Any possible future (pre 1980) NHL hall of famers?

[shagrotn77]

It’s too bad there’s no veteran’s committee for the hockey HOF. It’s the only sport among the big 4 without one. I know he’s a dark horse candidate, but I’d like to see Kent Nilsson get in. He’s 10th all time in PPG.

[D. Bergin]

I think Middleton was maybe 1 or 2 more decent seasons away from getting into the Hall. He is very comparable to Lanny McDonald as somebody else mentioned, who seemed to get in without much of a fight.

As somebody who grew up a Whaler fan, and saw lots of Bruins games, I'm not sure why Cam Neely is in, but Middleton isn't. I know Neely was a more explosive and exciting player, with a more interesting story...but Middleton was a lot more consistent and just plain solid. Just not a Neely type tough guy.

[slightlyrounded]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

I think Middleton was maybe 1 or 2 more decent seasons away from getting into the Hall. He is very comparable to Lanny McDonald as somebody else mentioned, who seemed to get in without much of a fight.

Rick should have grown a more iconic mustache. Agree though, Middleton should be in.

Nilsson shouldn't have any shot: wasn't a fan favourite, didn't have cumulative career stats, and enjoyed absolutely no playoff success (WHA excepted). Fluid skater/handles though.

[JoeWillyMammoth]

Thoughts on Marc Tardif?

[Joeybats]

Originally Posted by JoeWillyMammoth

Thoughts on Marc Tardif?

I don't think he has a chance. Those WHA years probably overstate his body if work.

[shagrotn77]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

I think Middleton was maybe 1 or 2 more decent seasons away from getting into the Hall. He is very comparable to Lanny McDonald as somebody else mentioned, who seemed to get in without much of a fight.

As somebody who grew up a Whaler fan, and saw lots of Bruins games, I'm not sure why Cam Neely is in, but Middleton isn't. I know Neely was a more explosive and exciting player, with a more interesting story...but Middleton was a lot more consistent and just plain solid. Just not a Neely type tough guy.

Agree with this. Middleton had a really nice 6-year stretch, but the rest of his seasons were ho hum. One or two more 90+ point seasons would have given him a much better shot.