Even though he didn't play his entire career with the Dallas Stars, he feels like one of those players who has been in Dallas for a decade. Earlier this morning, he was finally inducted into the USA Hockey Hall of Fame. It's a nomination that has been a long time coming for the American-born hockey player.
Joe Pavelski is a man who has represented USA Hockey in the right way. He's the type of player that should be automatically nominated for the Lady Byng trophy before the season even starts.