Is Marian Hossa a Hall of Famer?

[DMelt36]

Just saw this article pop up online, it's written by Sean McIndoe (aka DownGoesBrown) over at Grantland, a guy who I've always thought is an excellent hockey writer.

Link is here

I'd encourage you to read the whole thing because he makes a ton of good points for/against Hossa. But his final verdict is quoted below.

Let’s assume Hossa sticks around and plays well for at least a few more years, which should get him into the range of 530 goals and 1,150 points. Those are decent numbers, but not overwhelming. Assuming he doesn’t get a sympathetic Selke push in the coming years, he’ll retire without any individual awards — but with two or three (or more) Cup rings.

On paper, I don’t love his case. But here’s the thing: I’ve asked a few people in the hockey world about Hossa, and whenever I do, their eyes light up. They gush about him. The level of respect for his game may be as high as any active player I can think of.

Assuming he doesn’t become eligible in a year with an unusually packed class, my prediction is that his candidacy will generate a ton of debate, with the usual rhetoric on both sides that makes these sorts of conversations so much fun. But ultimately, I’m betting that the selection committee will remember that it’s not the Offensive Hall of Fame, it’s the Hockey Hall of Fame, and hockey is played at both ends of the ice. I think he’ll get in on the first try, and nobody will really bat an eye.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

I want to lean towards yes.

However I think he will be a guy on the bubble.

Kane
Keith

Both locks.

And yes, DGB is excellent.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Not when he misses an empty net during the SCF no way.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

 

[TCD]

Lol 530 goals and 1150 points are " decent"

**** my life

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Seriously, one of those guys on the edge who people talk about but doesn't get in.

 

[Bigfoot]

Hoss is a great example of a two way hockey player. I tell my son see how Hoss plays that is what who you should emulate. As a fan hope he gets in.

 

[DMelt36]

So is that a "no" or have you just been saving that GIF for a few weeks and finally decided to use it?

 

[DMelt36]

Lol 530 goals and 1150 points are " decent"

**** my life

Just imagine how good he'd be if he didn't miss open nets!!

Seriously though, putting up those kinds of numbers in the neutral zone trap era are pretty fucking impressive.

 

[Tater]

I say he gets in first ballot, and what I say goes.

 

[CRM 114]

Just imagine how good he'd be if he didn't miss open nets!!

Seriously though, putting up those kinds of numbers in the neutral zone trap era are pretty fucking impressive.

Did you make this thread just to troll me?

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

So is that a "no" or have you just been saving that GIF for a few weeks and finally decided to use it?

It is a good gif.
Hossa is in. His resume dictates it.

He may even get 81 retired.

 

[DMelt36]

Did you make this thread just to troll me?

Look at the date and time of this tweet. Unless you think I called up DGB and had him write this story just for some Internet lulz, then the answer is most likely no.

 

[clonetrooper264]

I know nothing about hockey so...yes Hossa is a HOFer

 

[DMelt36]

It is a good gif.
Hossa is in. His resume dictates it.

He may even get 81 retired.

They're gonna run out of room in the rafters at the UC when this era comes to an end.

 

[LordKOTL]

He shares a spot on the top echelon of defensive forwards in the league right now with Datsuyk. No one else even comes close--not Toews, not Bergeron, not anybody. Selke be damned because we all know the media is a popularity contest.

I think he gets in--especially because there are only 2 Slovaks who you can make an arument that were better than he is: Stastny the Elder and Mikita.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

They're gonna run out of room in the rafters at the UC when this era comes to an end.

Yep. #88 and #2 will be up there soon.

And if #81 goes up, so will #20 because all I've ever heard is that he's the next Hossa.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

As far as individual awards, I'm meh on it. The guy was top 10 for a few years in points and finished #2 in the Calder voting. Career similarity scores put him in some decent company. 6 SCF appearances.

 

[DMelt36]

He shares a spot on the top echelon of defensive forwards in the league right now with Datsuyk. No one else even comes close--not Toews, not Bergeron, not anybody. Selke be damned because we all know the media is a popularity contest.

I think he gets in--especially because there are only 2 Slovaks who you can make an arument that were better than he is: Stastny the Elder and Mikita.

It's really bullshit that wingers rarely ever get considered for the Selke anymore. Like those guys don't play defense, either.

Yep. #88 and #2 will be up there soon.

And if #81 goes up, so will #20 because all I've ever heard is that he's the next Hossa.

Forgetting one, aren't ya?

 

[DMelt36]

I do think Hossa gets into the HOF but I don't think his jersey gets retired in Chicago. He's been here for a while but he spent so much of his career in other organizations that I don't think he gets that honor, IMO.