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The Pittsburgh Penguins are relaunching their Hall of Fame over three years, inducting 10 key figures including players like Jaromir Jagr and Tom Barrasso, and builders such as Scotty Bowman and Jim Rutherford, to honor their storied franchise history with a new physical space and special displays.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tom Barrasso has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame after 17 years of eligibility. While his resume is comparable to that of Henrik Lundqvist, who made it on his first ballot, Barrasso's reputation as an "execrable human being" likely kept him out for so long. Stories of his mistreatment of teammates, coaches, and even owners are numerous, but his on-ice accomplishments, including two Stanley Cups and the NHL's career record for points by a goaltender, make him a worthy Hall of Famer.
Tom Barrasso, former goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. While his accomplishments on the ice are impressive, including two Stanley Cup championships and a Vezina Trophy, his reputation as a difficult personality has left some feeling conflicted about his induction.
Henrik Lundqvist, Pierre Turgeon, Tom Barrasso, Mike Vernon, and Caroline Ouellette were elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2023. Lundqvist, a former New York Rangers goalie, spent 15 seasons in the NHL and was among the top goaltenders in the league throughout his career. Turgeon, a former forward, notched 1,327 points in 1,294 games over his 19-year career. The induction ceremony will take place on Nov. 13 in Toronto.
Former Buffalo Sabres players Tom Barrasso and Pierre Turgeon were elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, while Alexander Mogilny was snubbed once again. Barrasso and Turgeon had been eligible for induction since 2006 and 2010, respectively. Mogilny, who has been eligible since 2009, is widely considered the biggest snub of players not in the Hall. The rest of the class includes Henrik Lundqvist, Mike Vernon, Caroline Ouellette, Ken Hitchcock, and Pierre Lacroix.