Tag: Hockey Hall of Fame

When we debate who deserves to go into the Hockey Hall of Fame, one player comes to mind, and that is lifelong Devil Patrik Elias.

The Case for Patrik Elias for the Hockey Hall of Fame

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class for 2025 on Tuesday, and while there was justice for one former New Jersey Devils player, Alexander Mogilny, who received his call to the Hall, another former player, Patrik Elias, is still…

Jim Biringer June 25, 2025

Alexander Mogilny

Alexander Mogilny Finally Goes into the Hockey Hall of Fame

It took some time, 16 years to be exact, but Alexander Mogilny is finally going into the Hockey Hall of Fame. This was a place he should have been a long time ago. 🚨Night Cap Recap 🚨 Alexander Mogilny Welcome…

Jim Biringer June 24, 2025

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