If you could watch one player, who would it be?

[jjtt99 0]

This thread is inspired by a TSN editorial about the boy who was killed on the pond by an errand puck.

http://www.tsn.ca/tsn_talent/columnists/james_duthie/

A tragic story indeed, but an interesting question is wrapped in the editorial.

"If you could watch one hockey player, past or present, play a game, who would it be?"

Edit: Activited the link.

[Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3]

OMG, very sad story. My prayers go to the familly.

[pisani34 10]

living in edmonton, i would have to say i would have loved to watched 99 obviously, just born about 10 years too late

[hockeyherb 1]

Tough to pick just one but I'd have to say Orr. He was my idol for many years growing up.

[KYHockey3 0]

i would definately pick gretzky back in his younger years

[bill33 0]

It is hard to pick just one player, there are so many good atributes in so many players, but I think that I would have to pick Pavel Bure. The Russian Rocket was so fast and explosive.

[DarkStar50 679]

Two notes:

1. Don Cherry mentioned this tragic accident last Saturday night on Coach's Corner. He was moved by having to tell everyone the parents' request to always wear the helmet. The TSN story is a heartbreaker. I'm sorry but when so many crappy people get to live another day and this little guy moves on way too soon, I just don't know. I just don't know........

2. Tough to get back on topic but having seen Orr, Howe, Hull, Beliveau, Gretzky, Mario and on, I have to wish I'd seen the Rocket play. I have seen a few old clips of those 50s Cup highlights films of him. He looks unstoppable.

[djinferno 2]

Super Mario...

[Michael9 57]

bobby orr or the rocket.

[jjtt99 0]

I think it would have been neat to see a revolutionary goalie like Terry Sawchuk or Vladislav Tretiak in their prime.

[DarkStar50 679]

After I posted the Rocket, I also thought of Sawchuk. I read a book on him and the guy lived a tortured life. I did see him play his final season with the Rangers. From what I have read, he was phenomonal with the Red Wings in the early 50s and then they dump him on the Bruins so Glenn Hall could play. The Original Six teams did some crazy s*&^%t to those guys back then.

[Jason Harris 31]

Number 4.

[RadioGaGa 162]

I'd love to see a player like the Rocket or Beliveau in TODAY's game. But...yeah...the Rocket (in any era) would be my pick.

[w1zard 0]

St. Patrick

[chippa13 1844]

Bobby Orr, I unfortunately was only a real youngster when he left Boston.

[Chadd 916]

Orr

[Hooah4 12]

Eddie Shore

[Oberon 0]

Howie Morenz

[kobcc 0]

The story is really tragic.

I would have to say Orr is the one I would have liked to see the most.

[pwrfwd26 0]

:( wow what a story. i wish the best for his family. as for the topic mr. b. hull

[AnthonyJTa 0]

I would have to agree with a lot of the fellas here... Number 4.

Even better, seeing him and Sanderson together would have been special for my family.

(My brother is named after Derek, and I was supposed to get Robert... but didn't due to technical family reasons.. mom saved it for my Uncle Robert to give his kids someday... never used it)

But in all honesty... I have the best time popping by the rink, and seeing kids about Nick's age play, just for the love of the game. It's just tragic... too, too soon.

[Cavs019 710]

A Pavel Bure in his prime with the new rules, or Orr. (Bobby, lol)

[top 0]

Steve Yzerman, seems like the best all around hockey player, and appart from him Gretzky's my second pick.

[hockeysew 0]

Bobby Orr

Without a doubt.............

I am lucky? enough to have seen him play on TV.

[LGaarz12 0]

gordie