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PIERRE TURGEON

ELIGIBLE SINCE: 2010

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THE CASE FOR: Now that Andreychuk’s getting in, Turgeon becomes the all-time scoring leader among eligible players who hasn’t been inducted. And it’s not even close – he’s more than 100 points ahead of the next highest scorer on the list, Jeremy Roenick.

And before you bring up that he racked up a lot of those points in the high-flying 1980s, he actually ranks even higher – 28th all-time – once you adjust for era. The guy could score.

THE CASE AGAINST: He wasn’t doing much if he wasn’t scoring. Turgeon didn’t exactly rack up Selke Trophy votes during his career. He didn’t get many trophy votes, period, beyond a lone Lady Byng Trophy that probably doesn’t help his cause. He was a player who put up some impressive stats but was never a guy you built your team around, as evidenced by his having played for six teams, none for more than five seasons.

BOTTOM LINE: Much like Tkachuk, Turgeon may get a boost back into the discussion now that the eligible guys ahead of him have gone in. But without a dedicated fan base to advocate for him, I don’t like his odds.

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