Luongo becomes first to make Hockey Hall of Fame after playing most of career for Panthers

A few years ago, Roberto Luongo became the first player to have his jersey number retired by the Florida Panthers.

Now, the six-time All-Star is the first player to spend the majority of his career with the Panthers to make the Hockey Hall of Fame, getting in on the first ballot.

Luongo is one of four former NHL players heading to the Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2022, the Hall announced Monday. The former goaltender played 19 seasons in the NHL, including two stints in Florida from 2000-2006 and again from 2014 until he retired in 2019.