Hall of Fame: Class of 2007

A big, fast, edgy scorer and playmaker as well as the consummate leader, "Moose" was the definition of complete player and the fire in the belly of the Oilers' dynasty. He earned the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) in 1984 when Edmonton won the first of its five Stanley Cups. Messier fully emerged from the shadow of the departed Wayne Gretzky when, as captain in 1989-90, he reached a career-high of 129 points, won the Hart Trophy (NHL MVP), and led the Oilers to the Cup.