Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees
The Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee will cast its ballots on Monday for the Class of 2026, a group that blends first‑year standouts with veterans who have waited for their turn.
Among the first‑year candidates, Patrice Bergeron, a six‑time Selke Trophy winner, enters the conversation after a 20‑year career that yielded 1,040 points and three Stanley Cup appearances with the Boston Bruins.
Also on the ballot is Carey Price, the Olympic gold‑medal winning goaltender whose 361 wins make him Montreal’s all‑time leader and who captured both the Vezina and Hart Trophies in a single season.
Rod Brind'Amour, the fourth person to win the Stanley Cup as both captain and coach of the same franchise, brings a dual legacy of playing and coaching excellence, having also earned two Selke Awards.
The eligibility rule requires that any candidate not have appeared in a professional or international game during the three seasons preceding the vote, a condition that all listed players satisfy.
The Hall’s bylaws permit up to four male inductees and two female inductees each year, with the possibility of additional selections in the Builder category or when a referee or linesperson is chosen.
Beyond the marquee names, the ballot includes a host of other distinguished figures such as Phil Kessel, a three‑time champion with multiple franchises, and Eric Staal, Carolina’s all‑time leader in goals, assists and points.
International talent also features prominently, with Julie Chu, a decorated American women’s star, and Meghan Duggan, who captained the U.S. to Olympic gold in 2018, among those seeking induction.
The list also contains veterans like Vincent Damphousse, Patrik Elias, Ryan Getzlaf, Sergei Gonchar, Curtis Joseph, Claude Lemieux, Patrick Marleau, Tuukka Rask, Pekka Rinne, Jason Spezza, Shannon Szabados, Tim Thomas, and Keith Tkachuk, each of whom has left a measurable imprint on the sport.
Their diverse achievements — from multiple Selke trophies to Vezina awards, from Olympic gold medals to franchise records — illustrate the breadth of excellence the Hall aims to honor in its 2026 class.