Martin Brodeur, Martin St. Louis, Willie O'Ree, Jayna Hefford, Alexander Yakushev, and Gary Bettman were clear-cut choices in 2018, but there are no locks on the 2019 ballot. Who makes the cut among those on the fringe?

Sabres, Canucks, Devils, Maple Leafs
• 990 games
• 473 goals
• 559 assists
• 1,032 points

Aside from gaudy offensive numbers and membership in the rarified Triple Gold Club, Mogilny was the first player to defect from the Soviet Union, setting the stage for others to follow suit. Perhaps a relatively weak class is what it takes to finally get enshrined in his 10th year of eligibility.

Rangers, Penguins, Stars
• 1,068 games
• 152 goals
• 619 assists
• 771 points

He lacks individual hardware, but that's partly due to playing in an era with some of the best blue-liners in history. Zubov won two Stanley Cups and an Olympic gold, and ranks 16th all time among defenseman with 619 helpers  - more than current Hall of Famers Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger.

Senators, Red Wings
• 1,246 games
• 444 goals
• 713 assists
• 1,157 points

His career concluded in Detroit, but Alfredsson built his repuation across 17 seasons as the face of the Ottawa Senators. Alfie ranks 51st all time in points, while the 1996 Calder Trophy and an Olympic gold in 2006 boost his resume.

Lightning, Flyers, Kings
• 1,212 games
• 421 goals
• 528 assists
• 949 points 

Lecavalier stands out among first-year eligible players. He falls short of the 1,000-point benchmark, but an injury-riddled ending shouldn't take away from his elite prime. The No. 1 pick in 1998 won a Stanley Cup, the "Rocket" Richard Trophy in 2007, and the 2004 World Cup.

Team Canada
• 4 Olympic Golds
• 7 World Championships

Wickenheiser's a lock to be a first-ballot entry, but may have to wait a little longer as she's technically not eligible until 2020. Still, the Hall has allowed numerous early entries in the past, and if anyone is worthy of one next year, it's her.