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Post by Commish on Jul 7, 2008 20:01:58 GMT -5
As activity on the message board has really fallen off as of late, I'm going to start posting some new threads in an attempt to jump start things a little.
Anyhow, I've always wondered what the GM's in this league feel are the top players in the league, who the most hated player is, etc...
Favourite Hockey Club?
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing)
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing)
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing)
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing)
Which player would you want to build your team around?
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc...)
Favourite player of all-time?
Feel free to discuss any of these questions and/or add some of your own.
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Post by Oil kings GM on Jul 7, 2008 21:16:15 GMT -5
Favorite Hockey Club? Edmonton Oilers (since 1980)
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing) Rick freaking Nash
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing) Rick DiPietro
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing) Chris Pronger or Jay Bouwmeester (yes I know it is 2, but I like them both equal.
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing) Sean Avery (yes he is a good player) and up and coming Daniel Carcillo
Which player would you want to build your team around? Jay Bouwmeester
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc..) Forecheck baby
Favorite player of all-time? wow, tough question to answer. Mark Messier, Cam Neely, Rick Tocchet, Mike Bossy, Scott Stevens, Pelle Lindberg (RIP), Dave Brown (gotta watch the Brown/Kyte fight in the '91 play-offs I believe), Wendel Clark yes I know more than 1, but can't just name 1 here.
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Post by Vampyre on Jul 7, 2008 21:28:43 GMT -5
Every one of these answers is going to be a matter of personal opinion, as there are lots of great players in the league. That said, I'll bite: Favorite Hockey Club?My all-time favourite team was always the Canucks....always. I even told my parents when I was younger that I was going to live in Vancouver someday (incidentally, I lived there for 7 years....it's bloody expensive). More recently, I tend to follow different teams....lately it's been Philly. Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing) Much as I hate to admit it, the top forward at this moment is Ovechkin; also in there are Crosby, Thornton, Lecavalier and Iginla. Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing) This season it would seem to be Nabokov, but he started more games than any other tender so it stands to reason he'd have a lot of wins. I think Nabokov, Luongo and Brodeur are all excellent. Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing) Top d-man isn't difficult, obviously Lidstrom is the best right now, but there are several others too, such as Phaneuf (though he's just a tad overrated  ), Chara, Kaberle (look how bad the team around him is and he's still good). Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing) Easily, without a doubt and head-and-shoulders above the rest it's Avery. I remember hating Claude Lemieux when he played. Which player would you want to build your team around?It would have to be a goalie or a premier pivot. Any elite goalie would be good for this, but the younger the better (hence, Luongo over Brodeur). What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc..A big mix of everything....back-and-forth action with minimal stoppages is the best. Favorite player of all-time?I remember being a big fan of Ken Dryden when I was younger (I played net myself, so I'm allowed some bias here). But the earliest player I remember liking had to be Bobby Orr (I had a Boston jersey when I did power skating as a youngster). My question to add: Who are your favourite young players (guys who have begun to make names for themselves since the lockout)?Personally, I really enjoyed watching Philly play through the post season this year, especially Mike Richards. I was very impressed with the game he brings to the ice. |
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Post by vancouverhotheads on Jul 7, 2008 22:15:47 GMT -5
Favorite Hockey Club?
Canucks since I was 7. Born an Oilers fan (Gretzky was pretty alluring).
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing)
Pavel Datsyuk. He does everything better than anyone. I'd definitely build my team around him. Jarome Iginla comes second on my list. Old time hockey.
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing)
Roberto Luongo. I know I'm biased. I wasn't 100% sold on him when the Canucks first picked him up. He's been better than I could have imagined. The only goalie I could make an argument for is Brodeur. They're both such incredible talents and such great leaders.
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing)
Niklas Lidstrom. Smooth and steady. I can't think of a better all-round defenceman. Perfect in his own end. The best in the offensive end. Chris Pronger is my second choice. Such a mean bugger.
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing)
Steve Ott. Drives everyone crazy. I keep hearing NHL players say he's the best. Jarkko Ruutu is pretty irritating too.
Which player would you want to build your team around?
Pavel Datsyuk. For the same reasons above plus he's not too old.
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc..
I like an aggressive offensive style of hockey. Hard forechecking, hard hitting, aggressive attack. Sitting back is for the weak.
Favorite player of all-time?
