If it were up to me I would induct Chelios, Niedermayer and Shanahan this year.
Guys I'm on the bubble are Barrasso, Vernon and Joseph. Each on has their merits, but they are all close that if one does, then the other two should get strong consideration.
Also Lindros and Kariya. Both are in the same boat to me. If Kariya gets it, then Lindros should too. Lindros had more impact at the beginning of their careers than Kariya did.
Had Fleury managed to conquer his demons before he became such a sideshow he would be a definite hall of famer, but would he have been the player he was if he had his life under control? Too many bad incidents will prevent him from ever making it.
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