The best defensive forward of his time deserves to be included in the NHL Hall of Fame.
Jere Lehtinen was a phenomenal player to witness. He was the essence of what the Dallas Stars were at their peak. Those teams were Mike Modano's teams, but Lehtinen stood for everything Dallas hockey: hard work, top flight defense, and chipping in offensively when the moment presented itself. He should be in the NHL Hall of Fame.
The biggest argument for Lehtinen's inclusion is the inclusion of one Bob Gainey. The main claim to fame for both players was their defensive reputation, but the similarities go even further.