Kubby31 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Lindros In The HHOF ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie12 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Meh. He probably deserves it. I know he was limited because of injury, but from 92 to 99, if he was in the lineup, he was the most dominant player in the game. Considerably over a PPG for 9 of his 12 seasons. Scoring almost 2 PPG in a couple. I know he wasnt the most popular guy off the ice (especially in quebec) but if we base it purely on what he did on the ice, the guy deserves a chance to be in the HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 but from 92 to 99, if he was in the lineup, he was the most dominant player in the game. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Meh. He probably deserves it. I know he was limited because of injury, but from 92 to 99, if he was in the lineup, he was the most dominant player in the game. Considerably over a PPG for 9 of his 12 seasons. Scoring almost 2 PPG in a couple. I know he wasnt the most popular guy off the ice (especially in quebec) but if we base it purely on what he did on the ice, the guy deserves a chance to be in the HOF. It's an interesting debate, his goal scoring rate was awesome in his prime, especially during the dead puck era. Here's the thing, people with injury shortened careers do get in a fair bit but it hurts that he hung around after his injuries and became a mediocre player towards the end. That's the last memory the voters have of him, unlike say, Cam Neely, who was still a pretty dominant force when he had to retire. The hockey hall of fame is the easiest to get into, the standards are no where near as high as say, the baseball hall of fame. I think he has a pretty good chance. Maybe not 1st ballot but I do think he eventually gets in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie12 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 it hurts that he hung around after his injuries and became a mediocre player towards the end. That's the last memory the voters have of him, unlike say, Cam Neely, who was still a pretty dominant force when he had to retire. Very good point. The hockey hall of fame is the easiest to get into, the standards are no where near as high as say, the baseball hall of fame. I think he has a pretty good chance. Maybe not 1st ballot but I do think he eventually gets in. I also agree. Depends who else is eligible this year, but I could definitely see it taking a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathradio Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Yzerman will be a Hall of Famer a couple of years down the road... Maybe Lindros will be inducted after Yzerman. Yzerman deserves it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabGirlYVR Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Yzerman absolutely. Lindros? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiprusoffk Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 If Cam Neely is in, Lindros should be in. At one time, Lindros was the best and most dominant player in the league. That has to count for something. That can not be said for the majority of players already in the Hall. All were very good, but very few can lay claim to the fact , that for a period of time, they were the best or at least top 2 players in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiLla Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Can't stand the guy but he belongs IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnym Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Yzerman absolutely. Lindros? No. NO why and why? he was a GREAT hockey player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathradio Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I was late; Yzerman was inducted last year. However, as far as Lindros goes, I'd see him requiring 2 or 3 years but he will eventually be in, probably with the likes of Joe Sakic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 why and why? he was a GREAT hockey player. I have numerous reasons. Not enough games played. Never a 50 goal season Under 500 goals ( i beleive he didnt even hit 400 without looking it up) Under 1000 points I know he averaged the point a game stat but IMO,,,not enough of a factor on its own. And to boot,,,,i have a hard time electing a guy to the HOF that publicly states he wouldnt play for the team that drafted him. Left a bad taste in my mouth and i'm sure the people doing the voting might feel the same. I'm not saying to never let him in the HOF, but IMO,,,,way too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catt-_mtlc Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Here are Lindros' career totals. I don't think it's enough to get him into the HOF on the first ballot but maybe a few years from now. GP:760 G: 372 A: 493 Pts: 865 PIM 1398 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 He had 4 to 5 dominant years in the League and was pretty much a non factor after that. Too many injuries. Being elected to the Hall just isn't about stats though,,,,,, it's about who best represented the game, the league and their teams,, on and off the ice. Its also about respecting the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl1010 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 IMO, no.... but I do think that he will get in... jus not this year however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie12 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 If Cam Neely is in, Lindros should be in. At one time, Lindros was the best and most dominant player in the league. That has to count for something. That can not be said for the majority of players already in the Hall. All were very good, but very few can lay claim to the fact , that for a period of time, they were the best or at least top 2 players in the world. Can't stand the guy but he belongs IMO. +1 on both points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Meh. He probably deserves it. I know he was limited because of injury, but from 92 to 99, if he was in the lineup, he was the most dominant player in the game. Unless Scott Stevens was in the game as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHIW Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 No, for the whole Quebec Nordiques thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Bah Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Lindros was a good player but I can't remember any team he was on winning a gold medal or Stanley Cup. I don't think he was a good team player, that's my thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Being elected to the Hall just isn't about stats though,,,,,, it's about who best represented the game, the league and their teams,, on and off the ice. Its also about respecting the game. Koivu ? jkjk or am i i was to young to remember lindros so i abstain from voting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 i was to young to remember lindros so i abstain from voting Another star player that if not had his career ended short due to injuries......what if???? Meh. He probably deserves it. I know he was limited because of injury, but from 92 to 99, if he was in the lineup, he was the most dominant player in the game. Considerably over a PPG for 9 of his 12 seasons. Scoring almost 2 PPG in a couple. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 ahh i knew something about it . lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Some would even include him at the time in the same company of Gretzky & Lemieux. Like I said,as Lemieux...what would his numbers be if not for him having injuries issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHIW Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Surely though, the whole Nordiques thing is enough to stop him playing, refusing to play for the Nordiques is a big thing really, was purely an anti French thing, he wouldn't have played for Montreal probably because they are in Quebec, just saying, to me, that's quite a big thing =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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