166. Alexei Yashin

If you ask the fans of the Ottawa Senators, you already know the answer to this question. Alexei Yashin may have spurned the fans of Canada’s capital, but even they would agree that the Russian was a talented skill player. Now playing in Russia, Yashin had over 750 points in the NHL and probably could have hit the four digit mark had he chose to play more in North America (and not sit out a season in his prime due to a contract dispute).

Should Alexei Yashin be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 12.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 29.2%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 41.7%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Sverdlovsk, The Soviet Union
Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2015
Position: Center
Played For: New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators
Non-NHL Teams: Team Russia (Olympics, 1998, 2002 & 2006) (World Cup of Hockey, 1996 & 2004, World Hockey Championship 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 & 2005)
Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All-Star (1) (1999)
NHL All-Star (3) (1994, 1999 & 2002)
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Russia, 1998)
Olympic Bronze Medal (1) (Russia, 2002)
World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Russia, 1993)
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (2) (Russia, 2002 & 2005)