Would have thought Stevie Y would have lasted until the next round. May have to trade for a pick...
Tell me about it - my top 10 list is in shambles already and we aren't even thru the 1st round....this draft seemed so easy but it's becoming clear it will get more difficult fast.....I love it!!! (And yes I am THIS nerdy!!!LOL)
With the 15th selection in the NHL All-Time Player Draft, StrayBullet selects, Nicklas Lidstrom.
- 962 Career Points
- 1200+ Career Points
- 10 All-Star Appearances
- 4 Stanley Cups
- 1 Conn Smythe Trophy
- 6 James Norris Awards
- 1 Olympic Gold Medal
...and still counting.
After watching the current Red Wings' captain over the last 16 years, you never realize how great and how dominant the subtleness of his game is. A genius on the blue-line, Nicklas Lidstrom is virtually perfect in his execution on both sides of the ice. Easily the best D in the game and arguably the greatest of all-time.
Easily the best D in the game and arguably the greatest of all-time.
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That'd be a losing argument. Lidstrom is great, but he's no Bobby Orr.
Pshaw...we all know the real best D-man!
With our 1st Selection (16th overall) team Halifax Explosion is happy to welcome a great Nova Scotia boy, #2, Chopper!
Shot-blocking defencemen feared him. Goalies cringed when they saw him climb over the boards. It comes down to two words, 'the shot.'
The seven-time winner of the Hardest Shot competition at the annual NHL All-Star Game, Al MacInnis is acknowledged as possessing the hardest slapshot in the NHL.
MacInnis was drafted in the first round, fifteenth overall, by the NHL's Calgary Flames.
Played in 15 NHL All-Star Games
Max Kaminsky Trophy - 1983 (most outstanding defenceman in the OHL)
1988–89 - Conn Smythe Trophy winner
1988–89 - Stanley Cup Champion
1998–99 - James Norris Memorial Trophy winner
2002 Winter Olympics, Gold medal, Men's Ice Hockey
Inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007
33rd place in all-time NHL scoring with 1,274 points
14th place in all-time NHL assists with 934
24th place in all-time NHL games played list with 1,416
3rd among all-time NHL defensemen in points
3rd among all-time NHL defensemen in assists
3rd among all-time NHL defensemen in goals with 340 goals
Seven-time winner of the hardest-shot competition at the NHL All-Star Game
With our 2nd selection (17th overall) team Halifax Explosion is please to welcome Hall of Famer and one of the games all time greatest snipers.
Michael Dean "Mike" Bossy
Gotta love a pic with a devastated Canuck in it!
Bossy retired after the ‘86-’87 season because of a chronic back injury that limited him to 63 games that final season, the first time in his career he had missed a substantial period of time.
Bossy boldly predicted that he would score 50 goals in his rookie season. He made good on his promise, scoring a then-record 53 goals as a rookie in the 1977-78 season, won the Calder Trophy for rookie of the year, and was named a Second Team All-Star.
In 1980-81, he scored 50 goals in the first 50 games of the season
In 1982, Bossy set a then-scoring record for right-wingers with 147 points while also winning the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Bossy and Wayne Gretzky are the only players to have scored 50 or more goals for nine seasons. Bossy also had nine consecutive 50 goal seasons, a feat unmatched even today. Additionally, both are the only players ever to have scored 60 or more goals in as many as five seasons.
Bossy averaged .762 goals per game in the regular season, more than any other player in NHL history, and .659 in the playoffs, second only to Mario Lemieux at .710.
In 1980-81, he scored 50 goals in the first 50 games of the season. He also recorded nine hat tricks that season, establishing a then NHL-record (Gretzky had 10 twice).
Bossy earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1982, and scored 17 goals in three straight playoffs -- 1981, 1982, and 1983 -- the only player ever to do so. In reaching the Stanley Cup Finals five times, between 1980 and 1984, Bossy scored 69 goals. By contrast, in Gretzky's five Stanley Cup Finals playoffs during his peak years with the Edmonton Oilers, he scored 59 goals.
Bossy earned 5 First Team All-Star selections, one of only four right wings ever to do so, again a notable achievement considering that the other three had much longer careers (Gordie Howe - 26 years; Maurice Richard - 18 years; Guy Lafleur - 17 years).
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991. His #22 jersey was retired by the Islanders on March 3, 1992.
