Steve Chiasson was known for a mean streak on defense. He racked up 1,107 career penalty minutes (PIM) in 751 games, matching his high-scoring capabilities with aggressive play. According to historical fighting records tracked by HockeyFights, Chiasson engaged in 29 NHL fights, often dropping the gloves to stand up for teammates or defend his zone. [1, 2]

Shawn Burr, despite being a premier defensive shutdown forward and heavy checker, rarely fought. He was primarily tasked with tracking and shutting down the opposition's top scoring stars with his stick and positioning. Burr finished his career with 16 total NHL fights. He utilized his personality and voice to agitate opponents rather than his fists

Steve Chiasson died in 1999 at just 32 years old. He was tragically killed in a single-vehicle automobile accident in North Raleigh. The crash occurred just hours after his team at the time, the Carolina Hurricanes, was eliminated from the NHL playoffs. High speed and driving under the influence were cited as factors in the crash.

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Shawn Burr died in 2013 at the age of 47. Burr had been bravely battling acute myeloid leukemia (a type of bone marrow cancer) since 2011. While he was making progress against the disease, he suffered a catastrophic fall down a flight of stairs at his home, resulting in massive, fatal brain trauma