"Price shouldn't even be eligible" "Standards have been lowered": NHL fans debate over potential 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class

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NHL fans are discussing the potential 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class after the NHL Network shared a list of notable players who could be getting the call on X (formerly Twitter). The list includes first-year eligible players like Duncan Keith, Carey Price, Joe Thornton, Ryan Getzlaf, and Zdeno Chara. It also features players still waiting for induction, like Alexander Mogilny, Rod Brind’Amour, Patrick Elias, Chris Osgood, and Jennifer Botterill.

Fans shared their opinions on the curated potential Hockey Hall of Fame players' list.

Some questioned Carey Price’s eligibility.

“Price shouldn’t even be eligible 😬.”

Another fan mentioned that the standards may have changed.

"Who knows? Considering Shea Weber was a first ballot, I have no idea who will be called. The standards have been lowered. All I know is that Mogilny should be called. It has been way too long."
"Mogilny without a doubt. Then Keith, Thornton, Chara should go in first ballot. Price, Getzlaf, Brind’Amour, Botterill, Osgood should all get in at some point. Elias I’m on the fence about, but leaning no." one fan shared.
"This is as a 35 year old. Elias doesn’t have the point numbers because of his commitment to a two way game. If analytics were available from the mid 90’s, he would already be in." a fan wrote.
"My prediction is Jen Botterill, Duncan Kieth, Carey Price, and Chara (Only 4 players are allowed to be inducted in 1 year) I think the year after you have Getzlaf, Jumbo and Patty Marleau. 3 big guys in the Cali market. Yes, Mogilny should be in, I just don't think they'll do it" another fan wrote.
"Brind'amour should have already been in. Not only as a player, but as a coach." one fan said.

These players could make it to the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame

With so many opinions, the 2025 Hall of Fame choices are expected to cause more debate among NHL fans. Here's the list of players, including Price.

2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Notable First-Year Eligible Candidates

  • Duncan Keith (D): 3x Stanley Cup Champion
  • Carey Price (G): 2015 Hart & Vezina Trophy
  • Joe Thornton (F): 14th All-Time in Points
  • Ryan Getzlaf (F): 2007 Stanley Cup Champion
  • Zdeno Chara (D): 2011 Stanley Cup, 2009 Norris Trophy

2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Notable Players Not in the Hall

  • Alexander Mogilny (F): 2000 Stanley Cup, 2003 Lady Byng Trophy
  • Rod Brind'Amour (F): 2006 Stanley Cup, 2x Selke Trophy
  • Patrick Elias (F): 2x Stanley Cup Champion
  • Chris Osgood (G): 3x Stanley Cup Champion
  • Jennifer Botterill (F): 3x Olympic Gold Medalist

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