Another former Canadiens player enters the Hockey Hall of Fame. Former defenseman Shea Weber was inducted into the sport’s immortals on Tuesday, in his first year of eligibility.
Pavel Datsyuk, also eligible for the first time, and Jeremy Roenick were also received at the Hall, as were American players Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl.
Colin Campbell, NHL vice-president of hockey operations from 1998 to 2011, and David Poile, former general manager of the Nashville Predators, were inducted as builders.
In 1,038 NHL games with the Predators and Canadiens, Weber scored 224 goals and had 365 assists. He never won the Stanley Cup, but he did win two Olympic gold medals and another at the World Championship. His defensive play, powerful slap shot and leadership were some of the assets he was known for.
To be eligible, a player must have been inactive for three years. A candidate must first be presented by one of the 18 members of the selection committee. It must then receive 75% of the votes, or 14 votes among the 18 members. Each year, a maximum of four male players, two female players and two builders can be admitted.
More details to come.
