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Zdeno Chara
Oct 17, 2014
Published in
The Hockey Futures
At an imposing six foot nine, Slovakian Defenseman, Zdeno Chara is not just an imposing figure on the ice; he is a spectacular player as well. Chara won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top Defenceman in 2009, but has also been named to a Post Season All Star team six times. In 2011, Chara was the Captain of the Boston Bruins when they won the Stanley Cup. Realistically, is there any reason to think that he hasn’t done enough to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame?
104. Saku Koivu
Oct 16, 2014
Published in
Hockey
While the term of having a lot of heart is applied to athletes a lot, almost to the point of being a cliché, you can’t say that about Saku Koivu.
Roberto Luongo
Oct 17, 2014
Published in
The Hockey Futures
The name Roberto Luongo either made fans cheer or cringe, but although he has not yet won a Stanley Cup, he was a member of Team Canada’s Gold Medal win in 2010 and 2014 and on the 2004 World Cup winning team. Luongo led the NHL in Saves twice and also was a Second Team All Star twice. His Hall of Fame chances lie on how his final NHL seasons play out.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible In:
TBD
Position:
Goalie
Played for:
New York Islanders
Florida Panthers
Vancouver Canucks
Team Canada (Olympics 2006, 2010 & 2014; World Cup 2004; World Hockey Championship 2001, 2003, 2004 & 2005)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Second Team All Star (2) (2004 & 2007)
William M. Jennings Trophy (1) (2011)
NHL All Star (3) (2004, 2007 & 2009)
Olympic Gold Medal (2) (Canada, 2010 & 2014)
World Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 2004)
World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (2) (Canada, 2003 & 2004)
World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Canada, 2005)
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible In:
TBD
Position:
Goalie
Played for:
New York Islanders
Florida Panthers
Vancouver Canucks
Team Canada (Olympics 2006, 2010 & 2014; World Cup 2004; World Hockey Championship 2001, 2003, 2004 & 2005)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Second Team All Star (2) (2004 & 2007)
William M. Jennings Trophy (1) (2011)
NHL All Star (3) (2004, 2007 & 2009)
Olympic Gold Medal (2) (Canada, 2010 & 2014)
World Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 2004)
World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (2) (Canada, 2003 & 2004)
World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Canada, 2005)
Should Roberto Luongo be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 82.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.9%
190. Olli Jokinen
Oct 15, 2014
Published in
Hockey
From Finland, Olli Jokinen had a long and healthy career in the National Hockey League, where he played over 1,200 Games in the most important professional league in Hockey. The Finnish star would have three straight seasons with the Florida Panthers, where he scored 70 or more Points, and he would finish with an even 750 Points over his professional career. Jokinen represented Finland internationally many times, helping his country win three medals at the Olympics.
