The Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2016 could be remembered as the one where the HHOF finally cleaned up its own backyard. Four individuals who almost certainly should have been enshrined much earlier have finally made it, better late than never, into the house of legends.
Eric Lindros – a generational talent whose career trajectory was irrevocably altered by injury – leads the list with Soviet icon Sergei Makarov and Los Angeles Kings legend Rogie Vachon joining him among the players. The HHOF will also honor revered coach and GM Pat Quinn, nearly two years after his death (and about two years too late for many fans, who might be excused for being bitter).