BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Yes, you read the thread... This is a topic of what players in the NHL you think will make the Hall of Fame, with one twist... They had to of started their career in 05/06 or later. In simpler terms, which current player do you think will make the HOF that hasn't played in the "old" NHL? I'll name off some guys... Sidney Crosby Jonathan Toews Patrick Kane Alexander Ovechkin Dion Phaneuf Drew Doughty IMO, those are the only guys, but that's why it is a discussion... Bring up other dudes and make some cases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 The way things are going Quincey will be in the Hall before Doughty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Kopitar I think will have a very good chance with the way his team is shaping up, but I do think it's too early for Doughty though to be honest. Malkin should be added to the list. Mike Green as well. I don't know about Kane or Toews as well. They might end up in the hall of very good. Edited February 24, 2009 by Konnan511 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waitahochiminute 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 I could see Evgeni Malkin being in the hall of fame. hall of fame though...thats a hard prediction to make Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Just for Ks n' Gs I'm going to throw Kindl into the mix as he should become a Mike Green type player and he could put up some great numbers QB'n some legit PPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjd06e 10 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 If you going to throw out Kindl, ill add JOHN TAVARES seriously though, Zach Parise and Ryan Getzlaf have to be in this discussion IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Tomas Kopecky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 I was intentionally thinking of guys who have already started playing, but I guess we could think of soon to be NHLers like Tavares and TAYLOR HALL. Getzlaf I was thinking of too, and Parise... I can't see slowing down. I completely forgot Malkin though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Just for Ks n' Gs I'm going to throw Kindl into the mix as he should become a Mike Green type player and he could put up some great numbers QB'n some legit PPs. Kindl will be lucky if he sees a regular NHL roster spot at the age of 23. If you're counting on him being in the HHOF because of production, he needed to already have his NHL feet wet by now. Green is already in the record books. On production alone, he'll probably get a Norris nomination this year (sadly), and at 23 is already the best goal scoring defenseman in the game. He'll probably get his 50th NHL goal this year. It'll have taken Lidstrom at least 50 more games to hit that mark than Green, and hes just hitting his stride. Phaneuf and Green are flashy Dmen, and I think that will earn them recognition and awards alone. Kane started at 18, and began producing at that age as well, so I think he has a better chance than Getzlaf and definitely better than Parise who will be 25 in the off-season. Malkin, Crosby, and Ovechkin are no-brainers. In terms of random choices, I'd take Doughty, Steve Mason. Also, I'm surprised no ones mentioned Backstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Something like this is so hard to predict. I mean a lot of these standout productive players could have career ending injuries or ailments. Where would that put them then in hockey history? I could only predict: 1. AO 2. Malkin 3. Mike Green 4. Phaneuf 5. Kopitar 6. Stamkos 7. Toews 8. Kane 9. Crosby 10. Shea Weber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danglesmith08 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 seriously though, Zach Parise and Ryan Getzlaf have to be in this discussion IMO Getzlaf defiantly should get the nob for future HOF. The guy is a beast of a hockey player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Leino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Mike Richards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Ovechkin and Crosby are givens. I could definately see Phaneuf in there after he wins a couple of Norris Trophies. And I'm agreeing with YoungGuns1340, if Steve Mason turns out to be the real deal instead of a 1 year wonder, then there's no way he doesn't make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Mike Richards. Amen to this... This guy is going to be nothing but a beast his whole NHL career. A leader, responsible in the own end, and offensive producer. Nothing but great things to happen in his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Also, I'm surprised no ones mentioned Backstrom. Bäckström! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Ovechkin and Crosby are givens. I could definately see Phaneuf in there after he wins a couple of Norris Trophies. And I'm agreeing with YoungGuns1340, if Steve Mason turns out to be the real deal instead of a 1 year wonder, then there's no way he doesn't make it. There's no reason to say he will be a one year wonder... A 20 year old kid that already had potential who already proved himself on a team like Columbus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian_Yzerman_Fan 7 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Mike Richards. Agreed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin I wouldn't bet on anyone else just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 crosby was pretty much garunteed a spot before he ever played a minute in the nhl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Babcock... (well... he started with us in 05-06... started coaching nhl in 01?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Chris Osgood Pavel Dasyuk Henrik Zetterberg Ville Leino Mark my words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Babcock... (well... he started with us in 05-06... started coaching nhl in 01?) I'm pretty sure his first season was when the Ducks went to the Finals in 03. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 44 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 One of the Stall brothers will prolly make it. Danny Briere Possibly Steve Mason? Jonathan Toews if he can score on an open net on marty turco.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudConnected 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Mike Richards was the first guy that popped into my mind. (Aside from Crosby, AO, Malkin) That's kind of tough to say, because it is too soon for some of these guys. I could mention someone like Phil Kessel if he keeps improving, but he's just starting to break through this year. Way too soon. Same goes for Setoguchi and Bobby Ryan. How about Paul Stastny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
