Should John LeClair be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 66.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9%
8. John LeClair
Some have said that John LeClair got off to a slow start in the NHL. There is certainly a level of truth to that as his stint with the Habs showed his defensive skill but not any real offensive proficiency. Upon becoming a Philadelphia Flyer, LeClair really began to use his size and mobility. He was placed on a line with Eric Lindros and Michael Renberg and the line dubbed the “Legion of Doom” became a highlight reel staple with their goals and bruising nature. LeClair became the first American to net 50 goals three seasons in a row. The question for the Hall is did John LeClair’s Broad Street tenure do enough to secure a spot.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: St. Albans, Vermont, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2009
- Position: Left Wing
- Played For: Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers
- Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (1996 World Cup, 1998 & 2002 Olympics)
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Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All Star (1995 & 1998)
Second Team All Star (1996, 1997 & 1999)
Plus/Minus Award (1997 & 1999)
NHL All Star (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2000)
Stanley Cup Ring (1993) Montreal Canadians
Should John LeClair be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 66.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9%
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Comments
1) He scored two overtime goals in the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals.
2) Five times he was named to the season-endin g First or Second NHL All-Star Team. I can't imagine there are many players with at least five outside of the Hall.
3) Unlike recent inductee Brendan Shanahan, LeClair actually showed up on the internationa l stage, being named to two tournament All-Star Teams ('96 World Cup and '02 Olympics). His play internationa lly should also dismiss the baseless "he rode Lindros' coat tails" argument.
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