Duncan Keith and Steve Larmer honored in Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Fame

Consequently, the Chicago Blackhawks launched their Hall of Fame, creating new traditions to honor the biggest names in franchise history. The inaugural class comprises eleven illustrious names, nine of whom are respected players with the numbers already retired from the franchise.

The group includes icons such as Stan Mikita, Denis Savard, Tony Esposito, and Marian Hossa. Voters from the fan base, alumni, and media then selected two additional members to complete the first class, with honors going to Duncan Keith and Steve Larmer.

Legendary career of Duncan Keith with the Chicago Blackhawks

In NHL history, few defensemen have assaulted the game with authority like Keith did during his 16 seasons in Chicago. Famous for his never-ending stamina, great skating skills, and leadership abilities, Kewa was always a steady presence in the Blackhawks' defense during their golden era.

He is the only player to have twice been awarded the NHL's best defenseman award with the Norris Trophy. He was also awarded the 2015 Conn Smythe Trophy for his extraordinary playoff performance.

He also has three Stanley Cup rings.

Being considered one of the NHL's 100 greatest players during the league's centennial celebration emblazoned Keith's name in the annals of hockey history forever. Throughout his tenure with Chicago, he accumulated 106 goals, 540 assists, and 646 points, showcasing his playmaking skills while also ensuring consistent performance at the highest level.

Beyond statistics, the grueling pace of his playstyle combined with his unique endurance arguably shaped Keith into one of the greatest defensemen the franchise has ever seen.

Steve Larmer's scoring power and long-standing effect on the Blackhawks

While Keith was utilizing his blue-line skills, Steve Larmer was making history in one of the Talamo Blackhawks' most potent offensive weapons. Having won rookie-of-the-year honors by storming through the hockey scene in 1982-83, Larmer set a lifetime mood of his own with 43 goals and 90 points that season in plain view of his mind: shockingly consistent all the way through.

He recorded 441 goals and 1,012 points in 1,006 NHL games while executing a titanic Iron Man streak in the meantime, testifying to his extraordinary durability.Though Larmer never raised the Stanley Cup in Chicago, he found a home there for all time through steady production and leadership. His induction into the first class of the Blackhawks Hall of Fame shows the respect he has always enjoyed from teammates and fans alike.Also Read: Mitch Marner faces backlash after criticism of Toronto Maple Leafs fansDuncan Keith and Steve Larmer now are recognized as the greatest Chicago hockey names forever enshrined into the Blackhawks Hall of Fame as pillars of the franchise's storied legacy.