2009-hockey-hall-of-fame Stories - Defending Big D
"Lucky" Luc Robitaille in Hall of Fame
Continuing with the recent posts about Red Wings in this year's class of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Luc Robitaille was inducted with fellow Red Wings Brett Hull and Steve Yzerman. Robitaille's two years in Detroit were the least among the three former players inducted but that does not say he had a...
Lou Lamoriello's Acceptance Speech: Video & Text
If you prefer the text of Lou's acceptance speech into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Tom Gulitti has the whole thing transcripted. If you prefer video, NHL.com has Lou's speech (and speeches of all the inductees) up, embedded after the jump: Lou went over the 4 minute mark for his speech; and...
Brett Hull's Hall of Fame Induction Speech
Hall of Famer Brett Hull's induction speech with some nice mentions of 'The Professor" Ron Caron and to Brian Sutter.
Brett Hull to be Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Tonight
Yes, it was a goal. In just three seasons with the Dallas Stars, Brett Hull made his mark as one of the most important players in franchise history. With the Stars seemingly on the cusp of greatness, this was a team that needed that one player who could put them over the top, the one that could...
Updated New Jersey Devils News and notes, June 24, 2009
Laviolette not a candidate for Devils' job - (Fire & Ice)Free agent Brian Gionta wants to return to New Jersey Devils but there has been no contact from team - (The Star Ledger)'The championship to New Jersey' - (NewJerseyDevils.com)Uncle Lou to the Hall..... - (hockeybuzz.com)Top Shelf: Bearing...
Brian Leetch among 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
Brian Leetch was named today as one of the 5 inductees being honored this year by the Hockey Hall of Fame. Leetch played in 1205 NHL regular season games over 18 seasons, compiling 1028 points (247-781-1028) and a career +/- rating of +25. Leetch was a 9-time NHL All Star. He won the Calder...
Brett Hull elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame have announced their class of 2009 with Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille and Steve Yzerman being elected. Bill Hay, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame's Board of Directors and Jim Gregory and Pat Quinn, Co-Chairmen of the Hockey Hall of Fame's Selection Committee,...
Lou Lamoriello to be Inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame
Some people need convincing of the greatness of Lou: Need another reason to think that Lou Lamoriello is the one of the best general managers in all of sports, much less hockey? Need another reason to be convinced that that Lou is a legend? Need another reason to trust in Lou? Here's one: Lou...
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