Tell me about it - my top 10 list is in shambles already and we aren't even thru the 1st round....this draft seemed so easy but it's becoming clear it will get more difficult fast.....I love it!!! (And yes I am THIS nerdy!!!LOL)
Did you really think I'd give you an easy draft?
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With our next pick in the All-Time Hockey Draft, The Flying Elbows are proud to select...
In the #1 RW position, from Spruce Grove, Alberta...
Jarome Iginla!
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"I think it was a very classy thing to do. I think Jarome is one of the most classy players in the league, not only that, he’s probably the best player in the league. When you have a captain like that, it was certainly a very classy move on their part, no doubt." - Trevor Linden
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Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla (born July 1, 1977, in Edmonton, Alberta), is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and team captain of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). A first round draft pick of the Dallas Stars at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft, Iginla was later traded to Calgary and has played his entire professional career with the Flames. He is the Flames all-time leader in goals scored and games played, and has played in four NHL All-Star games. Named the Flames captain at the start of the 2003–04 season, Iginla became the first black captain in NHL history. Iginla has represented Canada internationally on numerous occasions, helping to lead Team Canada to its first gold medal in 50 years at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
As a junior, Iginla was a member of two Memorial Cup winning teams as Canadian major-junior champions with the Kamloops Blazers, and was named the Western Hockey League's Player of the Year in 1996. Iginla led the NHL in goals and points in 2001–02, and won the Lester B. Pearson Award as the league's Most Valuable Player as voted by the players. In 2003–04, Iginla led the league in goals for the second time as he captained the Flames to the Stanley Cup Finals, leading the league in playoff scoring. Iginla scored 50 goals in a season for the second time in his career in 2007–08.
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Iginla made his NHL debut in the 1996 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as he was signed to a contract and flown to Calgary immediately after his junior season ended in Kamloops. He appeared in two games for the Flames in their series against the Chicago Blackhawks. In doing so, he became the first 18-year-old to play for the Flames since Dan Quinn in 1983. He recorded his first NHL point in his first game by assisting on a Theoren Fleury goal, then scored his first NHL goal in his second game. Iginla remained with the Flames, and played his first NHL season in 1996–97, where he earned a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team, and finished as the runner-up in voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year while leading all first-year players in scoring with 50 points.
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At the start of the 2003–04 season, Iginla was named the 18th captain in franchise history, and 14th for the team in Calgary. He was reported to be the first black captain in NHL history, though former Blackhawks captain Dirk Graham is also claimed to hold that honour. "Hey, he was a leader on that team and old enough to where he'd been there a long time. It was time for him. He took us to the Stanley Cup Final that year so it worked out pretty well," said former captain Craig Conroy of his decision to relinquish the "C" to Iginla.
Iginla responded by capturing his second Rocket Richard Trophy sharing the goal-scoring title with Ilya Kovalchuk and Rick Nash with 41 goals. The Flames also qualified for the 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the sixth seed, the team's first playoff appearance in eight years. Iginla led all playoff scorers with 13 goals as he captained the Flames to their first Stanley Cup finals appearance in 15 years. The Flames were unable to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning, however, falling to the Eastern Conference champions in seven games. A dejected Iginla sat in the Flames locker room after the final game and was met by his father, who told his son that "I'm proud of you. All of Canada is proud of you."
Although he was hailed as the best player in the world by many analysts, including former NHL coach Barry Melrose, Iginla spent his time during the 2004–05 NHL lockout focussing on his conditioning to improve his game further. Following the lockout, he joined a newly created NHL competition committee as one of six player representatives with a mandate of coming up with recommendations for ways to improve the game. He held this position until early 2008.
On December 7, 2006, Iginla reached a milestone mark in his career where he scored his 300th career goal and 600th career point against the Minnesota Wild. He was expected to play in the 2007 NHL All-Star Game in Dallas, however a knee injury kept him from playing. Iginla missed 12 games as a result of his injury in 2006–07, playing a career low 70 games. He nevertheless scored 94 points, including a career-high 55 assists.
The 2007–08 season saw Iginla post his second career 50-goal season, adding 48 assists for a career high 98 points, good for third overall in the league. He was voted to the starting line-up of the 2008 NHL All-Star Game along with teammate Dion Phaneuf, and was named captain of the Western All-Star Team. He broke the Flames' franchise record for games played when he suited up for his 804th career game on November 29, 2008 against the Anaheim Ducks. He also broke Theoren Fleury's franchise record for goals when he scored his 365th on March 10, 2008 against the St. Louis Blues. Iginla was named a Hart Trophy finalist for the third time, but again failed to win the award. During the season, he signed a five-year contract extension with the Flames; his $7-million per season wage considered to be less than he would have received had he tested free agency.
