worcat Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Anaheim Ducks - Paul KariyaBoston Bruins - Bobby OrrBuffalo Sabres - Pat LafontaineCalgary Flames - Jerome IginlaCarolina Hurricanes - Ron FrancisChicago Blackhawks - Bobby HullColorado Avalanche - Joe SakicColumbus Blue Jackets - Rick NashDallas Stars - Mike ModanoDetroit Red Wings - Gordie HoweEdmonton OIlers - Wayne GretzkyFlorida Panthers - John VanbiesbrouckLos Angeles Kings - Luc Robitaille Minnesota Wild - Marian GaborikMontreal Canadiens - Maurice RichardNashville Predators - David LegwandNew Jersey Devils - Martin BrodeurNew York Islanders - Mike BossyNew York Rangers - Mark MessierOttawa Senators - Daniel AlfredssonPhiladelphia Flyers - Bobby ClarkePhoenix Coyotes - Keith TkachukPittsburgh Penguins - Mario LemieuxSt. Louis Blues - Brett HullSan Jose Sharks - Owen NolanTampa Bay Lightning - Vincent Lecavalier Toronto Maple Leafs - Mats SundinVancouver Canucks - Pavel BureWashington Capitals - Peter BondraWinnepeg Jets - Teemu Selanne**Original Jets, current franchise is too new to have an established player. Bleeding Blue since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Phoenix Coyotes - Keith TkachukAwesome. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 For Anaheim, it can only be Selanne. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwing64 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'd argue for Selanne over Kariya with Anaheim. Kariya may have been the first franchise star, but the manner in which he left the team left a lot of fans bitter, a few of which still hate him today - not including me, for the record. Teemu Selanne on the other hand holds a majority of the Ducks' franchise records, leading the Ducks in just about everything except penalty minutes and shorthanded goals. Not to mention he's beaten Paul Kariya out by a long shot in terms of his tenure with the team and his popularity.Sure, Selanne was popular with the Jets when he was there, and you can't deny he had a fantastic rookie season there. But in the grand scheme of things, he wasn't really around all that long. I'd say Bobby Hull for Winnipeg instead, but you've also got him with Chicago. And I really don't know enough about the Blackhawks history to suggest someone else.For Anaheim, you could also pick J.S. Giguere. Two Stanley Cup Finals, with a Conn Smythe Trophy and a Stanley Cup to his name, also a holder of most of the Ducks goaltending franchise records. PotD: 24/08/2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcat Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I only picked Kariya for this exact situation. If I replaced Kariya with Selanne, i'd have to use Hull for the Jets. Leaving a void for the Blackhawks. Would I pick Dennis Savard to replace Hull? Bleeding Blue since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers6884 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'd actually pick Guy Hebert as the face of the Ducks, not Paul Kariya. Kariya did have a good run with the Mighty Ducks, but his career was marked by injuries and failed expectations (he didn't really leave the team on the best of terms either). Hebert, on the other hand, was the first Mighty Ducks player (first pick in the expansion draft) and spent a large portion of his career with the Ducks. Hebert was on of their first true "star players". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcat Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Guy Hebert was a Blue after all - gotta like that pick. I'd still say (1)Selanne (2)Kariya, (3)Hebert Bleeding Blue since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers6884 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 The beauty of these lists is that we can argue forever without really coming to a conclusion. Everyone has their own opinion, and their own favorite players. For example, by picking Gordie Howe for the Red Wings, you leave out such legends like Terry Sawchuck, Ted Lindsay, Alex Delvecchio, Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lindstrom, Henrik Zetterberg, and Pavel Datsyuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperLeafsFan Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'd say Stan Mikita for the BlackHawks. He was the first guy to use a curved stick, after all. I think I like smilies too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcat Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I agree. Lists like these are an open forum for debates. Just trying to get a general vote of what people agree with.For the blues as a fan, I'd say Hull first for sure, then Bernie. The debate for every team is endless. The newer teams like the Wild, Predators, Jackets is where it gets tricky. Bleeding Blue since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Old Jets, you really gotta go with Dale Hawerchuk. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I wouldn't really argue Columbus or Minnesota are tricky; Nash and Gaborik come to mind much faster than anybody else. I mean, who would be #2 for the Jackets? I guess Pascal Leclaire and Nikolay Zherdev come to mind. For Minnesota, maybe their goalie duo of Roloson and Fernandez from 10+ years ago? Certainly nothing approaching 40+ goal scorers like Nash and Gaborik were (if Gabbo even scored 40+ in Minny; wouldn't shock me if Lemaire + DPE = 40< goals).Nashville would be tricky. My answer would have to be Vokoun, I guess. That's from when Nashville had their best actual teams in their history, in those first two years after the 2004-05 lockout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcat Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I picked Legwand because he has spent the most time there. Vokoun would easily be #2 Bleeding Blue since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Toronto Maple Leafs and Mats Sundin? That's tricky. