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The Hockey Hall of Fame is preparing to welcome some incredible former NHL players in the coming years. Players like Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, Duncan Keith, and Patrice Bergeron are all on the list. And of course, we can’t forget about Jaromir Jagr, who will likely be inducted once he finally decides to hang up his skates, probably in his 80s!

Each year, the Hall can induct up to four men’s players. With so many current NHL players making a strong case for Hall of Fame status, the selection committee certainly has their work cut out for them.

To help us understand which players are most likely to make it into the Hall of Fame, we’ve consulted with Hockey Hall of Fame expert Paul Pidutti from Adjusted Hockey. Together, we’ve come up with a tiered ranking of active NHL players based on their current Hall of Fame cases. From the locks to the maybes, to the “Hall of Very Good,” we’ve got you covered.

First, let’s talk about the players who have truly left their mark on this century of hockey. These are the players who have defined the game and whose legacies are already secure in the Hall of Fame.