#29. Brett
Hull. The Golden Brett lead the NHL in goals 3 times including an amazing 86
goal season. He was the 1991 Hart Trophy winner and he’s a 3x All-Star. One of
the best pure goal scorers who was an underrated passer. 741 career goals and
one of the most infamous Cup goals.
88-89 OPC Rookie
10-11 Limited Auto /49
What is the greatest single NHL season goal total? Many including myself would say it is Wayne's 92 goal season. That number was insane and to this day has never been broken. However, what would happen if you gave Joe Malone an 80 game season back in 1917-18? Would he have scored more? He did have 44 goals in just 20 games. However each era needs to be measured with a slightly different yard stick. Some statisticians try and do that by normalizing game numbers, average offensive output etc. When you take the approach that Hockey Reference does, you'd learn the greatest season is Brett Hull's 86 goal season in 90-91. 90-91 Wasn't as offensively open as some seasons in the 80's and more offensive than anything in the past 20 years but his numbers would normalize to a 78 goal season which is the highest by 6 goals over Ovi's normalized 72 goal season in 07-08.
Hull was a monster when he played much like his father and he was indeed an excellent passer and decent all-round player who'd end up on some Selke ballots in 02-03. Brett lead the NHL in goals 3 times and is 8th in goals per game all-time as well.
Personally I like him higher than Dionne as if I needed one more spot to fill a one game win all line-up, Hull is that difference maker who could take over a game or seal the deal on the PP. However, he did have his weaknesses too and as a result isn't higher on my list as well.
Thanks for stopping by, #28 is coming next.
Good choice.
ReplyDeleteHull was the man when I was just starting to collect hockey cards. It's crazy how affordable his cards are. I just bought his Topps rookie card for a buck... and a PSA 8 OPC rookie card for $20. I'm pretty sure there was a time when people were paying $50 for his Topps rookie card... and over $100 for his OPC.
ReplyDeleteWOW. It still amazes me how little some of that late 80's moves for but good on you to land some smoking deals.
DeleteHe was closer to his father in dominance than you would think - I don't think I ever saw him in a Flames uniform
ReplyDeleteI believe you. A case can be made for any jumbling of my list as well as some names I left off. Me either, shame his rookie cards are all Flames pics air-brushed.
DeleteGreat selection here. What was surprising to me actually is that he only made three All-Star teams. I would have guessed a larger number than that off the top of my head.
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