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuordr Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'd argue Joe Sakic for Avalanche and instead give it to Patrick Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcat Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'd argue Joe Sakic for Avalanche and instead give it to Patrick Roy. Only reason I gave it to Joe is because he played his entire career with Quebec/ColoradoRoy was def a honorable mention Bleeding Blue since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Anaheim Ducks - Paul KariyaBoston Bruins - Bobby OrrBuffalo Sabres - Pat LafontaineCalgary Flames - Jerome IginlaCarolina Hurricanes - Ron FrancisChicago Blackhawks - Bobby HullColorado Avalanche - Joe SakicColumbus Blue Jackets - Rick NashDallas Stars - Mike ModanoDetroit Red Wings - Gordie HoweEdmonton OIlers - Wayne GretzkyFlorida Panthers - John VanbiesbrouckLos Angeles Kings - Luc Robitaille Minnesota Wild - Marian GaborikMontreal Canadiens - Maurice RichardNashville Predators - David LegwandNew Jersey Devils - Martin BrodeurNew York Islanders - Mike BossyNew York Rangers - Mark MessierOttawa Senators - Daniel AlfredssonPhiladelphia Flyers - Bobby ClarkePhoenix Coyotes - Keith TkachukPittsburgh Penguins - Mario LemieuxSt. Louis Blues - Brett HullSan Jose Sharks - Owen NolanTampa Bay Lightning - Vincent Lecavalier Toronto Maple Leafs - Mats SundinVancouver Canucks - Pavel BureWashington Capitals - Peter BondraWinnepeg Jets - Teemu Selanne**Original Jets, current franchise is too new to have an established player.My differencesSabres Dominick HasekKings Jonathan QuickCoyotes Shane DoanSharks Patrick MarleauMaple Leafs Tom HortonCanucks Sedin TwinsCapitals Alex OvechkinJets Dale Hawerchuk www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I only picked Kariya for this exact situation. If I replaced Kariya with Selanne, i'd have to use Hull for the Jets. Leaving a void for the Blackhawks. Would I pick Dennis Savard to replace Hull?Whatever gymnastics you have to pull, there is no other answer for the Ducks than Teemu.It can't be Kariya, for how he left the team. Despite his tenure and my personal love for him, it can't be Guy Hebert. The accomplishments just aren't there.It's Teemu and only Teemu. (To help you out, I'd also agree with Lee with Hawerchuk for Winnipeg. Leave Hull in Chicago.)For some others:Carolina Hurricanes - Ron Francis, if we're going to pull the Hartford stuff into it, sure. (But that also means you can't split up the Coyotes/Jets) Otherwise if not, you'd have Brinda'mour or Eric StaalFlorida Panthers - John Vanbiesbrouck, I mean, I guess so. It's either him, Luongo, Weiss, or maybe even Jovanovski or Bouwmeester. Honestly, this spot is still open. Outside of the 1996 Cup Final team, the Panthers are a history of suck.Minnesota Wild - Marian Gaborik, I don't know. I guess he's the offensive history leader for them until Koivu or Parise eventually pass him up. Minnesota definitely has an identity but no true single standout star. Kramerica suggested goalies like Fernandez, and you could throw Backstom into the conversation. But I guess Gaborik can do for now.Nashville Predators - David Legwand, probably the one place I'd suggest a non-player. Barry Trotz was the face of the Predators. Legwand is a good enough skater choice. Vokoun or Rinne are in the discussion. But Shea Weber is probably the biggest contender for the Predators "face". Legwand is fine, but... David Legwand? Shea Weber has some more "oomph" here, in more ways than one.Toronto Maple Leafs - Mats Sundin. I've never understood the Sundin/Toronto dynamic. He's a damn good player, but in the down years of the Maple Leafs. I'd offer Doug Gilmour or Wendel Clark. Curtis Joseph has an outside chance, but if it were my list, I'd say Gilmour or Clark.Vancouver Canucks - Pavel Bure, sure. The Sedins are right there too. Maybe throw Luongo into the discussion, but it's either Bure or the Sedins. And I don't pick just one Sedin, because, well, you just can't.Washington Capitals - Peter Bondra. If we go Cup Final era Caps, it's either Bondra or Kolzig. But honestly despite team success for them, wouldn't you have to say it's Alex Ovechkin? He's the biggest star and most dynamic (outside of Jagr) to ever play for the Caps. | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Anaheim Ducks - Teemu SelanneBoston Bruins - Bobby OrrBuffalo Sabres - Gilbert PerreaultCalgary Flames - Jarome IginlaCarolina Hurricanes - Ron FrancisChicago Blackhawks - Bobby HullColorado Avalanche - Joe SakicColumbus Blue Jackets - Rick NashDallas Stars - Mike ModanoDetroit Red Wings - Gordie HoweEdmonton OIlers - Wayne GretzkyFlorida Panthers - John VanbiesbrouckLos Angeles Kings - Luc Robitaille Minnesota Wild - Marian GaborikMontreal Canadiens - Maurice RichardNashville Predators - Shea WeberNew Jersey Devils - Martin BrodeurNew York Islanders - Mike BossyNew York Rangers - Brian LeetchOttawa Senators - Daniel AlfredssonPhiladelphia Flyers - Bobby ClarkePhoenix Coyotes - Keith TkachukPittsburgh Penguins - Mario LemieuxSt. Louis Blues - Brett HullSan Jose Sharks - Patrick MarleauTampa Bay Lightning - Vincent Lecavalier Toronto Maple Leafs - Mats SundinVancouver Canucks - Pavel BureWashington Capitals - Alex OvechkinYou could make a serious case for Jean Beliveau for the Habs; and an even more serious case for Stevie Y for the Wings. But I still think Gordie takes it. Also close calls- NYR- Mark Messier/Brian Leetch; Tampa Bay- Lecavalier/St. Louis, but there's a bitterness with Marty at the moment; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Maybe Gretzky gets two... Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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