M.A. Fleury a Hall of Famer?

[Paris in Flames]

If Vegas wins the cup then 106% of that team will go into the Hall. Including MAF.

I didn't think he goes in before. With a cup here and a Smythe I think he has a conversation around him.

 

[ZeroPucksGiven]

If Detroit had won the final in 09, Osgood would most likely won the Conn Smythe. It was either him or Zetterberg again. Alternatively Malkin would have won it anyway, even in a loss.

Except Osgood lets in 2 weak ones from noted Sniper Max Talbot....

 

[dr robbie]

Eh, he would still be a tough sale even if he adds a cup and/or smythe. It's insanely difficult for a goalie to make the HHOF as it is. Barasso should still be in before him as well as a handful of other deserving goalies. If MAF could lock down one amazing season (a Vezina or the lead in GAA/SV%) I think he would start being part of the conversation. If they start opening the doors up a bit, I would absolutely love to see MAF inducted one day.

 

[Channelcat]

Considering who's in the HOF. Yes. That being said, who gives a s*** about the HOF.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Considering who's in the HOF. Yes. That being said, who gives a s*** about the HOF.

Considering the goalies in the HOF, No

 

[SirKillalot]

Except Osgood lets in 2 weak ones from noted Sniper Max Talbot....

I can't remember both being weak. But, is there a point to this? Penguins only scored two. When the Red Wings can't score at least three or more, they don't deserve to win the game regardless. It's not on the goalie.

 

[IamNotADancer]

Just a quick reminder that consistency is THE most valuable trait in a starting goalie.

Half a season of good play and tagging along with stacked teams is not and should not be enough to get into the HoF

 

[Legion34]

The hall is the weirdest place. I mean it seems like any half decent skater gets in, but it’s almost impossible for a goalie.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

thats gotta be a no from me, dog

 

[Barrie22]

Since 1945 there have been 35 goalies selected to the hall of fame.

Last one selected was rogie vachon. And only 6 were selected in the past 28 years (1990).

 

[GreatSaveLuongo]

A tough sell without Vezina or Conn Smythe.

 

[Sol]

He's never won the Vezina
He was the starter in 1 of his 3 cup wins
All of his wins were in an era with no ties
No. He's on the same level as Chris Osgood IMO.

Exactly.


Hopefully he doesn't make it in.

 

[LamorielloAndSon]

How is what he's done so far not hall of fame worthy?

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

How is what he's done so far not hall of fame worthy?

He's never been close to the best goalie in the league in any given year.

Counter-point: what has he done that's so hall of fame worthy?

 

[ColbyChaos]

He's never been close to the best goalie in the league in any given year.

Counter-point: what has he done that's so hall of fame worthy?

Muh team accomplishments

 

[koyvoo]

Maybe. There are players of equal or even lesser esteem there already.

 

[Legion34]

I mean he could end up top 3
In wins by the end of his career.

3 cups 2’finals. 500 wins. Would have to be pretty close

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Not a first ballot, but when there isn't anybody left to induct, he'll likely be a pick. Like Belfour, Gilmour, and Kariya.

Has a gold medal, three cups and bound for 500 wins. That should just get you in.

Also, Vegas should worry about signing him to a long-term extension this off-season as I read Vegas wants to retire in Vegas. Will probably be the first number they retire.

 

[mouser]

Maybe. There are players of equal or even lesser esteem there already.

Who was the last lesser or equal goalie elected into the HHoF?

 

[BrindamoursNose]

I'd say no.

He's gonna get the Chris Osgood treatment methinks

 

[Weztex]

Maybe. There are players of equal or even lesser esteem there already.

As it is now he'd easily be the the worst goalie in the HOF.

 

[TheSituation]

As it is now he'd easily be the the worst goalie in the HOF.

And it's not even close

 

[AfroThunder396]

He doesn't even have a first OR second All-Star Team finish (never finished higher than 6th).

He's only gotten a Vezina vote *twice* in his career, never a finalist nor finished in the top-7.

 

[Barrie22]

Is fleury really the 37th best goalie to ever play the game? 35 goalies have been selected (36th is brodeur).

 

[Paul4587]

He will be but he shouldn’t be.