NHL: The Best Player at Every Number, #51-60

#51: Brian Campbell, Defense

Brian Campbell played for the Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks, and Florida Panthers. During his 17-year career, he played in 1,082 games,  posting 87 goals and 417 assists for 504 points.

He has 159 career powerplay points to his record, along with 4 all-star games, a 2011/12 Lady Byng Trophy, and a 2010 Stanley Cup championship with the Blackhawks.

An offensive defenseman, Campbell played the position with a steady, calm presence. His crisp passing allowed his teammates to get chances and his poise with the puck gave him the patience to wait for an open teammate to get in position.

Defensively, he was sound but nothing to write home about. He was positionally good and had the veteran know-how of when to play the puck and when to stick to his man.

Overall, he was a good defenseman who had good offensive numbers that contributed on both ends of the ice. He ultimately retired on July 17, 2017.

#52: Adam Foote, Defense

Adam Foote played with the Colorado Avalanche, Quebec Nordiques, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

His career totals include 66 goals and 242 assists for 308 points and 1,534 penalty minutes in 1,154 games spread over 19 years. Foote averaged 23:36 of ice time over his career and won 2 Stanley Cups.

Foote was a nasty, physical presence on the blueline. He was always in the middle of scrums and would not hesitate to not only get rough but to be the first to initiate as well. Foote was always prepared to take on anyone willing and did his job well.

When it came to defense, he was aggressive and would not give an inch in the defensive zone. The opposition would have to earn that ice, and Foote would meet them head-on when they skated over the blueline. Foote retired on April 8, 2011.