Joe Nieuwendyk Not Elected to 2010 Hockey Hall of Fame Class

by Brad Gardner on Jun 22, 2010 3:05 PM CDT

Joe Nieuwendyk did not make into the HHOF in this, the first year of eligibility. If the Twitter rage is any indication, Stars fans are not too thrilled with the result of the committee's vote, but take solace, he will get in eventually.

We had a nice Joe Nieuwendyk retrospective ready to roll for this joyous occasion, but instead it's quiet and the frogs and crickets are making noise in the background while we sort of twiddle our thumbs and wondering if anyone feels like celebrating long time Minnesota North Star Dino Ciccarelli's confirmation today? He was with the franchise for 9 seasons and ranks fourth all time in franchise history in points (651) and third in goals (332) according to Mike Heika.

So...there's that.

Next year will be the year. Lots of guys don't get in the first time. It's an honor generally reserved for a select few.

In case you're wondeirng, here's a description of how the voting works...

Each committee member is allowed to nominate one person in each category per year. Nominations must be submitted to the Chairman of the Board of Directors by April 15 of the nomination year. The committee then meets in June where a series of Secret ballot votes is held; any player with the support of 75% of the members of the committee present is inducted. If the maximum number of players does not receive 75% after the first round of voting, then run-off votes are held then a series of run-off votes are held. Players with less than 50% are dropped from consideration for that year and voting continues until either the maximum number of inductees is reached or all remaining nominees receive between 50% and 75%. In any given year, a maximum of four players, two builders, and one on-ice official are inducted as members. Player and on-ice officials must have been retired for a minimum of three years to be eligible for nomination.

Feel free to vent any frustrations below.

The NHL.com story on the 2010 class is here, which includes Ciccarelli, Cammi Granato and Angela James.

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I've already met my daily quotient of F-bombs for a day

So I’ll hold off on those.

First off, congrats to the three inductees. They deserved it. And it’s nice of the HHOF to recognize Angela James and Cammi Granato for their contributions to the game.

It bugs me that their inclusion kept some very deserving names out. Not just Nieuwy.

But Adam Oates, Dougie Gilmour, and Pat Burns were snubbed today. Actually, Oates was probably more deserving of an HHOF spot than Nieuwy.

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by Brandon Bibb on Jun 22, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Upset at the Niewy snub, but I'm starting to calm down about it.

Granato and James deserve a spot in the hall. But not over Oates, Burns and Gilmour. I think after this there needs to be a MLB-esque category specially for women’s contributions to hockey. Because women deserve their space in the hall as well, but that shouldn’t keep equally deserving NHler’s out.

But congratulations to Granato and James all the same, I’m happy to see them in the Hall! And to Dino as well.

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by Pat Iversen on Jun 22, 2010 3:29 PM CDT reply actions

AFter this

The biggest news of the day is still that I don’t have to watch Scott Niedermayer waft carelessly through the middle of our zone and make great passes and take pot shots at ~~Marty Turco~~ Kari Lehtonen.

Defending Big D

by Brad Gardner on Jun 22, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions

...any more.

Defending Big D

by Brad Gardner on Jun 22, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions

woot indeed

by Tsudbury on Jun 22, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions

They should have a female player category and a male player category. That way, this year’s snubs never happen again.

And I (grudgingly) congratulate the inductees. Dino’s waited long enough and even though I’m not thrilled with Granato and James making it over NHLers, they do deserve it. Next year Nieuwy’s got to be a lock.

Here's to all us girls who love hockey...and the men who play it.

by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Jun 22, 2010 4:24 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah, he'll get in soon.

Maybe they didn’t think he was a “first-ballot” guy. Personally, I find the distinction of “first-ballot guys” ridiculous. If someone’s a hall of famer, they should be in, regardless of the year. But I digress.

Congrats to all the people who did get in.

by Giant Space Ants on Jun 22, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions

I was shocked when i heard he wasn't in

And I agree with Ants, if your a hall of famer, which Joe is, you should get in the first year you can, you shouldn’t have to wait. And I’m happy for everyone who made it in, but its not exactly the greatest hall of fame class to be going in.

by chris1989 on Jun 22, 2010 6:39 PM CDT reply actions

Good for Dino

I became a hockey fan after reading a SI article on Dino back in the day, when he broke his leg sliding into the end boards and fought his way back. Loved to watch him play.

He’s the reason I eventually became a Stars fan (thanks, Norm Green).

Joe will get in, no doubt. Hopefully Pat Burns as well.

by Mike Russo on Jun 23, 2010 8:02 AM CDT reply actions