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One of the most anticipated events in the world of hockey is upon us-the annual Hockey Hall of Fame induction.
On this revered night, the hockey community will witness the deserving induction of the latest class, a group that leans particularly heavy on talented goalkeepers.
The latest inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame, to be officially honored during the ceremony in Toronto, spotlight the remarkable talents of Henrik Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso, and Mike Vernon, making it one of the most goalie-centric classes in history.
Center Pierre Turgeon s these skilled netminders, along with Caroline Ouellette, a legendary figure in Canadian women's hockey, former NHL executive Pierre Lacroix, and the veteran head coach Ken Hitchcock.
The class of 2023 was determined by an 18-member selectioncommittee chaired by Mike Gartner.
Maple Leafs hold Hall of Fame NHL record
Remarkably, the Toronto Maple Leafs, which were previously known as the Toronto St. Patricks and Toronto Arenas, boast the highest number of player inductees with 60.
It's not without its controversies, though.
A notably deserving candidate who missed out on this year's list is former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Mogilny.
Despite an impressive 1,032 points across 990 NHL games, Mogilny was snubbed for the Hall of Fame induction for the 14th consecutive year.
On the contrary, Pierre Turgeon, a well-regarded player with 1,327 points in 1,294 NHL games, was the only skater inducted this year.
Mogilny, who had a remarkable career spanning multiple teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils, holds an enviable resume.
With 473 goals and numerous accolades, including a Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold, World Championship, and a Lady Byng trophy, his exclusion remains baffling.
Similarly overlooked was Curtis Joseph, ranked 7th in all-time wins with 454 victories and a career save percentage of .906. Joseph, another former Maple Leafs goaltender, is on the Hall of Fame ballot since 2012.
It was a surprising miss, especially given that two goalies with lesser statistics made the cut in a year where three goalkeepers were inducted.
Here is the list of Leafs organization who are in the Hockey Hall of Fame:
- 01. 1947: Frank Nighbor
- 02. 1958: King Clancy
- 03. 1958: Conn Smythe
- 04. 1960: Frank Selke
- 05. 1961: Syl Apps
- 06. 1961: Charlie Conacher
- 07. 1961: Hap Day
- 08. 1961: George Hainsworth
- 09. 1962: Sweeney Schriner
- 10. 1963: Joe Primeau
- 11. 1965: Foster Hewitt
- 12. 1965: Red Horner
- 13. 1965: Syd Howe
- 14. 1966: Max Bentley
- 15. 1966: Ted Kennedy
- 16. 1966: Babe Pratt
- 17. 1967: Turk Broda
- 18. 1969: Red Kelly
- 19. 1970: Babe Dye
- 20. 1971: Busher Jackson
- 21. 1971: Terry Sawchuk
- 22. 1974: Dickie Moore
- 23. 1974: Carl Voss
- 24. 1975: George Armstrong
- 25. 1975: Ace Bailey
- 26. 1975: Gordie Drillon
- 27. 1975: Pierre Pilote
- 28. 1976: Johnny Bower
- 29. 1977: Harold Ballard
- 30. 1977: Tim Horton
- 31. 1978: Andy Bathgate
- 32. 1978: J.P. Bickell
- 33. 1978: Jacques Plante
- 34. 1978: Marcel Pronovost
- 35. 1980: Harry Lumley
- 36. 1981: Frank Mahovlich
- 37. 1981: Allan Stanley
- 38. 1982: Norm Ullman
- 39. 1984: Punch Imlach
- 40. 1984: Bernie Parent
- 41. 1985: Gerry Cheevers
- 42. 1985: Bert Olmstead
- 43. 1986: Leo Boivin
- 44. 1986: Dave Keon
- 45. 1989: Darryl Sittler
- 46. 1990: Fernie Flaman
- 47. 1990: Bud Poile
- 48. 1991: Bob Pulford
- 49. 1992: Frank Mathers
- 50. 1992: Lanny McDonald
- 51. 1994: Harry Percival Watson
- 52. 1996: Al Arbour
- 53. 1996: Borje Salming
- 54. 2001: Mike Gartner
- 55. 2002: Roger Neilson
- 56. 2003: Grant Fuhr
- 57. 2004: Cliff Fletcher
- 58. 2004: Larry Murphy
- 59. 2006: Dick Duff
- 60. 2007: Ron Francis
- 61. 2008: Glenn Anderson
- 62. 2009: Lou Lamoriello
- 63. 2009: Brian Leetch
- 64. 2011: Ed Belfour
- 65. 2011: Doug Gilmour
- 66. 2011: Joe Nieuwendyk
- 67. 2012: Mats Sundin
- 68. 2014: Pat Burns
- 69. 2015: Phil Housley
- 70. 2016: Eric Lindros
- 71. 2016: Pat Quinn
- 72. 2017: Dave Andreychuk
- 73. 2019: Jim Rutherford
- 74. 2023: Tom Barrasso