This may seem like an odd time to start thinking about nominations to the 2018 class of the Hockey Hall of Fame, but there are a few reasons that it’s relevant at this time of year.
First off, the Olympics are right around the corner, and that’s when most of the rest of the world actually pays attention to women’s hockey. Further, although nobody wants to think about it right now, the end of the Olympics often heralds retirement announcements, starting the clock on Hall of Fame eligibility. And lastly, March 15 is the deadline for public submissions of nominations.