Posts About "Hockey Hall of Fame"
Zubov's Hall of Fame Induction Long Overdue
July 11th, 2019 It has been a long time coming, but Sergei Zubov is on his way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. He is looked at as one of the best Russian defensemen to ever play the game. He had an amazing NHL career, spanning over 16 seasons. Throughout his career, he played for three teams, the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Dallas Stars....
Don Cherry for the Hockey Hall of Fame
June 28th, 2019 With this week’s announcement of the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, once again the time has come for the usual complaints regarding who got in, who was snubbed, who was snubbed yet again, and who will be eligible for first-time consideration when next year’s selection process begins. While finding fault with one or more of...
16 Active NHLers Destined for the HHOF
May 7th, 2019 You will often hear about certain players being labelled "locks" for the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF). If their career ended today, their current resume would be enough to get them into the Hall without any more games played. Related: 7 Highly Questionable HHOF Selections There are plenty of players like Connor McDavid and Auston...
7 Highly Questionable HHOF Selections
April 26th, 2019 written by: BY BILL SCHOENINGER Founded in 1943, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted 381 players, coaches, executives, and officials for their tremendous contributions to the sport. While they all have left their mark on the game in various ways, some have accomplished more than others. Over the past few years, the committee...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Rick Middleton
March 1st, 2019 His nickname was "Nifty", and if you ever saw Rick Middleton play you would understand why. Few snipers could skate in on a goaltender or dangle the puck the way that he could. In fact, the term "dangling" in hockey might best belong to Middleton. It was the way he did it. When lovers of the game think of "danglers" or players that seem...
Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask
February 12th, 2019 The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why. It was during that month back in 1959 that the position changed forever, thanks to a 6-foot, 175-pound man from Quebec. Advancement in Goalie Gear Was Slow...
