0 3.44 0.886 Career stats............. 457 213 172 54 19 2.99 0.905 Career percentages....... - 0.47 0.38 0.12 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 32 26 8 2 12. (5, 7) - Grant Fuhr, STL G 36/5-9/188 R 1997-98 stats............ 58 29 21 6 3 2.53 0.898 1996-97 stats............ 73 33 27 11 3 2.72 0.901 1995-96 stats............ 79 30 28 16 3 2.87 0.903 Career stats............. 806 382 271 104 23 3.41 0.879 Career percentages....... - 0.47 0.34 0.13 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 33 23 9 1 13. (12, 7) - Felix Potvin, TOR G 27/6-0/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 67 26 33 7 5 2.73 0.906 1996-97 stats............ 74 27 36 7 0 3.15 0.908 1995-96 stats............ 69 30 26 11 2 2.87 0.910 Career stats............. 364 157 147 49 12 2.86 0.908 Career percentages....... - 0.43 0.40 0.13 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 30 28 9 2 14. (33, 19) - Stephane Fiset, LAK G 28/6-1/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 26 25 8 2 2.71 0.909 1996-97 stats............ 44 13 24 5 4 3.19 0.906 1995-96 stats............ 37 22 6 7 1 2.93 0.898 Career stats............. 292 123 116 35 12 3.17 0.898 Career percentages....... - 0.42 0.40 0.12 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 29 27 8 2 15. (, ) - Tommy Salo, NYI G 27/5-11/173 L 1997-98 stats............ 62 23 29 5 4 2.64 0.906 1996-97 stats............ 58 20 27 8 5 2.82 0.904 1995-96 stats............ 10 1 7 1 0 4.02 0.860 Career stats............. 136 45 68 14 9 2.83 0.902 Career percentages....... - 0.33 0.50 0.10 0.07 Averages over 70 games... 70 23 35 7 4 16. (4, 16) - Mike Richter, NYR G 32/5-11/187 L 1997-98 stats............ 72 21 31 15 0 2.66 0.903 1996-97 stats............ 61 33 22 6 4 2.68 0.917 1995-96 stats............ 41 24 13 3 3 2.68 0.912 Career stats............. 424 203 144 49 18 2.89 0.904 Career percentages....... - 0.48 0.34 0.12 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 33 23 8 2 17. (22, 23) - Jeff Hackett, CHI G 30/6-1/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 58 21 25 11 8 2.20 0.917 1996-97 stats............ 41 19 18 4 2 2.16 0.927 1995-96 stats............ 35 18 11 4 4 2.40 0.916 Career stats............. 284 83 151 27 14 3.13 0.898 Career percentages....... - 0.29 0.53 0.10 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 20 37 6 3 18. (20, 29) - Trevor Kidd, CAR G 26/6-2/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 47 21 21 3 3 2.17 0.922 1996-97 stats............ 55 21 23 6 4 2.84 0.900 1995-96 stats............ 47 15 21 8 3 2.78 0.895 Career stats............. 225 93 87 29 13 2.69 0.903 Career percentages....... - 0.41 0.39 0.13 0.06 Averages over 70 games... 70 28 27 9 4 19. (7, 6) - Ron Hextall, PHI G 34/6-3/200 L 1997-98 stats............ 46 21 17 7 4 2.17 0.911 1996-97 stats............ 55 31 16 5 5 2.56 0.897 1995-96 stats............ 53 31 13 7 4 2.17 0.913 Career stats............. 585 286 208 63 23 2.99 0.895 Career percentages....... - 0.49 0.36 0.11 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 34 24 7 2 20. (30, 31) - Damian Rhodes, OTW G 29/6-0/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 50 19 19 7 5 2.34 0.907 1996-97 stats............ 50 14 20 14 1 2.72 0.890 1995-96 stats............ 47 14 27 5 2 2.77 0.905 Career stats............. 183 63 79 30 8 2.61 0.903 Career percentages....... - 0.34 0.43 0.16 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 24 30 11 3 21. (17, 13) - Jocelyn Thibault, MTL G 23/5-11/170 L 1997-98 stats............ 47 19 15 8 2 2.47 0.902 1996-97 stats............ 61 22 24 11 1 2.90 0.910 1995-96 stats............ 50 28 17 5 3 2.86 0.907 Career stats............. 205 87 71 29 7 2.80 0.905 Career percentages....... - 0.42 0.35 0.14 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 29 24 9 2 22. (11, 15) - John Vanbiesbrouck, PHI G 35/5-8/176 L 1997-98 stats............ 60 18 29 11 4 2.87 0.899 1996-97 stats............ 57 27 19 10 2 2.29 0.919 1995-96 stats............ 57 26 20 7 2 2.68 0.904 Career stats............. 717 306 285 90 29 3.12 0.898 Career percentages....... - 0.43 0.40 0.13 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 29 27 8 2 23. (10, 33) - Andy Moog, MTL RETIRED 7/98 G 38/5-8/170 L 1997-98 stats............ 42 18 17 5 3 2.49 0.905 1996-97 stats............ 48 28 13 5 3 2.15 0.913 1995-96 stats............ 41 13 19 7 1 2.99 0.900 Career stats............. 713 372 209 88 28 3.13 0.889 Career percentages....... - 0.52 0.29 0.12 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 36 20 8 2 24. (28, 34) - Garth Snow, VAN G 29/6-3/204 L 1997-98 stats............ 41 17 15 4 1 2.58 0.901 1996-97 stats............ 35 14 8 8 2 2.52 0.903 1995-96 stats............ 26 12 8 4 0 2.88 0.894 Career stats............. 109 47 34 16 3 2.74 0.897 Career percentages....... - 0.43 0.31 0.15 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 30 21 10 1 25. (15, 12) - Sean Burke, PHI G 31/6-4/208 L 1997-98 stats............ 52 16 23 9 2 2.95 0.896 1996-97 stats............ 51 22 22 6 4 2.69 0.914 1995-96 stats............ 66 28 28 6 4 3.11 0.907 Career stats............. 470 182 209 56 16 3.29 0.893 Career percentages....... - 0.39 0.44 0.12 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 27 31 8 2 26. (, ) - Jamie McLennan, STL G 27/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 30 16 8 2 2 2.17 0.903 1996-97 stats............ 1995-96 stats............ 13 3 9 1 0 3.68 0.886 Career stats............. 30 16 8 2 2 2.17 0.903 Career percentages....... - 0.53 0.27 0.07 0.07 Averages over 70 games... 70 37 18 4 4 27. (25, ) - Ron Tugnutt, OTW G 31/5-11/155 L 1997-98 stats............ 42 15 14 8 3 2.25 0.905 1996-97 stats............ 37 17 15 1 3 2.80 0.895 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 304 90 146 33 8 3.56 0.885 Career percentages....... - 0.30 0.48 0.11 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 20 33 7 1 28. (19, 30) - Kirk McLean, FLA G 32/6-0/182 L 1997-98 stats............ 44 14 21 5 1 3.54 0.881 1996-97 stats............ 44 21 18 3 0 3.21 0.889 1995-96 stats............ 45 15 21 9 2 3.54 0.879 Career stats............. 537 221 234 63 20 3.29 0.886 Career percentages....... - 0.41 0.44 0.12 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 28 30 8 2 29. (24, 49) - Arturs Irbe, VAN G 31/5-8/175 L 1997-98 stats............ 41 14 11 6 2 2.73 0.907 1996-97 stats............ 35 17 12 3 3 2.69 0.893 1995-96 stats............ 22 4 12 4 0 4.59 0.860 Career stats............. 259 87 114 35 13 3.26 0.892 Career percentages....... - 0.34 0.44 0.14 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 23 30 9 3 30. (9, 11) - Guy Hebert, ANA G 31/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 46 13 24 6 3 2.93 0.903 1996-97 stats............ 67 29 25 12 4 2.67 0.919 1995-96 stats............ 59 28 23 5 4 2.83 0.914 Career stats............. 300 125 132 33 16 2.91 0.909 Career percentages....... - 0.42 0.44 0.11 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 29 30 7 3 31. (14, 22) - Rick Tabaracci, WSH G 29/5-11/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 42 13 22 6 0 2.88 0.893 1996-97 stats............ 62 22 29 6 5 2.70 0.903 1995-96 stats............ 43 19 16 3 3 2.94 0.892 Career stats............. 260 89 112 27 13 3.03 0.892 Career percentages....... - 0.34 0.43 0.10 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 23 30 7 3 32. (43, 42) - M. Shtalenkov, NSH G 33/6-2/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 40 13 18 5 1 3.22 0.893 1996-97 stats............ 24 7 8 1 2 2.89 0.904 1995-96 stats............ 30 7 16 3 0 3.12 0.896 Career stats............. 122 34 53 11 3 3.14 0.897 Career percentages....... - 0.28 0.43 0.09 0.02 Averages over 70 games... 70 19 30 6 1 33. (38, ) - Dwayne Roloson, BUF G 29/6-1/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 39 11 16 8 0 2.99 0.890 1996-97 stats............ 31 9 14 3 1 2.89 0.897 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 70 20 30 11 1 2.95 0.893 Career percentages....... - 0.29 0.43 0.16 0.01 Averages over 70 games... 70 20 30 11 1 34. (, ) - Roman Turek, DAL G 28/6-3/193 R 1997-98 stats............ 23 11 10 1 1 2.22 0.901 1996-97 stats............ 6 3 1 0 0 2.05 0.930 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 29 14 11 1 1 2.19 0.907 Career percentages....... - 0.48 0.38 0.03 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 33 26 2 2 35. (42, 27) - Mark Fitzpatrick, CHI G 30/6-2/198 L 1997-98 stats............ 46 9 31 3 2 3.00 0.879 1996-97 stats............ 30 8 9 9 0 2.36 0.914 1995-96 stats............ 34 15 11 3 0 2.96 0.891 Career stats............. 299 107 116 43 8 3.14 0.354 Career percentages....... - 0.36 0.39 0.14 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 25 27 10 1 36. (51, ) - *Kevin Hodson, DET G 26/6-0/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 21 9 3 3 2 2.67 0.901 1996-97 stats............ 6 2 2 1 1 1.63 0.930 1995-96 stats............ 4 2 0 0 1 1.10 0.955 Career stats............. 31 13 5 4 4 2.28 0.912 Career percentages....... - 0.42 0.16 0.13 0.13 Averages over 70 games... 70 29 11 9 9 37. (50, ) - *Jamie Storr, LAK G 23/6-1/197 L 1997-98 stats............ 17 9 5 1 2 2.22 0.929 1996-97 stats............ 5 2 1 1 0 2.49 0.925 1995-96 stats............ 5 3 1 0 0 2.75 0.918 Career stats............. 32 15 10 3 2 2.60 0.920 Career percentages....... - 0.47 0.31 0.09 0.06 Averages over 70 games... 70 32 21 6 4 38. (35, 36) - Craig Billington, COL G 32/5-10/170 L 1997-98 stats............ 23 8 7 4 1 2.32 0.923 1996-97 stats............ 23 11 8 2 1 2.65 0.909 1995-96 stats............ 27 10 13 3 1 3.43 0.867 Career stats............. 264 88 117 23 7 3.80 0.873 Career percentages....... - 0.33 0.44 0.09 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 23 31 6 1 39. (44, 26) - Chris Terreri, NJD G 34/5-8/160 L 1997-98 stats............ 21 8 10 2 2 2.41 0.906 1996-97 stats............ 29 10 11 5 0 2.73 0.901 1995-96 stats............ 50 16 29 10 0 3.61 0.884 Career stats............. 357 133 150 38 8 3.10 0.893 Career percentages....... - 0.37 0.42 0.11 0.02 Averages over 70 games... 70 26 29 7 1 40. (21, 5) - Bill Ranford, TBL G 32/5-11/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 22 7 12 2 0 2.79 0.901 1996-97 stats............ 55 20 23 10 2 3.25 0.873 1995-96 stats............ 77 34 30 9 2 3.29 0.885 Career stats............. 596 230 255 69 14 3.39 0.889 Career percentages....... - 0.39 0.43 0.12 0.02 Averages over 70 games... 70 27 29 8 1 41. (, ) - *Peter Skudra, PIT G 23/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 17 6 4 3 0 1.83 0.924 Career stats............. 17 6 4 3 0 1.83 0.924 Career percentages....... - 0.35 0.24 0.18 0.00 Averages over 70 games... 70 24 16 12 0 42. (47, ) - Bob Essensa, EDM G 33/6-0/185 L 1997-98 stats............ 16 6 6 1 0 2.55 0.913 1996-97 stats............ 19 4 8 0 1 2.80 0.899 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 329 130 135 35 16 3.28 0.895 Career percentages....... - 0.40 0.41 0.11 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 27 28 7 3 43. (40, ) - Robbie Tallas, BOS G 25/6-0/178 L 1997-98 stats............ 14 6 3 3 1 1.83 0.926 1996-97 stats............ 28 8 12 1 1 3.33 0.882 1995-96 stats............ 1 1 0 0 0 3.00 0.897 Career stats............. 43 15 15 4 2 2.75 0.898 Career percentages....... - 0.35 0.35 0.09 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 24 24 6 3 44. (54, 10) - Daren Puppa, TBL G 33/6-4/205 R 1997-98 stats............ 26 5 14 6 0 2.72 0.900 1996-97 stats............ 6 1 1 2 0 2.58 0.907 1995-96 stats............ 57 29 16 9 5 2.46 0.918 Career stats............. 411 173 153 53 17 3.02 0.897 Career percentages....... - 0.42 0.37 0.13 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 29 26 9 2 45. (, ) - Jim Waite, PHO G 29/6-1/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 17 5 6 1 1 2.12 0.913 1996-97 stats............ 2 0 1 1 0 4.00 0.879 1995-96 stats............ 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.000 Career stats............. 90 22 36 8 3 3.47 0.867 Career percentages....... - 0.24 0.40 0.09 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 17 28 6 2 46. (39, ) - Mike Dunham, NSH G 26/6-3/195 L 1997-98 stats............ 15 5 5 3 1 2.25 0.913 1996-97 stats............ 26 8 7 1 2 2.55 0.906 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 41 13 12 4 3 2.42 0.909 Career percentages....... - 0.32 0.29 0.10 0.07 Averages over 70 games... 70 22 20 6 5 47. (27, 43) - Kelly Hrudey, SJS RETIRED 6/98 G 37/5-10/189 L 1997-98 stats............ 28 4 16 2 1 2.74 0.897 1996-97 stats............ 48 16 24 5 0 3.19 0.889 1995-96 stats............ 36 7 15 10 0 3.26 0.907 Career stats............. 677 271 265 88 17 3.43 0.893 Career percentages....... - 0.40 0.39 0.13 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 28 27 9 1 48. (46, 25) - Glenn Healy, TOR G 36/5-10/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 21 4 10 2 0 2.98 0.883 1996-97 stats............ 23 5 12 4 1 2.61 0.907 1995-96 stats............ 44 17 14 11 2 2.90 0.900 Career stats............. 393 147 170 44 11 3.42 0.887 Career percentages....... - 0.37 0.43 0.11 0.03 Averages over 70 games... 70 26 30 7 1 49. (53, 50) - Wade Flaherty, NYI G 30/6-0/200 R 1997-98 stats............ 16 4 4 3 3 1.99 0.926 1996-97 stats............ 7 2 4 0 0 5.18 0.847 1995-96 stats............ 24 3 12 1 0 4.85 0.866 Career stats............. 69 14 30 5 4 3.80 0.886 Career percentages....... - 0.20 0.43 0.07 0.06 Averages over 70 games... 70 14 30 5 4 50. (, ) - *Dan Cloutier, NYR G 19/6-1/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 12 4 5 1 0 2.50 0.907 Career stats............. 12 4 5 1 0 2.50 0.907 Career percentages....... - 0.33 0.42 0.08 0.00 Averages over 70 games... 70 23 29 5 0 51. (40, 41) - Eric Fichaud, EDM G 23/5-11/171 L 1997-98 stats............ 17 3 8 3 0 2.97 0.905 1996-97 stats............ 34 9 14 4 0 3.10 0.899 1995-96 stats............ 24 7 12 2 1 3.31 0.897 Career stats............. 75 19 34 9 1 3.14 0.899 Career percentages....... - 0.25 0.45 0.12 0.01 Averages over 70 games... 70 17 31 8 0 52. (48, ) - *Steve Shields, SJS G 26/6-3/210 L 1997-98 stats............ 16 3 6 4 0 2.83 0.909 1996-97 stats............ 13 3 8 2 0 2.97 0.913 1995-96 stats............ 2 1 0 0 0 3.20 0.875 Career stats............. 31 7 14 6 0 2.91 0.910 Career percentages....... - 0.23 0.45 0.19 0.00 Averages over 70 games... 70 15 31 13 0 53. (26, 21) - Ken Wregget, CGY G 34/6-1/201 L 1997-98 stats............ 15 3 6 2 0 2.75 0.904 1996-97 stats............ 46 17 17 6 2 3.25 0.902 1995-96 stats............ 37 20 13 2 3 3.24 0.905 Career stats............. 519 201 226 47 8 3.75 0.883 Career percentages....... - 0.39 0.44 0.09 0.02 Averages over 70 games... 70 27 30 6 1 54. (, ) - Frederic Chabot, LAK G 30/5-11/184 L 1997-98 stats............ 12 3 3 2 0 3.14 0.891 1996-97 stats............ 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 12 3 3 2 0 3.14 0.891 Career percentages....... - 0.25 0.25 0.17 0.00 Averages over 70 games... 70 17 17 11 0 55. (16, 2) - Jim Carey, BOS G 24/6-2/205 L 1997-98 stats............ 10 3 2 1 2 2.90 0.893 1996-97 stats............ 59 22 31 3 1 3.08 0.886 1995-96 stats............ 71 35 24 9 9 2.26 0.906 Career stats............. 168 78 63 16 16 2.55 0.899 Career percentages....... - 0.46 0.38 0.10 0.10 Averages over 70 games... 70 32 26 6 6 56. (37, ) - Corey Schwab, TBL G 28/6-0/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 16 2 9 1 1 2.92 0.892 1996-97 stats............ 31 11 12 1 2 3.04 0.897 1995-96 stats............ 10 0 3 0 0 2.18 0.899 Career stats............. 57 13 24 2 3 2.89 0.896 Career percentages....... - 0.23 0.42 0.04 0.05 Averages over 70 games... 70 15 29 2 3 57. (, ) - *Tyler Moss, CGY G 23/6-0/168 R 1997-98 stats............ 6 2 3 1 0 3.27 0.892 Career stats............. 6 2 3 1 0 3.27 0.892 Career percentages....... - 0.33 0.50 0.17 0.00 Averages over 70 games... 70 23 35 11 0 58. (58, 39) - Andrei Trefilov, CHI G 29/6-0/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 6 1 4 0 0 3.41 0.883 1996-97 stats............ 3 0 2 0 0 3.77 0.898 1995-96 stats............ 22 8 8 1 0 3.51 0.903 Career stats............. 49 12 21 4 2 3.35 0.900 Career percentages....... - 0.24 0.43 0.08 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 17 30 5 2 59. (39, 48) - Jason Muzzatti, SJS G 28/6-2/214 L 1997-98 stats............ 7 0 3 2 0 3.35 0.888 1996-97 stats............ 31 9 13 5 0 3.43 0.888 1995-96 stats............ 22 4 8 3 1 2.90 0.911 Career stats............. 62 13 25 10 1 3.33 0.894 Career percentages....... - 0.21 0.40 0.16 0.02 Averages over 70 games... 70 14 28 11 1 60. (52, ) - *Michael Fountain, CAR G 26/6-1/176 L 1997-98 stats............ 3 0 3 0 0 3.68 0.853 1996-97 stats............ 6 2 2 0 1 3.43 0.896 Career stats............. 9 2 5 0 1 3.54 0.882 Career percentages....... - 0.22 0.56 0.00 0.11 Averages over 70 games... 70 15 38 0 7 61. (49, ) - *Marcel Cousineau, TOR G 25/5-9/180 L 1997-98 stats............ 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.000 1996-97 stats............ 13 3 5 1 1 3.29 0.902 1995-96 stats............ Career stats............. 15 3 5 2 1 3.20 0.905 Career percentages....... - 0.20 0.33 0.13 0.07 Averages over 70 games... 70 14 23 9 4 62. (34, 24) - Corey Hirsch, VAN G 26/5-10/160 L 1997-98 stats............ 1 0 0 0 0 6.00 0.853 1996-97 stats............ 39 12 20 4 2 3.27 0.894 1995-96 stats............ 41 17 14 6 1 2.93 0.903 Career stats............. 