Daily Archives: February 20, 2012
NHL: The 20 Biggest Goons in Hockey History – Most Penalty Minutes
Dave "Tiger" Williams Has the Most Penalty Minutes of Any NHLer (worldsofwallpapers.com)
So who are the biggest goons in NHL history? Well, there are lots of ways to look at it…
Another Top 10 NHL Goons of All Time
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hockeygoon.com (full definition of a hockey goon)
…but according to penalty minutes, the guys on today’s list are the top 20.
Tiger Williams has spent the most time in the penalty box of any skater ever and also appears to be the unanimous choice for biggest goon in NHL history.
Williams has 400 more penalty minutes than current Washington Capitals coach Dale Hunter in second, and 2,100 (!) more than the closest active player, the Chicago Blackhawks‘ Sean O’Donnell.
Looks like that record’s safe.
Looking for some more current goon news? Check out The Biggest Goon on Each NHL Team’s Roster 2011-12.
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| 1. | Tiger Williams | 3,966 | LW | 1974-75 thru 1987-88 | Maple Leafs, Canucks, Red Wings, Kings, Whalers |
| 2. | Dale Hunter | 3,565 | C | 1980-81 thru 1998-99 | Nordiques, Capitals, Avalanche |
| 3. | Tie Domi | 3,515 | RW | 1989-90 thru 2005-06 | Maple Leafs, Rangers, Jets |
| 4. | Marty McSorley | 3,381 | D | 1983-84 thru 1999-00 | Penguins, Oilers, Kings, Rangers, Sharks, Bruins |
| 5. | Bob Probert | 3,300 | LW | 1985-86 thru 2001-02 | Red Wings, Blackhawks |
| 6. | Rob Ray | 3,207 | RW | 1989-90 thru 2003-04 | Sabres, Senators |
| 7. | Craig Berube | 3,149 | LW | 1986-87 thru 2002-03 | Flyers, Maple Leafs, Flames, Capitals, Islanders |
| 8. | Tim Hunter | 3,146 | RW | 1981-82 thru 1996-97 | Flames, Nordiques, Canucks, Sharks |
| 9. | Chris Nilan | 3,043 | RW | 1979-80 thru 1991-92 | Canadiens, Rangers, Bruins |
| 10. | Rick Tocchet | 2,972 | RW | 1984-85 thru 2001-02 | Flyers, Penguins, Kings, Bruins, Capitals, Coyotes |
| 11. | Pat Verbeek | 2,905 | RW | 1982-83 thru 2001-02 | Devils, Whalers, Rangers, Stars, Red Wings |
| 12. | Chris Chelios | 2,891 | D | 1983-84 thru 2009-10 | Canadiens, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Thrashers |
| 13. | Dave Manson | 2,792 | D | 1986-87 thru 2001-02 | Blackhawks, Oilers, Jets, Coyotes, Canadiens, Stars, Maple Leafs |
| 14. | Scott Stevens | 2,785 | D | 1982-83 thru 2003-04 | Capitals, Blues, Devils |
| 15. | Donald Brashear | 2,634 | LW | 1993-94 thru 2009-10 | Canadiens, Canucks, Flyers, Capitals, Rangers |
| 16. | Willi Plett | 2,572 | RW | 1975-76 thru 1987-88 | Atlanta Flames, Flames, North Stars, Bruins |
| 17. | Gino Odjick | 2,567 | RW | 1990-91 thru 2001-02 | Canucks, Islanders, Flyers, Canadiens |
| 18. | Matthew Barnaby | 2,562 | RW | 1992-93 thru 2006-07 | Sabres, Penguins, Lightning, Rangers, Avalanche, Blackhawks, Stars |
| 19. | Gary Roberts | 2,560 | LW | 1986-87 thru 2008-09 | Flames, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Penguins, Lightning |
| 20. | Ken Daneyko | 2,519 | D | 1983-84 thru 2002-03 | Devils |
| 20. | Joe Kocur | 2,519 | RW | 1984-85 thru 1998-99 | Red Wings, Rangers, Canucks |
