MacInnis was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft and went on to become one of the most feared defensemen in the league. He was known for his powerful slapshot, which earned him the nickname "Big Mac". He was also a great passer and playmaker, and was often relied upon to quarterback the power play.
MacInnis was a key member of the Flames' 1989 Stanley Cup championship team, and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs. He was also named to the NHL's First All-Star Team five times, and won the Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman in 1999.
MacInnis was traded to the St. Louis Blues in 1994, and went on to lead the team to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2001. He was named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team in 2002, and was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2003. He retired in 2004 after 23 seasons in the NHL.
MacInnis' career accomplishments are remarkable. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007, and his number 2 jersey was retired by the Flames in 2006. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensemen of all time, and his legacy will live on for many years to come.
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