Finnish players, Hall of Fame or not?

[Plural]

If you have to guess, who of these active Finns will make it to the Hall of Fame?

 

[Crow]

Heiskenen is really underrated by the media, imo. He’s got the talent but is a long shot to get in.

I think it’s just the first two. Aho seems like a franchise level not quite HOF guy. He needs a conn smythe to get considered.

 

[sr edler]

Barkov, yes. Rantanen and Aho, no. Saros most definitely no.

Heiskanen does have HHOF potential, but he's also a bit quiet, both playing style wise and personality wise, he probably needs some type of hardware (trophies) or team accolades (Cups) first.

 

[wetcoast]

Barkov, yes. Rantanen and Aho, no. Saros most definitely no.

Heiskanen does have HHOF potential, but he's also a bit quiet, both playing style wise and personality wise, he probably needs some type of hardware (trophies) or team accolades (Cups) first.

Agree on Barkov and he has the highest likelihood of making the HHOF.

I think Rantanen has the second best chance with his last 8 seasons and playoff resume he already ahs more than some HHOF wingers post expansion.

Heiskanen is on track as long as he stays healthy, already has a 7,10,10 and 12th Norris and could have several more top 10 finishes but harley is coming on strong for Dallas as well.

The best part of Miro resume though is his playoff resume, something which will probably imprve with that Dallas team as he is only 25.

I really like Aho but unless something changes he is going to get lost in the shuffle, just doesn't have that signature season/peak/prime just very good.

Saros is in tough, like previous Nashville goalies he is probably good enough in a vacuum but playoffs and a weak Nashville team right now really hurt his chances.

His bright spot is that alot of goalie experts consider him as one of the best but the team thing will hurt him.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Voted for Barkov (Obviously), Aho and Heiskanen

 

[TruePowerSlave]

Barkov and Rantanen

 

[GlitchMarner]

Aho plays in a smaller hockey market and isn't flashy or a huge scorer (he's a very good scorer but not a top ten in the NHL calibre one).

If Backstrom doesn't make it in, I definitely don't see Aho getting in. For that matter, I'm not sure you can put him above guys like Eric Staal and Spezza, and those guys won't be inducted.

 

[Erikfromfin]

Barkov should be lock. Multiple Selkes, Lady Bing, Florida only ever cup as captain. Florida franchise leader basicly in everything. If he doesn't get elected then nobody from Florida will ever do again.

 

[tabness]

1) Kurri 2) Rantanen

 

[TeamCanadaGoldChamps]

rantanen, first player in nhl history to get a 3rd period game7 hat trick, ya, hes in.

 

[KAWAIlllI]

Barkov and Rantanen for sure

 

[Voodoo Child]

Barkov is a lock.

Rantanen is close to a lock - assume he ends up with 1200ish points and he's in.

I like Saros but I just don't see it happening, awards wise and stats wise on a bad Nashville team - but hey maybe he gets traded and wins a cup and finishes with 350 wins?

Aho is kind of a lesser Rantanen, no Cup but if he hits his numbers then sure.

Heiskanen too early yet. Beyond Barkov stapling his name to the Selke for the next 5 years I think he has the best chance to win a major award.

Voted Barkov and Rantanen.