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.

"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,

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