Eddie Shore
The Bruins have had quite the group of elite defensemen don the black and gold. Eddie Shore started it all in 1926.
Shore was without a doubt the best defenseman of his era. In fact, he probably was the best player.
He made eight all-star teams with the Bruins, and he won the Hart Trophy as MVP four times. This remains a record to this day.
Shore also led the Bruins to two Stanley Cup championships. It’s no surprise he entered the Hall of Fame in 1947.
What stands out about Shore is how he intimidated his opponents on the ice. He was a fierce competitor who dominated the game physically. Go watch any highlight video of Shore to see a number bone-crushing hits.
He also had quite the mean streak. Shore led the league in penalty minutes his first two seasons, and he finished with 1099 in 551 career games.
In 1933, Shore had one of his most noteworthy moments when he hit Ace Bailey from behind. Bailey went into convulsions and eventually had to retire. The league suspended 16 games for the hit.
Although the hit was illegal, it did show how Shore was without a doubt one of the scariest men to ever play the game.