85 30 36 11 3 3.15 0.897 Career percentages....... - 0.35 0.42 0.13 0.04 Averages over 70 games... 70 24 29 9 2 63. (18, ) - Patrick Lalime, ANA G 24/6-2/170 L 1997-98 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.000 1996-97 stats............ 39 21 12 2 3 2.94 0.913 Career stats............. 39 21 12 3 3 2.95 0.913 Career percentages....... - 0.54 0.31 0.08 0.08 Averages over 70 games... 70 37 21 5 5 64. (45, ) - *Jose Theodore, MTL G 23/6-0/190 L 1997-98 stats............ 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.000 1996-97 stats............ 16 5 6 2 0 3.87 0.896 1995-96 stats............ 1 0 0 0 0 6.67 0.500 Career stats............. 17 5 6 2 0 3.91 0.894 Career percentages....... - 0.29 0.35 0.12 0.00 Averages over 70 games... 70 20 24 8 0 --------------------------------------------------------------------- PLAYERS - 3 YEAR PIM TOTALS --------------------------------------------------------------------- These are the NHL penalty minute leaders for the past three years, ranked by total penalty minutes. In addition the the 1998 information, rankings are provided for the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons. PLAYER GP PIM PIM/G 1. - Tie Domi, TOR RW 29/5-10/200 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 80 365 4.56 1996-97 PIM.............. 80 275 3.44 1995-96 PIM.............. 72 297 4.13 Three-year stats......... 232 937 4.04 Averages over 82 games... 82 331 2. - Matthew Barnaby, BUF RW 25/6-0/188 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 72 289 4.01 1996-97 PIM.............. 68 249 3.66 1995-96 PIM.............. 73 335 4.59 Three-year stats......... 213 873 4.10 Averages over 82 games... 82 336 3. - Paul Laus, FLA D 28/6-1/216 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 77 293 3.81 1996-97 PIM.............. 77 313 4.06 1995-96 PIM.............. 78 236 3.03 Three-year stats......... 232 842 3.63 Averages over 82 games... 82 297 4. - Donald Brashear, VAN LW 26/6-2/220 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 77 372 4.83 1996-97 PIM.............. 69 245 3.55 1995-96 PIM.............. 67 223 3.33 Three-year stats......... 213 840 3.94 Averages over 82 games... 82 323 5. - Rob Ray, BUF LW 30/6-0/203 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 63 234 3.71 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 286 3.49 1995-96 PIM.............. 71 287 4.04 Three-year stats......... 216 807 3.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 306 6. - Gino Odjick, NYI LW 28/6-3/210 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 48 212 4.42 1996-97 PIM.............. 70 371 5.30 1995-96 PIM.............. 55 181 3.29 Three-year stats......... 173 764 4.42 Averages over 82 games... 82 362 7. - Enrico Ciccone, TBL D 28/6-5/220 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 39 175 4.49 1996-97 PIM.............. 67 233 3.48 1995-96 PIM.............. 66 306 4.64 Three-year stats......... 172 714 4.15 Averages over 82 games... 82 340 8. - Dave Karpa, CAR D 27/6-1/202 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 78 217 2.78 1996-97 PIM.............. 69 210 3.04 1995-96 PIM.............. 72 270 3.75 Three-year stats......... 219 697 3.18 Averages over 82 games... 82 260 9. - Bob Probert, CHI RW 33/6-3/225 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 14 48 3.43 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 326 3.98 1995-96 PIM.............. 78 237 3.04 Three-year stats......... 174 611 3.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 287 10. - Jim Cummins, PHO RW 28/6-2/203 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 75 225 3.00 1996-97 PIM.............. 65 199 3.06 1995-96 PIM.............. 52 180 3.46 Three-year stats......... 192 604 3.15 Averages over 82 games... 82 257 11. - Jeff Odgers, COL RW 29/6-0/195 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 68 213 3.13 1996-97 PIM.............. 80 197 2.46 1995-96 PIM.............. 78 192 2.46 Three-year stats......... 226 602 2.66 Averages over 82 games... 82 218 12. - Kelly Chase, STL RW 31/6-0/190 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 67 231 3.45 1996-97 PIM.............. 30 149 4.97 1995-96 PIM.............. 55 220 4.00 Three-year stats......... 152 600 3.95 Averages over 82 games... 82 323 13. - Scott Daniels, NJD LW 29/6-3/200 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 26 102 3.92 1996-97 PIM.............. 56 237 4.23 1995-96 PIM.............. 53 254 4.79 Three-year stats......... 135 593 4.39 Averages over 82 games... 82 360 14. - Warren Rychel, COL LW 31/6-0/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 71 221 3.11 1996-97 PIM.............. 70 218 3.11 1995-96 PIM.............. 52 147 2.83 Three-year stats......... 193 586 3.04 Averages over 82 games... 82 248 15. - Jeff Beukeboom, NYR D 33/6-5/230 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 63 195 3.10 1996-97 PIM.............. 80 167 2.09 1995-96 PIM.............. 82 220 2.68 Three-year stats......... 225 582 2.59 Averages over 82 games... 82 212 16. - Ken Baumgartner, BOS LW 32/6-1/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 199 2.43 1996-97 PIM.............. 67 182 2.72 1995-96 PIM.............. 72 193 2.68 Three-year stats......... 221 574 2.60 Averages over 82 games... 82 212 17. - Darren Langdon, NYR LW 27/6-1/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 70 197 2.81 1996-97 PIM.............. 60 195 3.25 1995-96 PIM.............. 64 175 2.73 Three-year stats......... 194 567 2.92 Averages over 82 games... 82 239 18. - Craig Berube, WSH LW 33/6-1/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 74 189 2.55 1996-97 PIM.............. 80 218 2.73 1995-96 PIM.............. 50 151 3.02 Three-year stats......... 204 558 2.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 224 19. - Brad May, VAN LW 27/6-1/210 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 63 154 2.44 1996-97 PIM.............. 42 106 2.52 1995-96 PIM.............. 79 295 3.73 Three-year stats......... 184 555 3.02 Averages over 82 games... 82 247 20. - Stu Grimson, ANA LW 33/6-5/227 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 204 2.49 1996-97 PIM.............. 76 218 2.87 1995-96 PIM.............. 56 128 2.29 Three-year stats......... 214 550 2.57 Averages over 82 games... 82 210 21. - Jim McKenzie, ANA LW 29/6-3/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 64 146 2.28 1996-97 PIM.............. 65 200 3.08 1995-96 PIM.............. 73 202 2.77 Three-year stats......... 202 548 2.71 Averages over 82 games... 82 222 22. - Richard Pilon, NYI D 30/6-0/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 76 291 3.83 1996-97 PIM.............. 52 179 3.44 1995-96 PIM.............. 27 72 2.67 Three-year stats......... 155 542 3.50 Averages over 82 games... 82 286 23. - Kris King, TOR LW 32/5-11/208 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 199 2.43 1996-97 PIM.............. 81 185 2.28 1995-96 PIM.............. 81 151 1.86 Three-year stats......... 244 535 2.19 Averages over 82 games... 82 179 24. - Keith Tkachuk, PHO LW 26/6-2/210 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 69 147 2.13 1996-97 PIM.............. 81 228 2.81 1995-96 PIM.............. 76 156 2.05 Three-year stats......... 226 531 2.35 Averages over 82 games... 82 192 25. - Bryan McCabe, VAN D 23/6-1/204 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 209 2.55 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 165 2.01 1995-96 PIM.............. 82 156 1.90 Three-year stats......... 246 530 2.15 Averages over 82 games... 82 176 26. - Sandy McCarthy, TBL RW 26/6-3/225 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 66 241 3.65 1996-97 PIM.............. 33 113 3.42 1995-96 PIM.............. 75 173 2.31 Three-year stats......... 174 527 3.03 Averages over 82 games... 82 248 27. - Denny Lambert, NSH LW 28/5-11/200 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 72 250 3.47 1996-97 PIM.............. 80 217 2.71 1995-96 PIM.............. 33 55 1.67 Three-year stats......... 185 522 2.82 Averages over 82 games... 82 231 28. - Dave Manson, MTL D 31/6-2/202 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 81 122 1.51 1996-97 PIM.............. 75 187 2.49 1995-96 PIM.............. 82 205 2.50 Three-year stats......... 238 514 2.16 Averages over 82 games... 82 177 29. - Lyle Odelein, NJD D 30/5-11/210 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 79 171 2.16 1996-97 PIM.............. 79 110 1.39 1995-96 PIM.............. 79 230 2.91 Three-year stats......... 237 511 2.16 Averages over 82 games... 82 176 30. - Brent Severyn, DAL D 32/6-2/211 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 37 133 3.59 1996-97 PIM.............. 66 193 2.92 1995-96 PIM.............. 65 180 2.77 Three-year stats......... 168 506 3.01 Averages over 82 games... 82 246 31. - Marty McSorley, SJS D 35/6-1/230 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 56 140 2.50 1996-97 PIM.............. 57 186 3.26 1995-96 PIM.............. 68 169 2.49 Three-year stats......... 181 495 2.73 Averages over 82 games... 82 224 32. - Bob Boughner, NSH D 27/6-0/205 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 69 165 2.39 1996-97 PIM.............. 77 225 2.92 1995-96 PIM.............. 31 104 3.35 Three-year stats......... 177 494 2.79 Averages over 82 games... 82 228 33. - Jamie Huscroft, VAN D 31/6-2/210 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 51 177 3.47 1996-97 PIM.............. 52 151 2.90 1995-96 PIM.............. 70 162 2.31 Three-year stats......... 173 490 2.83 Averages over 82 games... 82 232 34. - Mike Peluso, CGY LW 33/6-4/225 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 23 113 4.91 1996-97 PIM.............. 64 226 3.53 1995-96 PIM.............. 57 146 2.56 Three-year stats......... 144 485 3.37 Averages over 82 games... 82 276 35. - Bryan Marchment, SJS D 29/6-1/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 61 144 2.36 1996-97 PIM.............. 71 132 1.86 1995-96 PIM.............. 78 202 2.59 Three-year stats......... 210 478 2.28 Averages over 82 games... 82 186 36. - Paul Kruse, BUF LW 28/6-0/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 74 187 2.53 1996-97 PIM.............. 62 141 2.27 1995-96 PIM.............. 75 145 1.93 Three-year stats......... 211 473 2.24 Averages over 82 games... 82 183 37. - Ed Jovanovski, FLA D 22/6-2/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 81 158 1.95 1996-97 PIM.............. 61 172 2.82 1995-96 PIM.............. 70 137 1.96 Three-year stats......... 212 467 2.20 Averages over 82 games... 82 180 38. - Chris Tamer, PIT D 28/6-2/212 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 79 181 2.29 1996-97 PIM.............. 45 131 2.91 1995-96 PIM.............. 70 153 2.19 Three-year stats......... 194 465 2.40 Averages over 82 games... 82 196 39. - Kelly Buchberger, EDM RW 32/6-2/200 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 122 1.49 1996-97 PIM.............. 81 159 1.96 1995-96 PIM.............. 82 184 2.24 Three-year stats......... 245 465 1.90 Averages over 82 games... 82 155 40. - Chris Gratton, PHI C 23/6-4/218 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 159 1.94 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 201 2.45 1995-96 PIM.............. 82 105 1.28 Three-year stats......... 246 465 1.89 Averages over 82 games... 82 155 41. - Scott Mellanby, FLA RW 32/6-1/199 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 79 127 1.61 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 170 2.07 1995-96 PIM.............. 79 160 2.03 Three-year stats......... 240 457 1.90 Averages over 82 games... 82 156 42. - Andrei Nazarov, TBL RW 24/6-5/230 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 54 170 3.15 1996-97 PIM.............. 60 222 3.70 1995-96 PIM.............. 42 62 1.48 Three-year stats......... 156 454 2.91 Averages over 82 games... 82 238 43. - Chris Simon, WSH LW 26/6-3/219 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 28 38 1.36 1996-97 PIM.............. 42 165 3.93 1995-96 PIM.............. 64 250 3.91 Three-year stats......... 134 453 3.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 277 44. - Dan Kordic, PHI D 27/6-5/234 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 61 210 3.44 1996-97 PIM.............. 75 210 2.80 1995-96 PIM.............. 9 31 3.44 Three-year stats......... 145 451 3.11 Averages over 82 games... 82 255 45. - Sean O'Donnell, LAK D 27/6-3/224 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 80 179 2.24 1996-97 PIM.............. 55 144 2.62 1995-96 PIM.............. 71 127 1.79 Three-year stats......... 206 450 2.18 Averages over 82 games... 82 179 46. - Matt Johnson, LAK LW 23/6-5/230 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 66 249 3.77 1996-97 PIM.............. 52 194 3.73 1995-96 PIM.............. 1 5 5.00 Three-year stats......... 119 448 3.76 Averages over 82 games... 82 308 47. - Mark Janssens, CHI C 30/6-3/212 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 74 154 2.08 1996-97 PIM.............. 66 137 2.08 1995-96 PIM.............. 81 155 1.91 Three-year stats......... 221 446 2.02 Averages over 82 games... 82 165 48. - Owen Nolan, SJS RW 26/6-1/215 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 75 144 1.92 1996-97 PIM.............. 72 155 2.15 1995-96 PIM.............. 81 146 1.80 Three-year stats......... 228 445 1.95 Averages over 82 games... 82 160 49. - Darren McCarty, DET RW 26/6-1/210 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 71 157 2.21 1996-97 PIM.............. 68 126 1.85 1995-96 PIM.............. 63 158 2.51 Three-year stats......... 202 441 2.18 Averages over 82 games... 82 179 50. - Keith Primeau, CAR C 27/6-4/210 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 81 110 1.36 1996-97 PIM.............. 75 161 2.15 1995-96 PIM.............. 74 168 2.27 Three-year stats......... 230 439 1.91 Averages over 82 games... 82 156 51. - Rick Tocchet, PHO RW 34/6-0/205 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 68 157 2.31 1996-97 PIM.............. 53 98 1.85 1995-96 PIM.............. 71 181 2.55 Three-year stats......... 192 436 2.27 Averages over 82 games... 82 186 52. - Scott Thornton, MTL RW 27/6-3/210 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 67 158 2.36 1996-97 PIM.............. 73 128 1.75 1995-96 PIM.............. 77 149 1.94 Three-year stats......... 217 435 2.00 Averages over 82 games... 82 164 53. - Scott Walker, NSH RW 25/5-9/180 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 59 164 2.78 1996-97 PIM.............. 64 132 2.06 1995-96 PIM.............. 63 137 2.17 Three-year stats......... 186 433 2.33 Averages over 82 games... 82 190 54. - Eric Lindros, PHI C 25/6-4/229 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 63 134 2.13 1996-97 PIM.............. 52 136 2.62 1995-96 PIM.............. 73 163 2.23 Three-year stats......... 188 433 2.30 Averages over 82 games... 82 188 55. - Chris Pronger, STL D 24/6-6/210 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 81 180 2.22 1996-97 PIM.............. 79 143 1.81 1995-96 PIM.............. 78 110 1.41 Three-year stats......... 238 433 1.82 Averages over 82 games... 82 149 56. - Pat Verbeek, DAL RW 34/5-9/190 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 170 2.07 1996-97 PIM.............. 81 128 1.58 1995-96 PIM.............. 69 129 1.87 Three-year stats......... 232 427 1.84 Averages over 82 games... 82 150 57. - Murray Baron, VAN D 31/6-3/220 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 45 106 2.36 1996-97 PIM.............. 79 122 1.54 1995-96 PIM.............. 82 190 2.32 Three-year stats......... 206 418 2.03 Averages over 82 games... 82 166 58. - Theoren Fleury, CGY RW 30/5-6/180 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 197 2.40 1996-97 PIM.............. 81 104 1.28 1995-96 PIM.............. 80 112 1.40 Three-year stats......... 243 413 1.70 Averages over 82 games... 82 139 59. - Brendan Shanahan, DET LW 29/6-3/215 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 75 154 2.05 1996-97 PIM.............. 81 131 1.62 1995-96 PIM.............. 74 125 1.69 Three-year stats......... 230 410 1.78 Averages over 82 games... 82 146 60. - Chris Murray, OTW RW 24/6-2/209 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 53 118 2.23 1996-97 PIM.............. 64 124 1.94 1995-96 PIM.............. 48 163 3.40 Three-year stats......... 165 405 2.45 Averages over 82 games... 82 201 61. - Shayne Corson, MTL LW 32/6-1/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 62 108 1.74 1996-97 PIM.............. 58 104 1.79 1995-96 PIM.............. 77 192 2.49 Three-year stats......... 197 404 2.05 Averages over 82 games... 82 168 62. - Adam Deadmarsh, COL RW 23/6-0/195 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 73 125 1.71 1996-97 PIM.............. 78 136 1.74 1995-96 PIM.............. 78 142 1.82 Three-year stats......... 229 403 1.76 Averages over 82 games... 82 144 63. - Chris Chelios, CHI D 36/6-1/192 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 81 151 1.86 1996-97 PIM.............. 72 112 1.56 1995-96 PIM.............. 81 140 1.73 Three-year stats......... 234 403 1.72 Averages over 82 games... 82 141 64. - Ian Laperriere, LAK C 24/6-1/195 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 77 131 1.70 1996-97 PIM.............. 62 102 1.65 1995-96 PIM.............. 71 155 2.18 Three-year stats......... 210 388 1.85 Averages over 82 games... 82 151 65. - Francois Leroux, COL D 28/6-6/236 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 50 140 2.80 1996-97 PIM.............. 59 81 1.37 1995-96 PIM.............. 66 161 2.44 Three-year stats......... 