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[D. Bergin]

Always thought Dionne was an under-rated offensive force in the league. Still stands at 6th All-Time in Goals and Points.

Detroit traded him at 23 years old after a 121 point season for a couple of lower to mid-level players.

Even if you try to argue he was an offensive only player, he was generally the top guy (or close to it) in +/- rating, on whatever team he was on.

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Always thought Dionne was an under-rated offensive force in the league. Still stands at 6th All-Time in Goals and Points.

Detroit traded him at 23 years old after a 121 point season for a couple of lower to mid-level players.

Even if you try to argue he was an offensive only player, he was generally the top guy (or close to it) in +/- rating, on whatever team he was on.

I met Dionne at a card show in Toronto just before the pandemic, and although he's the same age as my mother (70), he could have kicked my ass pretty fast! The guy is a tank! He must have been a nightmare to guard during his playing days. And yes, I got him to sign my card!