Ranking the Biggest Hall of Fame Snubs in Hockey History | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Curtis Joseph: Joseph (pictured above) never won a championship or individual awards for performance, but he could steal a playoff series on his own. CuJo's 454 career victories rank fourth all time among NHL goalies.

Bernie Nicholls: A skilled scorer long before Wayne Gretzky joined the Los Angeles Kings in 1988, Nicholls netted 475 goals and 1,209 points in 1,127 games. He still ranks among the Kings' all-time scoring leaders.

Mark Recchi: He retired in 2011, so it could be argued he hasn't really been snubbed yet. It can also be suggested his 577 goals and 1,533 points shouldn't keep him out of the Hall.

Bobby Smith: A quiet leader and offensive star, Smith netted 1,036 points in 1,077 games. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1979, helped the Minnesota North Stars reach two Stanley Cup Finals and won a championship with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986.

Keith Tkachuk: A top power forward during the Dead Puck era from 1995 to 2004, Tkachuk's 538 goals and 1,065 points puts him among the top American scorers of all time. In 2011, he was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. 

Pierre Turgeon: One of the smoothest offensive players in NHL history, Turgeon tallied 515 goals and 1,327 points in 1,294 games. Known for his clean style of play, he won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1993.

Mike Vernon: With 385 career wins, Vernon backstopped the Calgary Flames to the 1989 Stanley Cup championship. He did it again with the Detroit Red Wings in 1997, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

Doug Wilson: The longtime general manager of the San Jose Sharks was also a stellar NHL defenseman. Wilson won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 1982 and totaled 827 points in 1,024 games.