175 382 2.18 Averages over 82 games... 82 178 66. - Todd Harvey, DAL C 23/6-0/195 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 59 104 1.76 1996-97 PIM.............. 71 142 2.00 1995-96 PIM.............. 69 136 1.97 Three-year stats......... 199 382 1.92 Averages over 82 games... 82 157 67. - Ulf Samuelsson, NYR D 34/6-1/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 73 122 1.67 1996-97 PIM.............. 73 138 1.89 1995-96 PIM.............. 74 122 1.65 Three-year stats......... 220 382 1.74 Averages over 82 games... 82 142 68. - Jason Wiemer, CGY LW 22/6-2/219 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 79 160 2.03 1996-97 PIM.............. 63 134 2.13 1995-96 PIM.............. 66 81 1.23 Three-year stats......... 208 375 1.80 Averages over 82 games... 82 147 69. - Turner Stevenson, MTL RW 26/6-3/215 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 63 110 1.75 1996-97 PIM.............. 65 97 1.49 1995-96 PIM.............. 80 167 2.09 Three-year stats......... 208 374 1.80 Averages over 82 games... 82 147 70. - Dody Wood, SJS C 26/6-0/200 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 8 40 5.00 1996-97 PIM.............. 44 193 4.39 1995-96 PIM.............. 32 138 4.31 Three-year stats......... 84 371 4.42 Averages over 82 games... 82 362 71. - Jason Marshall, ANA D 27/6-2/200 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 72 189 2.63 1996-97 PIM.............. 73 140 1.92 1995-96 PIM.............. 24 42 1.75 Three-year stats......... 169 371 2.20 Averages over 82 games... 82 180 72. - Mick Vukota, MTL RW 32/6-1/225 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 64 192 3.00 1996-97 PIM.............. 17 71 4.18 1995-96 PIM.............. 33 106 3.21 Three-year stats......... 114 369 3.24 Averages over 82 games... 82 265 73. - Martin Lapointe, DET RW 25/5-11/200 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 79 106 1.34 1996-97 PIM.............. 78 167 2.14 1995-96 PIM.............. 58 93 1.60 Three-year stats......... 215 366 1.70 Averages over 82 games... 82 139 74. - Kevin Dineen, CAR RW 35/5-11/190 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 54 105 1.94 1996-97 PIM.............. 78 141 1.81 1995-96 PIM.............. 46 117 2.54 Three-year stats......... 178 363 2.04 Averages over 82 games... 82 167 75. - Derian Hatcher, DAL D 26/6-5/198 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 70 132 1.89 1996-97 PIM.............. 63 97 1.54 1995-96 PIM.............. 79 129 1.63 Three-year stats......... 212 358 1.69 Averages over 82 games... 82 138 76. - Bill Huard, EDM LW 31/6-1/215 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 30 72 2.40 1996-97 PIM.............. 40 105 2.63 1995-96 PIM.............. 51 176 3.45 Three-year stats......... 121 353 2.92 Averages over 82 games... 82 239 77. - Todd Simpson, CGY D 25/6-3/215 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 53 109 2.06 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 208 2.54 1995-96 PIM.............. 6 32 5.33 Three-year stats......... 141 349 2.48 Averages over 82 games... 82 202 78. - Adam Foote, COL D 27/6-1/202 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 77 124 1.61 1996-97 PIM.............. 78 135 1.73 1995-96 PIM.............. 73 88 1.21 Three-year stats......... 228 347 1.52 Averages over 82 games... 82 124 79. - Dennis Vial, OTW LW 29/6-1/220 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 19 45 2.37 1996-97 PIM.............. 11 25 2.27 1995-96 PIM.............. 64 276 4.31 Three-year stats......... 94 346 3.68 Averages over 82 games... 82 301 80. - Randy McKay, NJD RW 31/6-1/205 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 74 86 1.16 1996-97 PIM.............. 77 109 1.42 1995-96 PIM.............. 76 145 1.91 Three-year stats......... 227 340 1.50 Averages over 82 games... 82 122 81. - Dale Hunter, WSH C 38/5-10/200 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 82 103 1.26 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 125 1.52 1995-96 PIM.............. 82 112 1.37 Three-year stats......... 246 340 1.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 113 82. - Luke Richardson, PHI D 29/6-4/210 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 81 139 1.72 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 91 1.11 1995-96 PIM.............. 82 108 1.32 Three-year stats......... 245 338 1.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 113 83. - Troy Mallette, TBL LW 28/6-2/219 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 3 7 2.33 1996-97 PIM.............. 68 155 2.28 1995-96 PIM.............. 64 171 2.67 Three-year stats......... 135 333 2.47 Averages over 82 games... 82 202 84. - Jeremy Roenick, PHO C 28/6-0/190 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 79 103 1.30 1996-97 PIM.............. 72 115 1.60 1995-96 PIM.............. 66 109 1.65 Three-year stats......... 217 327 1.51 Averages over 82 games... 82 123 85. - Tony Twist, STL LW 30/6-1/230 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 60 105 1.75 1996-97 PIM.............. 64 121 1.89 1995-96 PIM.............. 51 100 1.96 Three-year stats......... 175 326 1.86 Averages over 82 games... 82 152 86. - Joe Reekie, WSH D 33/6-3/220 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 68 70 1.03 1996-97 PIM.............. 65 107 1.65 1995-96 PIM.............. 78 149 1.91 Three-year stats......... 211 326 1.55 Averages over 82 games... 82 126 87. - Igor Ulanov, MTL D 29/6-1/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 49 97 1.98 1996-97 PIM.............. 59 108 1.83 1995-96 PIM.............. 64 116 1.81 Three-year stats......... 172 321 1.87 Averages over 82 games... 82 153 88. - Darius Kasparaitis, PIT D 26/5-10/205 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 81 127 1.57 1996-97 PIM.............. 75 100 1.33 1995-96 PIM.............. 46 93 2.02 Three-year stats......... 202 320 1.58 Averages over 82 games... 82 129 89. - Doug Zmolek, LAK D 28/6-2/220 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 46 111 2.41 1996-97 PIM.............. 57 116 2.04 1995-96 PIM.............. 58 87 1.50 Three-year stats......... 161 314 1.95 Averages over 82 games... 82 159 90. - Stephane Quintal, MTL D 30/6-3/225 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 71 97 1.37 1996-97 PIM.............. 71 100 1.41 1995-96 PIM.............. 68 117 1.72 Three-year stats......... 210 314 1.50 Averages over 82 games... 82 122 91. - Dmitri Mironov, WSH D 33/6-3/215 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 77 119 1.55 1996-97 PIM.............. 77 101 1.31 1995-96 PIM.............. 72 88 1.22 Three-year stats......... 226 308 1.36 Averages over 82 games... 82 111 92. - Adam Burt, CAR D 29/6-0/208 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 76 106 1.39 1996-97 PIM.............. 71 79 1.11 1995-96 PIM.............. 78 121 1.55 Three-year stats......... 225 306 1.36 Averages over 82 games... 82 111 93. - Grant Marshall, DAL RW 25/6-1/185 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 72 96 1.33 1996-97 PIM.............. 56 98 1.75 1995-96 PIM.............. 70 111 1.59 Three-year stats......... 198 305 1.54 Averages over 82 games... 82 126 94. - Bill Guerin, EDM LW 28/6-2/210 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 59 93 1.58 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 95 1.16 1995-96 PIM.............. 80 116 1.45 Three-year stats......... 221 304 1.38 Averages over 82 games... 82 112 95. - Dean Chynoweth, BOS D 30/6-2/191 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 2 0 0.00 1996-97 PIM.............. 57 171 3.00 1995-96 PIM.............. 49 128 2.61 Three-year stats......... 108 299 2.77 Averages over 82 games... 82 227 96. - Vincent Damphousse, MTL C 31/6-1/195 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 76 58 0.76 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 82 1.00 1995-96 PIM.............. 80 158 1.98 Three-year stats......... 238 298 1.25 Averages over 82 games... 82 102 97. - Kevin Stevens, NYR LW 33/6-3/225 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 80 130 1.63 1996-97 PIM.............. 69 96 1.39 1995-96 PIM.............. 61 71 1.16 Three-year stats......... 210 297 1.41 Averages over 82 games... 82 115 98. - Robert Svehla, FLA D 29/6-1/190 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 79 113 1.43 1996-97 PIM.............. 82 86 1.05 1995-96 PIM.............. 81 94 1.16 Three-year stats......... 242 293 1.21 Averages over 82 games... 82 99 99. - Dean Malkoc, BOS D 28/6-3/200 L 1997-98 PIM.............. 40 86 2.15 1996-97 PIM.............. 33 70 2.12 1995-96 PIM.............. 41 136 3.32 Three-year stats......... 114 292 2.56 Averages over 82 games... 82 210 100. - Joel Otto, PHI C 37/6-3/209 R 1997-98 PIM.............. 68 78 1.15 1996-97 PIM.............. 78 99 1.27 1995-96 PIM.............. 67 115 1.72 Three-year stats......... 213 292 1.37 Averages over 82 games... 82 112 --------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFENSE - 3 YEAR GOAL TOTALS --------------------------------------------------------------------- Top Goal Scorers - 3 Year Totals PLAYER GP G PP SH GW GPG 1. - Peter Bondra, WSH RW 30/6-1/202 L 1997-98 goals............ 76 52 11 5 13 0.68 1996-97 goals............ 77 46 10 4 3 0.60 1997-98 goals............ 67 52 11 4 7 0.78 Three-year stats......... 220 150 0.68 82 game average.......... 82 55 2. - Jaromir Jagr, PIT RW 26/6-2/216 L 1997-98 goals............ 77 35 7 0 8 0.45 1996-97 goals............ 63 47 11 2 6 0.75 1997-98 goals............ 82 62 20 1 12 0.76 Three-year stats......... 222 144 0.65 82 game average.......... 82 53 3. - Paul Kariya, ANA LW 24/5-11/175 L 1997-98 goals............ 22 17 3 0 2 0.77 1996-97 goals............ 69 44 15 3 10 0.64 1997-98 goals............ 82 50 20 3 9 0.61 Three-year stats......... 173 111 0.64 82 game average.......... 82 52 4. - Keith Tkachuk, PHO LW 26/6-2/210 L 1997-98 goals............ 69 40 11 0 8 0.58 1996-97 goals............ 81 52 9 2 7 0.64 1997-98 goals............ 76 50 20 2 6 0.66 Three-year stats......... 226 142 0.63 82 game average.......... 82 51 5. - Teemu Selanne, ANA RW 28/6-0/200 R 1997-98 goals............ 73 52 10 1 10 0.71 1996-97 goals............ 78 51 11 1 8 0.65 1997-98 goals............ 79 40 9 1 5 0.51 Three-year stats......... 230 143 0.62 82 game average.......... 82 50 6. - John LeClair, PHI LW 29/6-3/226 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 51 16 0 9 0.62 1996-97 goals............ 82 50 10 0 5 0.61 1997-98 goals............ 82 51 19 0 10 0.62 Three-year stats......... 246 152 0.62 82 game average.......... 82 50 7. - Eric Lindros, PHI C 25/6-4/229 R 1997-98 goals............ 63 30 10 1 4 0.48 1996-97 goals............ 52 32 9 0 7 0.62 1997-98 goals............ 73 47 15 0 4 0.64 Three-year stats......... 188 109 0.58 82 game average.......... 82 47 8. - Zigmund Palffy, NYI RW 26/5-10/183 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 45 17 2 5 0.55 1996-97 goals............ 80 48 6 4 6 0.60 1997-98 goals............ 81 43 17 1 6 0.53 Three-year stats......... 243 136 0.56 82 game average.......... 82 45 9. - Brett Hull, DAL RW 34/5-10/200 R 1997-98 goals............ 66 27 10 0 6 0.41 1996-97 goals............ 77 42 12 2 6 0.55 1997-98 goals............ 70 43 16 5 6 0.61 Three-year stats......... 213 112 0.53 82 game average.......... 82 43 10. - Brendan Shanahan, DET LW 29/6-3/215 R 1997-98 goals............ 75 28 15 1 9 0.37 1996-97 goals............ 81 47 20 3 7 0.58 1997-98 goals............ 74 44 17 2 6 0.59 Three-year stats......... 230 119 0.52 82 game average.......... 82 42 11. - Petr Nedved, PIT C 27/6-3/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 0 0 0 0 0 1996-97 goals............ 74 33 12 3 4 0.45 1997-98 goals............ 80 45 8 1 5 0.56 Three-year stats......... 154 78 0.51 82 game average.......... 82 41 12. - Alexander Mogilny, VAN RW 29/5-11/192 L 1997-98 goals............ 51 18 5 4 1 0.35 1996-97 goals............ 76 31 7 1 4 0.41 1997-98 goals............ 79 55 10 5 6 0.70 Three-year stats......... 206 104 0.50 82 game average.......... 82 41 13. - Pavel Bure, VAN RW 27/5-10/190 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 51 13 6 4 0.62 1996-97 goals............ 63 23 4 1 2 0.37 1997-98 goals............ 15 6 1 1 0 0.40 Three-year stats......... 160 80 0.50 82 game average.......... 82 41 14. - Joe Sakic, COL C 29/5-11/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 64 27 12 1 2 0.42 1996-97 goals............ 65 22 10 2 5 0.34 1997-98 goals............ 82 51 17 6 7 0.62 Three-year stats......... 211 100 0.47 82 game average.......... 82 38 15. - Mark Messier, VAN C 37/6-1/205 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 22 8 2 2 0.27 1996-97 goals............ 71 36 7 5 9 0.51 1997-98 goals............ 74 47 14 1 5 0.64 Three-year stats......... 227 105 0.46 82 game average.......... 82 37 16. - Mats Sundin, TOR C 27/6-4/215 R 1997-98 goals............ 82 33 9 1 5 0.40 1996-97 goals............ 82 41 7 4 8 0.50 1997-98 goals............ 76 33 7 6 7 0.43 Three-year stats......... 240 107 0.45 82 game average.......... 82 36 17. - Mike Modano, DAL C 28/6-3/200 L 1997-98 goals............ 52 21 7 5 2 0.40 1996-97 goals............ 80 35 9 5 9 0.44 1997-98 goals............ 78 36 8 4 4 0.46 Three-year stats......... 210 92 0.44 82 game average.......... 82 35 18. - Joe Nieuwendyk, DAL C 32/6-1/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 73 39 14 0 11 0.53 1996-97 goals............ 66 30 8 0 2 0.45 1997-98 goals............ 52 14 8 0 3 0.27 Three-year stats......... 191 83 0.43 82 game average.......... 82 35 19. - Sergei Fedorov, DET C 29/6-1/220 L 1997-98 goals............ 21 6 2 0 2 0.29 1996-97 goals............ 74 30 9 2 4 0.41 1997-98 goals............ 78 39 11 3 11 0.50 Three-year stats......... 173 75 0.43 82 game average.......... 82 35 20. - Tony Amonte, CHI RW 28/6-0/190 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 31 7 3 5 0.38 1996-97 goals............ 81 41 9 2 4 0.51 1997-98 goals............ 81 31 5 4 5 0.38 Three-year stats......... 244 103 0.42 82 game average.......... 82 34 21. - Theoren Fleury, CGY RW 30/5-6/180 R 1997-98 goals............ 82 27 3 2 4 0.33 1996-97 goals............ 81 29 9 2 3 0.36 1997-98 goals............ 80 46 17 5 4 0.57 Three-year stats......... 243 102 0.42 82 game average.......... 82 34 22. - Pat LaFontaine, NYR RETIRED 7/98 C 33/5-10/180 R 1997-98 goals............ 67 23 11 0 2 0.34 1996-97 goals............ 13 2 1 0 0 0.15 1997-98 goals............ 76 40 15 3 7 0.53 Three-year stats......... 156 65 0.42 82 game average.......... 82 34 23. - Valeri Kamensky, COL LW 32/6-2/198 R 1997-98 goals............ 75 26 8 0 4 0.35 1996-97 goals............ 68 28 8 0 4 0.41 1997-98 goals............ 81 38 18 1 5 0.47 Three-year stats......... 224 92 0.41 82 game average.......... 82 33 24. - Wendel Clark, TBL LW 32/5-10/194 L 1997-98 goals............ 47 12 4 0 3 0.26 1996-97 goals............ 65 30 6 0 6 0.46 1997-98 goals............ 71 32 8 0 3 0.45 Three-year stats......... 183 74 0.40 82 game average.......... 82 33 25. - Ray Sheppard, CAR RW 32/6-1/195 R 1997-98 goals............ 71 18 7 0 2 0.25 1996-97 goals............ 68 29 13 0 7 0.43 1997-98 goals............ 70 37 14 0 7 0.53 Three-year stats......... 209 84 0.40 82 game average.......... 82 32 26. - Rick Tocchet, PHO RW 34/6-0/205 R 1997-98 goals............ 68 26 8 0 6 0.38 1996-97 goals............ 53 21 4 0 2 0.40 1997-98 goals............ 71 29 10 0 3 0.41 Three-year stats......... 192 76 0.40 82 game average.......... 82 32 27. - Alexei Yashin, OTW C 25/6-3/216 R 1997-98 goals............ 82 33 5 0 6 0.40 1996-97 goals............ 82 35 10 0 5 0.43 1997-98 goals............ 46 15 8 0 1 0.33 Three-year stats......... 210 83 0.40 82 game average.......... 82 32 28. - Pierre Turgeon, STL C 29/6-1/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 60 22 6 0 4 0.37 1996-97 goals............ 78 26 5 0 7 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 80 38 17 1 6 0.47 Three-year stats......... 218 86 0.39 82 game average.......... 82 32 29. - Jeremy Roenick, PHO C 28/6-0/190 R 1997-98 goals............ 79 24 6 1 3 0.30 1996-97 goals............ 72 29 10 3 7 0.40 1997-98 goals............ 66 32 12 4 2 0.48 Three-year stats......... 217 85 0.39 82 game average.......... 82 32 30. - Pat Verbeek, DAL RW 34/5-9/190 R 1997-98 goals............ 82 31 9 0 8 0.38 1996-97 goals............ 81 17 5 0 4 0.21 1997-98 goals............ 69 41 17 0 6 0.59 Three-year stats......... 232 89 0.38 82 game average.......... 82 31 31. - Mark Recchi, MTL RW 30/5-10/180 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 32 9 1 6 0.39 1996-97 goals............ 82 34 7 2 3 0.41 1997-98 goals............ 82 28 11 2 6 0.34 Three-year stats......... 246 94 0.38 82 game average.......... 82 31 32. - Peter Forsberg, COL C 25/6-0/190 L 1997-98 goals............ 72 25 7 3 7 0.35 1996-97 goals............ 65 28 5 4 4 0.43 1997-98 goals............ 82 30 7 3 3 0.37 Three-year stats......... 219 83 0.38 82 game average.......... 82 31 33. - Claude Lemieux, COL RW 33/6-1/215 R 1997-98 goals............ 78 26 11 1 1 0.33 1996-97 goals............ 45 11 5 0 4 0.24 1997-98 goals............ 79 39 9 2 10 0.49 Three-year stats......... 202 76 0.38 82 game average.......... 82 30 34. - Donald Audette, BUF RW 29/5-8/175 R 1997-98 goals............ 75 24 10 0 5 0.32 1996-97 goals............ 