2007-03-30 07:02:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Hockey
The basic answer, absolutely not! Players make it to the HOF because of their skill, as an NHL player, not a fighter. People mentioned dumb crap like "Well Wayne Gretzky got in fights" duh? you think!!? Are you people claiming that Wayne Gretzky is in the HOF because he dropped the gloves? No, lets disregard the fact he broke more records than any other player in the history of the NHL. People mentioned Gordie Howe, but he was also a great hockey player. Has anyone actually answered the question? Referring to a few players who made a positive impact, and dropped the gloves doesnt answer the question. My answer: fighting will always be part of the NHL, but it shouldnt be the deciding factor in getting voted in. George Laraque and Donald Brashear dont belong in the HOF just because they are fighters.
2007-03-30 10:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by skeletonking83 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
They already do, just about everyone in there has been in fights, even Gretzky. Many such as Eddie Shore and Gordie Howe were in SEVERAL fights.
Now if you mean someone that was PRIMARILY a fighter with less or little Hockey skill, then no. Fighting has had a place in the game and given that teams NEEDED a Dave Schultz, Tie Domi, Keith Magnuson, etc., that's fine. But you asked me about the HALL OF FAME here. No One-dimensional player belongs there UNLESS he was so good at that one thing nobody could touch him and that brought his team Stanley Cups. Not the case with the 3 people I mentioned or other enforcers I could think of.
2007-03-30 14:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I played in the minors for 3 years and after that time was told to bail out that I wouldn't make it into the NHL The reason. I wasn't agressive enough and back in the later 70's early 80's agressiveness = fights.
In my entire career (Not just when I was in the minors) I was only in three fights. You can not help a team win, nor has anyone ever scored, from the penalty box.
Fighting has a place in hockey and always will. However let's face it, the only reason it does is because it sells admission tickets. Who in thier right mind would go to a hockey game if fighting was not permitted.
2007-03-30 14:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by mikeae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if they are great hockey players. If they are great fighters but just average players then no way.
I'll give you an example... Laraque should not be in the Hall of Fame when he retires... He's a good skater and a good player.... he's a hell of a fighter... but he is not a Hall of Famer. (Replace Tie Domi's name in there for that matter)
2007-03-30 17:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way a fighter could make it to the hall is if his fighting had such a big impact, and if he haelped the team as well. Best person to name for a subject like this is Wendel Clark from the leafs. For a good video of him go on youtube and type id wendel clark all heart.
2007-03-30 15:35:51 · answer #5 · answered by dapper4avs 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a category? Like Best Fighter of 2007? NO!
2007-03-30 23:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by tgfann 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While it's a big part of the game, it never will, nor should it, have a spot in the HOF.
2007-03-30 14:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by Clinton W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea their what makes the game good they deserve a spot in the hall just as much as anybody else
2007-03-30 20:31:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A good one...but he had to be a good hockey player too. Someone that actually contributed more than just fists of stone.
2007-03-30 16:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by SabreFreek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be interesting, but no cause then the game would bemore focused on fighting. It'll take away from the game.
2007-03-30 14:13:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