James Tanner: Shane Doan Does Not Go to the Hall of Fame

The fact two of the greatest American born players, Keith Tkachuk & Jeremy Roenick, keep getting passed over for the likes of a Kevin Lowe is a complete joke.

The fact two of the greatest American born players, Keith Tkachuk & Jeremy Roenick, keep getting passed over for the likes of a Kevin Lowe is a complete joke.
- Pacificgem

Got to completely agree with you.

I hope than when/if the NHL starts back, you do a complete and thorough analysis of the Preds/Yotes series because the Preds blogger has been MIA for three months.

I hope than when/if the NHL starts back, you do a complete and thorough analysis of the Preds/Yotes series because the Preds blogger has been MIA for three months.
- FoxMulder

Careful what you wish for.

Hey Tanner. Some friendly advice from a reader. Maybe proofread your work for a quick second before publishing:

1) hijinks, not jijinks
2) Cusack, not Cusak
3) Buscemi, not Bucemi
4) Captain Corelli, not Corolini

Also, most people didn't think Shane Doan deserved to be in the Hall of Fame. I certainly don't think he did enough. But I also wasn't running around saying anyone who disagreed with me should get fired from their job. By the way, Eklund suggested Doan was a strong candidate. Can you fire your boss?

What are your thoughts on Hossa getting in on his first ballot over Mogilny?

Hey Tanner. Some friendly advice from a reader. Maybe proofread your work for a quick second before publishing:

1) hijinks, not jijinks
2) Cusack, not Cusak
3) Buscemi, not Bucemi
4) Captain Corelli, not Corolini

Also, most people didn't think Shane Doan deserved to be in the Hall of Fame. I certainly don't think he did enough. But I also wasn't running around saying anyone who disagreed with me should get fired from their job. By the way, Eklund suggested Doan was a strong candidate. Can you fire your boss?
- Kooleus

Rent free

What are your thoughts on Hossa getting in on his first ballot over Mogilny?
- LAkings96

It's dumb. Really dumb

The fact two of the greatest American born players, Keith Tkachuk & Jeremy Roenick, keep getting passed over for the likes of a Kevin Lowe is a complete joke.
- Pacificgem

The HHOF is a joke. If either of those two players played for the leafs they would be first ballot hall of famers.

The fact two of the greatest American born players, Keith Tkachuk & Jeremy Roenick, keep getting passed over for the likes of a Kevin Lowe is a complete joke.
- Pacificgem

Tkachuk and Roenick didn't quite do enough to get there.

Kevin Lowe didn't do nearly enough to get there.

Old Boys Network.

I hope than when/if the NHL starts back, you do a complete and thorough analysis of the Preds/Yotes series because the Preds blogger has been MIA for three months.
- FoxMulder

Oh you can count on a weird analysis at least.

Hey Tanner. Some friendly advice from a reader. Maybe proofread your work for a quick second before publishing:

1) hijinks, not jijinks
2) Cusack, not Cusak
3) Buscemi, not Bucemi
4) Captain Corelli, not Corolini

Also, most people didn't think Shane Doan deserved to be in the Hall of Fame. I certainly don't think he did enough. But I also wasn't running around saying anyone who disagreed with me should get fired from their job. By the way, Eklund suggested Doan was a strong candidate. Can you fire your boss?
- Kooleus

Thanks for the help.

As for Doan, I said anyone who votes for him should be off the committee. I stand by it.

What are your thoughts on Hossa getting in on his first ballot over Mogilny?
- LAkings96

My thoughts are that while Hossa is a legit HOF player, getting in on the first ballot should be reserved for Eric Lindros/Nick Lidstrom level players and above.

Thanks for the help.

As for Doan, I said anyone who votes for him should be off the committee. I stand by it.
- James_Tanner

No you didn't. Go re-read your own blog. You said anyone who even suggests Doan should be fired. And I'll stand by that as being ridiculous. Nice backtracking!

My thoughts are that while Hossa is a legit HOF player, getting in on the first ballot should be reserved for Eric Lindros/Nick Lidstrom level players and above.
- James_Tanner

Scoring 500+ goals, 1100+ points while playing 1300+ games while winning multiple Cups makes a player a first ballot HOF player.

Here's what he said:

End of story. Fire anyone who even suggests him for the HOF cause it's patently ridiculous.

You be the judge.

The fact two of the greatest American born players, Keith Tkachuk & Jeremy Roenick, keep getting passed over for the likes of a Kevin Lowe is a complete joke.
- Pacificgem

Alexander Mogilny scored 76 goals once. Kevin Lowe scored 84. HIS WHOLE CAREER. One is a HOF. Guess which?

Here's what he said:

End of story. Fire anyone who even suggests him for the HOF cause it's patently ridiculous.

You be the judge.
- FoxMulder

It's just funny and flippant who cares? Some losers just live for this crap, it's sad.

It's just funny and flippant who cares? Some losers just live for this crap, it's sad.
- James_Tanner

Yes, he does live for it, so why give him an excuse? Own up to your words.

My thoughts are that while Hossa is a legit HOF player, getting in on the first ballot should be reserved for Eric Lindros/Nick Lidstrom level players and above.
- James_Tanner

I never understood the argument of "first ballot" vs "regular" HOF. If someone is a HOF player either they are or they aren't. Set the criteria and name those that meet said criteria. Stop stringing guys along.

Tkachuk and Roenick didn't quite do enough to get there.

Kevin Lowe didn't do nearly enough to get there.

Old Boys Network.
- Atomic Wedgie

Agreed. If Pierre Turgeon isn't in the Hall, and I'm not arguing for it, then none of these players should be either. I think Pierre Turgeon is perhaps one of the best examples of a player whose numbers jump out at you, but was actually just a really good player not an all time great. His stats and career illustrate the line between really good and all time great pretty well if you watched him play.

Thats a REALLY terrible list of 'best' movies ever..

Baby driver? Macgruber?

Are you on meth?

Agreed. If Pierre Turgeon isn't in the Hall, and I'm not arguing for it, then none of these players should be either. I think Pierre Turgeon is perhaps one of the best examples of a player whose numbers jump out at you, but was actually just a really good player not an all time great. His stats and career illustrate the line between really good and all time great pretty well if you watched him play.
- The_Journeyman

Pierre Turgeon absolutely belongs in the Hall of Fame. It's ridiculous that he isn't already there.

The HHOF is a joke. If either of those two players played for the leafs they would be first ballot hall of famers.
- shack67

any hall of fame is a joke