73 28 8 0 5 0.38 1997-98 goals............ 23 12 8 0 1 0.52 Three-year stats......... 171 64 0.37 82 game average.......... 82 30 35. - Martin Gelinas, CAR LW 28/5-11/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 64 16 3 2 5 0.25 1996-97 goals............ 74 35 6 1 3 0.47 1997-98 goals............ 81 30 3 4 5 0.37 Three-year stats......... 219 81 0.37 82 game average.......... 82 30 36. - Rod Brind'Amour, PHI C 28/6-0/200 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 36 10 2 8 0.44 1996-97 goals............ 82 27 8 2 3 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 82 26 4 4 5 0.32 Three-year stats......... 246 89 0.36 82 game average.......... 82 29 37. - Dino Ciccarelli, FLA RW 38/5-10/185 R 1997-98 goals............ 62 16 5 0 4 0.26 1996-97 goals............ 77 35 12 0 6 0.45 1997-98 goals............ 64 22 13 0 5 0.34 Three-year stats......... 203 73 0.36 82 game average.......... 82 29 38. - Eric Daze, CHI LW 23/6-4/222 L 1997-98 goals............ 80 31 10 0 7 0.39 1996-97 goals............ 71 22 11 0 4 0.31 1997-98 goals............ 80 30 2 0 2 0.38 Three-year stats......... 231 83 0.36 82 game average.......... 82 29 39. - Vyacheslav Kozlov, DET LW 26/5-10/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 80 25 6 0 1 0.31 1996-97 goals............ 75 23 3 0 6 0.31 1997-98 goals............ 82 36 9 0 7 0.44 Three-year stats......... 237 84 0.35 82 game average.......... 82 29 40. - Steve Heinze, BOS RW 28/5-11/193 R 1997-98 goals............ 61 26 9 0 6 0.43 1996-97 goals............ 30 17 4 2 2 0.57 1997-98 goals............ 76 16 0 1 3 0.21 Three-year stats......... 167 59 0.35 82 game average.......... 82 28 41. - Mike Gartner, PHO RETIRED 8/98 RW 39/6-0/187 R 1997-98 goals............ 60 12 4 0 2 0.20 1996-97 goals............ 82 32 13 1 7 0.39 1997-98 goals............ 82 35 15 0 4 0.43 Three-year stats......... 224 79 0.35 82 game average.......... 82 28 42. - Vincent Damphousse, MTL C 31/6-1/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 76 18 2 1 5 0.24 1996-97 goals............ 82 27 7 2 3 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 80 38 11 4 3 0.47 Three-year stats......... 238 83 0.35 82 game average.......... 82 28 43. - Steve Yzerman, DET C 33/5-11/185 R 1997-98 goals............ 75 24 6 2 0 0.32 1996-97 goals............ 81 22 8 0 3 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 80 36 16 2 8 0.45 Three-year stats......... 236 82 0.35 82 game average.......... 82 28 44. - Greg Adams, DAL LW 34/6-3/198 L 1997-98 goals............ 49 14 7 0 1 0.29 1996-97 goals............ 50 21 5 0 4 0.42 1997-98 goals............ 66 22 11 1 1 0.33 Three-year stats......... 165 57 0.35 82 game average.......... 82 28 45. - Martin Rucinsky, MTL LW 27/6-0/205 L 1997-98 goals............ 78 21 5 3 3 0.27 1996-97 goals............ 70 28 6 3 3 0.40 1997-98 goals............ 78 29 9 2 4 0.37 Three-year stats......... 226 78 0.35 82 game average.......... 82 28 46. - Keith Primeau, CAR C 27/6-4/210 L 1997-98 goals............ 81 26 7 3 2 0.32 1996-97 goals............ 75 26 6 3 2 0.35 1997-98 goals............ 74 27 6 2 7 0.36 Three-year stats......... 230 79 0.34 82 game average.......... 82 28 47. - Owen Nolan, SJS RW 26/6-1/215 R 1997-98 goals............ 75 14 3 1 1 0.19 1996-97 goals............ 72 31 10 0 3 0.43 1997-98 goals............ 81 33 16 1 2 0.41 Three-year stats......... 228 78 0.34 82 game average.......... 82 28 48. - Geoff Sanderson, BUF LW 26/6-0/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 75 11 2 0 2 0.15 1996-97 goals............ 82 36 12 1 4 0.44 1997-98 goals............ 81 34 6 0 7 0.42 Three-year stats......... 238 81 0.34 82 game average.......... 82 27 49. - Ed Olczyk, CHI C 32/6-1/207 L 1997-98 goals............ 56 11 5 1 1 0.20 1996-97 goals............ 79 25 5 1 6 0.32 1997-98 goals............ 51 27 16 0 1 0.53 Three-year stats......... 186 63 0.34 82 game average.......... 82 27 50. - Brian Savage, MTL LW 27/6-1/200 L 1997-98 goals............ 64 26 8 0 7 0.41 1996-97 goals............ 81 23 5 0 2 0.28 1997-98 goals............ 75 25 4 0 4 0.33 Three-year stats......... 220 74 0.34 82 game average.......... 82 27 51. - Ray Whitney, FLA C 26/5-10/175 R 1997-98 goals............ 77 33 12 0 2 0.43 1996-97 goals............ 12 0 0 0 0 0.00 1997-98 goals............ 60 17 4 2 2 0.28 Three-year stats......... 149 50 0.34 82 game average.......... 82 27 52. - Adam Deadmarsh, COL RW 23/6-0/195 R 1997-98 goals............ 73 22 10 0 6 0.30 1996-97 goals............ 78 33 10 3 4 0.42 1997-98 goals............ 78 21 3 0 2 0.27 Three-year stats......... 229 76 0.33 82 game average.......... 82 27 53. - Ron Francis, CAR C 35/6-3/202 L 1997-98 goals............ 81 25 7 0 5 0.31 1996-97 goals............ 81 27 10 1 2 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 77 27 12 1 4 0.35 Three-year stats......... 239 79 0.33 82 game average.......... 82 27 54. - Adam Graves, NYR LW 30/6-0/210 L 1997-98 goals............ 72 23 10 0 2 0.32 1996-97 goals............ 82 33 10 4 3 0.40 1997-98 goals............ 82 22 9 1 2 0.27 Three-year stats......... 236 78 0.33 82 game average.......... 82 27 55. - Yanic Perreault, LAK C 27/5-11/188 L 1997-98 goals............ 79 28 3 2 3 0.35 1996-97 goals............ 41 11 1 1 0 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 78 25 8 3 7 0.32 Three-year stats......... 198 64 0.32 82 game average.......... 82 26 56. - Dimitri Khristich, BOS LW 29/6-2/190 R 1997-98 goals............ 82 29 13 2 1 0.35 1996-97 goals............ 75 19 3 0 2 0.25 1997-98 goals............ 76 27 12 0 3 0.36 Three-year stats......... 233 75 0.32 82 game average.......... 82 26 57. - Pavol Demitra, STL RW 24/6-0/189 L 1997-98 goals............ 61 22 4 4 6 0.36 1996-97 goals............ 8 3 2 0 1 0.38 1997-98 goals............ 31 7 2 0 1 0.23 Three-year stats......... 100 32 0.32 82 game average.......... 82 26 58. - Stephane Richer, TBL RW 32/6-2/225 R 1997-98 goals............ 40 14 5 0 2 0.35 1996-97 goals............ 63 22 2 0 2 0.35 1997-98 goals............ 73 20 3 4 3 0.27 Three-year stats......... 176 56 0.32 82 game average.......... 82 26 59. - Bill Guerin, EDM LW 28/6-2/210 R 1997-98 goals............ 59 18 9 0 4 0.31 1996-97 goals............ 82 29 7 0 9 0.35 1997-98 goals............ 80 23 8 0 6 0.29 Three-year stats......... 221 70 0.32 82 game average.......... 82 25 60. - Tony Granato, SJS RW 34/5-10/185 R 1997-98 goals............ 59 16 3 0 2 0.27 1996-97 goals............ 76 25 5 1 4 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 49 17 5 0 1 0.35 Three-year stats......... 184 58 0.32 82 game average.......... 82 25 61. - Daniel Alfredsson, OTW RW 26/5-11/200 R 1997-98 goals............ 55 17 7 0 7 0.31 1996-97 goals............ 76 24 11 1 1 0.32 1997-98 goals............ 82 26 8 2 3 0.32 Three-year stats......... 213 67 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 62. - Andrei Kovalenko, EDM RW 28/5-10/200 L 1997-98 goals............ 59 6 1 0 2 0.10 1996-97 goals............ 74 32 14 0 2 0.43 1997-98 goals............ 77 28 6 0 6 0.36 Three-year stats......... 210 66 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 63. - Geoff Courtnall, STL LW 33/6-1/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 79 31 6 0 5 0.39 1996-97 goals............ 82 17 4 0 2 0.21 1997-98 goals............ 69 24 7 1 1 0.35 Three-year stats......... 230 72 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 64. - Ryan Smyth, EDM LW 22/6-1/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 65 20 10 0 2 0.31 1996-97 goals............ 82 39 20 0 4 0.48 1997-98 goals............ 48 2 1 0 0 0.04 Three-year stats......... 195 61 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 65. - Alexei Zhamnov, CHI C 28/6-1/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 70 21 6 2 3 0.30 1996-97 goals............ 74 20 6 1 2 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 58 22 5 0 2 0.38 Three-year stats......... 202 63 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 66. - Mikael Renberg, TBL RW 26/6-2/213 L 1997-98 goals............ 68 16 6 3 0 0.24 1996-97 goals............ 77 22 1 0 4 0.29 1997-98 goals............ 51 23 9 0 4 0.45 Three-year stats......... 196 61 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 67. - Luc Robitaille, LAK LW 32/6-1/204 L 1997-98 goals............ 57 16 5 0 7 0.28 1996-97 goals............ 69 24 5 0 4 0.35 1997-98 goals............ 77 23 11 0 4 0.30 Three-year stats......... 203 63 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 68. - Jeff Friesen, SJS C 22/6-0/190 L 1997-98 goals............ 79 31 7 6 7 0.39 1996-97 goals............ 82 28 6 2 5 0.34 1997-98 goals............ 79 15 2 0 0 0.19 Three-year stats......... 240 74 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 69. - Scott Mellanby, FLA RW 32/6-1/199 R 1997-98 goals............ 79 15 6 0 1 0.19 1996-97 goals............ 82 27 9 1 4 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 79 32 19 0 3 0.41 Three-year stats......... 240 74 0.31 82 game average.......... 82 25 70. - Ray Ferraro, LAK C 34/5-10/190 L 1997-98 goals............ 40 6 0 0 2 0.15 1996-97 goals............ 81 25 11 0 2 0.31 1997-98 goals............ 76 29 9 0 4 0.38 Three-year stats......... 197 60 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 71. - Alexei Kovalev, NYR RW 25/6-0/210 L 1997-98 goals............ 73 23 8 0 3 0.32 1996-97 goals............ 45 13 1 0 0 0.29 1997-98 goals............ 81 24 8 1 7 0.30 Three-year stats......... 199 60 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 72. - Miroslav Satan, BUF RW 24/6-1/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 79 22 9 0 4 0.28 1996-97 goals............ 76 25 7 0 3 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 62 18 6 0 4 0.29 Three-year stats......... 217 65 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 73. - Doug Weight, EDM C 27/5-11/191 L 1997-98 goals............ 79 26 9 0 4 0.33 1996-97 goals............ 80 21 4 0 2 0.26 1997-98 goals............ 82 25 9 0 2 0.30 Three-year stats......... 241 72 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 74. - Trevor Linden, NYI C 28/6-4/210 R 1997-98 goals............ 67 17 5 2 2 0.25 1996-97 goals............ 49 9 2 2 2 0.18 1997-98 goals............ 82 33 12 1 2 0.40 Three-year stats......... 198 59 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 75. - Doug Gilmour, CHI C 35/5-11/180 L 1997-98 goals............ 63 13 3 0 5 0.21 1996-97 goals............ 81 22 4 1 1 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 81 32 10 2 3 0.40 Three-year stats......... 225 67 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 76. - German Titov, PIT C 33/6-0/201 L 1997-98 goals............ 68 18 6 1 2 0.26 1996-97 goals............ 79 22 12 0 4 0.28 1997-98 goals............ 82 28 13 2 2 0.34 Three-year stats......... 229 68 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 77. - Tomas Sandstrom, ANA RW 34/6-2/207 L 1997-98 goals............ 77 9 2 1 0 0.12 1996-97 goals............ 74 18 1 2 2 0.24 1997-98 goals............ 58 35 17 1 2 0.60 Three-year stats......... 209 62 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 78. - Dave Andreychuk, NJD LW 35/6-3/220 R 1997-98 goals............ 75 14 4 0 2 0.19 1996-97 goals............ 82 27 4 1 2 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 76 28 14 2 3 0.37 Three-year stats......... 233 69 0.30 82 game average.......... 82 24 79. - Travis Green, ANA LW 28/6-1/198 R 1997-98 goals............ 76 19 9 0 2 0.25 1996-97 goals............ 79 23 10 0 3 0.29 1997-98 goals............ 69 24 14 1 2 0.35 Three-year stats......... 224 66 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 24 80. - Stu Barnes, PIT C 28/5-11/174 R 1997-98 goals............ 78 30 15 1 5 0.38 1996-97 goals............ 81 19 5 0 3 0.23 1997-98 goals............ 72 19 8 0 5 0.26 Three-year stats......... 231 68 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 24 81. - Jim Campbell, STL C 25/6-2/195 R 1997-98 goals............ 76 22 7 0 6 0.29 1996-97 goals............ 68 23 5 0 6 0.34 1997-98 goals............ 16 2 1 0 0 0.13 Three-year stats......... 160 47 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 24 82. - Jason Dawe, NYI LW 25/5-10/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 81 20 4 1 3 0.25 1996-97 goals............ 81 22 4 1 3 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 67 25 8 1 0 0.37 Three-year stats......... 229 67 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 23 83. - Dave Gagner, FLA C 34/5-10/180 L 1997-98 goals............ 78 20 5 1 1 0.26 1996-97 goals............ 82 27 9 0 4 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 73 21 7 0 3 0.29 Three-year stats......... 233 68 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 23 84. - Wayne Gretzky, NYR C 37/6-0/180 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 23 6 0 4 0.28 1996-97 goals............ 82 25 6 0 2 0.30 1997-98 goals............ 80 23 6 1 3 0.29 Three-year stats......... 244 71 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 23 85. - Sergei Berezin, TOR RW 27/5-10/187 R 1997-98 goals............ 68 16 3 0 3 0.24 1996-97 goals............ 73 25 7 0 2 0.34 1997-98 goals............ 0 0 0 0 0 Three-year stats......... 141 41 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 23 86. - Andrew Brunette, NSH LW 25/6-0/212 L 1997-98 goals............ 28 11 4 0 2 0.39 1996-97 goals............ 23 4 2 0 0 0.17 1997-98 goals............ 11 3 0 0 1 0.27 Three-year stats......... 62 18 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 23 87. - *Josef Marha, ANA C 22/6-0/176 L 1997-98 goals............ 23 9 3 0 0 0.39 1996-97 goals............ 6 0 0 0 0 0.00 1997-98 goals............ 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 Three-year stats......... 31 9 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 23 88. - Bryan Smolinski, NYI C 27/6-1/202 R 1997-98 goals............ 81 13 3 0 4 0.16 1996-97 goals............ 64 28 9 0 1 0.44 1997-98 goals............ 81 24 8 2 1 0.30 Three-year stats......... 226 65 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 23 89. - Bobby Holik, NJD C 27/6-3/220 R 1997-98 goals............ 82 29 8 0 8 0.35 1996-97 goals............ 82 23 5 0 6 0.28 1997-98 goals............ 63 13 1 0 1 0.21 Three-year stats......... 227 65 0.29 82 game average.......... 82 23 90. - Steve Thomas, TOR LW 35/5-11/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 55 14 3 0 4 0.25 1996-97 goals............ 57 15 1 0 2 0.26 1997-98 goals............ 81 26 6 0 6 0.32 Three-year stats......... 193 55 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 23 91. - Alexander Selivanov, TBL RW 27/6-0/206 L 1997-98 goals............ 70 16 4 0 3 0.23 1996-97 goals............ 69 15 3 0 4 0.22 1997-98 goals............ 79 31 13 0 5 0.39 Three-year stats......... 218 62 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 23 92. - Jason Arnott, NJD C 24/6-3/220 R 1997-98 goals............ 70 10 4 0 2 0.14 1996-97 goals............ 67 19 10 1 2 0.28 1997-98 goals............ 64 28 8 0 5 0.44 Three-year stats......... 201 57 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 23 93. - Brian Bellows, WSH R 34/6-0/190 R 1997-98 goals............ 11 6 5 0 2 0.55 1996-97 goals............ 69 16 8 0 1 0.23 1997-98 goals............ 79 23 13 0 4 0.29 Three-year stats......... 159 45 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 23 94. - Ted Donato, BOS C 30/5-10/181 L 1997-98 goals............ 79 16 3 0 5 0.20 1996-97 goals............ 67 25 6 2 2 0.37 1997-98 goals............ 82 23 7 0 1 0.28 Three-year stats......... 228 64 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 23 95. - Robert Reichel, NYI C 27/5-10/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 25 8 0 2 0.30 1996-97 goals............ 82 21 6 1 3 0.26 1997-98 goals............ 0 0 0 0 0 Three-year stats......... 164 46 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 23 96. - Chris Gratton, PHI C 23/6-4/218 L 1997-98 goals............ 82 22 5 0 2 0.27 1996-97 goals............ 82 30 9 0 4 0.37 1997-98 goals............ 82 17 7 0 3 0.21 Three-year stats......... 246 69 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 23 97. - Joe Murphy, SJS RW 31/6-0/190 L 1997-98 goals............ 37 9 4 0 0 0.24 1996-97 goals............ 75 20 4 1 2 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 70 22 8 0 3 0.31 Three-year stats......... 182 51 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 22 98. - Adam Oates, WSH C 36/5-11/185 R 1997-98 goals............ 82 18 3 2 3 0.22 1996-97 goals............ 80 22 3 2 5 0.28 1997-98 goals............ 70 25 7 1 2 0.36 Three-year stats......... 232 65 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 22 99. - John MacLean, NYR RW 34/6-0/200 R 1997-98 goals............ 77 16 6 0 3 0.21 1996-97 goals............ 80 29 5 0 6 0.36 1997-98 goals............ 76 20 3 3 3 0.26 Three-year stats......... 233 65 0.28 82 game average.......... 82 22 100. - Rob Niedermayer, FLA C 24/6-2/201 L 1997-98 goals............ 33 8 5 0 2 0.24 1996-97 goals............ 60 14 3 0 2 0.23 1997-98 goals............ 82 26 11 0 6 0.32 Three-year stats......... 175 48 0.27 82 game average.......... 82 22 101. - Derek Plante, BUF C 27/5-11/180 L 1997-98 goals............ 72 13 5 0 1 0.18 1996-97 goals............ 82 27 5 0 6 0.33 1997-98 goals............ 76 23 4 0 5 0.30 Three-year stats......... 230 63 0.27 82 game average.......... 