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The AdMiRaL asked in SportsHockey · 9 years ago

Why isn't Rogie Vachon in the Hockey Hall of Fame?

The guy was a great goalie and he's not in. Why not?

Update:

Rogatien Rosaire "Rogie" Vachon (born September 8, 1945) is a retired French-Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League.

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  • Stevie
    Lv 6
    9 years ago
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    Good question - the numbers indicate he should be...

  • Matt
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    Well part of the reason is that he put up some of his best numbers in the Los Angeles Kings organization when at the time, were the most secluded team in the league with their closest rivals being in Oakland and then eventually up in Vancouver.

    He did win two Stanley Cups in Montreal, then came to LA and posted records which have lasted to this day (Jonathon Quick is the only other goaltender who has come close to Rogie Vachon's ability). He also lead the team to their highest point total yet back in the 75 season I believe. Along with the fact that he was LA's first true star and first retired number (only 5 numbers have been retired in LA over 45 years, Vachon, Dionne, Taylor, Gretzky, and Robitaille).

    But like I said earlier, he is usually overlooked partly due to his location here in SoCal, had it been for Philly of Pittsburgh, it might have been different. I just think it is funny that he has better stats than a large number of goalies already in the HHOF, and when you first walk into the Hall to buy you ticket, one of Rogie's masks is on the wall (I saw it this summer).

    Source(s): Kings fan
  • 9 years ago

    Because he wasn't popular with the media. If the guys who vote don't like you, it takes a long time, if ever. Let's face it, why isn't Pat Burns in? The HHoF is becoming a farce.

  • 5 years ago

    Rogie finally got the justice he deserved

    But why Lindros made is is beyond me....

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  • 9 years ago

    The board doesn't like his personality. The stats speak for themselves. Should be a no brainer.

  • 9 years ago

    Who?

  • 9 years ago

    Probably cause nobody knows who he is...

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