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10. Marian Hossa

10. Marian Hossa
Exceeding the 1,000 Point mark in the National Hockey League is a milestone that few can claim, but that is not necessarily an automatic induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Slovakian born forward, Marian Hossa has accomplished that and then some as he is a three time Stanley Cup winner with the Chicago Blackhawks. His Hall of Fame candidacy will be very interesting as while he is accumulating a solid resume, he was only a post season All Star once (Second Team in 2009, but is a five time All Star Game participant.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Stara Lubovna, Slovakia
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Played For: Atlanta Thrashers, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Slovakia (Olympics, 2002, 2006, 2010 & 2014, World Cup 2004, World Hockey Championship 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2011)
    Team Europe  (World Cup 2016)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All Star (1) (2009)
    NHL All Star (5) (2001, 2003, 2007, 2008 & 2012)
    Stanley Cup Rings (3) (Chicago Blackhawks, 2010, 2013 & 2015)

Should Marian Hossa be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 84.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 9.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.9%
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