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Why did Bobby Orr retire so early?
Bobby Orr officially retired at the end of the 1978 season after having had over a dozen knee surgeries. This is what ultimately led to his retirement at just the age of 31.
Is Bobby Orr the greatest hockey player ever?
He becomes the first defenseman in history to win an NHL scoring title and the Art Ross trophy with more than twice as many points as any defenseman ever before. Some are already arguing that at the tender age of 22, Bobby Orr is the greatest player of all time.
How many goals did Bobby Orr score?
Defenseman Bobby Orr played 12 seasons for the Bruins and Black Hawks. Orr had 270 goals, 645 assists, and a plus-minus of +582 in 657 games played. He won 3 Hart Trophies and 8 Norris Trophies. Orr was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1979.
How many Stanley Cups did Bobby Orr win?
two Stanley Cup championshipsYou're barely scratching the surface of Orr's impact on hockey between 1966 and 1978 if you study only his NHL trophy case; he won 18 individual awards to go with two Stanley Cup championships with the Boston Bruins, in 1970 and '72.
Did Gretzky ever play against Bobby Orr?
Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky never faced off against each other in an NHL game, but two of the greatest players in the history of the League are going head-to-head for the second straight week in the battle for Greatest NHL Moment.
Who is the #1 hockey player of all-time?
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Who won the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times since 1915.
Who has the most points per game in NHL history?
Wayne GretzkyNHL LeadersRankPlayerPTS/G1.Wayne Gretzky*1.9212.Mario Lemieux*1.8833.Mike Bossy*1.4974.Connor McDavid1.431117 more rows
Who has the best plus-minus in NHL history?
Larry Robinson has the highest career plus-minus, at +722.
How many games Gretzky played?
Wayne Gretzky played 20 seasons for 4 teams, including the Oilers and Kings. He had 894 goals, 1,963 assists and a plus-minus of +520 in 1,487 games. He won 9 Hart Trophies, 5 Lady Byng Trophies, 2 Conn Smythe Trophies and 4 Stanley Cups.
Did they move the Bobby Orr statue?
The iconic statue of Bobby Orr isn't missing, it has just been moved. According to TD Garden officials, the statue was temporarily relocated as a precaution to avoid construction work happening at The Hub on Causeway.
How many Stanley Cups did Paul Coffey win?
4 Stanley CupsCoffey holds the record for goals in a season by a defenseman, scoring 48 with Edmonton in 1985-86. After 21 seasons, Coffey retired with 3 Norris Trophies and 4 Stanley Cups.
Who is considered the goat of hockey?
Wayne Douglas Gretzky CC (/ˈɡrɛtski/ GRET-skee; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999.
How many NHL records does Bobby Orr have?
He holds the record for most points and assists in a single season by a defenceman. Orr won a record eight consecutive Norris Trophies as the NHL's best defenceman and three consecutive Hart Trophies as the league's most valuable player (MVP)....Bobby Orr.Bobby Orr OCPlaying career1966–1978Websitewww.bobbyorr.com9 more rows
How many NHL players scored 400?
Kane is now the 100th NHL player — and ninth U.S.-born player — to reach the 400-goal mark. He's also the fourth Blackhawk (Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Steve Larmer) to hit that number.
Who scored the 1972 Stanley Cup winning goal?
Bobby OrrThis was only the second Stanley Cup Final contested by New York in which the Rangers hosted all of their home games. The first such Final, held in 1929, had lasted only two games....1972 Stanley Cup FinalsSeries-winning goalBobby Orr (11:18, first, G6)9 more rows
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