#9 Kevin Hatcher
Kevin Hatcher was one of the Washington Capitals original offensive defensemen. Drafted by the Caps with the 17th pick in the first round in 1984, Hatcher stood at six foot three and 230 pounds, making him a polarizing defenseman with a two way game.
The Caps recalled Hatcher towards the end of the 1984-85 season. He made his NHL debut in Pittsburgh against the Penguins on April 6, 1985 and scored his first NHL goal the next night at the Capital Centre against the Penguins on the back half of a home and home series.
Hatcher’s first full season saw him record 19 points with nine goals and 10 assists in 79 games. His numbers went up his third season with 14 goals and 27 assists for 41 points including career high 144 penalty minutes in 78 regular season games.
Hatcher was also clutch in the playoffs with five goals and seven assists with all five goals coming in Washington’s first round series win over the Philadelphia Flyers in the spring of 1988 thanks to his five goal effort and Dale Hunter’s overtime heroics in Game 7.
Hatcher’s final season turned out to be in 1993-94 as he finished with 16 goals and 24 assists for 40 points. The Caps would trade him to the Dallas Stars.
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