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Not trying to be incendiary here for those passionate, but the thread title says most of what I want to discuss.
I admit I've never been. If I do go, it would only be as part of another trip through the area and not a specific pilgrimage.
Not all circumstances are created equal for entry (goalies, defensive defencemen vs generational centre's resumes) and some of the greats will never get in or be acknowledged and it will go on this way forever, but that's not even a complete argument for "stinginess".
Conversely if qualifications become more open, it may enter the "Hall of Very Good" status.
I don't know if it holds a lot of value now, or whether it's just a institution for the sake of existing.
Not expecting too many in-depth answers per my questions but I am very curious to hear people's thoughts, especially those who have gone multiple times across different eras of hockey.
- Have you been there? Was it worth it?
- Do you believe the Hall of Fame's qualifications regarding player entry holds up?
- If yes, do you think it will continue to hold up?
- Does it still have a lot of value in the modern age for everyone?
- Who are the glaring omissions or entries which weaken the quality of the Hall?
- Which future players do you anticipate might get subbed?
I admit I've never been. If I do go, it would only be as part of another trip through the area and not a specific pilgrimage.
Not all circumstances are created equal for entry (goalies, defensive defencemen vs generational centre's resumes) and some of the greats will never get in or be acknowledged and it will go on this way forever, but that's not even a complete argument for "stinginess".
Conversely if qualifications become more open, it may enter the "Hall of Very Good" status.
I don't know if it holds a lot of value now, or whether it's just a institution for the sake of existing.
Not expecting too many in-depth answers per my questions but I am very curious to hear people's thoughts, especially those who have gone multiple times across different eras of hockey.