Even without a Cup, does Kovalchuk have what it takes to make the HHOF?
#1
Posted 16 March 2018 - 01:08 PM
Custom everything.
#2
Posted 16 March 2018 - 01:15 PM
#4
Posted 16 March 2018 - 04:59 PM
Absolutely. A point per game player with 816 points in as many games in the NHL. Over 400 goals. Over 1k points if you combine the KHL and over a point per game combines as well. Granted him leaving may sour some, but you can't deny how amazing of a player he is. IMO he's a first ballot HOFer. You have to remember, it's the Hockey Hall of Fame, not the NHL HOF.
You're out to lunch my friend. Is Patrick Marleau a first ballot HOFer? Hell no. Neither is Kovalchuk. It's that simple.
#5
Posted 16 March 2018 - 09:54 PM
You're out to lunch my friend. Is Patrick Marleau a first ballot HOFer? Hell no. Neither is Kovalchuk. It's that simple.
There may be some personal bias in there, as he is still one of my all time favorite players. I concede that he isn't likely at all a first ballot...
#8
Posted 19 March 2018 - 02:32 PM
PPG is never used for HHOF admittance obviously, unless it's an extreme outlier (Bossy etc). I suppose you could argue Kariya, but he is considered a weak induction as it is. Look at goals and point totals and explain to me how Kovalchuk has a better case than Marleau, and Marleau ain't getting in. KHL points obviously mean nothing as well. And I WANT Kovy in, don't think it happens due to his leaving in his prime.
#11
Posted 19 March 2018 - 06:50 PM
IIHF golds and Gagarin cups means absolutely zilch to the HHOF. Absolutely nothing. I don't think he is, but it's close. He was an unreal goalscorer....and....that's it?
Maybe on their own mean nothing, but tied in with his goal and point production in the NHL will help bolster the case for him
#14
Posted 20 March 2018 - 02:43 PM
For what it's worth, I don't think Kariya should be in either. The hall has a couple of players that probably shouldnt be in there. I would say if Kovy never left for the KHL, he would be in, same as Kariya. This type of stuff isn't easily forgotten by the people who vote on it.