Stan Smyl. Made me a Canucks fan when I was 7. He took me into the Canucks dressing room where I got to meet the guys after a game against Calgary. He was the best the Canucks had to that point. Says a lot about the Canucks franshise but he was so gritty. He wasn't very big or supremely talented but he was all heart.
Favourite young player?
Alex Ovechkin. It's a little obvious I know. I love his enthusiasm for the game. He reminds me of Pavel Bure in his first 3 years plus he seems like a natural leader which Pavel never was.
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Post by helionsgm on Jul 8, 2008 7:18:51 GMT -5
Favorite Hockey Club?
Dallas Stars formerly the Minnesota North Stars... I have a North Stars jersey that I could maybe wear as a sleeve...
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing)
Vincent LeCavalier I think talent wise he's right up there with Crosby and Ovechkin... the only difference I see is Vinny's maturity, he is the prototypical franchise player... Over his years with Tampa he has matured into an outstanding offensive force, and the face of the franchise. Thronton could have been in this group... but something went wrong with him.
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing)
I can't even lie, I am so die hard I thinki Marty Turco is the best goail in the NHL.
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? ... Sergei Zubov
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? Steve Ott and I love it!
Which player would you want to build your team around? Alexandre Ovechkin... ironic...
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc.. Defensive oddly enough, I play hockey defensivly, I love watching defensive hockey, I even play video game hockey defensively...
Favorite player of all-time? Mike Modano, whose name also graces the back of the jersey mentioned in the first question.
Who are your favourite young players (guys who have begun to make names for themselves since the lockout)?
Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, Chris Higgins, Lee Stempniak...
If you were given a chance to be the 100% owner of a team which one would you chose?
As much as I hate them... I would honestly take ownership of the leafs... just so I could eliminate the teachers union and right the ship...
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Post by Commish on Jul 8, 2008 8:10:35 GMT -5
I'm sensing a definite fixation with everything Dallas from you Brad............  |
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Post by warriors on Jul 8, 2008 8:40:52 GMT -5
Favorite Hockey Club? NYR
Who is the top forward in the NHL? Ovechkin..League MVP...most exciting player to watch...was gonna go with Avery but the Stars signed him lol
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing)
KING HENRIK
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing)
Lidstrom...not even a question to me
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing)
AVERY...man im gonna hate him haha
Which player would you want to build your team around?
Build franchises around goaltenders. LUNDQVIST
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc...)
u would think with my love of goaltending i would say defense but lets shrink some pads and score some goals haha
Favorite player of all-time?
Mike Richter...Penalty shot save against Bure alone makes him awesome
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2008 9:11:29 GMT -5
Favorite Hockey Club?
NY Rangers
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing)
Vincent Lecavalier
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing)
Henrik Lundqvist...3 straight vezina nominations in first 3 years
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing)
Niklas Lidstrom. But, I rather start a team with a different defender because of his age
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing)
Avery....I still <3 him haha
Which player would you want to build your team around?
Probably Lecavalier or Datsyuk
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc..
Offensive, speedy...but i love watching games where goalies are playing out of their minds
Favorite player of all-time?
Brian Leetch...he was amazing
Favourite young player?
There's a bunch...I like watching Mike Green play...i dont really have a favorite though
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Post by Commish on Jul 8, 2008 10:57:00 GMT -5
Favourite Hockey Club - it's not secret that I'm a big Maple Leafs fan, and even though the ownership, management, and players drive me crazy, I'm still a fan and will always be one. That being said, I enjoy watching the likes of San Jose, Calgary and Anaheim as well.
Who is the top forward in the NHL - This is such a tough question considering all of the great players that play the game. I think that Jarome Iginla defines everything that is great about the game. He scores, hits, fights when necessary and is everything that a great leader should be. How many times has Iginla carried the Flames on his back to victory. Other players that would need consideration would have to be Ovechkin, Lecavalier and Thornton.
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL - I would have to say that Marty Turco is hands down the best in the business at this point in time. He does not get nearly the kind of attention that guys like Brodeur and Luongo get, but when you watch the kinds of saves that he is capable of........all I can say is wow!
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL - Simple... Nicklas Lidstrom hands down. No other dman in the league plays the games so well and makes the game look so easy. Although I despise everything about Detroit, he's still the best there is.
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL - My first guess would be Sean Avery, but I think that's because he's so immature and has a tendency to make a mockery of the game. Steve Ott on the other hand plays the game hard and is always in the face of opposing players while at the same time treating the game with respect.....Ott it is.
