A first in Hockey Hall of Fame history set to take place!

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A first in Hockey Hall of Fame history set to take place!
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put the NHL season on hold and it could have an impact on the selection and announcement of the Hockey Hall of Fame class.

As Pierre LeBrun explained on Insider Trading on TSN on Tuesday evening, the pandemic has forced the HHOF to change its ways drastically. 

“It is, in fact, going ahead. June 23 and 24, the selection committee will meet in a virtual manner, of course, goes without saying. That will be a first in the Hall’s history. So we will have an announcement on June 24 for the 2020 class. But, what about the induction itself slated for November 16? Obviously, it could be postponed. When you think about how important the Hall of Fame game is to that weekend. Well if the NHL isn’t coming back until December next season, which is as we reported a possibility, then I think the Hall of Fame probably postpones their induction. Especially with concerns about large gatherings. When exactly? They don’t know that yet and I don’t think they want to make a decision. Until the summer. Now, as for this year’s class? It’s worth a reminder that Jerome Iginla is a first-year eligible player that jumps off the list. And of course, you have a long list of players who have been passed over over the years from (Daniel) Alfredsson, to (Alex) Mogilny, to Kevin Lowe, to Doug Wilson toSergei Gonchar. That is for Bob McKenzie and the selection committee to figure that out next month.”

We’re hoping that the announcement taking place online will be the only change to the tradition and that the induction itself will remain the same. Though as the insider reported, it could indeed be postponed, but at least, we’ll know who gets the rings! 

Source: TSN