Subban, Stamkos among stars pumped for 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame class

NHL players sent their messages of excitement on social media

By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

June 27, 2018

The Hockey Hall of Fame class always inspires some cheers from NHL players.

In 2018, with Martin Brodeur, Martin St. Louis, Willie O'Ree, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Alexander Yakushev and Jayna Hefford headed for immortality, things were even more special as some of the League's best shared their praise on social media.
The historic selection of Willie O'Ree, the first black player to ever play in the NHL who is currently the League's Hockey Is For Everyone Abassador, the builders category, inspired some praise from some of the league's best.
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban made a brief video thanking O'Ree for all he has done for the game.

Today is a great day for @NHL and the game of hockey! I’m very proud to be an NHLer! @thehockeyhalloffame #HHOF pic.twitter.com/nnhMaq3SxS
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) June 26, 2018

Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds also shared his
thoughts on O'Ree's induction
.

Congratulations Mr O’Ree finally in your rightful place #HHOF2018
— Wayne Simmonds (@Simmonds17) June 26, 2018

Anaheim Ducks forward JT Brown also shared his congratulations.

Congrats, Willie O’Ree on being inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was a long overdue and well deserved honor. Thank you for your life long devotion to hockey and for showing me the importance of giving back to the game. Hockey is for everyone to play, to love, and to contribute.
— JT Brown (@JTBrown23) June 26, 2018

The former New Jersey Devils teammate of honoree Martin Brodeur, Adam Henrique, tweeted a photo of the two of them after one of Brodeur's record 691 career wins.

. @martinbrodeur, Congratulations on your Induction to the Hall of Fame! Was a true honor to have been your teammate! #legend #statstells #GOAT pic.twitter.com/TcWEcnEXxV
— Adam Henrique (@AdamHenrique) June 26, 2018

Steven Stamkos, a former Tampa Bay Lightning teammate of Martin St. Louis, also took to Twitter with some kind words.

You have taught me so many things that I will cherish forever. Thank you for being a great role model and an even better friend. #HHOF2018
— Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) June 26, 2018

Subban, Stamkos among stars pumped for 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame class

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