2011 NHL Hall of Fame Class

Today the 2011 Hall of Fame class was announced in the NHL. Here they are:

Ed Belfour, Goalie, 1988-2007 (17 seasons, 963 Games Playead), (Blackhawks, Sharks, Stars, Maple Leafs)
Regular Season: 484 W, 320 L, 125 T, 14 OTL, 76 Shutouts, 2.50 GAA, .906 SV%
Playoffs: 88 W, 68 L, 14 Shutouts, 2.17 GAA, .920 SV%
4 Time Jennings Trophy Winner (on team with least goals given up in the league), 1 Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year), 2 Time Vezina Trophy Winner (Best Goalie), 6 All-Star Game Appearances.
Won 1 Stanley Cup


Doug Gilmour, Center, 1983-2003 (20 seasons, 1,474 Games Played), (Blues, Flames, Maple Leafs, Devils, Blackhawks, Sabres, Canadiens)
Regular Season: 450 G, 964 A, 1,414 P
Playoffs: 60 G, 128 A, 188 P
1 Time Selke Trophy Winner (best defensive forward), 2 All-Star Appearances.
Won 1 Stanley Cup


Mark Howe, Defense, 1979-1996 (16 seasons, 929 Games Played), (Whalers, Flyers, Red Wings)
Regular Season: 197 G, 545 A, 742 P
Playoffs: 10 G, 51 A, 61 P
1 Time +/- Award Winner (player with best +/- rating), 4 All-Star Appearances.
Won 0 Stanley Cups


Joe Nieuwendyk, Center, 1986-2007 (21 seasons, 1,257 Games Played), (Flames, Stars, Devils, Maple Leafs, Panthers)
Regular Season: 564 G, 562 A, 1,126 P
Playoffs: 66 G, 50 A, 116 P
1 Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year), 1 Time King Clancy Trophy Winner (best leadership on and off the ice), 4 All-Star Appearances.
Won 3 Stanley Cups (Conn Smythe Winner for playoff MVP in 1999)


All of these players raised the bar in the sport. Belfour has the 3rd most wins in NHL history and is highly regarded as one of the best. Doug Gilmour has left his mark on the NHL through consistency. He's played for 7 teams and has excelled in each location. He's considered one of the best Maple Leaf players of all time. Mark Howe, brother of hockey legend Gordie Howe, has been overshadowed for much of his life but still is thought to be right up their with the best. And Joe Nieuwendyk has had a fantastic career including an impressive 3 Stanley Cups. His ability to score is truly remarkable as was his dedication to the sport.

Unfortunately, there are a maximum 4 players inducted each year. Therefore, there are still a few greats that were left out of the Hall of Fame this time around. Guys like Pavel Bure, Eric Lindros, and Adam Oates, will once again sit out of the Hall of Fame for at least another season.