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Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s One Hit Wonder series. Each day, we will take a look at a new team’s three biggest one-hit wonders. These are players that had one great season or playoff run but never did anything like that again. Join us every day for a new team! Today we take a look at the Dallas Stars One Hit Wonders.
The Dallas Stars Top Three One Hit Wonders
Patrick Eaves
Up first on the list for the Dallas Stars One Hit Wonders is Patrick Eaves. Eaves was drafted 29th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2003 Entry Draft. However, his career in the NHL wouldn’t begin until 2005-06 season, the first of the post-lockout era. As a rookie, the Canadian right-winger hit the 20-goal mark, riding the coattails of a monstrous shooting percentage (20 percent).
However, as his career unfolded, it became clear that his inaugural year was an aberration. Instead, Eaves found his niche as a strong bottom-six guy. Every season where Eaves played more than 15 games, he has recorded a majority on-ice Corsi percentage for his teams. His career peaked with the Dallas Stars (2014-2017). During this period he had a positive five-on-five impact at both ends of the ice for three consecutive seasons.
One Hit Season
Eaves benefitted from the Stars’ injury-plagued season in 2016-17 and was promoted to first-line assignments with Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. This undoubtedly amplified his scope for scoring potential, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. His 37 points from 59 games and 21 goals for the Stars were career highs in both points per game percentage and goals scored. It was the first time he had reached 20 goals since his rookie season, 11 years prior.
However, the Stars were struggling, well adrift from a wildcard spot and opted to trade Eaves for assets. Eaves joined the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional second-round pick, which later became a first. Eaves continued his memorable season in California. He tallied a further 11 goals in 20 games for the Ducks, eclipsing the 30-goal mark for the first time ever during his hockey career. He finished the 2016-17 year with 32 goals and 51 points. His second-best point total in his career was 32 points in 2006-07.
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The Dallas Stars Top Three One Hit Wonders
Patrick Eaves
Up first on the list for the Dallas Stars One Hit Wonders is Patrick Eaves. Eaves was drafted 29th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2003 Entry Draft. However, his career in the NHL wouldn’t begin until 2005-06 season, the first of the post-lockout era. As a rookie, the Canadian right-winger hit the 20-goal mark, riding the coattails of a monstrous shooting percentage (20 percent).
However, as his career unfolded, it became clear that his inaugural year was an aberration. Instead, Eaves found his niche as a strong bottom-six guy. Every season where Eaves played more than 15 games, he has recorded a majority on-ice Corsi percentage for his teams. His career peaked with the Dallas Stars (2014-2017). During this period he had a positive five-on-five impact at both ends of the ice for three consecutive seasons.
One Hit Season
Eaves benefitted from the Stars’ injury-plagued season in 2016-17 and was promoted to first-line assignments with Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. This undoubtedly amplified his scope for scoring potential, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. His 37 points from 59 games and 21 goals for the Stars were career highs in both points per game percentage and goals scored. It was the first time he had reached 20 goals since his rookie season, 11 years prior.
However, the Stars were struggling, well adrift from a wildcard spot and opted to trade Eaves for assets. Eaves joined the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional second-round pick, which later became a first. Eaves continued his memorable season in California. He tallied a further 11 goals in 20 games for the Ducks, eclipsing the 30-goal mark for the first time ever during his hockey career. He finished the 2016-17 year with 32 goals and 51 points. His second-best point total in his career was 32 points in 2006-07.
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