The Heavyweight champ is...

[plubers]

So Who is considered the heavyweight champ in the NHL right now? Maybe John Scott? He is a beast and I have never seen him lose a fight. I watched him beat Westgarth of the Kings till his face was blood red. So who is your pick as top dog?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj-xqbMdrSY&feature=related

 

[Maple Leaf Sports]

My top three are:


#3.) John Scott

#2.) Steve MacIntyre

#1.) Eric Goddard - he broke the face of #2 - 'nuff said.


Honourable mention goes to Zdeno Chara. BUT no one is silly enough to challenge him (remember when David Koci was with Tampa? Ouch.) and really, he shouldn't be scrapping anyways...

 

[missionhocky10]

i remember that fight, couldnt believe how bad he DESTROYED westgarth there, i dont follow the enforcers much since they seem to rotate every few years but hes definitely near the top haha

 

[tmlfan42]

Umm, how can you be talking about Heavyweights and not mention Kyle Wellwood's name....

 

[bfyler]

Cam Janssen has a ton of grit... funny as hell off the ice as well..

 

[goflames12345]

I loved watching Brian McGrattan during his time in Calgary. He was a beast.

 

[timber09]

George Parros and Zenon Knopka are likely in the discussion - I would take Scott or Parros if I had to choose

 

[plubers]

George Parros and Zenon Knopka are likely in the discussion - I would take Scott or Parros if I had to choose

I Have watched Parros many times and he never really impressed me to much. I do like the stash so he gets bonus points for that haha

 

[Iceman]

Parros is a gamer when it comes to fighting, but he's far from dominant.

 

[enforcersonly]

For me, Eric Godard. John Scott, Colton Orr, Steve MacIntyre, Kevin Westgarth and The Big Red Dog all in the mix too.

 

[solt0131]

For me, Eric Godard. John Scott, Colton Orr, Steve MacIntyre, Kevin Westgarth and The Big Red Dog all in the mix too.

Colton Orr? I think Deryk Engelland would have something to say about that....

 

[BYOB]

do you guys think any rookie/call up will be in the mix this upcoming season?

I really like Kyle Clifford. He seems to be a very nasty player, with some good skill.

 

[plubers]

I really like Kyle Clifford. He seems to be a very nasty player, with some good skill.

Clifford can throw bombs but he was tagged a few times last year

 

[enforcersonly]

Clifford can throw bombs but he was tagged a few times last year

With no dominant enforcer in the league a guy will, every now and again, take a few. Thats ok and I think Clifford will be ok too.

 

[newfiecomicguy1]

I like Colton Orr, he can also actually play a decent role on a 4th line. I like guys like Ryane Clowe who can fight and play an important role. The pure enforcer is disappearing from the league.

 

[newfiecomicguy1]

I like the enforcer role but I like when they can play hockey. Guys like Probert, Domi, Schultz, Grimson etc they could all still play the game.

 

[bonnev659]

do you guys think any rookie/call up will be in the mix this upcoming season?

is it sad for me to say but I will miss the Boogie Man this year

I like Colton Orr, he can also actually play a decent role on a 4th line. I like guys like Ryane Clowe who can fight and play an important role. The pure enforcer is disappearing from the league.

which is good and bad at the same time

I like the enforcer role but I like when they can play hockey. Guys like Probert, Domi, Schultz, Grimson etc they could all still play the game.

100% agree with you there

 

[plubers]

I like the enforcer role but I like when they can play hockey. Guys like Probert, Domi, Schultz, Grimson etc they could all still play the game.

Don't forget big Marty McSorley. He actually tied for league lead in + - with Theo!

 

[Metrags]

Probert's second year was a 29 goal performance.

Really makes you appreciate guys like that. Which is why I love Prust on the Rags. Maybe not a 30 goal scorer, but 3rd in the league last year in shorties is no small feat for such a big guy.

 

[senatorsmith]

Matt Carkner gets no respect :whatthehell: