I don't think anyone will argue that when Robert Phelps decides to hang up his skates after his long career, he will be a first ballot hall of famer.  If you look at just about any stat category, he is among the greatest of all time and he has played in less seasons than many of the people around him that he has a chance to pass before his career is over.  Sitting just shy of 1000 points, a feat that only three players in the history of the game have achieved, shows the kind of player that he is.  Huge goal totals and assist totals with a healthy plus 196 for his career is very impressive.  He was a creator on the offensive side and also responsible on the defensive side.  He has had an amazing run and will definitely get voted in as soon as he retires there is no doubt in my mind at all.