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Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Right - the defence was so stifling that his first 100 point season he was one of ten other 100 guys and 5 others were withing 5 points of 100. - His second 100 pt season came on Selanne's wing. And for all those 100 pt season - made the playoffs only 3 times with the ducks and only six times overall. Doesn't spell winner to me. Sure, he won the Byng twice - but even watching Gaudreau win it felt a little hollow. Skilled & Dynamic - did he change the way wingers were perceived? Change how wingers play the game? Break any records?

10 years from now people will remember Kayria's career like they do Bernie Federko's.

Kariya was one of the best players in the league in his prime. That's really how I think the induction criteria should be based on. Statistical milestones should be weighted lower.

If you want to talk about his legacy to the game, look at all the small asian players drafted this year. Two of Japanese descent went in the first round alone. Not to mention him building a fanbase in Anaheim.