ChatGPT ranks the Top-10 Philadelphia Flyers of all-time

#3: Mark Howe, D, Flyers: 1982-1992

That Howe name sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Mark Howe is the son of all-time great Gordie Howe, but make no mistake – Mark Howe made his own name for himself through his play and his leadership.

"“Versatile defenseman with exceptional offensive and defensive skills, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.” – ChatGPT"

Howe was originally drafted by the Bruins in 1974, but never played for them. Instead, Mark played with his father in the long-defunct World Hockey Association, and stayed there from 1973 to 1982, when he joined the Flyers via trade. From there, Howe was named an NHL All-Star in his first season and finished second in Norris voting. Howe was in the top-10 of Norris voting results for five consecutive seasons, but never actually won the trophy.

The Detroit, MI product spent 10 years with the Flyers and paved the way for modern two-way defensemen that particularly excelled at scoring points. Mark stayed with Philly until 1992, when he departed to spend his twilight years with Gordie’s Red Wings.

Howe sparkled offensively, but does not hold a significant place in team history in that regard; he is 10th all-time in assists (342). However, he is second in franchise history in plus-minus with an astounding +351, which goes to show how responsible Howe was at both ends of the ice.

Howe became a Flyers Hall of Famer in 2001, a United States Hockey Hall of Famer in 2003, a Hockey Hall of Famer in 2011, and had his number 2 retired by the Flyers in 2012.