Original sentence: In 1997, Gillies' #9 was retired by the Islanders.In 2002 Gillies was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
Edited sentence: His induction was surprising to many hockey insiders, and has been frequently cited as one of the weakest selections in HHOF history.In 1997, Gillies' #9 was retired by the Islanders, and in 2002, Gillies was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame