Pat LaFontaine only played 268 Games for the Buffalo Sabres, but it was a brief run that would land him in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Over the last few months, we here at Notinhalloffame.com have been so focused on other endeavors at the site, that we neglected to tell you about the continuing opportunity fro you to cast your opinion on existing Hockey Hall of Famers.

With that in mind, we here at Notinhhalloffame.com have expended greatly to allow you to vote on Hockey Hall of Fame inductees from 2002-2004.

The Players/Builders from that existing time frame include:



The 2002 Hockey Hall of Fame Class:

Bernie Federko, a longtime St. Louis Blue and two time All Star.

Clark Gillies, a four time Stanley Cup winner with the New York Islanders.

Rod Langway, a two time Norris Trophy Winner and Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadians.

Roger Neilson, one of the most beloved coaches in NHL history.

The 2003 Hockey Hall of Fame Class:

Brian Kilrea, a two time Memorial Cup Champion and five time OHL Coach of the Year.

Grant Fuhr, a four time Stanley Cup Champion with the Edmonton Oilers and a one time Vezina Trophy winner.

Mike Ilitch, the owner of the Detroit Red Wings who would over Stanley Cup rings for the Original Six franchise.

Pat Lafontaine, a one time Second Team All Star and five time All Star Game participant.

The 2004 Hockey Hall of Fame Class:

Cliff Fletcher, a highly regarded executive who brought the Calgary Flames a Stanley Cup in 1989.

Larry Murphy, a four time Stanley Cup Champion and three time Second Team NHL Defencman All Star.

Paul Coffey, an offensive minded Defenceman who won four Stanley Cups and three Norris Trophies.

Ray Bourque, a five time Norris Trophy Winner and thirteen time First Team All Star. 

I think you know what we are looking for you to do!

When your time permits, take a look at this group and let us know if their Hall of Fame inductions are justified!

Pat LaFontaine arrived at the New York Islanders a year too late. He joined the Isles in 1984, the year their dynasty ended at the hands of another one (Edmonton) set to begin. Still, LaFontaine became the bright spot of an aging team and hit the 100 point mark (along with the 50 goal total) in the 1989-90 season. However it was a move to the west of the state where he had his best season as he finished second in points with 148 as a member of the Buffalo Sabres in 1992-93. Unfortunately a knee injury took him out the following season and he had to fight his way back. His perseverance in returning was rewarded with the Bill Masterton Trophy in 1995, but concussions would prevent him from reaching the period in his career where he would have accumulated some breathtaking career statistics. Still his 1,013 career points are very good, especially considering his very healthy point per game average.