In a surprise move, the Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its latest class of inductees, leaving some prominent figures in the hockey world on the outside looking in. Rod Brind'Amour, the highly successful head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, will not be joining the Hall of Fame, despite his impressive playing career and current coaching accolades. Similarly, former Hurricanes star and NHL veteran Eric Staal will also be waiting another year to hear his name called. Both Brind'Amour and Staal have been staples in the Hurricanes organization, with Brind'Amour leading the team to a Stanley Cup championship in 2006 and Staal serving as the team's captain from 2008 to 2010. The decision to leave them off the list has sparked debate among hockey fans and analysts alike, with many wondering what factors contributed to their exclusion.

Hockey Hall of Fame: Hurricanes coach Brind'Amour, former player Eric Staal not on inductees list  ABC11 News