82 22 102. - Sami Kapanen, CAR LW 25/5-10/173 L 1997-98 goals............ 81 26 4 0 5 0.32 1996-97 goals............ 45 13 3 0 2 0.29 1997-98 goals............ 35 5 0 0 0 0.14 Three-year stats......... 161 44 0.27 82 game average.......... 82 22 103. - Keith Jones, COL RW 30/6-0/200 L 1997-98 goals............ 23 3 1 0 2 0.13 1996-97 goals............ 78 25 14 1 7 0.32 1997-98 goals............ 68 18 5 0 2 0.26 Three-year stats......... 169 46 0.27 82 game average.......... 82 22 104. - Derek King, TOR LW 31/6-0/212 L 1997-98 goals............ 77 21 4 0 3 0.27 1996-97 goals............ 82 26 6 0 3 0.32 1997-98 goals............ 61 12 5 1 0 0.20 Three-year stats......... 220 59 0.27 82 game average.......... 82 21 105. - Glen Murray, LAK RW 26/6-2/219 R 1997-98 goals............ 81 29 7 3 7 0.36 1996-97 goals............ 77 16 3 0 1 0.21 1997-98 goals............ 69 14 0 0 2 0.20 Three-year stats......... 227 59 0.26 82 game average.......... 82 21 106. - Jozef Stumpel, LAK C 26/6-1/216 R 1997-98 goals............ 77 21 4 0 2 0.27 1996-97 goals............ 78 21 6 0 1 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 76 18 5 0 2 0.24 Three-year stats......... 231 60 0.26 82 game average.......... 82 21 107. - Shawn McEachern, OTW LW 29/5-11/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 81 24 8 2 4 0.30 1996-97 goals............ 65 11 0 1 2 0.17 1997-98 goals............ 82 24 3 2 3 0.29 Three-year stats......... 228 59 0.26 82 game average.......... 82 21 108. - Nelson Emerson, CAR RW 31/5-11/175 R 1997-98 goals............ 81 21 6 0 4 0.26 1996-97 goals............ 66 9 2 1 2 0.14 1997-98 goals............ 81 29 12 2 5 0.36 Three-year stats......... 228 59 0.26 82 game average.......... 82 21 109. - Brian Bradley, TBL C 33/5-10/180 R 1997-98 goals............ 14 2 2 0 0 0.14 1996-97 goals............ 35 7 1 2 1 0.20 1997-98 goals............ 75 23 9 0 5 0.31 Three-year stats......... 124 32 0.26 82 game average.......... 82 21 110. - Mariusz Czerkawski, NYI RW 26/6-0/195 L 1997-98 goals............ 68 12 2 0 1 0.18 1996-97 goals............ 76 26 4 0 3 0.34 1997-98 goals............ 70 17 3 0 1 0.24 Three-year stats......... 214 55 0.26 82 game average.......... 82 21 111. - Darren Turcotte, NSH C 30/6-0/190 L 1997-98 goals............ 62 12 3 0 1 0.19 1996-97 goals............ 65 16 3 1 4 0.25 1997-98 goals............ 68 22 2 1 4 0.32 Three-year stats......... 195 50 0.26 82 game average.......... 82 21 112. - Steve Rucchin, ANA RW 27/6-3/215 L 1997-98 goals............ 72 17 8 1 3 0.24 1996-97 goals............ 79 19 6 1 2 0.24 1997-98 goals............ 64 19 8 1 4 0.30 Three-year stats......... 215 55 0.26 82 game average.......... 82 20 113. - Saku Koivu, MTL C 24/5-9/175 L 1997-98 goals............ 69 14 2 2 3 0.20 1996-97 goals............ 50 17 5 0 3 0.34 1997-98 goals............ 82 20 8 3 2 0.24 Three-year stats......... 201 51 0.25 82 game average.......... 82 20 114. - Petr Sykora, NJD C 22/5-11/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 58 16 3 1 4 0.28 1996-97 goals............ 19 1 0 0 0 0.05 1997-98 goals............ 63 18 8 0 3 0.29 Three-year stats......... 140 35 0.25 82 game average.......... 82 20 115. - Markus Naslund, VAN LW 25/5-11/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 76 14 2 1 0 0.18 1996-97 goals............ 78 21 4 0 4 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 76 22 4 0 5 0.29 Three-year stats......... 230 57 0.25 82 game average.......... 82 20 116. - *Richard Zednik, WSH RW 22/5-10/193 L 1997-98 goals............ 65 17 2 0 2 0.26 1996-97 goals............ 11 2 1 0 0 0.18 1997-98 goals............ 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 Three-year stats......... 77 19 0.25 82 game average.......... 82 20 117. - Kevin Miller, CHI RW 33/5-11/190 R 1997-98 goals............ 37 4 0 0 1 0.11 1996-97 goals............ 69 14 5 1 2 0.20 1997-98 goals............ 81 28 3 2 2 0.35 Three-year stats......... 187 46 0.25 82 game average.......... 82 20 118. - Randy Burridge, BUF LW 32/5-9/185 L 1997-98 goals............ 30 4 1 0 1 0.13 1996-97 goals............ 55 10 1 3 0 0.18 1997-98 goals............ 74 25 6 0 3 0.34 Three-year stats......... 159 39 0.25 82 game average.......... 82 20 119. - Russ Courtnall, LAK R 33/5-11/195 R 1997-98 goals............ 58 12 1 4 4 0.21 1996-97 goals............ 61 11 2 1 2 0.18 1997-98 goals............ 81 26 6 4 4 0.32 Three-year stats......... 200 49 0.25 82 game average.......... 82 20 120. - Dallas Drake, PHO RW 29/6-0/180 L 1997-98 goals............ 60 11 3 0 2 0.18 1996-97 goals............ 63 17 5 1 1 0.27 1997-98 goals............ 69 19 4 4 2 0.28 Three-year stats......... 192 47 0.24 82 game average.......... 82 20 --------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFENSE - 1997-98 GOALS PER GAME --------------------------------------------------------------------- Top Players: 97-98 Goals per Game PLAYER, TEAM POS GP G A PTS GPG 1. - Paul Kariya, ANA LW 22 17 14 31 0.77 2. - Teemu Selanne, ANA RW 73 52 34 86 0.71 3. - Peter Bondra, WSH RW 76 52 26 78 0.68 4. - Pavel Bure, VAN RW 82 51 39 90 0.62 5. - John LeClair, PHI LW 82 51 36 87 0.62 6. - Keith Tkachuk, PHO LW 69 40 26 66 0.58 7. - Zigmund Palffy, NYI RW 82 45 42 87 0.55 8. - Joe Nieuwendyk, DAL C 73 39 30 69 0.53 9. - Eric Lindros, PHI C 63 30 41 71 0.48 10. - Jaromir Jagr, PIT RW 77 35 67 102 0.45 11. - Rod Brind'Amour, PHI C 82 36 38 74 0.44 12. - Ray Whitney, FLA C 77 33 32 65 0.43 13. - Steve Heinze, BOS RW 61 26 20 46 0.43 14. - Joe Sakic, COL C 64 27 36 63 0.42 15. - Brett Hull, DAL RW 66 27 45 72 0.41 16. - Jason Allison, BOS RW 81 33 50 83 0.41 17. - Brian Savage, MTL LW 64 26 17 43 0.41 18. - Mike Modano, DAL C 52 21 38 59 0.40 19. - Mats Sundin, TOR C 82 33 41 74 0.40 20. - Alexei Yashin, OTW C 82 33 39 72 0.40 21. - Andrew Brunette, NSH LW 28 11 12 23 0.39 22. - Geoff Courtnall, STL LW 79 31 31 62 0.39 23. - Jeff Friesen, SJS C 79 31 32 63 0.39 24. - *Josef Marha, ANA C 23 9 9 18 0.39 25. - Mark Recchi, MTL RW 82 32 42 74 0.39 26. - Eric Daze, CHI LW 80 31 11 42 0.39 27. - Stu Barnes, PIT C 78 30 35 65 0.38 28. - Rick Tocchet, PHO RW 68 26 19 45 0.38 29. - Pat Verbeek, DAL RW 82 31 26 57 0.38 30. - Tony Amonte, CHI RW 82 31 42 73 0.38 31. - Cory Stillman, CGY C 72 27 22 49 0.38 32. - Brendan Shanahan, DET LW 75 28 29 57 0.37 33. - Pierre Turgeon, STL C 60 22 46 68 0.37 34. - Pavol Demitra, STL RW 61 22 30 52 0.36 35. - Glen Murray, LAK RW 81 29 31 60 0.36 36. - Yanic Perreault, LAK C 79 28 20 48 0.35 37. - Dimitri Khristich, BOS LW 82 29 37 66 0.35 38. - Bobby Holik, NJD C 82 29 36 65 0.35 39. - Alexander Mogilny, VAN RW 51 18 27 45 0.35 40. - Stephane Richer, TBL RW 40 14 15 29 0.35 41. - Peter Forsberg, COL C 72 25 66 91 0.35 42. - Valeri Kamensky, COL LW 75 26 40 66 0.35 43. - Pat LaFontaine, NYR C 67 23 39 62 0.34 44. - Shayne Corson, MTL LW 62 21 34 55 0.34 45. - Claude Lemieux, COL RW 78 26 27 53 0.33 46. - Theoren Fleury, CGY RW 82 27 51 78 0.33 47. - Doug Weight, EDM C 79 26 44 70 0.33 48. - Gary Roberts, CAR LW 61 20 29 49 0.33 49. - Randy McKay, NJD RW 74 24 24 48 0.32 50. - Sami Kapanen, CAR LW 81 26 37 63 0.32 51. - Keith Primeau, CAR C 81 26 37 63 0.32 52. - Steve Yzerman, DET C 75 24 45 69 0.32 53. - Donald Audette, BUF RW 75 24 20 44 0.32 54. - Adam Graves, NYR LW 72 23 12 35 0.32 55. - Jere Lehtinen, DAL RW 72 23 19 42 0.32 56. - Alexei Kovalev, NYR RW 73 23 30 53 0.32 57. - Vyacheslav Kozlov, DET LW 80 25 27 52 0.31 58. - Daniel Alfredsson, OTW RW 55 17 28 45 0.31 59. - Ron Francis, CAR C 81 25 62 87 0.31 60. - Ryan Smyth, EDM LW 65 20 13 33 0.31 61. - Bill Guerin, EDM LW 59 18 21 39 0.31 62. - Robert Reichel, NYI C 82 25 40 65 0.30 63. - Jeremy Roenick, PHO C 79 24 32 56 0.30 64. - Adam Deadmarsh, COL RW 73 22 21 43 0.30 65. - Alexei Zhamnov, CHI C 70 21 28 49 0.30 66. - Shawn McEachern, OTW LW 81 24 24 48 0.30 67. - Mike Peca, BUF C 61 18 22 40 0.30 68. - Jim Campbell, STL C 76 22 19 41 0.29 69. - Sergei Fedorov, DET C 21 6 11 17 0.29 70. - Greg Adams, DAL LW 49 14 18 32 0.29 71. - Jamie Langenbrunner, DAL C 81 23 29 52 0.28 72. - Luc Robitaille, LAK LW 57 16 24 40 0.28 73. - Wayne Gretzky, NYR C 82 23 67 90 0.28 74. - Mike Sillinger, PHI RW 75 21 20 41 0.28 75. - Miroslav Satan, BUF RW 79 22 24 46 0.28 76. - Petr Sykora, NJD C 58 16 20 36 0.28 77. - Derek King, TOR LW 77 21 25 46 0.27 78. - Jozef Stumpel, LAK C 77 21 58 79 0.27 79. - *Sergei Samsonov, BOS LW 81 22 25 47 0.27 80. - Niklas Sundstrom, NYR LW 70 19 28 47 0.27 81. - Tony Granato, SJS RW 59 16 9 25 0.27 82. - Martin Rucinsky, MTL LW 78 21 32 53 0.27 83. - Mark Messier, VAN C 82 22 38 60 0.27 84. - Chris Gratton, PHI C 82 22 40 62 0.27 85. - Viktor Kozlov, FLA LW 64 17 13 30 0.27 86. - German Titov, PIT C 68 18 22 40 0.26 87. - *Richard Zednik, WSH RW 65 17 9 26 0.26 88. - Nelson Emerson, CAR RW 81 21 24 45 0.26 89. - Dino Ciccarelli, FLA RW 62 16 17 33 0.26 90. - Jeff O'Neill, CAR C 74 19 20 39 0.26 91. - Dave Gagner, FLA C 78 20 28 48 0.26 92. - Wendel Clark, TBL LW 47 12 7 19 0.26 93. - Steve Thomas, TOR LW 55 14 10 24 0.25 94. - Trevor Linden, NYI C 67 17 21 38 0.25 95. - Ray Sheppard, CAR RW 71 18 19 37 0.25 96. - Marty McInnis, CGY LW 75 19 25 44 0.25 97. - Martin Straka, PIT C 75 19 23 42 0.25 98. - Tim Taylor, BOS C 79 20 11 31 0.25 99. - Martin Gelinas, CAR LW 64 16 18 34 0.25 100. - Chris Simon, WSH LW 28 7 10 17 0.25 101. - Travis Green, ANA LW 76 19 23 42 0.25 102. - Jason Dawe, NYI LW 81 20 19 39 0.25 103. - Dean McAmmond, EDM RW 77 19 31 50 0.25 104. - Vladimir Tsyplakov, LAK LW 73 18 34 52 0.25 105. - *Patrik Elias, NJD RW 74 18 19 37 0.24 106. - Joe Murphy, SJS RW 37 9 13 22 0.24 107. - Rob Niedermayer, FLA C 33 8 7 15 0.24 108. - Doug Brown, DET RW 80 19 23 42 0.24 109. - Vincent Damphousse, MTL C 76 18 41 59 0.24 110. - Steve Rucchin, ANA RW 72 17 36 53 0.24 111. - Sergei Berezin, TOR RW 68 16 15 31 0.24 112. - Rene Corbet, COL LW 68 16 12 28 0.24 113. - Mikael Renberg, TBL RW 68 16 22 38 0.24 114. - Craig Johnson, LAK LW 74 17 21 38 0.23 115. - Alexander Selivanov, TBL RW 70 16 19 35 0.23 116. - *Donald MacLean, LAK C 22 5 2 7 0.23 117. - David Nemirovsky, FLA RW 41 9 12 21 0.22 118. - Adam Oates, WSH C 82 18 58 76 0.22 119. - Igor Korolev, TOR RW 78 17 22 39 0.22 120. - Fredrik Modin, TOR RW 74 16 16 32 0.22 121. - Kirk Maltby, DET RW 65 14 9 23 0.22 122. - Alexandre Daigle, PHI RW 75 16 26 42 0.21 123. - Brent Gilchrist, DET LW 61 13 14 27 0.21 124. - Darren McCarty, DET RW 71 15 22 37 0.21 125. - Brian Rolston, NJD LW 76 16 14 30 0.21 126. - Andrew Cassels, CGY C 81 17 27 44 0.21 127. - John MacLean, NYR RW 77 16 27 43 0.21 128. - Doug Gilmour, CHI C 63 13 40 53 0.21 129. - Brad May, VAN LW 63 13 10 23 0.21 130. - Stephane Matteau, SJS LW 73 15 14 29 0.21 131. - Anson Carter, BOS C 78 16 27 43 0.21 132. - Kris Draper, DET C 64 13 10 23 0.20 133. - Brian Holzinger, BUF C 69 14 21 35 0.20 134. - Saku Koivu, MTL C 69 14 43 57 0.20 135. - Ted Donato, BOS C 79 16 23 39 0.20 136. - Michael Nylander, CGY C 65 13 23 36 0.20 137. - Mike Gartner, PHO RW 60 12 15 27 0.20 138. - Robert Kron, CAR LW 81 16 20 36 0.20 139. - Ed Olczyk, CHI C 56 11 11 22 0.20 140. - Eric Lacroix, COL LW 82 16 15 31 0.20 141. - Darren Turcotte, NSH C 62 12 6 18 0.19 142. - James Black, C 52 10 5 15 0.19 143. - Curtis Brown, BUF C 63 12 12 24 0.19 144. - Scott Mellanby, FLA RW 79 15 24 39 0.19 145. - Martin Lapointe, DET RW 79 15 19 34 0.19 146. - *Steve Washburn, FLA C 58 11 8 19 0.19 147. - Radek Dvorak, FLA LW 64 12 24 36 0.19 148. - Denis Pederson, NJD C 80 15 13 28 0.19 149. - Dave Andreychuk, NJD LW 75 14 34 48 0.19 150. - Owen Nolan, SJS RW 75 14 27 41 0.19 151. - Jarome Iginla, CGY RW 70 13 19 32 0.19 152. - Todd Marchant, EDM C 76 14 21 35 0.18 153. - Markus Naslund, VAN LW 76 14 20 34 0.18 154. - Dallas Drake, PHO RW 60 11 29 40 0.18 155. - *Mike Johnson, TOR RW 82 15 32 47 0.18 156. - Andreas Dackell, OTW RW 82 15 18 33 0.18 157. - Rob Brown, PIT RW 82 15 25 40 0.18 158. - Valeri Bure, CGY RW 66 12 26 38 0.18 159. - Rob Zamuner, TBL LW 77 14 12 26 0.18 160. - Derek Plante, BUF C 72 13 21 34 0.18 161. - Jeff Shantz, CHI C 61 11 20 31 0.18 162. - Blair Atcheynum, NSH RW 61 11 15 26 0.18 163. - *Magnus Arvedson, OTW LW 61 11 15 26 0.18 164. - Murray Craven, SJS LW 67 12 17 29 0.18 165. - Scott Young, STL RW 73 13 20 33 0.18 166. - Sandy Moger, LAK RW 62 11 13 24 0.18 167. - Mariusz Czerkawski, NYI RW 68 12 13 25 0.18 168. - Benoit Brunet, MTL LW 68 12 20 32 0.18 169. - Todd Bertuzzi, VAN RW 74 13 20 33 0.18 170. - Marc Bureau, PHI RW 74 13 6 19 0.18 171. - *Patrick Marleau, SJS C 74 13 19 32 0.18 172. - Kevin Stevens, NYR LW 80 14 27 41 0.17 173. - Craig Conroy, STL C 81 14 29 43 0.17 174. - Sergei Krivokrasov, NSH RW 58 10 13 23 0.17 175. - *Dave Scatchard, VAN RW 76 13 11 24 0.17 176. - *Alexei Morozov, PIT RW 76 13 13 26 0.17 177. - Trent Klatt, PHI RW 82 14 28 42 0.17 178. - Peter Zezel, VAN C 30 5 15 20 0.17 179. - *Robert Dome, PIT RW 30 5 2 7 0.17 180. - Robert Lang, PIT C 54 9 13 22 0.17 181. - Ethan Moreau, CHI LW 54 9 9 18 0.17 182. - Greg Johnson, NSH C 74 12 22 34 0.16 183. - Joe Juneau, WSH C 56 9 22 31 0.16 184. - Bryan Smolinski, NYI C 81 13 30 43 0.16 185. - Steve Sullivan, TOR C 63 10 18 28 0.16 186. - Paul Ysebaert, TBL LW 82 13 27 40 0.16 187. - Mats Lindgren, EDM RW 82 13 13 26 0.16 188. - Bob Corkum, PHO RW 76 12 9 21 0.16 189. - Andrei Nikolishin, WSH C 38 6 10 16 0.16 190. - Jonas Hoglund, MTL LW 78 12 13 25 0.15 191. - Terry Yake, STL C 65 10 15 25 0.15 192. - Todd Harvey, DAL C 59 9 10 19 0.15 193. - Jason Wiemer, CGY LW 79 12 10 22 0.15 194. - Shane Doan, PHO RW 33 5 6 11 0.15 195. - Ray Ferraro, LAK C 40 6 9 15 0.15 196. - Tom Fitzgerald, NSH RW 80 12 6 18 0.15 197. - Michal Grosek, BUF LW 67 10 20 30 0.15 198. - Kevin Todd, ANA C 27 4 7 11 0.15 199. - Rem Murray, EDM C 61 9 9 18 0.15 200. - Craig Janney, TBL C 68 10 43 53 0.15 201. - Geoff Sanderson, BUF LW 75 11 18 29 0.15 202. - Bill Lindsay, FLA LW 82 12 16 28 0.15 203. - Tom Chorske, NYI LW 82 12 23 35 0.15 204. - Shawn Burr, SJS LW 42 6 6 12 0.14 205. - Jason Arnott, NJD C 70 10 23 33 0.14 206. - Dixon Ward, BUF RW 71 10 13 23 0.14 207. - Mike Ricci, SJS C 65 9 18 27 0.14 208. - Pat Falloon, EDM RW 58 8 10 18 0.14 209. - Cliff Ronning, PHO C 80 11 44 55 0.14 210. - *Brad Isbister, PHO RW 66 9 8 17 0.14 211. - Bob Carpenter, NJD C 66 9 9 18 0.14 212. - Mike Grier, EDM RW 66 9 6 15 0.14 213. - Sergei Nemchinov, NYI C 74 10 19 29 0.14 214. - Lonny Bohonos, TOR C 37 5 4 9 0.14 215. - *Marco Sturm, SJS C 74 10 20 30 0.14 216. - Shjon Podein, PHI C 82 11 13 24 0.13 217. - Jarrod Skalde, CHI C 30 4 7 11 0.13 218. - Randy Burridge, BUF LW 30 4 6 10 0.13 219. - *Michael Knuble, DET RW 53 7 6 13 0.13 220. - Keith Jones, COL RW 23 3 7 10 0.13 221. - Kevin Dineen, CAR RW 54 7 16 23 0.13 222. - Sergei Zholtok, OTW RW 78 10 13 23 0.13 223. - Claude Lapointe, NYI C 78 10 10 20 0.13 224. - Bruce Gardiner, OTW C 55 7 11 18 0.13 225. - Rob DiMaio, BOS RW 79 10 17 27 0.13 226. - *Pascal Rheaume, STL C 48 6 9 15 0.13 227. - Steve Konowalchuk, WSH LW 80 10 24 34 0.13 228. - Denny Lambert, NSH LW 72 9 10 19 0.13 229. - Grant Marshall, DAL RW 72 9 10 19 0.13 230. - Brian Noonan, VAN RW 82 10 15 25 0.12 231. - Sandy McCarthy, TBL RW 66 8 10 18 0.12 232. - Alex Hicks, PIT LW 58 7 13 20 0.12 233. - Mike Keane, DAL RW 83 10 13 23 0.12 234. - Shean Donovan, COL RW 67 8 10 18 0.12 235. - Daymond Langkow, TBL C 68 8 14 22 0.12 236. - Tomas Sandstrom, ANA RW 77 9 8 17 0.12 237. - Donald Brashear, VAN LW 77 9 9 18 0.12 238. - Dainius Zubrus, PHI RW 69 8 25 33 0.12 239. - Igor Larionov, DET C 69 8 39 47 0.12 240. - Kirk Muller, FLA C 70 8 21 29 0.11 241. - Benoit Hogue, TBL LW 53 6 16 22 0.11 242. - Sebastien Bordeleau, NSH C 53 6 8 14 0.11 243. - Todd Warriner, TOR LW 45 5 8 13 0.11 244. - Kevin Miller, CHI RW 37 4 7 11 0.11 245. - Radek Bonk, OTW LW 65 7 9 16 0.11 246. - *Vaclav Prospal, OTW C 56 6 19 25 0.11 247. - *Jan Bulis, WSH C 48 5 11 16 0.10 248. - Mike Eastwood, STL C 58 6 5 11 0.10 249. - Andrei Kovalenko, EDM RW 59 6 17 23 0.10 250. - *Peter Ferraro, BOS RW 30 3 4 7 0.10 251. - Jocelyn Lemieux, PHO RW 30 3 3 6 0.10 252. - Andreas Johansson, PIT C 50 5 10 15 0.10 253. - Darby Hendrickson, TOR C 80 8 4 12 0.10 254. - *Alyn McCauley, TOR C 60 6 10 16 0.10 255. - Bernie Nicholls, SJS C 60 6 22 28 0.10 256. - Scott Pellerin, STL LW 80 8 21 29 0.10 257. - *Matt Cullen, ANA C 61 6 21 27 0.10 258. - Dale Hunter, WSH C 82 8 18 26 0.10 259. - *Per Axelsson, BOS RW 82 8 19 27 0.10 260. - Brian Skrudland, DAL C 72 7 6 13 0.10 261. - *Erik Rasmussen, BUF C 21 2 3 5 0.10 262. - Joey Kocur, DET RW 63 6 5 11 0.10 263. - Paul Kruse, BUF LW 74 7 2 9 0.09 264. - Darcy Tucker, TBL C 74 7 13 20 0.09 265. - Chris Murray, OTW RW 53 5 4 9 0.09 266. - Dave Reid, DAL LW 65 6 12 18 0.09 267. - Kelly Miller, WSH RW 76 7 7 14 0.09 268. - *Jean-Yves Leroux, CHI LW 66 6 7 13 0.09 269. - Michal Pivonka, WSH C 33 3 6 9 0.09 270. - Guy Carbonneau, DAL C 77 7 17 24 0.09 271. - Scott Thornton, MTL RW 67 6 9 15 0.09 272. - Sean Pronger, PIT C 67 6 15 21 0.09 273. - Stephen Leach, CAR RW 45 4 5 9 0.09 274. - Tomas Holmstrom, DET LW 57 5 17 22 0.09 275. - Wayne Primeau, BUF C 69 6 6 12 0.09 276. - Jeff Toms, WSH LW 46 4 6 10 0.09 277. - Stephane Yelle, COL C 81 7 15 22 0.09 278. - Mikael Andersson, TBL RW 72 6 11 17 0.08 279. - Ted Drury, ANA C 73 6 10 16 0.08 280. - Chris Wells, FLA C 61 5 10 15 0.08 281. - Jody Hull, TBL RW 49 4 4 8 0.08 282. - Craig Berube, WSH LW 74 6 9 15 0.08 283. - Ken Belanger, NYI LW 37 3 1 4 0.08 284. - Ken Klee, WSH