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Awards
George Parsons Trophy (1995)
WJC-A All-Star Team (1996)
Named Best Forward at WJC-A (1996)
WHL West First All-Star Team (1996)
WHL Player of the Year (1996)
Canadian Major Junior First All-Star Team (1996)
NHL All-Rookie Team (1997)
NHL First All-Star Team (2002, 2008)
NHL Second All-Star Team (2004)
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (2002, 2004)
Art Ross Trophy (2002)
Lester B. Pearson Award (2002)
King Clancy Memorial Trophy (2004)
Played in NHL All-Star Game (2002, 2003, 2004, 2008)
Beginning in 1951-52, he was selected to the NHL All-Star Team 11 consecutive years, 10 of them on the First Team. He also had a stranglehold on the Norris Trophy, winning it seven times in eight years from 1955 to 1962. His play was a vital component of Montreal's Stanley Cup win in 1953 and the NHL record five straight from 1956 to 1960.
He was retired long before I was born but is recognized as the best defenseman of that era (obviously, considering the above paragraph). Maybe only Bobby Orr has a better "rep".
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With the 2nd round selection for the Beantown Bruins are proud to select as our first Line RW, Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien Lafleur, is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey. Between 1971 and 1991, he played for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques in an NHL career spanning 17 seasons and five Stanley Cup championships.
He was a cornerstone of five Stanley Cup championship teams. He was one of the most popular players on a very popular team; fans chanted "Guy, Guy, Guy!" whenever he touched the puck. He became known among English fans as "The Flower"
Lafleur is the all-time leading scorer in Canadiens history, notching 1,246 points (518 goals and 728 assists) in his 14 years with the Habs. He led the NHL in scoring in 1976, 1977, and 1978. He tied for a Montreal club record with Steve Shutt for goals in a season with 60 in 1977–78 and holds the franchise record for points in a season with 136 in 1976–77. Lafleur became the first player in NHL history to score at least 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive seasons as a Hab. Lafleur was also the fastest player (at the time) to reach 1,000 points, doing so in only 720 games.
He won three Art Ross Trophies (1976, 1977, 1978), two Hart Memorial Trophies (1977, 1978), three Lester B. Pearson Awards (1976, 1977, 1978), and one Conn Smythe Trophy (1977).
He was a member of the Canadian team in the 1976 and 1981 Canada Cup tournaments, winning the Cup in 1976, and was the recipient of the Lou Marsh Trophy in 1977.
Lafleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. Along with Gordie Howe before him and Mario Lemieux after him, Lafleur is one of only three players to have returned to the NHL after being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
He still holds the record for the most career point and assist totals in Montreal Canadiens history, as well as the second-highest goal total behind Maurice "Rocket" Richard. Lafleur was the sixth Montreal Canadiens' player to have his sweater number retired.
GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1127 560 793 1353 399 128 58 76 134 67
As a Flames piece of trivia:
Lafleur currently operates a helicopter rental company in Montreal that shuttles VIPs to and from the airport. He was at the controls when André Roy proposed to his fiancée, the Stanley Cup serving as the engagement ring bearer.
since a goaltender is most important Team Grrrreat (say it like tony the tiger, witty eh?) will pick Ken Dryden
8 seasons in the NHL (including his first year when he only played six game) and a record of 258-57-74 and 46 shutouts and a 2.24GAA
and a playoff record of 80-32 with 10 shut outs and a 2.40GAA winning six cups
Awards Calder Memorial Trophy (1972) Conn Smythe Trophy (1971) First All-Star Team Goalie (1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979) Second All-Star Team Goalie (1972) Vezina Trophy (1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979)
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With the 18th pick in the CP All-Time Hockey Draft, StrayBullet selects, Paul Coffey.
3 James Norris trophies
4 Stanley Cups (3 with Edmonton, 1 with Pittsburgh)
+1500 Career Points
Inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame in 2004
Paul Coffey is always regarded as one of the game's purest skaters. His lightning-like speed and offensive abilities make him a true wonder and was usually known to be the "4th Forward" whenever he was on the ice.
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