Throwdowns > Closed

LGP: Pensational! said 09/01, 02:26 PM
The team must consist of 7 Forwards, 4 Defensemen and 2 Goalies. My list is in no particular ranking order.

A few guidelines:

--Players like Joe Sakic are eligible as the 2 teams he played on were one franchise.

--Players like Dit Clapper and Milt Schmidt are ineligible as they played both Forward and Defense and their numbers are skewed.

--Players who also played for WHA teams are ineligible as well. They must have only played for one NHL team.

Without any further ado, here is my list:

FORWARDS:

1. Mario Lemieux-Pittsburgh Penguins

2. Jean Beliveau-Montreal Canadians

3. Mike Bossy-NY Islanders

4. Maurice Richard-Montreal Canadians

5. Stan Mikita-Chicago Blackhawks

6. Joe Sakic-Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche

7. Steve Yzerman-Detroit Red Wings

DEFENSE:

1. Denis Potvin-NY Islanders

2. Nicklas Lidstrom-Detroit Red Wings

3. Jacques Laperriere-Montreal Canadians

4. Butch Bouchard-Montreal Canadians

GOALIES:

1. Ken Dryden-Montreal Canadians

2. Martin Brodeur-New Jersey Devils.


This is a Tournament TD, so please allow each of us to post at least 2 arguments before voting.

Good luck TRB.

LGP: Pensational! said 09/02, 03:21 PM
Bossy vs Modano:

While Modano is a great player, he pales in comparison to Bossy.

Regular season:

Bossy--752 GP, 573 G, 553 A, 1126 PTS, +381
Modano--1400 GP, 543 G, 786 A, 1329 PTS, +124

Bossy's GPG 0.76 and PPG 1.50. Modano's GPG 0.39 and PPG 0.95--Bossy is the winner hands down.

Playoffs:

Bossy--129 GP, 85 G, 75 A, 160 PTS
Modano--174 GP, 58 G, 87 A, 145 PTS

Bossy's GPG 0.66 and PPG 1.24. Modano's GPG .033 and PPG .083. Again Bossy is hands down better.

Bossy was a 7 time AllStar in 10 seasons, Modano was a 7 time AllStar as well, but in twice as many seasons.

Bossy won the Calder, the Conn Smythe once and the Lady Byng 3 times. Modano has no individual hardware. Bossy was 1st team AllStar 5 times and 2nd Team 3 times. Modano was 2nd Team once. No 1st Teams.

Yes, Modano played longer, but that doesn't make him more loyal, just lucky to not be injured.

Bossy was forced to retire early due to chronic back problems. He didn't quit the game, his body quit on him.

Finally, Bossy played his last year against the advice of doctors, his back was that bad. He played because he loved the game. What could possibly be more loyal than that?

LGP: Pensational! said 09/03, 10:09 AM
Laperriere vs Daneyko

Daneyko has longevity, that's about it.

Reg season:

Laperriere-691 GP, 40 G, 242 A, 282 PTS
Daneyko-1283 GP, 36 G, 142 A, 178 PTS

Playoffs:

Laperriere-88 GP, 9 G, 22 A, 31 PTS
Daneyko- 175 GP, 5 G, 17 A, 22 PTS

Laperriere was a 5 time AllStar, and he won the Calder and a Norris Trophy. Daneyko was never an AllStar and he won the Masterton, but was never the games best Defenseman.

Laperriere was named 1st Team AllStar twice and 2nd Team AllStar twice. Daneyko? None.

Between 1969 and 1975, Bobby Orr led the League in +/-. EXCEPT in 1973 when Laperriere did. Daneyko never led the League in +/-.

You are confusing longevity with loyalty, they are NOT the same thing. In another PHN TD, it was the "Vagabond" team. They weren't hobos and it wasn't about who was the most travelled player. It was about the BEST players.

This TD is NOT about defining loyalty. Nor is it about confusing longevity with loyalty. Per Websters, longevity is "a long duration of individual life." No loyalty there my friend.

This TD about the BEST players who spent their entire careers with one team. My players did and are clearly better than yours.