Is Connor Hellebuyck tracking to be a HHOFer?

[Satoru Gojo]

Close but he needs to better in the Playoffs

 

[MXD]

The biggest issue he's facing is probably the temporary death of international Hockey.

 

[Toby91ca]

I think so. The bar is unfairly high for goalies, but getting slightly more reasonable lately.

not sure about that. A much higher proportion of goalies are in vs skaters, so not sure how one could conclude it’s harder for them

 

[John Mandalorian]

I think he has a strong case once he wins his 2nd Vezina this year. 2 major awards (plus Jennings) and his stats should be enough

Major award? In Christmas Story 2, didn’t Ralphie’s father win another leg lamp?

 

[wetcoast]

Nope

Helle 276 wins

Curtis Joseph 454 wins

You don't think that a 30 year old Helly won't get another 178 more wins?

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Probably wins another Vezina this year.

Not often a 2x Vezina winner stays out of the HHOF.
Both him and Bob are both likely in (Although Bob will likely move top-10 in wins next season).

Helle's case could be solidified with 400 wins.


A Cup would just make them First ballot.

 

[GRob83]

So far his regular season career has mirrored that of Braden Holtby. But Holtby has a Cup win and incredible playoff numbers. Insane that he had to retire at 32 years old.

 

[archangel2]

You don't think that a 30 year old Helly won't get another 178 more wins?

Joseph is not in

 

[ijuka]

Joseph is not in

Curtis Joseph never was as good as Hellebuyck, so why use him?

 

[jigglysquishy]

Joseph is not in

CuJo never won a Vezina.

Hellebucyk is about to win his second.

 

[Channelcat]

With a ring? Yes.

 

[MasterofGrond]

Pair of Vezinas will probably get him in eventually.

I know Thomas has two and isn't in, but Helle has already played 80 more career games. If he can stay healthy and even moderately productive, he'll go.

 

[ManofSteel55]

We're in an era where there are few dominant goalies, and Hellebuck is consistently dominant. I would say that, yes, he is on track, but he isn't a slam dunk. I expect him to win the Vezina this year, and winning 2 or 3 more of those should solidify him as a guarantee. Of course, winning a cup will also help, if the Jets can do that.

 

[PocketNines]

A guy who is bad in the playoffs is just not hockey's best goalie.

 

[ManofSteel55]

What’s with all these replies he needs a “few more Vezinas” and some people add AND a cup AND a Smythe? How many goalies of the last couple decades even have more than 1 Vézina OR a Smythe? You’d have to think a goalie Smythe is a lock for HHOF. As well as a single Vézina while being a top tier goalie in this league… for goodness sakes…

Not saying HE IS a lock, but come on… a COUPLE Vezinas, AND a Smythe and what else?

Hextall won a Smythe and a Vezina and didn't get in.

Cam Ward won a Conn Smythe, and I don't think any would argue that he should be in.

Most Conn Smythe winning goalies get in because they have HOF careers already, so I agree that the Smythe probably doesn't have anything to do with it in the grand scheme of it all. If he gets a couple more Vezina's and a cup, he's in. If he gets a couple more Vezinas and no cup, he still should be in. If he ends his career with only 2 Vezinas, then it might come down to how many wins he can get before he retires. I would say with 2 Vezinas, 350 wins is an absolute lock, and that's only 3 more years at his current level, if the Jets play well.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Hellebuyck has a lot to prove in the playoffs. His numbers in the playoffs are not great for a goalie of his calibre. 2nd highest paid goalie in the NHL and he needs to start playing like one. Great regular season goalie though.

 

[Goose]

He’s on pace to, but nothing is locked in or guaranteed.

 

[ijuka]

A guy who is bad in the playoffs is just not hockey's best goalie.

Well, NHL pays a salary for regular season, while playoffs are slave labor. So considering the job he's paid for, playoffs don't really matter.

 

[PocketNines]

Well, NHL pays a salary for regular season, while playoffs are slave labor. So considering the job he's paid for, playoffs don't really matter.

plays like it

 

[Channelcat]

Pair of Vezinas will probably get him in eventually.

I know Thomas has two and isn't in, but Helle has already played 80 more career games. If he can stay healthy and even moderately productive, he'll go.

I feel like Thomas would be in, if he had better standing with league brass.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Pair of Vezinas will probably get him in eventually.

I know Thomas has two and isn't in, but Helle has already played 80 more career games. If he can stay healthy and even moderately productive, he'll go.

I think it's going to get harder and harder to ignore Thomas' case
Hes' mostly not in because of the similar reasons as Theo Fleury.

Went of the deep end with anti-gay rhetoric.

Anonymous Bruin on Thomas: "He's not my teammate"

Does that make him staunchly anti-fried chicken, too?

www.nbcsports.com

In 2024 it's not a 'political view'. It's a hate view.

The NHL being as progressive as it is, is trying to distance themselves from Thomas.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I'm usually not one to put a lot of weight into team awards, but in this case a Cup really would strengthen his argument quite a lot.

 

[Mrb1p]

Connor Hellebuyck is NOT tracking to be a HHOF.

 

[Mrb1p]

Hellebuyck has a lot to prove in the playoffs. His numbers in the playoffs are not great for a goalie of his calibre. 2nd highest paid goalie in the NHL and he needs to start playing like one. Great regular season goalie though.

I remember he pretty much gave us the series in 2021. Price stood on his head for four games and nitwits around here were saying that Hellebuyck was a better goaltender.

 

[Oilslick941611]

I don't know, he need a Rocket or Art Ross win to cement his HHOF status.