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The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, with longtime NHL stars Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton among the new inductees. Chara, Duncan Keith, and Thornton were all eligible ...

Ron Francis, Chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, announced today that eight individuals have been elected ...

The 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class will not feature any former Detroit Red Wings but includes three players eligible for the ...

Zetterberg was one of the elite players in the NHL at his prime, including winning the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff Most ...

One of the greatest playmakers in NHL history, Joe Thornton played 15 of his 24 seasons with the San Jose Sharks ...

Former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara can offiically add 'first ballot Hall of Famer' to his already-extensive resume, with the ...

Keith won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He also twice won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015 as MVP of the Stanley ...

The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, with longtime NHL stars Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton among the new inductees.. Chara, Duncan Keith, and Thornton were all eligible for the ...