Ronnie Franchise - Hall of Famer, Cup winner, Captain... OWNER

[Jimmy_the_Tongue]

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy...and yes...he is the most underrated player of all time...maybe unsung is a better word. Like somebody mentioned earlier...the people "in the know" knew how good he was... but for whatever reason, he was never mentioned in the mix with the other all time greats. And whoever said Bondra? I hope you're joking

 

[puckhead]

Then, the All-Star game included the Skills competition and you got to see Mike Gartner's blazing speed (and ultra smooth skating stride). That was fun.

I know it's not ultra scientific, but his 13.386 lap time from 1996 has still never been beaten.
reminder - he was 36 years old for that all star game.
It's a shame they changed the format of fastest skater a few years ago, that's one of those that you like to compare over eras.

 

[forty_three]

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy...and yes...he is the most underrated player of all time...maybe unsung is a better word. Like somebody mentioned earlier...the people "in the know" knew how good he was... but for whatever reason, he was never mentioned in the mix with the other all time greats. And whoever said Bondra? I hope you're joking

Yes. *golf clap*

 

[DevilishWon]

Mullen and Hawerchuk are interesting ones but a bit before my time. Peter Bondra was underrated for sure but not the most underrated of all-time. He's not quite in the same league as Francis and Hawerchuk. He's on par with Elias. Still have to go Francis since I've been watching.

Only if Elias retroactively forgot how to play d.

I did like Bondra though.