NHL franchise players (ESPN)

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Bill Barilko (I like his song)

 

[Abe Vigoda]

A great team won that cup in 94. The 89 Oilers were a great team.


One could easily argue Graves before Messier. The majority of his career was spent in Ranger Blue.

 

[forty_three]

One could easily argue Graves before Messier. The majority of his career was spent in Ranger Blue.

To me, Brian Leetch defines "Ranger" followed by Gilbert, Richter and Giacomin.

And of course Lucien Deblois.

 

[esls79]

Lucien Deblois screams Colorado Rockies to me.

/What kind of a mickey mouse organization would name themselves the Colorado Rockies.
as the great Lloyd Christmas once said, that John Denver's full of shit, man

 

[Judge Fudge]

Linden is a good choice of 5 good choices

Richard Broduer
Pavel Bure
Sedin\s

 

[KennyBanyeah]

!!

Linden is a good choice of 5 good choices

Richard Broduer
Pavel Bure
Sedin\s

LUONGO!!

 

[forty_three]

LUONGO!!

BOOTH

 

[elocomotive]

Perrault was poetry on ice.

Hasek was a tasered octopus.

And Ovechkin isn't even close to Langway, Gartner, Bondra or Johansson. Langway is the right choice here.

I disagree on those other fellas. Ovechkin will likely be the franchise leader in goals, assists, and points, before he turns 30 years old. At 28, he already leads in shots, power play goals, and goals per game by wide margins. All the more impressive since he hasn't yet entered the top 10 for games played with the team.

The Langway-OV debate is close. Without Langway, the Caps' franchise might not exist or very possibly could have been moved, but nobody has ever moved the needle among fans anywhere close to Ovechkin. No Caps' player has ever won the Hart except OV who has 3. Langway had 2 Norris Trophies. Both took their teams from garbage to consistent playoff contention, even if not producing playoff results. Tough call. I'd say Langway now. In 5 years, it will be OV without a doubt.


The one that struck me was Robitaille. I have a hard time seeing him over even a latter stages Gretzky and, with two Cups, Doughty makes a hell of a case as well.

 

[Canuck eh?]

One of the respondents actually said Wendel Clark. That actually happened.

Gotta love those Leaf fans.....

 

[Swamp Dragon]

For those too lazy or who do not want to click on the link:

Anaheim: Teemu Selanne
Arizona: Dale Hawerchuk
Boston Bobby Orr
Buffalo: Gil Perreault
Calgary: Jarome Iginla
Carolina: Ron Francis
Chicago: Stan Mikita
Colorado: Joe Sakic
Columbus: Rick Nash
Dallas: Mike Modano
Detroit: Gordie Howe
Edmonton: Wayne Gretzky
Florida: Pavel Bure
Los Angeles: Marcel Dionne
Minnesota: Mikko Koivu
Montreal: Maurice "Rocket" Richard
Nashville: Shea Weber
New Jersey: Martin Brodeur
N.Y. Islanders: Mike Bossy
N.Y. Rangers: Frank Boucher
Ottawa: Daniel Alfredsson
Philadelphia: Bobby Clarke
Pittsburgh: Mario Lemieux
St. Louis: Brett Hull
San Jose: Patrick Marleau
Tampa Bay: Martin St.Louis
Toronto: Teeder Kennedy
Vancouver: Pavel Bure
Washington: Alex Ovechkin
Winnipeg: Ilya Kovalchuk

I had a few changes I'd make and an argument could be made for a few others like Hull over Mikita, Beliveau over Richard

 

[BGDave]

I had a few changes I'd make and an argument could be made for a few others like Hull over Mikita, Beliveau over Richard

Agreed re Hull v. Mikita. I would give the edge to Richard, primarily because I think he generated more intense sentiments in the fans.

I love the Teeder Kennedy choice. Heart and soul of the team's first good run during the 40s.

Although for contributions both on and off the ice during the formative years of the team, I could make an argument for King Clancy.

 

[Abe Vigoda]

To me, Brian Leetch defines "Ranger" followed by Gilbert, Richter and Giacomin.

And of course Lucien Deblois.

absolutely....

 

[Abe Vigoda]

I had a few changes I'd make and an argument could be made for a few others like Hull over Mikita, Beliveau over Richard

N.Y. Rangers: Frank Boucher

I am not too sure about this selection. Granted I wasnt alive to see ole Frank play but Rod Gilbert and that GAG line of the early 70's was magic. Especially 71-72. Vic Hadfield and Jean Ratelle centered by Rod Gilbert was pretty good. Yeah, I would say Brian Leetch would be a close second, and it could easily be a toss up.

Rod Gilbert Rangers stats:
#3 in games played (behind Harry Howell and Brian Leetch)
#1 in goals
#2 in assists (behind Leetch)
#1 in points
#1 in Even Strength goals
#1 in PP goals
#1 in GWG

 

[beantownmaniac]

lol - Well, of course, I doubt any of the Gretzkys would even cross their own blue line.

I can see it now dash:

"I thought YOU were playing defence!!"