RW 51 4 2 6 0.08 285. - Mike Stapleton, PHO C 64 5 5 10 0.08 286. - Ian Laperriere, LAK C 77 6 15 21 0.08 287. - Patrick Poulin, MTL LW 78 6 13 19 0.08 288. - Aaron Gavey, DAL C 26 2 3 5 0.08 289. - Mathieu Dandenault, DET RW 68 5 12 17 0.07 290. - Jeff Odgers, COL RW 68 5 8 13 0.07 291. - Kelly Buchberger, EDM RW 82 6 17 23 0.07 292. - Jari Kurri, COL LW 70 5 17 22 0.07 293. - Warren Rychel, COL LW 71 5 6 11 0.07 294. - Dave Lowry, SJS LW 57 4 4 8 0.07 295. - Matthew Barnaby, BUF RW 72 5 20 25 0.07 296. - *Martin Prochazka, TOR RW 29 2 4 6 0.07 297. - Paul Ranheim, CAR RW 73 5 9 14 0.07 298. - Reid Simpson, CHI LW 44 3 2 5 0.07 299. - Mark Janssens, CHI C 74 5 7 12 0.07 300. - Mike Hough, NYI LW 74 5 7 12 0.07 301. - *Jeremy Stevenson, ANA LW 45 3 5 8 0.07 302. - Vladimir Vujtek, TBL LW 30 2 4 6 0.07 303. - Harry York, NYR LW 60 4 6 10 0.07 304. - *Chris Ferraro, PIT C 46 3 4 7 0.07 305. - Mike Sullivan, PHO LW 77 5 13 18 0.06 306. - Turner Stevenson, MTL RW 63 4 6 10 0.06 307. - Esa Tikkanen, WSH LW 48 3 18 21 0.06 308. - Gino Odjick, NYI LW 48 3 2 5 0.06 309. - Ed Ward, CGY RW 64 4 5 9 0.06 310. - Steve Dubinsky, CHI RW 82 5 13 18 0.06 311. - Kelly Chase, STL RW 67 4 3 7 0.06 312. - Valeri Zelepukin, EDM LW 68 4 18 22 0.06 313. - *Joe Thornton, BOS C 55 3 4 7 0.05 314. - Kent Manderville, CAR LW 77 4 4 8 0.05 315. - Bob Bassen, CGY C 58 3 4 7 0.05 316. - *Juha Lind, DAL LW 39 2 3 5 0.05 317. - Johan Garpenlov, FLA LW 39 2 3 5 0.05 318. - Garry Valk, PIT LW 39 2 1 3 0.05 319. - Scott Walker, NSH RW 59 3 10 13 0.05 320. - Tie Domi, TOR RW 80 4 10 14 0.05 321. - Shaun Van Allen, OTW RW 80 4 15 19 0.05 322. - Jim McKenzie, ANA LW 64 3 4 7 0.05 323. - *Steve Kelly, TBL C 43 2 3 5 0.05 324. - Dan Bylsma, LAK LW 65 3 9 12 0.05 325. - Todd Krygier, WSH LW 45 2 12 14 0.04 326. - Joel Otto, PHI C 68 3 4 7 0.04 327. - John Druce, PHI RW 23 1 2 3 0.04 328. - *Chris Dingman, CGY LW 70 3 3 6 0.04 329. - Darren Langdon, NYR LW 70 3 3 6 0.04 330. - Steven Rice, CAR RW 47 2 4 6 0.04 331. - Brent Sutter, CHI C 52 2 6 8 0.04 332. - Andrei Nazarov, TBL RW 54 2 2 4 0.04 333. - Stu Grimson, ANA LW 82 3 4 7 0.04 334. - Kris King, TOR LW 82 3 3 6 0.04 335. - Tyler Wright, PIT C 82 3 4 7 0.04 336. - *Marc Savard, NYR C 28 1 5 6 0.04 337. - Landon Wilson, BOS RW 28 1 5 6 0.04 338. - Ron Sutter, SJS C 57 2 7 9 0.04 339. - Darrin Shannon, PHO LW 58 2 12 14 0.03 340. - Rob Ray, BUF LW 63 2 4 6 0.03 341. - Matt Johnson, LAK LW 66 2 4 6 0.03 342. - Bob Errey, NYR LW 71 2 9 11 0.03 343. - Randy Cunneyworth, OTW LW 71 2 11 13 0.03 344. - Mike Eagles, WSH LW 36 1 3 4 0.03 345. - *Krzysztof Oliwa, NJD RW 73 2 3 5 0.03 346. - *Boyd Devereaux, EDM C 38 1 4 5 0.03 347. - Johan Lindbom, NYR LW 38 1 3 4 0.03 348. - Rudy Poeschek, STL RW 50 1 7 8 0.02 349. - *Juha Ylonen, PHO C 55 1 11 12 0.02 350. - Daniel Lacroix, PHI C 56 1 4 5 0.02 351. - Tony Twist, STL LW 60 1 1 2 0.02 352. - Mick Vukota, MTL RW 64 1 0 1 0.02 353. - Bill Berg, NYR LW 67 1 9 10 0.01 354. - Jim Cummins, PHO RW 75 0 2 2 0.00 355. - Scott Daniels, NJD LW 26 0 3 3 0.00 356. - Roman Vopat, LAK C 25 0 3 3 0.00 357. - Bill Huard, EDM LW 30 0 1 1 0.00 358. - Ken Baumgartner, BOS LW 82 0 1 1 0.00 --------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFENSE - 1997-98 ASSISTS PER GAME --------------------------------------------------------------------- Top Players: 97-98 Assists per Game PLAYER, TEAM POS GP G A PTS APG 1. - Peter Forsberg, COL C 72 25 66 91 0.92 2. - Jaromir Jagr, PIT RW 77 35 67 102 0.87 3. - Wayne Gretzky, NYR C 82 23 67 90 0.82 4. - Pierre Turgeon, STL C 60 22 46 68 0.77 5. - Ron Francis, CAR C 81 25 62 87 0.77 6. - Jozef Stumpel, LAK C 77 21 58 79 0.75 7. - Mike Modano, DAL C 52 21 38 59 0.73 8. - Adam Oates, WSH C 82 18 58 76 0.71 9. - Brett Hull, DAL RW 66 27 45 72 0.68 10. - Eric Lindros, PHI C 63 30 41 71 0.65 11. - Paul Kariya, ANA LW 22 17 14 31 0.64 12. - Doug Gilmour, CHI C 63 13 40 53 0.63 13. - Craig Janney, TBL C 68 10 43 53 0.63 14. - Saku Koivu, MTL C 69 14 43 57 0.62 15. - Theoren Fleury, CGY RW 82 27 51 78 0.62 16. - Jason Allison, BOS RW 81 33 50 83 0.62 17. - Steve Yzerman, DET C 75 24 45 69 0.60 18. - Pat LaFontaine, NYR C 67 23 39 62 0.58 19. - Igor Larionov, DET C 69 8 39 47 0.57 20. - Joe Sakic, COL C 64 27 36 63 0.56 21. - Doug Weight, EDM C 79 26 44 70 0.56 22. - Cliff Ronning, PHO C 80 11 44 55 0.55 23. - Shayne Corson, MTL LW 62 21 34 55 0.55 24. - Vincent Damphousse, MTL C 76 18 41 59 0.54 25. - Valeri Kamensky, COL LW 75 26 40 66 0.53 26. - Alexander Mogilny, VAN RW 51 18 27 45 0.53 27. - Sergei Fedorov, DET C 21 6 11 17 0.52 28. - Tony Amonte, CHI RW 82 31 42 73 0.51 29. - Mark Recchi, MTL RW 82 32 42 74 0.51 30. - Zigmund Palffy, NYI RW 82 45 42 87 0.51 31. - Daniel Alfredsson, OTW RW 55 17 28 45 0.51 32. - Steve Rucchin, ANA RW 72 17 36 53 0.50 33. - Peter Zezel, VAN C 30 5 15 20 0.50 34. - Mats Sundin, TOR C 82 33 41 74 0.50 35. - Pavol Demitra, STL RW 61 22 30 52 0.49 36. - Robert Reichel, NYI C 82 25 40 65 0.49 37. - Chris Gratton, PHI C 82 22 40 62 0.49 38. - Dallas Drake, PHO RW 60 11 29 40 0.48 39. - Alexei Yashin, OTW C 82 33 39 72 0.48 40. - Pavel Bure, VAN RW 82 51 39 90 0.48 41. - Gary Roberts, CAR LW 61 20 29 49 0.48 42. - Vladimir Tsyplakov, LAK LW 73 18 34 52 0.47 43. - Teemu Selanne, ANA RW 73 52 34 86 0.47 44. - Mark Messier, VAN C 82 22 38 60 0.46 45. - Rod Brind'Amour, PHI C 82 36 38 74 0.46 46. - Keith Primeau, CAR C 81 26 37 63 0.46 47. - Sami Kapanen, CAR LW 81 26 37 63 0.46 48. - Dave Andreychuk, NJD LW 75 14 34 48 0.45 49. - Dimitri Khristich, BOS LW 82 29 37 66 0.45 50. - Stu Barnes, PIT C 78 30 35 65 0.45 51. - John LeClair, PHI LW 82 51 36 87 0.44 52. - Bobby Holik, NJD C 82 29 36 65 0.44 53. - Andrew Brunette, NSH LW 28 11 12 23 0.43 54. - Luc Robitaille, LAK LW 57 16 24 40 0.42 55. - Ray Whitney, FLA C 77 33 32 65 0.42 56. - Joe Nieuwendyk, DAL C 73 39 30 69 0.41 57. - Alexei Kovalev, NYR RW 73 23 30 53 0.41 58. - Martin Rucinsky, MTL LW 78 21 32 53 0.41 59. - Jeremy Roenick, PHO C 79 24 32 56 0.41 60. - Jeff Friesen, SJS C 79 31 32 63 0.41 61. - Dean McAmmond, EDM RW 77 19 31 50 0.40 62. - Niklas Sundstrom, NYR LW 70 19 28 47 0.40 63. - Alexei Zhamnov, CHI C 70 21 28 49 0.40 64. - Valeri Bure, CGY RW 66 12 26 38 0.39 65. - Joe Juneau, WSH C 56 9 22 31 0.39 66. - Geoff Courtnall, STL LW 79 31 31 62 0.39 67. - *Josef Marha, ANA C 23 9 9 18 0.39 68. - *Mike Johnson, TOR RW 82 15 32 47 0.39 69. - Brendan Shanahan, DET LW 75 28 29 57 0.39 70. - Glen Murray, LAK RW 81 29 31 60 0.38 71. - Keith Tkachuk, PHO LW 69 40 26 66 0.38 72. - Radek Dvorak, FLA LW 64 12 24 36 0.38 73. - Stephane Richer, TBL RW 40 14 15 29 0.38 74. - Esa Tikkanen, WSH LW 48 3 18 21 0.38 75. - Bryan Smolinski, NYI C 81 13 30 43 0.37 76. - Greg Adams, DAL LW 49 14 18 32 0.37 77. - Bernie Nicholls, SJS C 60 6 22 28 0.37 78. - Dainius Zubrus, PHI RW 69 8 25 33 0.36 79. - Mike Peca, BUF C 61 18 22 40 0.36 80. - Owen Nolan, SJS RW 75 14 27 41 0.36 81. - Dave Gagner, FLA C 78 20 28 48 0.36 82. - Craig Conroy, STL C 81 14 29 43 0.36 83. - Jamie Langenbrunner, DAL C 81 23 29 52 0.36 84. - Chris Simon, WSH LW 28 7 10 17 0.36 85. - Bill Guerin, EDM LW 59 18 21 39 0.36 86. - Michael Nylander, CGY C 65 13 23 36 0.35 87. - Joe Murphy, SJS RW 37 9 13 22 0.35 88. - John MacLean, NYR RW 77 16 27 43 0.35 89. - Alexandre Daigle, PHI RW 75 16 26 42 0.35 90. - Anson Carter, BOS C 78 16 27 43 0.35 91. - Claude Lemieux, COL RW 78 26 27 53 0.35 92. - Petr Sykora, NJD C 58 16 20 36 0.34 93. - *Matt Cullen, ANA C 61 6 21 27 0.34 94. - Peter Bondra, WSH RW 76 52 26 78 0.34 95. - Trent Klatt, PHI RW 82 14 28 42 0.34 96. - *Vaclav Prospal, OTW C 56 6 19 25 0.34 97. - Kevin Stevens, NYR LW 80 14 27 41 0.34 98. - Vyacheslav Kozlov, DET LW 80 25 27 52 0.34 99. - Andrew Cassels, CGY C 81 17 27 44 0.33 100. - Marty McInnis, CGY LW 75 19 25 44 0.33 101. - Paul Ysebaert, TBL LW 82 13 27 40 0.33 102. - Jason Arnott, NJD C 70 10 23 33 0.33 103. - Steve Heinze, BOS RW 61 26 20 46 0.33 104. - Jeff Shantz, CHI C 61 11 20 31 0.33 105. - Derek King, TOR LW 77 21 25 46 0.32 106. - Randy McKay, NJD RW 74 24 24 48 0.32 107. - Mikael Renberg, TBL RW 68 16 22 38 0.32 108. - German Titov, PIT C 68 18 22 40 0.32 109. - Pat Verbeek, DAL RW 82 31 26 57 0.32 110. - Trevor Linden, NYI C 67 17 21 38 0.31 111. - Darren McCarty, DET RW 71 15 22 37 0.31 112. - *Sergei Samsonov, BOS LW 81 22 25 47 0.31 113. - Martin Straka, PIT C 75 19 23 42 0.31 114. - Cory Stillman, CGY C 72 27 22 49 0.31 115. - Rob Brown, PIT RW 82 15 25 40 0.30 116. - Keith Jones, COL RW 23 3 7 10 0.30 117. - Brian Holzinger, BUF C 69 14 21 35 0.30 118. - Miroslav Satan, BUF RW 79 22 24 46 0.30 119. - Scott Mellanby, FLA RW 79 15 24 39 0.30 120. - Travis Green, ANA LW 76 19 23 42 0.30 121. - Benoit Hogue, TBL LW 53 6 16 22 0.30 122. - Steve Konowalchuk, WSH LW 80 10 24 34 0.30 123. - Kirk Muller, FLA C 70 8 21 29 0.30 124. - Michal Grosek, BUF LW 67 10 20 30 0.30 125. - Tomas Holmstrom, DET LW 57 5 17 22 0.30 126. - Greg Johnson, NSH C 74 12 22 34 0.30 127. - Nelson Emerson, CAR RW 81 21 24 45 0.30 128. - Kevin Dineen, CAR RW 54 7 16 23 0.30 129. - Shawn McEachern, OTW LW 81 24 24 48 0.30 130. - Benoit Brunet, MTL LW 68 12 20 32 0.29 131. - David Nemirovsky, FLA RW 41 9 12 21 0.29 132. - Derek Plante, BUF C 72 13 21 34 0.29 133. - Ted Donato, BOS C 79 16 23 39 0.29 134. - Andrei Kovalenko, EDM RW 59 6 17 23 0.29 135. - Adam Deadmarsh, COL RW 73 22 21 43 0.29 136. - Doug Brown, DET RW 80 19 23 42 0.29 137. - Steve Sullivan, TOR C 63 10 18 28 0.29 138. - Craig Johnson, LAK LW 74 17 21 38 0.28 139. - Igor Korolev, TOR RW 78 17 22 39 0.28 140. - Martin Gelinas, CAR LW 64 16 18 34 0.28 141. - Tom Chorske, NYI LW 82 12 23 35 0.28 142. - Rick Tocchet, PHO RW 68 26 19 45 0.28 143. - Matthew Barnaby, BUF RW 72 5 20 25 0.28 144. - Mike Ricci, SJS C 65 9 18 27 0.28 145. - Todd Marchant, EDM C 76 14 21 35 0.28 146. - Dino Ciccarelli, FLA RW 62 16 17 33 0.27 147. - Scott Young, STL RW 73 13 20 33 0.27 148. - Alexander Selivanov, TBL RW 70 16 19 35 0.27 149. - Jarome Iginla, CGY RW 70 13 19 32 0.27 150. - Todd Bertuzzi, VAN RW 74 13 20 33 0.27 151. - Jeff O'Neill, CAR C 74 19 20 39 0.27 152. - *Marco Sturm, SJS C 74 10 20 30 0.27 153. - Ray Sheppard, CAR RW 71 18 19 37 0.27 154. - Donald Audette, BUF RW 75 24 20 44 0.27 155. - Mike Sillinger, PHI RW 75 21 20 41 0.27 156. - Todd Krygier, WSH LW 45 2 12 14 0.27 157. - Brian Savage, MTL LW 64 26 17 43 0.27 158. - Valeri Zelepukin, EDM LW 68 4 18 22 0.26 159. - Jere Lehtinen, DAL RW 72 23 19 42 0.26 160. - Markus Naslund, VAN LW 76 14 20 34 0.26 161. - Andrei Nikolishin, WSH C 38 6 10 16 0.26 162. - Scott Pellerin, STL LW 80 8 21 29 0.26 163. - Kevin Todd, ANA C 27 4 7 11 0.26 164. - *Patrick Marleau, SJS C 74 13 19 32 0.26 165. - *Patrik Elias, NJD RW 74 18 19 37 0.26 166. - Sergei Nemchinov, NYI C 74 10 19 29 0.26 167. - Murray Craven, SJS RW 67 12 17 29 0.25 168. - Yanic Perreault, LAK C 79 28 20 48 0.25 169. - Jim Campbell, STL C 76 22 19 41 0.25 170. - Mike Gartner, PHO RW 60 12 15 27 0.25 171. - Robert Kron, CAR LW 81 16 20 36 0.25 172. - Blair Atcheynum, NSH RW 61 11 15 26 0.25 173. - *Magnus Arvedson, OTW LW 61 11 15 26 0.25 174. - Jari Kurri, COL LW 70 5 17 22 0.24 175. - Robert Lang, PIT C 54 9 13 22 0.24 176. - Martin Lapointe, DET RW 79 15 19 34 0.24 177. - Geoff Sanderson, BUF LW 75 11 18 29 0.24 178. - Jason Dawe, NYI LW 81 20 19 39 0.23 179. - Jarrod Skalde, CHI C 30 4 7 11 0.23 180. - *Per Axelsson, BOS RW 82 8 19 27 0.23 181. - Terry Yake, STL C 65 10 15 25 0.23 182. - Brent Gilchrist, DET LW 61 13 14 27 0.23 183. - *Jan Bulis, WSH C 48 5 11 16 0.23 184. - Ray Ferraro, LAK C 40 6 9 15 0.23 185. - Alex Hicks, PIT LW 58 7 13 20 0.22 186. - Sergei Krivokrasov, NSH RW 58 10 13 23 0.22 187. - Sean Pronger, PIT C 67 6 15 21 0.22 188. - Guy Carbonneau, DAL C 77 7 17 24 0.22 189. - Sergei Berezin, TOR RW 68 16 15 31 0.22 190. - Andreas Dackell, OTW RW 82 15 18 33 0.22 191. - Dale Hunter, WSH C 82 8 18 26 0.22 192. - Fredrik Modin, TOR RW 74 16 16 32 0.22 193. - Rob DiMaio, BOS RW 79 10 17 27 0.22 194. - Rob Niedermayer, FLA C 33 8 7 15 0.21 195. - Sandy Moger, LAK RW 62 11 13 24 0.21 196. - Kelly Buchberger, EDM RW 82 6 17 23 0.21 197. - Darrin Shannon, PHO LW 58 2 12 14 0.21 198. - Daymond Langkow, TBL C 68 8 14 22 0.21 199. - Viktor Kozlov, FLA LW 64 17 13 30 0.20 200. - Randy Burridge, BUF LW 30 4 6 10 0.20 201. - Bruce Gardiner, OTW C 55 7 11 18 0.20 202. - Ryan Smyth, EDM LW 65 20 13 33 0.20 203. - Andreas Johansson, PIT C 50 5 10 15 0.20 204. - *Juha Ylonen, PHO C 55 1 11 12 0.20 205. - Ed Olczyk, CHI C 56 11 11 22 0.20 206. - Bill Lindsay, FLA LW 82 12 16 28 0.20 207. - Ian Laperriere, LAK C 77 6 15 21 0.19 208. - Stephane Matteau, SJS LW 73 15 14 29 0.19 209. - Mariusz Czerkawski, NYI RW 68 12 13 25 0.19 210. - Curtis Brown, BUF C 63 12 12 24 0.19 211. - Kevin Miller, CHI RW 37 4 7 11 0.19 212. - Shaun Van Allen, OTW RW 80 4 15 19 0.19 213. - *Pascal Rheaume, STL C 48 6 9 15 0.19 214. - Stephane Yelle, COL C 81 7 15 22 0.19 215. - Dave Reid, DAL LW 65 6 12 18 0.18 216. - Brian Rolston, NJD LW 76 16 14 30 0.18 217. - Dixon Ward, BUF RW 71 10 13 23 0.18 218. - Eric Lacroix, COL LW 82 16 15 31 0.18 219. - Brian Noonan, VAN RW 82 10 15 25 0.18 220. - Steve Thomas, TOR LW 55 14 10 24 0.18 221. - Michal Pivonka, WSH C 33 3 6 9 0.18 222. - Shane Doan, PHO RW 33 5 6 11 0.18 223. - *Marc Savard, NYR C 28 1 5 6 0.18 224. - Landon Wilson, BOS RW 28 1 5 6 0.18 225. - Todd Warriner, TOR LW 45 5 8 13 0.18 226. - Mathieu Dandenault, DET RW 68 5 12 17 0.18 227. - Rene Corbet, COL LW 68 16 12 28 0.18 228. - Darcy Tucker, TBL C 74 7 13 20 0.18 229. - Pat Falloon, EDM RW 58 8 10 18 0.17 230. - *Alexei Morozov, PIT RW 76 13 13 26 0.17 231. - Todd Harvey, DAL C 59 9 10 19 0.17 232. - Scott Walker, NSH RW 59 3 10 13 0.17 233. - Mike Sullivan, PHO LW 77 5 13 18 0.17 234. - Jonas Hoglund, MTL LW 78 12 13 25 0.17 235. - Adam Graves, NYR LW 72 23 12 35 0.17 236. - Patrick Poulin, MTL LW 78 6 13 19 0.17 237. - Sergei Zholtok, OTW RW 78 10 13 23 0.17 238. - Ethan Moreau, CHI LW 54 9 9 18 0.17 239. - *Alyn McCauley, TOR C 60 6 10 16 0.17 240. - Chris Wells, FLA C 61 5 10 15 0.16 241. - Denis Pederson, NJD C 80 15 13 28 0.16 242. - Brad May, VAN LW 63 13 10 23 0.16 243. - Shjon Podein, PHI C 82 11 13 24 0.16 244. - Steve Dubinsky, CHI RW 82 5 13 18 0.16 245. - Mats Lindgren, EDM RW 82 13 13 26 0.16 246. - Mike Keane, DAL RW 83 10 13 23 0.16 247. - Kris Draper, DET C 64 13 10 23 0.16 248. - Rob Zamuner, TBL LW 77 14 12 26 0.16 249. - Randy Cunneyworth, OTW LW 71 2 11 13 0.15 250. - Mikael Andersson, TBL RW 72 6 11 17 0.15 251. - Tony Granato, SJS RW 59 16 9 25 0.15 252. - Sandy McCarthy, TBL RW 66 8 10 18 0.15 253. - Sebastien Bordeleau, NSH C 53 6 8 14 0.15 254. - Shean Donovan, COL RW 67 8 10 18 0.15 255. - Wendel Clark, TBL LW 47 12 7 19 0.15 256. - Rem Murray, EDM C 61 9 9 18 0.15 257. - *Dave Scatchard, VAN RW 76 13 11 24 0.14 258. - *Erik Rasmussen, BUF C 21 2 3 5 0.14 259. - Shawn Burr, SJS LW 42 6 6 12 0.14 260. - Rudy Poeschek, STL RW 50 1 7 8 0.14 261. - Tim Taylor, BOS C 79 20 11 31 0.14 262. - Denny Lambert, NSH LW 72 9 10 19 0.14 263. - Grant Marshall, DAL RW 72 9 10 19 0.14 264. - Radek Bonk, OTW LW 65 7 9 16 0.14 265. - Dan Bylsma, LAK LW 65 3 9 12 0.14 266. - Kirk Maltby, DET RW 65 14 9 23 0.14 267. - *Richard Zednik, WSH RW 65 17 9 26 0.14 268. - *Martin Prochazka, TOR RW 29 2 4 6 0.14 269. - *Steve Washburn, FLA C 58 11 8 19 0.14 270. - Eric Daze, CHI LW 80 31 11 42 0.14 271. - Ted Drury, ANA C 73 6 10 16 0.14 272. - Bob Carpenter, NJD C 66 9 9 18 0.14 273. - Scott Thornton, MTL RW 67 6 9 15 0.13 274. - Bill Berg, NYR LW 67 1 9 10 0.13 275. - Vladimir Vujtek, TBL LW 30 2 4 6 0.13 276. - *Peter Ferraro, BOS RW 30 3 4 7 0.13 277. - Jeff Toms, WSH LW 46 4 6 10 0.13 278. - Claude Lapointe, NYI C 78 10 10 20 0.13 279. - Bob Errey, NYR LW 71 2 9 11 0.13 280. - Jason Wiemer, CGY LW 79 12 10 22 0.13 281. - Tie Domi, TOR RW 80 4 10 14 0.13 282. - Paul Ranheim, CAR RW 73 5 9 14 0.12 283. - Ron Sutter, SJS C 57 2 7 9 0.12 284. - Craig Berube, WSH LW 74 6 9 15 0.12 285. - *Brad Isbister, PHO RW 66 9 8 17 0.12 286. - Roman Vopat, LAK C 25 0 3 3 0.12 287. - Bob Corkum, PHO RW 76 12 9 21 0.12 288. - Jeff Odgers, COL RW 68 5 8 13 0.12 289. - Donald Brashear, VAN LW 77 9 9 18 0.12 290. - Aaron Gavey, DAL C 26 2 3 5 0.12 291. - Scott Daniels, NJD LW 26 0 3 3 0.12 292. - Brent Sutter, CHI C 52 2 6 8 0.12 293. - *Michael Knuble, DET RW 53 7 6 13 0.11 294. - Stephen Leach, CAR RW 45 4 5 9 0.11 295. - *Jeremy Stevenson, ANA LW 45 3 5 8 0.11 296. - Lonny Bohonos, TOR C 37 5 4 9 0.11 297. - *Jean-Yves Leroux, CHI LW 66 6 7 13 0.11 298. - *Boyd Devereaux, EDM C 38 1 4 5 0.11 299. - Tomas Sandstrom, ANA RW 77 9 8 17 0.10 300. - Jocelyn Lemieux, PHO RW 30 3 3 6 0.10 301. - Harry York, NYR LW 60 4 6 10 0.10 302. - Darren Turcotte, NSH C 62 12 6 18 0.10 303. - James Black, C 52 10 5 15 0.10 304. - Turner Stevenson, MTL RW 63 4 6 10 0.10 305. - Mike Hough, NYI LW 74 5 7 12 0.09 306. - Mark Janssens, CHI C 74 5 7 12 0.09 307. - Kelly Miller, WSH RW 76 7 7 14 0.09 308. - *Donald MacLean, LAK C 22 5 2 7 0.09 309. - Mike Grier, EDM RW 66 9 6 15 0.09 310. - John Druce, PHI RW 23 1 2 3 0.09 311. - *Chris Ferraro, PIT C 46 3 4 7 0.09 312. - Wayne Primeau, BUF C 69 6 6 12 0.09 313. - Mike Eastwood, STL C 58 6 5 11 0.09 314. - Steven Rice, CAR RW 47 2 4 6 0.09 315. - Warren Rychel, COL LW 71 5 6 11 0.08 316. - Brian Skrudland, DAL C 72 7 6 13 0.08 317. - Mike Eagles, WSH LW 36 1 3 4 0.08 318. - Jody Hull, TBL RW 49 4 4 8 0.08 319. - Marc