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andyhack
PickupHockey Pro
Japan
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 Posted - 03/26/2007 : 20:05:27
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Poll Question:
Who was the most exciting forward to watch in the last 40 years (not including active players)?
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andyhack
PickupHockey Pro
Japan
891 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2007 : 20:12:15
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I mentioned this in passing in another poll and thought it may be an interesting topic. Regardless of the "who was greater" question, who "wowed" you out of your seat the most, or just generally seemed to create the most excitement when he touched the puck?
The poll should also exclude goalies - maybe they should be done separately.
Younger guys - as you know, there are lots of clips these days you can download - or ask your brothers/Dads I guess |
Edited by - andyhack on 03/26/2007 20:15:28 |
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 20:16:36
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| Well i say Pavel Bure was the most exciting player to watch, thats what i hear from my brother, i was to young in that time to actaully watch and know whats going on but from what i hear and highlights i see he was exciting to watch. |
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andyhack
PickupHockey Pro
Japan
891 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2007 : 20:19:10
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| Yeah, good one - I forgot about him actually. |
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Kashmire
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
506 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2007 : 20:21:40
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| Messier was a one-man-show on the ice during those cup finals with edmonton. I picked him. He i also probably my fav player in history. |
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 20:29:47
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| I never watched Messier but i heard he could shoot very well on his off wing is that true for all the guys who watched him? |
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Guest7418
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 20:31:00
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Denis Savard or Pavel Bure.
I can't think of any other than these 2. |
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tctitans
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
931 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2007 : 20:32:03
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quote:
Originally posted by Guest7418
Denis Savard or Pavel Bure.
I can't think of any other than these 2.
Bang on. |
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I HATE CROSBY
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
538 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2007 : 22:11:53
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Ya man...you gotta get pavel bure on there..that guy had everyone on the edge of their seat....Especially with that diving elbow agaist Dallas in 94 (and they say hockey is more violent now hahahaha).......If not Bure, it's gotta be another european player....Canadians don't have the flair the euros do (instead they have back checking abilities hahahaha)
I HATE CROSBY |
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 22:24:22
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Well Im just going to follow suit and say Bure, and yeah IHC that hit was awesome, Have any of you guys ever herd the stories(or watched it yourself) of Bures first game, what I herd was he was on the fourth line with Odjick, and every shift he was just magical, even though he didnt score or get a point he was the best player when he was on the ice, The next game he was on the top line.
CANUCKS RULE!!! |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 22:59:18
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I loved watching what Lemieux could do. You always had a feeling Pittsburgh was going to score when he was on the ice. I loved watching Ziggy Palffy too, some sweet hands he had.
Pavel Bure is obvious, he's the reason I wore #10 my whole hockey career. The guy was a real treat to hockey. |
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ED11
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 23:07:31
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| I love watching the "thinkers" or "playmakers" or whatever you wanna call them so I selected Gretzky. I love watching guys like Crosby and Thornton now too. But everyone has to say that when they were about to show Vancouver highlights on tv everyone knew that Bure was gonna be there. He was fun to watch too. |
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tctitans
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
931 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2007 : 23:24:07
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Originally posted by Canucks Man
Well Im just going to follow suit and say Bure, and yeah IHC that hit was awesome, Have any of you guys ever herd the stories(or watched it yourself) of Bures first game, what I herd was he was on the fourth line with Odjick, and every shift he was just magical, even though he didnt score or get a point he was the best player when he was on the ice, The next game he was on the top line.
I was at that game.... his first shift on the ice was amazing.. wind up in his own end, beat 3 players, and almost scored... all at unbelievable speed.. I forgot how electrifying he was untill recently rewatching his top Canuck spotlight... AMAZING...
Check it out:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aXTdZMK43Wo |
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Saku Steen
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 03/27/2007 : 03:41:46
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| I forgot about Pavel Bure, but I voted Guy Lafleur. |
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Buddyno2000
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
606 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2007 : 04:42:58
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Always, And I mean Always go with Super Mario.
Go leafs Go by the way |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 03/27/2007 : 09:19:23
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Exciting players for me were guys who could lift you out of your seat when they had the puck. For me tha's Lafleur, Bure and Savard. I voted Savard. His razzle dazzle was something to see. Someone mentioned earlier Bure going around three guys and scoring. I remember watching Savard one time where he literally went around every player on the opposing team and scored. I kid you not. I tried to find a video of it but can't. It is probably the most impressive goal I have seen.
Bure and Lafleur would lift you out of your seat when they started in on an end to end rush. Lemieux and Gretzky put you on the edge of your seat when they had the puck because something magical usually happened. Cam Neely is a great one for this list as well. He could bring you out of your seat numerous ways. A rush followed by a goal, a crushing hit or a great fight. |
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ryschevy1
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 03/27/2007 : 09:30:41
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I voted other for Paul Coffey. Yes, I know he was a defenseman, but he could move like a forward, and some of his rushes were amazing also!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORxD2KFQ4oo
GO OIL!!! YA!!! |
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Guest4930
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Posted - 03/27/2007 : 12:42:31
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| teemu teemu that rookie season was amazing |
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andyhack
PickupHockey Pro
Japan
891 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2007 : 11:11:55
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I voted for Lafleur on this one. If you can, take a look at the link below which has the famous "too many men on the ice" Bruins-Hab game on it. Watch Lafleur in the third period in particular, not just all the goals which he was in on, but also just about every time he touches the puck.
Now this was of course a huge game, but my recollection is that in his peak years, even in regular season games in the middle of the season, when Lafleur touched the puck he often was that exciting to watch.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7112379747057931230&q=team%3Abruins+1979&hl=en
Very cool link by the way - also has the Leafs-Habs 1967, Game 6 |
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Guest4527
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Posted - 03/30/2007 : 04:49:55
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| I voted Savard. Granted, I think LaFleur is way up there too, but there was just something about Denis, when he touched the puck the whole place lit up. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/30/2007 : 06:21:58
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quote:
Originally posted by ED11
I love watching the "thinkers" or "playmakers" or whatever you wanna call them so I selected Gretzky. I love watching guys like Crosby and Thornton now too. But everyone has to say that when they were about to show Vancouver highlights on tv everyone knew that Bure was gonna be there. He was fun to watch too.
You could see them think? That's wild. 
just kiddin around.... |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2007 : 14:08:42
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Alright!! I stumbled upon video of that Savard goal I mentioned earlier. I guess I'm not the only one who thinks it was impressive. #1 GOAT goal on Sport Centres top ten list.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LvTbQ8kpuE
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 04/05/2007 : 14:17:19
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| Paul Coffey's end to end rushes were amazing, as were Orr's. Bure was really exciting too. But I loved watching Savard. He made the Blackhawks my second favorite team. |
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Blubberboy
Rookie
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Posted - 04/06/2007 : 21:53:55
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Gretzky or Orr.
I voted Wayne.
Go `nucks |
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The most exciting forwards of the last 40 years 
