Players who have taken the most penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season

Here is the first installment of our look into penalties committed during the 2011-12 NHL season. This list contains the players who have taken the most penalties year.

Every day or 2 we’ll bring you the top list of penalties committed for each type of penalty. Next up will be fighting majors.

Rk Player Team Pos
GP
Pen
PIM
1 Derek Dorsett Blue Jackets RW
77
65
235
2 Zac Rinaldo Flyers C
66
55
232
3 Chris Neil Senators RW
72
53
178
4 P.K. Subban Canadiens D
81
51
119
5 Scott Hartnell Flyers LW
82
50
136
6 Steve Ott Stars C
74
49
156
7 Corey Perry Ducks RW
80
47
127
T8 Nick Foligno Senators LW
82
44
124
Steve Downie Avalanche RW
75
44
137
Zenon Konopka Senators C
55
44
193
T11 David Clarkson Devils RW
80
41
138
Milan Lucic Bruins LW
81
41
135
David Backes Blues C
82
41
101
T14 Brandon Prust Rangers RW
82
40
156
Shane O’Brien Avalanche D
76
40
105
Brenden Morrow Stars LW
57
40
97
T17 Cody McLeod Avalanche LW
75
39
164
Kyle Quincey Red Wings D
72
39
89
Shawn Thornton Bruins RW
81
39
154
T20 James Neal Penguins LW
80
38
87
Cal Clutterbuck Wild RW
74
38
103
Brandon Dubinsky Rangers LW
77
38
110
23 Alex Burrows Canucks RW
80
37
90
T24 Patrick Kaleta Sabres RW
63
36
116
Mark Stuart Jets D
80
36
98
Dion Phaneuf Maple Leafs D
82
36
92
Mark Giordano Flames D
61
36
75
T28 P.A. Parenteau Islanders RW
80
35
89
Bryan Allen Hurricanes D
82
35
76
Sheldon Souray Stars D
64
35
73
Sources: Gus Katsaros (twitter) and CBSsports.