MONTREAL, CANADA – NOVEMBER 05: A closeup view of the NHL crest is seen on a referee jersey during the second period between the Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames at the Bell Centre on November 5, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Calgary Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Here is a list of the 15 best NHL players not to make the Hall of Fame as of 2025. Do you agree? Disagree? Leave a comment and let us know!
15. John Vanbiesbrouck
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 30: A detail of the Florida Panthers logo during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on October 30, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
“Beezer” He’s in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame but still waiting for the NHL to do the same
14. Marian Gaborik
Won two Stanley Cups and multiple trophies
13. Gary Suter
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 25: A detailed view of the jersey logo worn by the Calgary Flames during the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on November 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
4x All -Star. Possibly overshadowed by Al MacInnis
12. Curtis Joseph
SUNRISE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: The Toronto Maple Leafs logo is seen on a jersey during the third period of a game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on October 19, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
“Cujo” 2x All-Star and one of the most consistent goalies of his generation
11. Vincent Damphousse
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 14: A close-up view of the Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
1991 All-Star Game MVP should have his ticket punched
10. Keith Tkachuk
5x All-Star and has 500+ goals and 500+ assists
9. Peter Bondra
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 23: A general view of the Washington Capitals jersey logo during the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on October 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
5x All-Star and 44th in career goals
8. Patrick Elias
NEWARK, NJ – APRIL 22: Patrik Elias #26 of the New Jersey Devils looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center at on April 22, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
4x All-Star, 2 Stanley Cups and big game monster
7. Daniel Alfredsson
RALEIGH, NC – APRIL 04: Ottawa Senators logo prior to the second period the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on April 04, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)***
Over 1000 points scored in his career
6. Pavel Datsyuk
MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 16: A closeup view of the Detroit Red Wings logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on April 16, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
3x All-Star, 2 Stanley Cups, and 3x Selke Winner
5. Henrik Lundquist
5x All-Star and Vezina Trophy Winner
4. Theo Fleury
LANDOVER, MD – FEBRUARY 13: Theo Fleury #12 of the Calgary Flames iooks on during a NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on January 13, 1996 at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
450+ goals and 1000+ points
3. Pierre Turgeon
MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 11: A closeup view of the New York Islanders’ logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 11, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
500+ goals and 1100+ points
2. Jeremy Roenick
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 13: Jeremy Roenick #27 of the Chicago Black Hawks skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on February 13, 1995 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
Top 50 in total games played and 40th in goals scored
1. Alexander Mogilny
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 13: General view of the New Jersey Devils jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
4x All-Star and first Russian to defect to play in the NHL
