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The Hockey Hall of Fame class always inspires some cheers from NHL players.

In 2018, with Martin Brodeur, Martin St. Louis, Willie O'Ree, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Alexander Yakushev and Jayna Hefford headed for immortality, things were even more special as some of the League's best shared their praise on social media.
The historic selection of Willie O'Ree, the first black player to ever play in the NHL who is currently the League's Hockey Is For Everyone Abassador, the builders category, inspired some praise from some of the league's best.
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban made a brief video thanking O'Ree for all he has done for the game.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds also shared his
thoughts on O'Ree's induction
.

Anaheim Ducks forward JT Brown also shared his congratulations.

The former New Jersey Devils teammate of honoree Martin Brodeur, Adam Henrique, tweeted a photo of the two of them after one of Brodeur's record 691 career wins.

Steven Stamkos, a former Tampa Bay Lightning teammate of Martin St. Louis, also took to Twitter with some kind words.