Bureau, PHI RW 74 13 6 19 0.08 320. - Joey Kocur, DET RW 63 6 5 11 0.08 321. - Johan Lindbom, NYR LW 38 1 3 4 0.08 322. - Ed Ward, CGY RW 64 4 5 9 0.08 323. - Mike Stapleton, PHO C 64 5 5 10 0.08 324. - Johan Garpenlov, FLA LW 39 2 3 5 0.08 325. - *Juha Lind, DAL LW 39 2 3 5 0.08 326. - Chris Murray, OTW RW 53 5 4 9 0.08 327. - Tom Fitzgerald, NSH RW 80 12 6 18 0.07 328. - *Joe Thornton, BOS C 55 3 4 7 0.07 329. - Daniel Lacroix, PHI C 56 1 4 5 0.07 330. - Dave Lowry, SJS LW 57 4 4 8 0.07 331. - *Steve Kelly, TBL C 43 2 3 5 0.07 332. - Bob Bassen, CGY C 58 3 4 7 0.07 333. - *Robert Dome, PIT RW 30 5 2 7 0.07 334. - Rob Ray, BUF LW 63 2 4 6 0.06 335. - Jim McKenzie, ANA LW 64 3 4 7 0.06 336. - Matt Johnson, LAK LW 66 2 4 6 0.06 337. - Joel Otto, PHI C 68 3 4 7 0.06 338. - Kent Manderville, CAR LW 77 4 4 8 0.05 339. - Darby Hendrickson, TOR C 80 8 4 12 0.05 340. - Tyler Wright, PIT C 82 3 4 7 0.05 341. - Stu Grimson, ANA LW 82 3 4 7 0.05 342. - Reid Simpson, CHI LW 44 3 2 5 0.05 343. - Kelly Chase, STL RW 67 4 3 7 0.04 344. - Darren Langdon, NYR LW 70 3 3 6 0.04 345. - *Chris Dingman, CGY LW 70 3 3 6 0.04 346. - Gino Odjick, NYI LW 48 3 2 5 0.04 347. - *Krzysztof Oliwa, NJD RW 73 2 3 5 0.04 348. - Ken Klee, WSH RW 51 4 2 6 0.04 349. - Andrei Nazarov, TBL RW 54 2 2 4 0.04 350. - Kris King, TOR LW 82 3 3 6 0.04 351. - Bill Huard, EDM LW 30 0 1 1 0.03 352. - Paul Kruse, BUF LW 74 7 2 9 0.03 353. - Ken Belanger, NYI LW 37 3 1 4 0.03 354. - Jim Cummins, PHO RW 75 0 2 2 0.03 355. - Garry Valk, PIT LW 39 2 1 3 0.03 356. - Tony Twist, STL LW 60 1 1 2 0.02 357. - Ken Baumgartner, BOS LW 82 0 1 1 0.01 358. - Mick Vukota, MTL RW 64 1 0 1 0.00 --------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFENSE - 1997-98 POINTS PER GAME --------------------------------------------------------------------- Top Players: 97-98 Points per Game PLAYER, TEAM POS GP G A PTS PPG 1. - Paul Kariya, ANA LW 22 17 14 31 1.41 2. - Jaromir Jagr, PIT RW 77 35 67 102 1.32 3. - Peter Forsberg, COL C 72 25 66 91 1.26 4. - Teemu Selanne, ANA RW 73 52 34 86 1.18 5. - Mike Modano, DAL C 52 21 38 59 1.13 6. - Pierre Turgeon, STL C 60 22 46 68 1.13 7. - Eric Lindros, PHI C 63 30 41 71 1.13 8. - Wayne Gretzky, NYR C 82 23 67 90 1.10 9. - Pavel Bure, VAN RW 82 51 39 90 1.10 10. - Brett Hull, DAL RW 66 27 45 72 1.09 11. - Ron Francis, CAR C 81 25 62 87 1.07 12. - John LeClair, PHI LW 82 51 36 87 1.06 13. - Zigmund Palffy, NYI RW 82 45 42 87 1.06 14. - Peter Bondra, WSH RW 76 52 26 78 1.03 15. - Jozef Stumpel, LAK C 77 21 58 79 1.03 16. - Jason Allison, BOS RW 81 33 50 83 1.02 17. - Joe Sakic, COL C 64 27 36 63 0.98 18. - Keith Tkachuk, PHO LW 69 40 26 66 0.96 19. - Theoren Fleury, CGY RW 82 27 51 78 0.95 20. - Joe Nieuwendyk, DAL C 73 39 30 69 0.95 21. - Adam Oates, WSH C 82 18 58 76 0.93 22. - Pat LaFontaine, NYR C 67 23 39 62 0.93 23. - Steve Yzerman, DET C 75 24 45 69 0.92 24. - Mats Sundin, TOR C 82 33 41 74 0.90 25. - Mark Recchi, MTL RW 82 32 42 74 0.90 26. - Rod Brind'Amour, PHI C 82 36 38 74 0.90 27. - Tony Amonte, CHI RW 82 31 42 73 0.89 28. - Shayne Corson, MTL LW 62 21 34 55 0.89 29. - Doug Weight, EDM C 79 26 44 70 0.89 30. - Alexander Mogilny, VAN RW 51 18 27 45 0.88 31. - Valeri Kamensky, COL LW 75 26 40 66 0.88 32. - Alexei Yashin, OTW C 82 33 39 72 0.88 33. - Pavol Demitra, STL RW 61 22 30 52 0.85 34. - Ray Whitney, FLA C 77 33 32 65 0.84 35. - Doug Gilmour, CHI C 63 13 40 53 0.84 36. - Stu Barnes, PIT C 78 30 35 65 0.83 37. - Saku Koivu, MTL C 69 14 43 57 0.83 38. - Andrew Brunette, NSH LW 28 11 12 23 0.82 39. - Daniel Alfredsson, OTW RW 55 17 28 45 0.82 40. - Sergei Fedorov, DET C 21 6 11 17 0.81 41. - Dimitri Khristich, BOS LW 82 29 37 66 0.80 42. - Gary Roberts, CAR LW 61 20 29 49 0.80 43. - Jeff Friesen, SJS C 79 31 32 63 0.80 44. - Bobby Holik, NJD C 82 29 36 65 0.79 45. - Robert Reichel, NYI C 82 25 40 65 0.79 46. - Geoff Courtnall, STL LW 79 31 31 62 0.78 47. - *Josef Marha, ANA C 23 9 9 18 0.78 48. - Craig Janney, TBL C 68 10 43 53 0.78 49. - Keith Primeau, CAR C 81 26 37 63 0.78 50. - Sami Kapanen, CAR LW 81 26 37 63 0.78 51. - Vincent Damphousse, MTL C 76 18 41 59 0.78 52. - Brendan Shanahan, DET LW 75 28 29 57 0.76 53. - Chris Gratton, PHI C 82 22 40 62 0.76 54. - Steve Heinze, BOS RW 61 26 20 46 0.75 55. - Glen Murray, LAK RW 81 29 31 60 0.74 56. - Steve Rucchin, ANA RW 72 17 36 53 0.74 57. - Mark Messier, VAN C 82 22 38 60 0.73 58. - Alexei Kovalev, NYR RW 73 23 30 53 0.73 59. - Stephane Richer, TBL RW 40 14 15 29 0.72 60. - Vladimir Tsyplakov, LAK LW 73 18 34 52 0.71 61. - Jeremy Roenick, PHO C 79 24 32 56 0.71 62. - Luc Robitaille, LAK LW 57 16 24 40 0.70 63. - Alexei Zhamnov, CHI C 70 21 28 49 0.70 64. - Pat Verbeek, DAL RW 82 31 26 57 0.70 65. - Cliff Ronning, PHO C 80 11 44 55 0.69 66. - Igor Larionov, DET C 69 8 39 47 0.68 67. - Cory Stillman, CGY C 72 27 22 49 0.68 68. - Martin Rucinsky, MTL LW 78 21 32 53 0.68 69. - Claude Lemieux, COL RW 78 26 27 53 0.68 70. - Brian Savage, MTL LW 64 26 17 43 0.67 71. - Niklas Sundstrom, NYR LW 70 19 28 47 0.67 72. - Dallas Drake, PHO RW 60 11 29 40 0.67 73. - Peter Zezel, VAN C 30 5 15 20 0.67 74. - Rick Tocchet, PHO RW 68 26 19 45 0.66 75. - Bill Guerin, EDM LW 59 18 21 39 0.66 76. - Mike Peca, BUF C 61 18 22 40 0.66 77. - Greg Adams, DAL LW 49 14 18 32 0.65 78. - Vyacheslav Kozlov, DET LW 80 25 27 52 0.65 79. - Dean McAmmond, EDM RW 77 19 31 50 0.65 80. - Randy McKay, NJD RW 74 24 24 48 0.65 81. - Jamie Langenbrunner, DAL C 81 23 29 52 0.64 82. - Dave Andreychuk, NJD LW 75 14 34 48 0.64 83. - Petr Sykora, NJD C 58 16 20 36 0.62 84. - Dave Gagner, FLA C 78 20 28 48 0.62 85. - Yanic Perreault, LAK C 79 28 20 48 0.61 86. - Chris Simon, WSH LW 28 7 10 17 0.61 87. - Derek King, TOR LW 77 21 25 46 0.60 88. - Joe Murphy, SJS RW 37 9 13 22 0.59 89. - Shawn McEachern, OTW LW 81 24 24 48 0.59 90. - Adam Deadmarsh, COL RW 73 22 21 43 0.59 91. - German Titov, PIT C 68 18 22 40 0.59 92. - Donald Audette, BUF RW 75 24 20 44 0.59 93. - Marty McInnis, CGY LW 75 19 25 44 0.59 94. - Jere Lehtinen, DAL RW 72 23 19 42 0.58 95. - Miroslav Satan, BUF RW 79 22 24 46 0.58 96. - *Sergei Samsonov, BOS LW 81 22 25 47 0.58 97. - Valeri Bure, CGY RW 66 12 26 38 0.58 98. - *Mike Johnson, TOR RW 82 15 32 47 0.57 99. - Trevor Linden, NYI C 67 17 21 38 0.57 100. - Radek Dvorak, FLA LW 64 12 24 36 0.56 101. - Martin Straka, PIT C 75 19 23 42 0.56 102. - Alexandre Daigle, PHI RW 75 16 26 42 0.56 103. - Mikael Renberg, TBL RW 68 16 22 38 0.56 104. - John MacLean, NYR RW 77 16 27 43 0.56 105. - Nelson Emerson, CAR RW 81 21 24 45 0.56 106. - Michael Nylander, CGY C 65 13 23 36 0.55 107. - Joe Juneau, WSH C 56 9 22 31 0.55 108. - Travis Green, ANA LW 76 19 23 42 0.55 109. - Anson Carter, BOS C 78 16 27 43 0.55 110. - Mike Sillinger, PHI RW 75 21 20 41 0.55 111. - Owen Nolan, SJS RW 75 14 27 41 0.55 112. - Andrew Cassels, CGY C 81 17 27 44 0.54 113. - Jim Campbell, STL C 76 22 19 41 0.54 114. - Dino Ciccarelli, FLA RW 62 16 17 33 0.53 115. - Martin Gelinas, CAR LW 64 16 18 34 0.53 116. - Bryan Smolinski, NYI C 81 13 30 43 0.53 117. - Craig Conroy, STL C 81 14 29 43 0.53 118. - Jeff O'Neill, CAR C 74 19 20 39 0.53 119. - Eric Daze, CHI LW 80 31 11 42 0.53 120. - Doug Brown, DET RW 80 19 23 42 0.53 121. - Ray Sheppard, CAR RW 71 18 19 37 0.52 122. - Darren McCarty, DET RW 71 15 22 37 0.52 123. - Craig Johnson, LAK LW 74 17 21 38 0.51 124. - Kevin Stevens, NYR LW 80 14 27 41 0.51 125. - David Nemirovsky, FLA RW 41 9 12 21 0.51 126. - Trent Klatt, PHI RW 82 14 28 42 0.51 127. - Jeff Shantz, CHI C 61 11 20 31 0.51 128. - Ryan Smyth, EDM LW 65 20 13 33 0.51 129. - Brian Holzinger, BUF C 69 14 21 35 0.51 130. - *Patrik Elias, NJD RW 74 18 19 37 0.50 131. - Igor Korolev, TOR RW 78 17 22 39 0.50 132. - Alexander Selivanov, TBL RW 70 16 19 35 0.50 133. - Scott Mellanby, FLA RW 79 15 24 39 0.49 134. - Ted Donato, BOS C 79 16 23 39 0.49 135. - Paul Ysebaert, TBL LW 82 13 27 40 0.49 136. - Rob Brown, PIT RW 82 15 25 40 0.49 137. - Adam Graves, NYR LW 72 23 12 35 0.49 138. - Jason Dawe, NYI LW 81 20 19 39 0.48 139. - Dainius Zubrus, PHI RW 69 8 25 33 0.48 140. - Derek Plante, BUF C 72 13 21 34 0.47 141. - Jason Arnott, NJD C 70 10 23 33 0.47 142. - Benoit Brunet, MTL LW 68 12 20 32 0.47 143. - Viktor Kozlov, FLA LW 64 17 13 30 0.47 144. - Bernie Nicholls, SJS C 60 6 22 28 0.47 145. - Todd Marchant, EDM C 76 14 21 35 0.46 146. - Greg Johnson, NSH C 74 12 22 34 0.46 147. - Jarome Iginla, CGY RW 70 13 19 32 0.46 148. - Sergei Berezin, TOR RW 68 16 15 31 0.46 149. - Rob Niedermayer, FLA C 33 8 7 15 0.45 150. - Scott Young, STL RW 73 13 20 33 0.45 151. - Mike Gartner, PHO RW 60 12 15 27 0.45 152. - Michal Grosek, BUF LW 67 10 20 30 0.45 153. - Markus Naslund, VAN LW 76 14 20 34 0.45 154. - *Vaclav Prospal, OTW C 56 6 19 25 0.45 155. - Todd Bertuzzi, VAN RW 74 13 20 33 0.45 156. - Steve Sullivan, TOR C 63 10 18 28 0.44 157. - Robert Kron, CAR LW 81 16 20 36 0.44 158. - *Matt Cullen, ANA C 61 6 21 27 0.44 159. - Brent Gilchrist, DET LW 61 13 14 27 0.44 160. - Esa Tikkanen, WSH LW 48 3 18 21 0.44 161. - Steve Thomas, TOR LW 55 14 10 24 0.44 162. - Keith Jones, COL RW 23 3 7 10 0.43 163. - Murray Craven, SJS LW 67 12 17 29 0.43 164. - *Patrick Marleau, SJS C 74 13 19 32 0.43 165. - Fredrik Modin, TOR RW 74 16 16 32 0.43 166. - Martin Lapointe, DET RW 79 15 19 34 0.43 167. - Tom Chorske, NYI LW 82 12 23 35 0.43 168. - *Magnus Arvedson, OTW LW 61 11 15 26 0.43 169. - Blair Atcheynum, NSH RW 61 11 15 26 0.43 170. - Kevin Dineen, CAR RW 54 7 16 23 0.43 171. - Steve Konowalchuk, WSH LW 80 10 24 34 0.42 172. - Tony Granato, SJS RW 59 16 9 25 0.42 173. - Andrei Nikolishin, WSH C 38 6 10 16 0.42 174. - Mike Ricci, SJS C 65 9 18 27 0.42 175. - Benoit Hogue, TBL LW 53 6 16 22 0.42 176. - Kirk Muller, FLA C 70 8 21 29 0.41 177. - Rene Corbet, COL LW 68 16 12 28 0.41 178. - Kevin Todd, ANA C 27 4 7 11 0.41 179. - Robert Lang, PIT C 54 9 13 22 0.41 180. - *Marco Sturm, SJS C 74 10 20 30 0.41 181. - Wendel Clark, TBL LW 47 12 7 19 0.40 182. - Andreas Dackell, OTW RW 82 15 18 33 0.40 183. - *Richard Zednik, WSH RW 65 17 9 26 0.40 184. - Stephane Matteau, SJS LW 73 15 14 29 0.40 185. - Sergei Krivokrasov, NSH RW 58 10 13 23 0.40 186. - Brian Rolston, NJD LW 76 16 14 30 0.39 187. - Ed Olczyk, CHI C 56 11 11 22 0.39 188. - Tim Taylor, BOS C 79 20 11 31 0.39 189. - Sergei Nemchinov, NYI C 74 10 19 29 0.39 190. - Andrei Kovalenko, EDM RW 59 6 17 23 0.39 191. - Sandy Moger, LAK RW 62 11 13 24 0.39 192. - Geoff Sanderson, BUF LW 75 11 18 29 0.39 193. - Tomas Holmstrom, DET LW 57 5 17 22 0.39 194. - Terry Yake, STL C 65 10 15 25 0.38 195. - Curtis Brown, BUF C 63 12 12 24 0.38 196. - Eric Lacroix, COL LW 82 16 15 31 0.38 197. - Ray Ferraro, LAK C 40 6 9 15 0.38 198. - Mariusz Czerkawski, NYI RW 68 12 13 25 0.37 199. - Jarrod Skalde, CHI C 30 4 7 11 0.37 200. - Brad May, VAN LW 63 13 10 23 0.37 201. - Scott Pellerin, STL LW 80 8 21 29 0.36 202. - Kris Draper, DET C 64 13 10 23 0.36 203. - Kirk Maltby, DET RW 65 14 9 23 0.35 204. - Denis Pederson, NJD C 80 15 13 28 0.35 205. - Matthew Barnaby, BUF RW 72 5 20 25 0.35 206. - Alex Hicks, PIT LW 58 7 13 20 0.34 207. - *Alexei Morozov, PIT RW 76 13 13 26 0.34 208. - Rob DiMaio, BOS RW 79 10 17 27 0.34 209. - Bill Lindsay, FLA LW 82 12 16 28 0.34 210. - Rob Zamuner, TBL LW 77 14 12 26 0.34 211. - *Jan Bulis, WSH C 48 5 11 16 0.33 212. - Randy Burridge, BUF LW 30 4 6 10 0.33 213. - Ethan Moreau, CHI LW 54 9 9 18 0.33 214. - Shane Doan, PHO RW 33 5 6 11 0.33 215. - *Per Axelsson, BOS RW 82 8 19 27 0.33 216. - *Steve Washburn, FLA C 58 11 8 19 0.33 217. - Bruce Gardiner, OTW C 55 7 11 18 0.33 218. - Dixon Ward, BUF RW 71 10 13 23 0.32 219. - Daymond Langkow, TBL C 68 8 14 22 0.32 220. - Valeri Zelepukin, EDM LW 68 4 18 22 0.32 221. - Todd Harvey, DAL C 59 9 10 19 0.32 222. - Jonas Hoglund, MTL LW 78 12 13 25 0.32 223. - *Donald MacLean, LAK C 22 5 2 7 0.32 224. - Mats Lindgren, EDM RW 82 13 13 26 0.32 225. - Dale Hunter, WSH C 82 8 18 26 0.32 226. - *Dave Scatchard, VAN RW 76 13 11 24 0.32 227. - Jari Kurri, COL LW 70 5 17 22 0.31 228. - Sean Pronger, PIT C 67 6 15 21 0.31 229. - *Pascal Rheaume, STL C 48 6 9 15 0.31 230. - Guy Carbonneau, DAL C 77 7 17 24 0.31 231. - Todd Krygier, WSH LW 45 2 12 14 0.31 232. - Pat Falloon, EDM RW 58 8 10 18 0.31 233. - Brian Noonan, VAN RW 82 10 15 25 0.30 234. - Andreas Johansson, PIT C 50 5 10 15 0.30 235. - Kevin Miller, CHI RW 37 4 7 11 0.30 236. - Rem Murray, EDM C 61 9 9 18 0.30 237. - Sergei Zholtok, OTW RW 78 10 13 23 0.29 238. - Shjon Podein, PHI C 82 11 13 24 0.29 239. - Darren Turcotte, NSH C 62 12 6 18 0.29 240. - Todd Warriner, TOR LW 45 5 8 13 0.29 241. - James Black, C 52 10 5 15 0.29 242. - Shawn Burr, SJS LW 42 6 6 12 0.29 243. - Kelly Buchberger, EDM RW 82 6 17 23 0.28 244. - Jason Wiemer, CGY LW 79 12 10 22 0.28 245. - Mike Keane, DAL RW 83 10 13 23 0.28 246. - Dave Reid, DAL LW 65 6 12 18 0.28 247. - Bob Corkum, PHO RW 76 12 9 21 0.28 248. - Sandy McCarthy, TBL RW 66 8 10 18 0.27 249. - Ian Laperriere, LAK C 77 6 15 21 0.27 250. - Bob Carpenter, NJD C 66 9 9 18 0.27 251. - Michal Pivonka, WSH C 33 3 6 9 0.27 252. - Stephane Yelle, COL C 81 7 15 22 0.27 253. - Darcy Tucker, TBL C 74 7 13 20 0.27 254. - Shean Donovan, COL RW 67 8 10 18 0.27 255. - *Alyn McCauley, TOR C 60 6 10 16 0.27 256. - Sebastien Bordeleau, NSH C 53 6 8 14 0.26 257. - Grant Marshall, DAL RW 72 9 10 19 0.26 258. - Denny Lambert, NSH LW 72 9 10 19 0.26 259. - *Brad Isbister, PHO RW 66 9 8 17 0.26 260. - Marc Bureau, PHI RW 74 13 6 19 0.26 261. - Claude Lapointe, NYI C 78 10 10 20 0.26 262. - Mathieu Dandenault, DET RW 68 5 12 17 0.25 263. - Radek Bonk, OTW LW 65 7 9 16 0.25 264. - Chris Wells, FLA C 61 5 10 15 0.25 265. - *Michael Knuble, DET RW 53 7 6 13 0.25 266. - Patrick Poulin, MTL LW 78 6 13 19 0.24 267. - Lonny Bohonos, TOR C 37 5 4 9 0.24 268. - Darrin Shannon, PHO LW 58 2 12 14 0.24 269. - *Erik Rasmussen, BUF C 21 2 3 5 0.24 270. - Shaun Van Allen, OTW RW 80 4 15 19 0.24 271. - Mikael Andersson, TBL RW 72 6 11 17 0.24 272. - Mike Sullivan, PHO LW 77 5 13 18 0.23 273. - Donald Brashear, VAN LW 77 9 9 18 0.23 274. - *Peter Ferraro, BOS RW 30 3 4 7 0.23 275. - *Robert Dome, PIT RW 30 5 2 7 0.23 276. - Mike Grier, EDM RW 66 9 6 15 0.23 277. - Tom Fitzgerald, NSH RW 80 12 6 18 0.23 278. - Scott Thornton, MTL RW 67 6 9 15 0.22 279. - Tomas Sandstrom, ANA RW 77 9 8 17 0.22 280. - Scott Walker, NSH RW 59 3 10 13 0.22 281. - Steve Dubinsky, CHI RW 82 5 13 18 0.22 282. - Ted Drury, ANA C 73 6 10 16 0.22 283. - *Juha Ylonen, PHO C 55 1 11 12 0.22 284. - Jeff Toms, WSH LW 46 4 6 10 0.22 285. - Landon Wilson, BOS RW 28 1 5 6 0.21 286. - *Marc Savard, NYR C 28 1 5 6 0.21 287. - *Martin Prochazka, TOR RW 29 2 4 6 0.21 288. - Craig Berube, WSH LW 74 6 9 15 0.20 289. - Jocelyn Lemieux, PHO RW 30 3 3 6 0.20 290. - Stephen Leach, CAR RW 45 4 5 9 0.20 291. - Vladimir Vujtek, TBL LW 30 2 4 6 0.20 292. - *Jean-Yves Leroux, CHI LW 66 6 7 13 0.20 293. - Aaron Gavey, DAL C 26 2 3 5 0.19 294. - Paul Ranheim, CAR RW 73 5 9 14 0.19 295. - Jeff Odgers, COL RW 68 5 8 13 0.19 296. - Mike Eastwood, STL C 58 6 5 11 0.19 297. - Dan Bylsma, LAK LW 65 3 9 12 0.18 298. - Kelly Miller, WSH RW 76 7 7 14 0.18 299. - Randy Cunneyworth, OTW LW 71 2 11 13 0.18 300. - Brian Skrudland, DAL C 72 7 6 13 0.18 301. - *Jeremy Stevenson, ANA LW 45 3 5 8 0.18 302. - Tie Domi, TOR RW 80 4 10 14 0.17 303. - Joey Kocur, DET RW 63 6 5 11 0.17 304. - Wayne Primeau, BUF C 69 6 6 12 0.17 305. - Chris Murray, OTW RW 53 5 4 9 0.17 306. - Harry York, NYR LW 60 4 6 10 0.17 307. - Jody Hull, TBL RW 49 4 4 8 0.16 308. - Mike Hough, NYI LW 74 5 7 12 0.16 309. - Mark Janssens, CHI C 74 5 7 12 0.16 310. - Rudy Poeschek, STL RW 50 1 7 8 0.16 311. - Turner Stevenson, MTL RW 63 4 6 10 0.16 312. - Ron Sutter, SJS C 57 2 7 9 0.16 313. - Mike Stapleton, PHO C 64 5 5 10 0.16 314. - Warren Rychel, COL LW 71 5 6 11 0.15 315. - Bob Errey, NYR LW 71 2 9 11 0.15 316. - Brent Sutter, CHI C 52 2 6 8 0.15 317. - *Chris Ferraro, PIT C 46 3 4 7 0.15 318. - Darby Hendrickson, TOR C 80 8 4 12 0.15 319. - Bill Berg, NYR LW 67 1 9 10 0.15 320. - Ed Ward, CGY RW 64 4 5 9 0.14 321. - Dave Lowry, SJS LW 57 4 4 8 0.14 322. - *Boyd Devereaux, EDM C 38 1 4 5 0.13 323. - John Druce, PHI RW 23 1 2 3 0.13 324. - *Juha Lind, DAL LW 39 2 3 5 0.13 325. - Johan Garpenlov, FLA LW 39 2 3 5 0.13 326. - Steven Rice, CAR RW 47 2 4 6 0.13 327. - *Joe Thornton, BOS C 55 3 4 7 0.13 328. - Paul Kruse, BUF LW 74 7 2 9 0.12 329. - Bob Bassen, CGY C 58 3 4 7 0.12 330. - Roman Vopat, LAK C 25 0 3 3 0.12 331. - Ken Klee, WSH RW 51 4 2 6 0.12 332. - *Steve Kelly, TBL C 43 2 3 5 0.12 333. - Scott Daniels, NJD LW 26 0 3 3 0.12 334. - Reid Simpson, CHI LW 44 3 2 5 0.11 335. - Mike Eagles, WSH LW 36 1 3 4 0.11 336. - Jim McKenzie, ANA LW 64 3 4 7 0.11 337. - Ken Belanger, NYI LW 37 3 1 4 0.11 338. - Johan Lindbom, NYR LW 38 1 3 4 0.11 339. - Kelly Chase, STL RW 67 4 3 7 0.10 340. - Gino Odjick, NYI LW 48 3 2 5 0.10 341. - Kent Manderville, CAR LW 77 4 4 8 0.10 342. - Joel Otto, PHI C 68 3 4 7 0.10 343. - Rob Ray, BUF LW 63 2 4 6 0.10 344. - Matt Johnson, LAK LW 66 2 4 6 0.09 345. - Daniel Lacroix, PHI C 56 1 4 5 0.09 346. - Darren Langdon, NYR LW 70 3 3 6 0.09 347. - *Chris Dingman, CGY LW 70 3 3 6 0.09 348. - Tyler Wright, PIT C 82 3 4 7 0.09 349. - Stu Grimson, ANA LW 82 3 4 7 0.09 350. - Garry Valk, PIT LW 39 2 1 3 0.08 351. - Andrei Nazarov, TBL RW 54 2 2 4 0.07 352. - Kris King, TOR LW 82 3 3 6 0.07 353. - *Krzysztof Oliwa, NJD RW 73 2 3 5 0.07 354. - Tony Twist, STL LW 60 1 1 2 0.03 355. - Bill Huard, EDM LW 30 