Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 The FSN top 10 player list made me think - who do you think the top power forwards are in history, and why?For instance, Cam Neely, perhaps John Leclaire (back in the day), some might argue Dino Cicarelli, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik3 1 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 All those guys could fit on that list, but Gordie Howe would top it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 HoweNeelyLindrosLeclairGravesAndreychuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 All those guys could fit on that list, but Gordie Howe would top it. An excellent choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik3 1 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Graves is probably the most underrated power forward in recent history. Put up really good numbers, but was always the 3rd or 4th most noticable guy on his own team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2048 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 HoweNeelyLindrosLeclairGravesAndreychuk What about Tkachuk and Messier? Messier could lay people out (wiht his elbows and stick as well as with his shoulder) as well as he could score for a while and Tkachuk may be the premeir power forward in the game today. Also, Shanahan should be up there somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman9621 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Rocket Richard, Bobby Hull...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Graves is probably the most underrated power forward in recent history. Put up really good numbers, but was always the 3rd or 4th most noticable guy on his own team. With Mess, Leetch, Richter, etc... that's understandable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 HoweNeelyLindrosLeclairGravesAndreychuk You think Adam Graves was a power forward? Hmmm...... never quite thought of him that way.... I'll have to ponder that one.Obviously, Shanahan would have to be added to the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman9621 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 HoweNeelyLindrosLeclairGravesAndreychuk What about Tkachuk and Messier? Messier could lay people out (wiht his elbows and stick as well as with his shoulder) as well as he could score for a while and Tkachuk may be the premeir power forward in the game today. Also, Shanahan should be up there somewhere. Bertuzzi is an awesome power forward too. EDIT-- Can't leave out Forsberg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 HoweNeelyLindrosLeclairGravesAndreychuk You think Adam Graves was a power forward? Hmmm...... never quite thought of him that way.... I'll have to ponder that one.Obviously, Shanahan would have to be added to the list. He hasn't played a power game in a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 He hasn't played a power game in a long time. Who? Shanny, or Graves?(Bobby) Hull, Bertuzzi, Kapuke, and Mess would be excellent additions as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik3 1 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Shanahan really hasn't been a power forward since he left hartford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
all-star 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 IGGY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 He hasn't played a power game in a long time. Who? Shanny, or Graves?(Bobby) Hull, Bertuzzi, Kapuke, and Mess would be excellent additions as well. I was referring to Shanny. Graves played the power game until the end of his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Forsberg for sure ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headonaswivel 1 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Phil Esposito. He was a tough, talented slug of a forward. Rick Tocchet.Iginla is definately todays best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 I agree with the Neely and Lindros (Who I personally think was the ultimate PF of the 90's) references, of course. Just for fun, compare the career number of Lindros and Neely.GP - G - A - Pts - PIM678-356-461-817-1285GP - G - A - Pts - PIM726-395-299-694-1241 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Old: Gordie HoweNew: Forsberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 I don't consider Foppa a power forward to be honest. A power forward in my mind has to drop the gloves every once in a while. I love Foppa, don't get me wrong, but I just don't seem him as highly as the others. I agree with Chadds list, I like Bert and Iggy for recent guys, Tocchet I'd toss in, maybe take Anderchuk off. Just because of his speed and toughness, he'd stand infront, but I never saw him throw a hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2005 Some of my personal favorites over the years:TocchetNeelyLeClairBertuzziKevin Stevens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flaming_june 2 Report post Posted February 14, 2005 are you guys kidding me? how can you ppl for get super mario :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted February 14, 2005 As a POWER forward? Mario never dropped the gloves, never crashed the net, never parked out front for a prolonged basis, and constantly whined about people touching him (what was the Jacques Lemaire quote about Lemeuix complaining about clutching/grabbing?).Mario is an AMAZING hockey player. But, rough & tough power forward he is not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted February 14, 2005 He did fight, but was alwasy more of a finesse player. I believe he even fought his first game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3803 Report post Posted February 14, 2005 No Wendel Clark? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
