softshoes 83 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 http://www.freep.com/article/20100622/SPORTS05/100622040/1318/Wings-Dino-Devellano-join-Hockey-Hall-of-Fame Good job boys. 1 CanadaBoy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 608 goals, it's about time. My favorite player of all-time and he shouldn't have had to wait this long. Way to go Dino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted June 23, 2010 608 goals, it's about time. My favorite player of all-time and he shouldn't have had to wait this long. Way to go Dino. Couldn't agree more. One of my all time favorites, if not THE favorite player for me. In the past 2 years I had gotten to the point where I was pretty certain it wasn't going to happen anytime soon. Man, was I shocked, relieved and ecstatic when I heard. DINO IS IN!!!!!! And Jimmy D, too. Awesome day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 its about ******* time....even though dino was only with us for 4 years...he will always be one of my all time favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Well deserved in both cases, but Dino was overdue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 I can't wait to see how the Wings honour these two for their acomplishments. Obviously there will be a themed game of some sort and a sweet merchandise giveaway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Nevermind...grats Dino Edited June 23, 2010 by dragonballgtz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 My brush with Dino came when I was 15, pushing carts one holiday season at the Toys R Us at Lakeside Mall. He was there buying gifts. Congrats to both him and Jimmy D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Congrats, guys. Well deserved. I know that Dino still can't believe he shook the guys friggin' hand. Edited June 23, 2010 by Hockeytown0001 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Mark Howe? Sergei Makarov? These guys deserve to be in WAY before Ciccarelli. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Mark Howe? Sergei Makarov? These guys deserve to be in WAY before Ciccarelli. Makarov hardly even played in the NHL. Dino has more goals in the NHL then he does games played. I think its safe to say Dino is more then deserving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 What is Dino going in as? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 I'm tickled to see Dino get in. I honestly believe that Homer learned a lot of his tricks from Dino. One of my all time faves. Congrats to both he and Jim Devellano - both deserving and both long overdue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Makarov hardly even played in the NHL. Dino has more goals in the NHL then he does games played. I think its safe to say Dino is more then deserving So? Last time I checked it was the Hockey Hall of Fame, not the NHL Hall of Fame. That's not to say Dino is more or less deserving than Makarov, but your logic is flawed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Cammi Granato is totally deserving of recognition for her accomplishments, but I think there should be a separate category for women. There is no way that there can be a comparison given how different everything is between the genders in the hockey world. Congrats to Dino and Jimmy D and the other winners as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Dino's stick incident and off ice incidents are what kept him out for so long, but the guy deserves to be in. They just had to let those memories fade a bit I guess, or hold him out as punishment or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Cammi Granato is totally deserving of recognition for her accomplishments, but I think there should be a separate category for women. There is no way that there can be a comparison given how different everything is between the genders in the hockey world. Congrats to Dino and Jimmy D and the other winners as well. Women are separate... each year up to 4 men, 2 women and 2 builders can be accepted. No one else got the 14 out of 18 votes this year. I am hearing Mark Howe came close this year Hopefully he will finally be 'forgiven' for daring to play in the WHA. Dino's stick incident and off ice incidents are what kept him out for so long, but the guy deserves to be in. They just had to let those memories fade a bit I guess, or hold him out as punishment or something. I think it is obvious the committee strongly believes in making players with black marks wait, and that first-year inductions are reserved for the true greats. I do like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Women are separate... each year up to 4 men, 2 women and 2 builders can be accepted. No one else got the 14 out of 18 votes this year. I am hearing Mark Howe came close this year Hopefully he will finally be 'forgiven' for daring to play in the WHA. Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. I had overheard in passing someone (male) complaining that the gals had taken the men's spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. I had overheard in passing someone (male) complaining that the gals had taken the men's spots. That was my first reaction as well... Just unusual to see only one male induction this year (I think the only other time was Wayne Gretzky), as there certainly are plenty of other men deserving and elgible. The committee is such an old boy's club, I think all their moves 'say something'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 I'm close to the Ciccarelli family and they are ecstatic that Dino is finally getting the recognition he deserves! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
softshoes 83 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. I had overheard in passing someone (male) complaining that the gals had taken the men's spots. You know we ain't happy with you gals taking our spots when you know more than we do where you belong. Being barefoot is part of it, I'll let you figure out the rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegerkin 189 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Congrats to both. Glad to see Ciccarelli get the props he deserves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 958 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Mark Howe? Sergei Makarov? These guys deserve to be in WAY before Ciccarelli. Have some issues with the picks start some threads about them, don't piss on Dino's accomplishments. .........Dino way to go bud . Long over due my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 You know we ain't happy with you gals taking our spots when you know more than we do where you belong. Being barefoot is part of it, I'll let you figure out the rest. Fixed it for ya. Barefoot and... relaxing on a beach with a hot cabana boy bringing us margaritas? Cool by me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
