Aug 13, 2007 06:56AM GMTAugust 13, 2007 06:56:56
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Who is the greatest hockey player of all time?

Who is the greatest hockey player of all time?

  • Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky
  • Mario Lemieux
  • Maurice "The Rocket" Richard
  • Gordie "Mr. Hockey" Howe
  • Guy Lafleur
  • Bobby Orr
  • None of the above
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raves +2   by Spider20 posted Aug 13, 2007 05:11PM GMTAugust 13, 2007 17:11:54
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Answered Gordie "Mr. Hockey" Howe

Gordie Howe had the whole package, others in this poll lacked an attribute (toughness), or had less of it (scoring ability), especially toughness. Nobody was afraid of Gretzky, or Lemieux for example.
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  • raves     [-] by Nastasya posted May 14, 2008 10:14PM GMTMay 14, 2008 22:14:38
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    Answered None of the above

    ALEXANDER OVECHKIN!

    he's amazing. i love him.
  • raves     [-] by NYR4567 posted Feb 23, 2008 02:51PM GMTFebruary 23, 2008 14:51:44
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    Answered Bobby Orr

    i dont really know these people, lol but i would say Bobby Orr
  • raves +1   [-] by Brian Kemp posted Sep 24, 2007 07:12PM GMTSeptember 24, 2007 19:12:48
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    Answered Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky

    Well, the question is who is the greatest, not who is the best all around player. Both Orr and Howe might have been better, more complete, players, but only Orr and Plante really changed the way the game was played like Gretzky did, and Gretzky has longevity over Orr and sheer statistical dominance over Plante, so I'd say Gretzky wasn the "greatest". Gordie was probably the best, most complete player, though.
  • raves     [-] Fef replied to Brian Kemp Sep 24, 2007 07:23PM GMTSeptember 24, 2007 19:23:54
    Fef reply
    I agree with your analysis that Wayne Gretzky may/may not have the best skills ever, but for this question Wayne has contributed the most and has enough skill and stats to rank among the best.
  • raves     [-] by #1Misty posted Aug 16, 2007 03:59AM GMTAugust 16, 2007 03:59:12
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    Answered Gordie "Mr. Hockey" Howe

    moderated...
  • raves +1   [-] by Tommy Trend posted Aug 15, 2007 03:59AM GMTAugust 15, 2007 03:59:51
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    Answered None of the above

    I'm kinda partial to a bunch of players Terry Sawchuk, Glenn Hall, Bobby Hull, Dominic Hasek. A very COOL (heh cool as ice) and TRENDY poll!!!
  • raves +1   [-] by scottycujo posted Aug 14, 2007 11:55PM GMTAugust 14, 2007 23:55:58
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    Answered Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky

    You just can't compete with Gretzky's numbers.
  • raves +1   [-] Fef replied to scottycujo Aug 15, 2007 12:18AM GMTAugust 15, 2007 00:18:00
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    True. #99 has the numbers not only in personal scoring, but also as a leader, assists, championships, league trophies, and importantly (really) TV ratings. Gretzky created a lot of popularity for the sport where it counts -- Los Angeles -- when he joined the Kings. He also has done a lot for the league after his playing days ended.
  • raves     [-] scottycujo replied to Fef Aug 15, 2007 01:07AM GMTAugust 15, 2007 01:07:52
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    Not only that.. he's just a generally NICE GUY!

    So's Gordie though. :)
  • raves +1   [-] by aj posted Aug 14, 2007 12:52AM GMTAugust 14, 2007 00:52:41
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    Answered Gordie "Mr. Hockey" Howe

    other than alex delveccio..sorry if i spelt that wrong but u know me!
  • raves     [-] by Lisa posted Aug 13, 2007 10:38PM GMTAugust 13, 2007 22:38:31
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    Answered None of the above

    Patrick Roy.
  • raves     [-] by ddpd posted Aug 13, 2007 08:53PM GMTAugust 13, 2007 20:53:11
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    Answered Bobby Orr

    Bobby Orr and Boston...My team......Oh Yeah.........:)
  • raves +1   [-] by Magzilla posted Aug 13, 2007 05:46PM GMTAugust 13, 2007 17:46:35
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    Answered Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky

    According to a friend of mine. I only watch hockey to see all the hot guys fight. I don't know who is who and what is really going on, but I am changing my ways! I am learning the terms now!
  • raves +2   [-] by Spider20 posted Aug 13, 2007 05:11PM GMTAugust 13, 2007 17:11:54
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    Answered Gordie "Mr. Hockey" Howe

    Gordie Howe had the whole package, others in this poll lacked an attribute (toughness), or had less of it (scoring ability), especially toughness. Nobody was afraid of Gretzky, or Lemieux for example.
  • raves +2   [-] by FueledByRamen posted Aug 13, 2007 04:15PM GMTAugust 13, 2007 16:15:40 (edited)
    FueledByRamen reply

    Answered None of the above

    moderated...
  • raves     [-] Fef replied to FueledByRamen Aug 13, 2007 06:16PM GMTAugust 13, 2007 18:16:52
    Fef reply
    I thought about including Roy. Next time I'll create best 3 polls in bracket format (best Fwd, best Def, Best Goalie - then put the winners against each other). If anyone wants to go ahead with this, please do!
  • raves +1   [-] aj replied to Fef Aug 15, 2007 02:28AM GMTAugust 15, 2007 02:28:28
    aj reply
    then include yerzaman!! and heck my fave rookie..pavel.d.
  • raves     [-] aj replied to FueledByRamen Aug 15, 2007 02:30AM GMTAugust 15, 2007 02:30:42
    aj reply
    and so are yzermans ..i lost count.