0 1 1 0.03 356. - Jim Cummins, PHO RW 75 0 2 2 0.03 357. - Mick Vukota, MTL RW 64 1 0 1 0.02 358. - Ken Baumgartner, BOS LW 82 0 1 1 0.01 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFENSE - 1997-98 GOALS PER GAME --------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense: 97-98 Goals per Game PLAYER, TEAM POS GP G A PTS GPG 1. - Rob Blake, LAK D 81 23 27 50 0.28 2. - Al MacInnis, STL D 71 19 30 49 0.27 3. - Kevin Hatcher, PIT D 74 19 29 48 0.26 4. - Brian Leetch, NYR D 76 17 33 50 0.22 5. - Nicklas Lidstrom, DET D 80 17 42 59 0.21 6. - Calle Johansson, WSH D 73 15 20 35 0.21 7. - Boris Mironov, EDM D 81 16 30 46 0.20 8. - Sandis Ozolinsh, COL D 66 13 38 51 0.20 9. - Alexei Zhitnik, BUF D 78 15 30 45 0.19 10. - Gary Suter, SJS D 73 14 28 42 0.19 11. - Bryan Berard, NYI D 75 14 32 46 0.19 12. - Vladimir Malakhov, MTL D 74 13 31 44 0.18 13. - Steve Duchesne, LAK D 80 14 42 56 0.17 14. - Todd Gill, STL D 75 13 17 30 0.17 15. - Scott Niedermayer, NJD D 81 14 43 57 0.17 16. - Kenny Jonsson, NYI D 81 14 26 40 0.17 17. - Mark Tinordi, WSH D 47 8 9 17 0.17 18. - Dana Murzyn, VAN D 31 5 2 7 0.16 19. - Ray Bourque, BOS D 82 13 35 48 0.16 20. - Oleg Tverdovsky, PHO D 46 7 12 19 0.15 21. - Mathieu Schneider, TOR D 76 11 26 37 0.14 22. - Darryl Sydor, DAL D 79 11 35 46 0.14 23. - Daniel McGillis, PHI D 80 11 20 31 0.14 24. - Sergei Zubov, DAL D 73 10 47 57 0.14 25. - Larry Murphy, DET D 82 11 41 52 0.13 26. - Teppo Numminen, PHO D 82 11 40 51 0.13 27. - Philippe Boucher, LAK D 45 6 10 16 0.13 28. - Jason Woolley, BUF D 71 9 26 35 0.13 29. - Patrice Brisebois, MTL D 79 10 27 37 0.13 30. - Deron Quint, PHO D 32 4 7 11 0.13 31. - Jyrki Lumme, PHO D 74 9 21 30 0.12 32. - Garry Galley, LAK D 74 9 28 37 0.12 33. - Doug Bodger, LAK D 77 9 11 20 0.12 34. - Uwe Krupp, DET D 78 9 22 31 0.12 35. - Roman Hamrlik, EDM D 78 9 32 41 0.12 36. - Robert Svehla, FLA D 79 9 34 43 0.11 37. - Joel Bouchard, NSH D 44 5 7 12 0.11 38. - Chris Pronger, STL D 81 9 27 36 0.11 39. - Ed Jovanovski, FLA D 81 9 14 23 0.11 40. - *Derek Morris, CGY D 82 9 20 29 0.11 41. - Greg de Vries, EDM D 65 7 4 11 0.11 42. - *Andrei Zyuzin, SJS D 56 6 7 13 0.11 43. - Steve Chiasson, CAR D 66 7 27 34 0.11 44. - *Anders Eriksson, DET D 66 7 14 21 0.11 45. - Dmitri Mironov, WSH D 77 8 35 43 0.10 46. - Gerald Diduck, PHO D 78 8 10 18 0.10 47. - Wade Redden, OTW D 80 8 14 22 0.10 48. - James Patrick, CGY D 60 6 11 17 0.10 49. - Igor Kravchuk, OTW D 81 8 27 35 0.10 50. - Aaron Ward, DET D 52 5 5 10 0.10 51. - Al Iafrate, CAR D 21 2 7 9 0.10 52. - Phil Housley, CGY D 64 6 25 31 0.09 53. - *Mattias Ohlund, VAN D 77 7 23 30 0.09 54. - Jon Klemm, COL D 67 6 8 14 0.09 55. - Jay More, CHI D 58 5 7 12 0.09 56. - Derian Hatcher, DAL D 70 6 25 31 0.09 57. - Adrian Aucoin, VAN D 35 3 3 6 0.09 58. - Bill Houlder, SJS D 82 7 25 32 0.09 59. - Stephane Quintal, MTL D 71 6 10 16 0.08 60. - Fredrik Olausson, ANA D 76 6 27 33 0.08 61. - Eric Desjardins, PHI D 77 6 27 33 0.08 62. - Gord Murphy, FLA D 79 6 11 17 0.08 63. - Ruslan Salei, ANA D 66 5 10 15 0.08 64. - Kyle McLaren, BOS D 66 5 20 25 0.08 65. - Glen Wesley, CAR D 82 6 19 25 0.07 66. - Jeff Norton, FLA D 56 4 13 17 0.07 67. - Sergei Gonchar, WSH D 72 5 16 21 0.07 68. - *Chris Phillips, OTW D 72 5 11 16 0.07 69. - Jiri Slegr, PIT D 73 5 12 17 0.07 70. - Bruce Driver, NYR D 75 5 15 20 0.07 71. - Jeff Brown, WSH D 60 4 24 28 0.07 72. - Janne Laukkanen, OTW D 60 4 17 21 0.07 73. - *Steve McKenna, LAK D 62 4 4 8 0.06 74. - *Eric Messier, COL D 62 4 12 16 0.06 75. - Karl Dykhuis, TBL D 78 5 9 14 0.06 76. - Alexander Karpovtsev, NYR D 47 3 7 10 0.06 77. - Marcus Ragnarsson, SJS D 79 5 20 25 0.06 78. - Cale Hulse, CGY D 79 5 22 27 0.06 79. - Mike Wilson, BUF D 66 4 4 8 0.06 80. - David Wilkie, TBL D 34 2 5 7 0.06 81. - Neil Wilkinson, PIT D 34 2 4 6 0.06 82. - Grant Ledyard, BOS D 71 4 20 24 0.06 83. - Sylvain Cote, TOR D 71 4 21 25 0.06 84. - Alexei Gusarov, COL D 72 4 10 14 0.06 85. - Chris McAlpine, STL D 54 3 7 10 0.06 86. - John Slaney, NSH D 55 3 14 17 0.05 87. - Petr Svoboda, PHI D 56 3 15 18 0.05 88. - Janne Niinimaa, EDM D 77 4 39 43 0.05 89. - Lyle Odelein, NJD D 79 4 19 23 0.05 90. - Scott Stevens, NJD D 80 4 22 26 0.05 91. - *Sheldon Souray, NJD D 60 3 7 10 0.05 92. - Darius Kasparaitis, PIT D 81 4 8 12 0.05 93. - Dave Manson, MTL D 81 4 30 34 0.05 94. - Bryan McCabe, VAN D 82 4 20 24 0.05 95. - Norm Maciver, PHO D 41 2 6 8 0.05 96. - Zarley Zalapski, MTL D 63 3 12 15 0.05 97. - Jan Vopat, NSH D 21 1 5 6 0.05 98. - Kevin Haller, ANA D 65 3 5 8 0.05 99. - *Tuomas Gronman, PIT D 22 1 2 3 0.05 100. - Mattias Timander, BOS D 23 1 1 2 0.04 101. - Darren Van Impe, BOS D 69 3 11 14 0.04 102. - Bret Hedican, VAN D 71 3 24 27 0.04 103. - Brad Werenka, PIT D 71 3 15 18 0.04 104. - Jason Marshall, ANA D 72 3 6 9 0.04 105. - Richard Smehlik, BUF D 72 3 17 20 0.04 106. - Ulf Samuelsson, NYR D 73 3 9 12 0.04 107. - Jason York, OTW D 73 3 13 16 0.04 108. - Igor Ulanov, MTL D 49 2 8 10 0.04 109. - Cory Cross, TBL D 74 3 6 9 0.04 110. - Richard Matvichuk, DAL D 74 3 15 18 0.04 111. - Darryl Shannon, BUF D 76 3 19 22 0.04 112. - Steve Staios, VAN D 77 3 4 7 0.04 113. - Adam Foote, COL D 77 3 14 17 0.04 114. - Bobby Dollas, PIT D 52 2 6 8 0.04 115. - Chris Therien, PHI D 78 3 16 19 0.04 116. - Keith Carney, PHO D 80 3 19 22 0.04 117. - Jason Smith, TOR D 81 3 13 16 0.04 118. - Chris Chelios, CHI D 81 3 39 42 0.04 119. - Marc Bergevin, STL D 81 3 7 10 0.04 120. - Mike Rathje, SJS D 81 3 12 15 0.04 121. - Dave Ellett, BOS D 82 3 20 23 0.04 122. - Aaron Miller, COL D 55 2 2 4 0.04 123. - Doug Houda, ANA D 55 2 4 6 0.04 124. - Jassen Cullimore, TBL D 28 1 2 3 0.04 125. - Marty McSorley, SJS D 56 2 10 12 0.04 126. - Michal Sykora, TBL D 28 1 3 4 0.04 127. - Shawn Chambers, DAL D 57 2 22 24 0.04 128. - Paul Coffey, CHI D 57 2 27 29 0.04 129. - Viacheslav Fetisov, DET D 58 2 12 14 0.03 130. - *Jamie Rivers, STL D 59 2 4 6 0.03 131. - Stanislav Neckar, OTW D 60 2 2 4 0.03 132. - Bryan Marchment, SJS D 61 2 11 13 0.03 133. - Per Gustafsson, OTW D 31 1 5 6 0.03 134. - Scott Lachance, NYI D 63 2 11 13 0.03 135. - Jamie Pushor, ANA D 64 2 7 9 0.03 136. - *Hal Gill, BOS D 68 2 4 6 0.03 137. - Joe Reekie, WSH D 68 2 8 10 0.03 138. - Peter Popovic, NYR D 69 2 6 8 0.03 139. - Tommy Albelin, CGY D 69 2 17 19 0.03 140. - Lance Pitlick, OTW D 69 2 7 9 0.03 141. - J.J. Daigneault, NSH D 71 2 21 23 0.03 142. - *Chris McAllister, VAN D 36 1 2 3 0.03 143. - Curtis Leschyshyn, CAR D 73 2 10 12 0.03 144. - Ian Moran, PIT D 37 1 6 7 0.03 145. - Brent Severyn, DAL D 37 1 3 4 0.03 146. - Craig Muni, DAL D 40 1 1 2 0.03 147. - Sean O'Donnell, LAK D 80 2 15 17 0.03 148. - Dean Malkoc, BOS D 40 1 0 1 0.03 149. - Luke Richardson, PHI D 81 2 3 5 0.02 150. - Cam Russell, CHI D 41 1 1 2 0.02 151. - *Brett Clark, MTL D 41 1 0 1 0.02 152. - Eric Weinrich, CHI D 82 2 21 23 0.02 153. - *Brad Bombardir, NJD D 43 1 5 6 0.02 154. - Murray Baron, VAN D 45 1 5 6 0.02 155. - Trent Yawney, CHI D 45 1 0 1 0.02 156. - Francois Leroux, COL D 50 1 2 3 0.02 157. - Kevin Dean, NJD D 50 1 8 9 0.02 158. - Todd Simpson, CGY D 53 1 5 6 0.02 159. - Sean Hill, CAR D 55 1 6 7 0.02 160. - Jay McKee, BUF D 56 1 13 14 0.02 161. - Don Sweeney, BOS D 59 1 15 16 0.02 162. - Dan Kordic, PHI D 61 1 1 2 0.02 163. - Jeff Finley, NYR D 63 1 6 7 0.02 164. - Brendan Witt, WSH D 64 1 7 8 0.02 165. - Drake Berehowsky, EDM D 67 1 6 7 0.01 166. - Bob Boughner, NSH D 69 1 3 4 0.01 167. - Bob Rouse, SJS D 71 1 11 12 0.01 168. - Mattias Norstrom, LAK D 73 1 12 13 0.01 169. - Terry Carkner, FLA D 74 1 7 8 0.01 170. - Adam Burt, CAR D 76 1 11 12 0.01 171. - Dave Karpa, CAR D 78 1 11 12 0.01 172. - Richard Pilon, NYI D 76 0 7 7 0.00 173. - Jamie Huscroft, VAN D 51 0 4 4 0.00 174. - Jamie Macoun, DET D 74 0 7 7 0.00 175. - Chris Tamer, PIT D 79 0 7 7 0.00 176. - Daniel Trebil, ANA D 21 0 1 1 0.00 177. - Dimitri Yushkevich, TOR D 72 0 12 12 0.00 178. - Kjell Samuelsson, PHI D 49 0 3 3 0.00 179. - Rob Zettler, NSH D 59 0 7 7 0.00 180. - Dave Babych, PHI D 53 0 9 9 0.00 181. - *Nolan Pratt, CAR D 23 0 2 2 0.00 182. - Yves Racine, TBL D 60 0 8 8 0.00 183. - Doug Lidster, NYR D 36 0 4 4 0.00 184. - Craig Rivet, MTL D 61 0 2 2 0.00 185. - Jeff Beukeboom, NYR D 63 0 5 5 0.00 186. - Ken Daneyko, NJD D 37 0 1 1 0.00 187. - Doug Zmolek, LAK D 46 0 8 8 0.00 188. - Aki Berg, LAK D 72 0 8 8 0.00 189. - Rhett Warrener, FLA D 79 0 4 4 0.00 190. - Paul Laus, FLA D 77 0 11 11 0.00 191. - Enrico Ciccone, TBL D 39 0 4 4 0.00 192. - Dallas Eakins, TOR D 23 0 1 1 0.00 193. - Drew Bannister, ANA D 61 0 8 8 0.00 194. - Craig Ludwig, DAL D 80 0 7 7 0.00 195. - *Christian Laflamme, CHI D 72 0 11 11 0.00 196. - Sylvain Lefebvre, COL D 81 0 10 10 0.00 197. - Eric Cairns, NYR D 39 0 3 3 0.00 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFENSE - 1997-98 POINTS PER GAME --------------------------------------------------------------------- Defense: 97-98 Points per Game PLAYER, TEAM POS GP G A PTS PPG 1. - Sergei Zubov, DAL D 73 10 47 57 0.78 2. - Sandis Ozolinsh, COL D 66 13 38 51 0.77 3. - Nicklas Lidstrom, DET D 80 17 42 59 0.74 4. - Scott Niedermayer, NJD D 81 14 43 57 0.70 5. - Steve Duchesne, LAK D 80 14 42 56 0.70 6. - Al MacInnis, STL D 71 19 30 49 0.69 7. - Brian Leetch, NYR D 76 17 33 50 0.66 8. - Kevin Hatcher, PIT D 74 19 29 48 0.65 9. - Larry Murphy, DET D 82 11 41 52 0.63 10. - Teppo Numminen, PHO D 82 11 40 51 0.62 11. - Rob Blake, LAK D 81 23 27 50 0.62 12. - Bryan Berard, NYI D 75 14 32 46 0.61 13. - Vladimir Malakhov, MTL D 74 13 31 44 0.59 14. - Ray Bourque, BOS D 82 13 35 48 0.59 15. - Darryl Sydor, DAL D 79 11 35 46 0.58 16. - Alexei Zhitnik, BUF D 78 15 30 45 0.58 17. - Gary Suter, SJS D 73 14 28 42 0.58 18. - Boris Mironov, EDM D 81 16 30 46 0.57 19. - Janne Niinimaa, EDM D 77 4 39 43 0.56 20. - Dmitri Mironov, WSH D 77 8 35 43 0.56 21. - Robert Svehla, FLA D 79 9 34 43 0.54 22. - Roman Hamrlik, EDM D 78 9 32 41 0.53 23. - Chris Chelios, CHI D 81 3 39 42 0.52 24. - Steve Chiasson, CAR D 66 7 27 34 0.52 25. - Paul Coffey, CHI D 57 2 27 29 0.51 26. - Garry Galley, LAK D 74 9 28 37 0.50 27. - Kenny Jonsson, NYI D 81 14 26 40 0.49 28. - Jason Woolley, BUF D 71 9 26 35 0.49 29. - Mathieu Schneider, TOR D 76 11 26 37 0.49 30. - Phil Housley, CGY D 64 6 25 31 0.48 31. - Calle Johansson, WSH D 73 15 20 35 0.48 32. - Patrice Brisebois, MTL D 79 10 27 37 0.47 33. - Jeff Brown, WSH D 60 4 24 28 0.47 34. - Chris Pronger, STL D 81 9 27 36 0.44 35. - Derian Hatcher, DAL D 70 6 25 31 0.44 36. - Fredrik Olausson, ANA D 76 6 27 33 0.43 37. - Igor Kravchuk, OTW D 81 8 27 35 0.43 38. - Eric Desjardins, PHI D 77 6 27 33 0.43 39. - Al Iafrate, CAR D 21 2 7 9 0.43 40. - Shawn Chambers, DAL D 57 2 22 24 0.42 41. - Dave Manson, MTL D 81 4 30 34 0.42 42. - Oleg Tverdovsky, PHO D 46 7 12 19 0.41 43. - Jyrki Lumme, PHO D 74 9 21 30 0.41 44. - Todd Gill, STL D 75 13 17 30 0.40 45. - Uwe Krupp, DET D 78 9 22 31 0.40 46. - Bill Houlder, SJS D 82 7 25 32 0.39 47. - *Mattias Ohlund, VAN D 77 7 23 30 0.39 48. - Daniel McGillis, PHI D 80 11 20 31 0.39 49. - Bret Hedican, VAN D 71 3 24 27 0.38 50. - Kyle McLaren, BOS D 66 5 20 25 0.38 51. - Mark Tinordi, WSH D 47 8 9 17 0.36 52. - Philippe Boucher, LAK D 45 6 10 16 0.36 53. - *Derek Morris, CGY D 82 9 20 29 0.35 54. - Sylvain Cote, TOR D 71 4 21 25 0.35 55. - Janne Laukkanen, OTW D 60 4 17 21 0.35 56. - Deron Quint, PHO D 32 4 7 11 0.34 57. - Cale Hulse, CGY D 79 5 22 27 0.34 58. - Grant Ledyard, BOS D 71 4 20 24 0.34 59. - Scott Stevens, NJD D 80 4 22 26 0.33 60. - J.J. Daigneault, NSH D 71 2 21 23 0.32 61. - Petr Svoboda, PHI D 56 3 15 18 0.32 62. - *Anders Eriksson, DET D 66 7 14 21 0.32 63. - Marcus Ragnarsson, SJS D 79 5 20 25 0.32 64. - John Slaney, NSH D 55 3 14 17 0.31 65. - Glen Wesley, CAR D 82 6 19 25 0.30 66. - Jeff Norton, FLA D 56 4 13 17 0.30 67. - Bryan McCabe, VAN D 82 4 20 24 0.29 68. - Sergei Gonchar, WSH D 72 5 16 21 0.29 69. - Lyle Odelein, NJD D 79 4 19 23 0.29 70. - Darryl Shannon, BUF D 76 3 19 22 0.29 71. - Jan Vopat, NSH D 21 1 5 6 0.29 72. - Ed Jovanovski, FLA D 81 9 14 23 0.28 73. - James Patrick, CGY D 60 6 11 17 0.28 74. - Eric Weinrich, CHI D 82 2 21 23 0.28 75. - Dave Ellett, BOS D 82 3 20 23 0.28 76. - Richard Smehlik, BUF D 72 3 17 20 0.28 77. - Tommy Albelin, CGY D 69 2 17 19 0.28 78. - Wade Redden, OTW D 80 8 14 22 0.28 79. - Keith Carney, PHO D 80 3 19 22 0.28 80. - Joel Bouchard, NSH D 44 5 7 12 0.27 81. - Don Sweeney, BOS D 59 1 15 16 0.27 82. - Bruce Driver, NYR D 75 5 15 20 0.27 83. - Doug Bodger, LAK D 77 9 11 20 0.26 84. - *Eric Messier, COL D 62 4 12 16 0.26 85. - Brad Werenka, PIT D 71 3 15 18 0.25 86. - Jay McKee, BUF D 56 1 13 14 0.25 87. - Chris Therien, PHI D 78 3 16 19 0.24 88. - Richard Matvichuk, DAL D 74 3 15 18 0.24 89. - Viacheslav Fetisov, DET D 58 2 12 14 0.24 90. - Zarley Zalapski, MTL D 63 3 12 15 0.24 91. - Jiri Slegr, PIT D 73 5 12 17 0.23 92. - *Andrei Zyuzin, SJS D 56 6 7 13 0.23 93. - Gerald Diduck, PHO D 78 8 10 18 0.23 94. - Ruslan Salei, ANA D 66 5 10 15 0.23 95. - Dana Murzyn, VAN D 31 5 2 7 0.23 96. - Stephane Quintal, MTL D 71 6 10 16 0.23 97. - *Chris Phillips, OTW D 72 5 11 16 0.22 98. - Adam Foote, COL D 77 3 14 17 0.22 99. - Jason York, OTW D 73 3 13 16 0.22 100. - Gord Murphy, FLA D 79 6 11 17 0.22 101. - Marty McSorley, SJS D 56 2 10 12 0.21 102. - Bryan Marchment, SJS D 61 2 11 13 0.21 103. - Alexander Karpovtsev, NYR D 47 3 7 10 0.21 104. - Sean O'Donnell, LAK D 80 2 15 17 0.21 105. - Jon Klemm, COL D 67 6 8 14 0.21 106. - Jay More, CHI D 58 5 7 12 0.21 107. - Scott Lachance, NYI D 63 2 11 13 0.21 108. - David Wilkie, TBL D 34 2 5 7 0.21 109. - Igor Ulanov, MTL D 49 2 8 10 0.20 110. - Darren Van Impe, BOS D 69 3 11 14 0.20 111. - Jason Smith, TOR D 81 3 13 16 0.20 112. - Norm Maciver, PHO D 41 2 6 8 0.20 113. - Alexei Gusarov, COL D 72 4 10 14 0.19 114. - Per Gustafsson, OTW D 31 1 5 6 0.19 115. - Aaron Ward, DET D 52 5 5 10 0.19 116. - Ian Moran, PIT D 37 1 6 7 0.19 117. - Chris McAlpine, STL D 54 3 7 10 0.19 118. - Mike Rathje, SJS D 81 3 12 15 0.19 119. - Kevin Dean, NJD D 50 1 8 9 0.18 120. - Karl Dykhuis, TBL D 78 5 9 14 0.18 121. - Mattias Norstrom, LAK D 73 1 12 13 0.18 122. - Neil Wilkinson, PIT D 34 2 4 6 0.18 123. - Doug Zmolek, LAK D 46 0 8 8 0.17 124. - Adrian Aucoin, VAN D 35 3 3 6 0.17 125. - Dave Babych, PHI D 53 0 9 9 0.17 126. - Greg de Vries, EDM D 65 7 4 11 0.17 127. - Bob Rouse, SJS D 71 1 11 12 0.17 128. - Dimitri Yushkevich, TOR D 72 0 12 12 0.17 129. - *Sheldon Souray, NJD D 60 3 7 10 0.17 130. - Ulf Samuelsson, NYR D 73 3 9 12 0.16 131. - Curtis Leschyshyn, CAR D 73 2 10 12 0.16 132. - Adam Burt, CAR D 76 1 11 12 0.16 133. - Dave Karpa, CAR D 78 1 11 12 0.15 134. - Bobby Dollas, PIT D 52 2 6 8 0.15 135. - *Christian Laflamme, CHI D 72 0 11 11 0.15 136. - Darius Kasparaitis, PIT D 81 4 8 12 0.15 137. - Joe Reekie, WSH D 68 2 8 10 0.15 138. - Paul Laus, FLA D 77 0 11 11 0.14 139. - Michal Sykora, TBL D 28 1 3 4 0.14 140. - Jamie Pushor, ANA D 64 2 7 9 0.14 141. - *Brad Bombardir, NJD D 43 1 5 6 0.14 142. - *Tuomas Gronman, PIT D 22 1 2 3 0.14 143. - Murray Baron, VAN D 45 1 5 6 0.13 144. - Yves Racine, TBL D 60 0 8 8 0.13 145. - Drew Bannister, ANA D 61 0 8 8 0.13 146. - Lance Pitlick, OTW D 69 2 7 9 0.13 147. - *Steve McKenna, LAK D 62 4 4 8 0.13 148. - Sean Hill, CAR D 55 1 6 7 0.13 149. - Brendan Witt, WSH D 64 1 7 8 0.13 150. - Jason Marshall, ANA D 72 3 6 9 0.13 151. - Marc Bergevin, STL D 81 3 7 10 0.12 152. - Sylvain Lefebvre, COL D 81 0 10 10 0.12 153. - Kevin Haller, ANA D 65 3 5 8 0.12 154. - Cory Cross, TBL D 74 3 6 9 0.12 155. - Mike Wilson, BUF D 66 4 4 8 0.12 156. - Rob Zettler, NSH D 59 0 7 7 0.12 157. - Peter Popovic, NYR D 69 2 6 8 0.12 158. - Todd Simpson, CGY D 53 1 5 6 0.11 159. - Jeff Finley, NYR D 63 1 6 7 0.11 160. - Doug Lidster, NYR D 36 0 4 4 0.11 161. - Aki Berg, LAK D 72 0 8 8 0.11 162. - Doug Houda, ANA D 55 2 4 6 0.11 163. - Brent Severyn, DAL D 37 1 3 4 0.11 164. - Terry Carkner, FLA D 74 1 7 8 0.11 165. - Jassen Cullimore, TBL D 28 1 2 3 0.11 166. - Drake Berehowsky, EDM D 67 1 6 7 0.10 167. - Enrico Ciccone, TBL D 39 0 4 4 0.10 168. - *Jamie Rivers, STL D 59 2 4 6 0.10 169. - Jamie Macoun, DET D 74 0 7 7 0.09 170. - Richard Pilon, NYI D 76 0 7 7 0.09 171. - Steve Staios, VAN D 77 3 4 7 0.09 172. - Chris Tamer, PIT D 79 0 7 7 0.09 173. - *Hal Gill, BOS D 68 2 4 6 0.09 174. - Craig Ludwig, DAL D 80 0 7 7 0.09 175. - Mattias Timander, BOS D 23 1 1 2 0.09 176. - *Nolan Pratt, CAR D 23 0 2 2 0.09 177. - *Chris McAllister, VAN D 36 1 2 3 0.08 178. - Jeff Beukeboom, NYR D 63 0 5 5 0.08 179. - Jamie Huscroft, VAN D 51 0 4 4 0.08 180. - Eric Cairns, NYR D 39 0 3 3 0.08 181. - Aaron Miller, COL D 55 2 2 4 0.07 182. - Stanislav Neckar, OTW D 60 2 2 4 0.07 183. - Luke Richardson, PHI D 81 2 3 5 0.06 184. - Kjell Samuelsson, PHI D 49 0 3 3 0.06 185. - Francois Leroux, COL D 50 1 2 3 0.06 186. - Bob Boughner, NSH D 69 1 3 4 0.06 187. - Rhett Warrener, FLA D 79 0 4 4 0.05 188. - Craig Muni, DAL D 40 1 1 2 0.05 189. - Cam Russell, CHI D 41 1 1 2 0.05 190. - Daniel Trebil, ANA D 21 0 1 1 0.05 191. - Dallas Eakins, TOR D 23 0 1 1 0.04 192. - Dan Kordic, PHI D 61 1 1 2 0.03 193. - Craig Rivet, MTL D 61 0 2 2 0.03 194. - Ken Daneyko, NJD D 37 0 1 1 0.03 195. - Dean Malkoc, BOS D 40 1 0 1 0.03 196. - *Brett Clark, MTL D 41 1 0 1 0.02 197. - Trent Yawney, CHI D 45 1 0 1 0.02 more stats available online... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LCSHOCKEYLCSHOCKEYLCSHOCKEYLCSHOCKEYLCSHOCKEYLCSHOCKEYLCSHOCKEYLCSHOCKEY ------------------------------------------------------------------------