kovey10 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 I was just thinking about the skill level of NHL players and I was wondering who are some of the worst skaters in the NHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tokes 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 I think that's akin to saying "ugliest supermodel", but probably somebody like peter worrell..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovey10 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Yeah I realize that all NHL players are good skaters but I was wondering who isnt exactly the greatest skater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbyun04 7 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 wade brookbank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCsnipes9 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 i went to see the olilers practice a few years ago when there were here in MN the day before they played the Wild. Georges Laraque (sorry if i botched the spelling) is simply painfull to watch. i was amazed at the simple fact that someone who skates like that can even play in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biff44 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 There are a lot of NHL skaters that have horrible technical form. The odd thing is that although they skate technically poorly, they still fly around on the ice (and are in the show)! So what does "worst skater" really mean? I think the only definition of "worst skater" in the show is one who always shows up at the puck last! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Dennis Bonvie if he ever makes it back up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeytim18 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 I might be tempted to say Jagr. Just his form though. Really good player besides that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Dennis Bonvie if he ever makes it back up. When you're a sideshow that loses every fight, you aren't making it back to the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 I might be tempted to say Jagr. Just his form though. Really good player besides that. Jagr? I guess it must be his great hands that allow him to hold onto the puck forever if you think he can't skate. Find the video from the Pens/Blackhawks Cup Final where he skated off the halfboards(this was long before halfboards ever became some hockey term) and proceeded to deke and stickhandle past 4 of the 5 skaters on the ice before scoring a goal on Belfour. The 5th skater couldn't catch Jagr because he was busy watching the guy on the far point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 I might be tempted to say Jagr. Just his form though. Really good player besides that. Jagr? I guess it must be his great hands that allow him to hold onto the puck forever if you think he can't skate. Find the video from the Pens/Blackhawks Cup Final where he skated off the halfboards(this was long before halfboards ever became some hockey term) and proceeded to deke and stickhandle past 4 of the 5 skaters on the ice before scoring a goal on Belfour. The 5th skater couldn't catch Jagr because he was busy watching the guy on the far point. He did not say Jagr is slow, he has simply said that his skating form was weird. As much as I like Jagr, his skating form is not the best. He seems a bit awkward on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman9621 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 It's known that Jagr trains with a 25 pound vest in the summer, and it seems like it messed up his form. If you watch him skate, he skates like he's carrying extra weight. (Don't quote me on this, it's just my theory) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Michael Ryder isn't a great skater (in relation to the "great" NHL skaters)...neither was Dave Andreychuk. Ryan Smyth in Edmonton...he gets to the front of the net and stays there. You won't see an end to end rush from Moo-lay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeskow 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Cam Janssen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman9621 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 It's known that Jagr trains with a 25 pound vest in the summer, and it seems like it messed up his form. If you watch him skate, he skates like he's carrying extra weight. (Don't quote me on this, it's just my theory) I don't doubt that he does that, but I don't think it messes up his form either. It's his style and always has been. Keeps him strong along the boards and helps his endurance Yeah like I said, just my theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Dale Purinton. He also had the worst hands/shot. stupid goon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 It's known that Jagr trains with a 25 pound vest in the summer, and it seems like it messed up his form. If you watch him skate, he skates like he's carrying extra weight. (Don't quote me on this, it's just my theory) seems like an interesting theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Lots of guys train on ice with weighted vests. Its a common practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srv2miker 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 One guy I've seen who is not a goon but still blows is Taylor Pyatt. That guy has the ugliest skating style I've ever seen. I can't even describe it, but it's the equivalent of seeing Ovechkin swing a golf club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam91 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 If Pyatt isn't the slowest non goon in the NHL I dont know who is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockechamp14 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 It's known that Jagr trains with a 25 pound vest in the summer, and it seems like it messed up his form. If you watch him skate, he skates like he's carrying extra weight. (Don't quote me on this, it's just my theory) seems like an interesting theory. most sprint coaches won't use more than ~5% of an athletes weight while sprinting as to not damage thier form by having too much extra weight. I would imagine something similar is true for hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
