The HHOF is notoriously frustrating for a lack of transparency and clear cut criteria and as such, each year’s class is met with vigorous debate and frustration. This years will likely be more of the same, with only one true lock (Teemu Selanne). It is generally accepted that players must have exceptional personal statistics, All Star nods and at least one or two major awards to gain entry. In addition, championships tend to make candidates more eligible than similar players who did not win, a case illustrated in a much criticized decision to include Jonathan Toews in the Top 100 players, even though he statistically should not have been.
HHOF Voting: Who’s In for 2017
