Is Mike Vernon a worthy Hockey Hall of Fame inductee?
The second part of the rebuttal for Vernon's case over Joseph's is that the two played in different eras. During much of the former's career, scoring was at an all-time high, so any comparison between the two on raw stats isn't exactly apples to apples.That is a valid concern, but even looking at era-adjusted statistics, the gap between Vernon and Joseph is significant.
During Vernon's career, goals-against average was seen as the best statistic to evaluate goaltenders and he usually excelled by that metric, often playing behind dominant teams who allowed very few shots and scoring chances through. He also doesn't have a Stanley Cup win or a major award to his name, other than the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for humanitarian contribution. Much of the case for Joseph — who has the seventh most wins among NHL goaltenders all-time — is based on longevity, and opinions differ on the value of a long career.
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