High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Ronald Scott Stevens (born April 1, 1964) is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Stevens played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, and the New Jersey Devils. Although offensively capable, Stevens was largely known for his defensive play and his heavy body checking on opponents, and currently has the most career penalty minutes of any player enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame (2785).