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What they're saying about Dave Andreychuk making Hall of Fame

 
Published June 27, 2017

"Dave helped me so much when I was just starting my career, a young kid that was looking to find his way as a hockey player, a person and a member of the Tampa Bay community. In addition to watching him compile such awe-inspiring statistics, I remember him as a big brother to me and many others, making sure all the young players on our Lightning team knew what it was be to a professional. He battled every day no matter what, showing a love for the game that we all envied, sacrificing more than any of us to achieve team success. He taught us how to win."

Brad Richards, who played with the Lightning from 2000-08

"This honor for Dave today goes to show you what hard work, dedication and making the ultimate sacrifices for the good of the game and the good of your team can do for you. For our Stanley Cup championship team, Dave offered great veteran leadership, a special calmness in key situations and the ability to play at a high level in very big moments. He will always be considered one of the best players to ever play the game — I am proud to have played with him."

Tim Taylor, who played with the Lightning from 2001-08

"I'd like to congratulate Dave for such a well-deserved honor — I feel this has been a long time coming for him. Dave taught our Stanley Cup winning team what it meant to sacrifice individual goals to achieve the ultimate team goal, winning the Stanley Cup, and he taught me personally how to be a captain, what it meant to lead others. I could not be more pleased for him."

Vinny Lecavalier, who played with the Lightning from 1998-2013

"If you ask me, he's been in the Hall of Fame since the day I met him! I am very happy that he's finally getting the recognition he deserves.''

Marty St. Louis, former Lightning teammate