Possibly the most intriguing possibility for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018 is “Agent Zero”, Gilbert Arenas. For a three year stretch, Arenas was an All Star and averaged over 25 Points per Game with a PER over 20 in those three seasons. He was lights out behind the arc and earned three post season All-NBA nods (one Second Team and two Third Teams) and was the man in Washington. Sadly after a few controversial moments and a torn MCL, Arenas may have performed his way out of a Hall of Fame spot. We are very curious to see what support he receives for Springfield.

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?

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.

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)