Which player would you want to build your team around? If I were to build a club of my own, I would want a fairly young player with tremendous talent and potential. My first choice would probably be someone like Sidney Crosby for his incredible skill and passion for the game. I would also need to give consideration for both Ryan Getzlaf and Dion Phaneuf.
What style of hockey do you like - I love the aggressive forechecking style of game with a mix of strong defensive play. The key for me is a team that plays hard every shift and is not afraid to get in the face of opposing players.
Favourite player of all-time - My all-time favourite player would have to be Wendel Clark, this guy brought it all and reminds me a lot of Jarome Iginla although Iginla obviously has more talent.
Favourite young player - Once again a very tough question considering there are so many great young guys in the league. Dion Phaneuf would be my first choice followed closely by Ryan Getzlaf, Mike Richards, Corey Perry and Jordan Staal.
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Post by vancouverhotheads on Jul 8, 2008 14:00:42 GMT -5
Favorite player of all-time? Mike Richter...Penalty shot save against Bure alone makes him awesome I always thought Pavel could have come up with a better move but Richter was pretty sensational. It's a sore spot. Almost as sore as Messier's cheapshot on Linden at the end of game 6. It was a harbinger of things to come for Linden and Canucks fans. |
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Post by titans on Jul 11, 2008 16:56:47 GMT -5
Favorite Hockey Club?
Montreal Canadiens for sure
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing)
Sidney Crosby without a doubt for me!!
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing)
Marty brodeur
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing)
Lidstrom
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing)
Avery
Which player would you want to build your team around?
Crosby without a doubt
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc..
offensive... puck control
Favorite player of all-time?
got to be Crosby (I'm young)
Favourite young player?
Andrei kostitsyn
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Post by omskgm on Jul 11, 2008 18:49:19 GMT -5
Favourite Hockey Club? Ottawa Senators ( been a fan since I started watching hockey ) Who is the top forward in the NHL? Easily Ovechkin Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? Luongo or DiPietro in my books Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? Lidstrom is a pretty easy choice but I think my choice after him would be Chara Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? Avery Which player would you want to build your team around? I'd build my team around... LeCavalier or Ovechkin What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc...) Offensive, although defense wins championships Favourite player of all-time? Daniel Alfredsson  |
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Post by BulldogsGM on Jul 14, 2008 17:11:32 GMT -5
Favourite Hockey Club?
Stars/ Sens
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing)
Ovechkin
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing)
Lundqvist
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing)
Lidstrom
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing)
Avery
Which player would you want to build your team around? Ovechkin
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc...)
Aggressive
Favourite player of all-time?
Brenden Morrow (granted I haven't been following hockey as a whole sport for many years)
Who are your favourite young players?
Colby Armstrong, Dion Phanuef, Jeff Carter
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Post by Devils on Jul 16, 2008 12:22:42 GMT -5
Favourite Hockey Club? NJ Devils
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing) Joe Thornton
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing) Martin Brodeur
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing) Nicklas Lidstrom
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing) Sean Avery
Which player would you want to build your team around? Alexander Ovechkin
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc...) Defensive and aggressive
Favourite player of all-time? Martin Brodeur
I always admired Fedorov too, hence why I where 91 on my own jersey. But Brodeur is just so fantastic he has to be number 1 on my list.
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Post by major on Jul 16, 2008 23:35:48 GMT -5
Favourite Hockey Club? The Calgary Flames
Who is the top forward in the NHL? (currently playing)Jarome, no one is more complete than him.
Who is the top goaltender in the NHL? (currently playing) Mikka, he will be back in his form this year, when hes on, lots of fun to watch.
Who is the top defenseman in the NHL? (currently playing)Robyn, hes a beast. Doesn't get all the publicity like The Dion, but he is the engine that drives our defense.
Who is the biggest pest in the NHL? (currently playing)The Dion, hes not officially a pest, but the opposition just hates him.
Which player would you want to build your team around?Jarome, Prime of his career.
What style of hockey do you like? (offensive, defensive, aggressive, etc...)Aggresive, just put em through the wall every time, all out attack and all come back.
Favourite player of all-time?Theo, the lil man had his issues but loved him on the Flames.
Favorite young player would be Jon Toews. He has Sakic/Yzerman written all over him.
I know I make this about the Flames but what the heck, they are the best!
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), Chara, Kaberle (look how bad the team around him is and he's still good).
