germanwing 154 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 http://www.detnews.com/article/20090620/SP...Hall-on-Tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 But one final one, the ultimate in many athletes' opinion, likely will come next week. Yzerman is considered a shoo-in when the Hockey Hall of Fame announces its inductees at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Said defenseman Larry Murphy, a Hall of Famer and former teammate of Yzerman: "He's the real deal. I've played with players, in certain instances, the media builds them up bigger than they really are. But Steve, he lives up to the hype. This guy, he was the ultimate competitor." That pretty much says it all. I can think of no one that deserves it more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Wow, Stevie, Hully and Luc all up for consideration. Could be a mini-reunion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Stevie is a first ballot HOFer, no question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Yzerman... Hull... Luc... whos' gonna be the fourth player this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Yzerman... Hull... Luc... whos' gonna be the fourth player this year? The top two possibilities for the four spots IMHO, by position and in order of how much I think they deserve it: Center: Steve Yzerman, Bobby Smith Left Wing: Luc Robitaille, Vic Hadfield Right Wing: Brett Hull, Pavel Bure Defense: Mark Howe, Doug Wilson Goaltender: Ed Belfour, Tom Barrasso If I had to pick four guys from that group to go into the HHOF, it's Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille, and Belfour. Edited June 20, 2009 by eva unit zero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 The top two possibilities for the four spots IMHO, by position and in order of how much I think they deserve it: Center: Steve Yzerman, Bobby Smith Left Wing: Luc Robitaille, Vic Hadfield Right Wing: Brett Hull, Pavel Bure Defense: Mark Howe, Scott Stevens Goaltender: Ed Belfour, Tom Barrasso If I had to pick four guys from that group to go into the HHOF, it's Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille, and Belfour. I'd say Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille and Bure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I'd say Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille and Bure. I'd go with Belfour over Bure. But both were amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredbarnman 13 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Belfour may be passed over because of his office problems, just like Dino. Guess we'll find out Tuesday. Just curious as to why Scott Stevens' name is there. He was inducted in '07. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I'd vote Bure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Likely? I'd say it's a foregone conclusion. I can't see any reason why he wouldn't be inducted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Belfour may be passed over because of his office problems, just like Dino. Guess we'll find out Tuesday. Just curious as to why Scott Stevens' name is there. He was inducted in '07. Because I made a mistake. Replace him with Doug Wilson on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Apparently there's some guy called Brian Leetch who's up for consideration. I don't know anything about him, personally. I'm sure he doesn't deserve to be in more than any of the people named above. I'd say that Yzerman, Hull, Leetch and Robitaille will get in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Apparently there's some guy called Brian Leetch who's up for consideration. I don't know anything about him, personally. I'm sure he doesn't deserve to be in more than any of the people named above. I'd say that Yzerman, Hull, Leetch and Robitaille will get in. Leetch over Belfour, Barrasso, Howe, Wilson? I don't think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Leetch over Belfour, Barrasso, Howe, Wilson? I don't think so. Leetch: 1 Stanley Cup, 1 Conn Smythe, 2 Norris trophies, 1 Calder, 2-time First All Star team (10 All Star appearances total) GP: 1205 Pts: 1028 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 When you're 6th all time in points and had nearly 700 goals, yeah it's pretty fair to assume you're a first ballot hall-of-famer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I really want Dino to get in someday... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Is there really any doubt? He got his number retired as a red wing. Some consider that as much harder to get into than the HOF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 That pretty much says it all. I can think of no one that deserves it more. Is that a subtle shot at Gretzky or Mario? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I am pretty sure it will be Leetch. It really is a shame Mark Howe is not in yet.... seriously underrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Is there really any doubt? He got his number retired as a red wing. Some consider that as much harder to get into than the HOF. Some? I'd say that is an unquestionable fact. 35 Hall of Famers have played for Detroit (soon to be 38) - 13 (14) of whom played in Detroit most of their careers - and only 6 up in the rafters. Edited June 20, 2009 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Leetch: 1 Stanley Cup, 1 Conn Smythe, 2 Norris trophies, 1 Calder, 2-time First All Star team (10 All Star appearances total) GP: 1205 Pts: 1028 Belfour: 2 Vezinas, 1 Calder, 1 Stanley Cup, 484 Wins (behind only Roy and Brodeur), 2 First All-Star team appearances, 6 All-Star Game appearances (including once injured) Leetch vs. Belfour is no contest. Belfour wins. Comparable numbers when it's much harder to win awards (such as All-Star game appearances) as a goaltender than it is as a defenseman. Leetch is one of the top defensemen of his era. Belfour is one of the greatest goaltenders of All-Time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcrazy 13 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 As long as the Captain gets in,who cares about anyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Some? I'd say that is an unquestionable fact. 35 Hall of Famers have played for Detroit (soon to be 38) - 13 (14) of whom played in Detroit most of their careers - and only 6 up in the rafters. I didn't want to go that far. If I had those numbers then I probably would've just said it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Belfour: 2 Vezinas, 1 Calder, 1 Stanley Cup, 484 Wins (behind only Roy and Brodeur), 2 First All-Star team appearances, 6 All-Star Game appearances (including once injured) Leetch vs. Belfour is no contest. Belfour wins. Comparable numbers when it's much harder to win awards (such as All-Star game appearances) as a goaltender than it is as a defenseman. Leetch is one of the top defensemen of his era. Belfour is one of the greatest goaltenders of All-Time. I think that applies to both of them -- both played during an unusually deep time in their position. Belfour is owned by Hasek, Roy and later Brodeur while Leetch was playing with Bourque, Chelios, Coffey, MacInnis and later Lidstrom. Both have two awards for best at their positions, but Leetch has a Conn Smythe, though Belfour has some great post-seasons under his belt also. I think Leetch will get in first simply because of that 94 Rangers team and a lack of indiscretions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
