Team Canada 2014- Who ends up in the HHOF?
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JackSlater
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Locks:
St. Louis, Crosby
Both would get into the HHOF if they retired today.
Very likely:
Keith, Weber, Toews
Keith will soon be a two time Norris winner and was top defenceman on two Cup winners. Weber will retire as the most prominent Nashville player by far (most likely), has built a decent record already in Norris voting and I suspect that the media will give him the Norris (that he deserves this year) within a few years. Toews is someone that the media clearly loves, he has a Selke and Smythe and was captain of two Cup winning teams. If Nieuwendyk gets in, Toews is basically a lock.
Likely:
Getzlaf, Perry, Doughty
Getzlaf and Perry have a nice narrative for the media in that they have been a long term, successful pairing. Winning the Cup is a good boost as well. Perry's Hart win bolsters his trophy case, and probably helps Getzlaf as well since most people still consider him the better player. Doughty was top defenceman on two Cup winning teams, has a reputation as a playoff monster and has lots of time to add trophies.
Decent chances:
Bergeron, Tavares, Pietrangelo, Subban
Bergeron could make it as he seems to be a media favourite, was a big part of a Cup winner and should finish with several Selke trophies. Still needs to good years to solidify his position. Tavares is more of a projection, but the talent is clearly there. Pietrangelo and Subban are similar to Tavares in that their accomplishments are not there yet, but they project well.
There are some others with outside chances, but I think everyone else is doubtful.
St. Louis, Crosby
Both would get into the HHOF if they retired today.
Very likely:
Keith, Weber, Toews
Keith will soon be a two time Norris winner and was top defenceman on two Cup winners. Weber will retire as the most prominent Nashville player by far (most likely), has built a decent record already in Norris voting and I suspect that the media will give him the Norris (that he deserves this year) within a few years. Toews is someone that the media clearly loves, he has a Selke and Smythe and was captain of two Cup winning teams. If Nieuwendyk gets in, Toews is basically a lock.
Likely:
Getzlaf, Perry, Doughty
Getzlaf and Perry have a nice narrative for the media in that they have been a long term, successful pairing. Winning the Cup is a good boost as well. Perry's Hart win bolsters his trophy case, and probably helps Getzlaf as well since most people still consider him the better player. Doughty was top defenceman on two Cup winning teams, has a reputation as a playoff monster and has lots of time to add trophies.
Decent chances:
Bergeron, Tavares, Pietrangelo, Subban
Bergeron could make it as he seems to be a media favourite, was a big part of a Cup winner and should finish with several Selke trophies. Still needs to good years to solidify his position. Tavares is more of a projection, but the talent is clearly there. Pietrangelo and Subban are similar to Tavares in that their accomplishments are not there yet, but they project well.
There are some others with outside chances, but I think everyone else is doubtful.
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