Alexander Mogilny, whose defection from the Soviet Union and subsequent record-setting tenure with the Buffalo Sabres made him a trailblazer for Russian players in the NHL, has been selected to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a member of its Class of 2025.

Alexander Mogilny’s long wait for the Hockey Hall of Fame is over, as the high-scoring Russian winger was named as part of the eight-member class of 2025

"I am happy to be part of a great organization like the Hockey Hall of Fame," Mogilny said in a news release. "I want to thank both my Russian and NHL teammates for helping me achieve this honour." Born in Russia,