Anyone mention Nathan Horton? Hate the guy but I think he could make this list.

Sea-Bass doesn't get any love?
- Chest Rockwell

Or Moose?

Sea-Bass doesn't get any love?
- Chest Rockwell

Comeon man! the guy got knocked out by a bathroom stall door.

Anyone mention Nathan Horton? Hate the guy but I think he could make this list.
- Hockey_Hoser

Yes
- AdamFrench

Doan Kesler Kassian would be a lot to handle.

Getzlaf no. Being 6'4 doesn't automatically make you a power forward
- Oil_Addict

Getzlaf is more than just a 6'4 hockey player. And yes he's a power forward...his stats back that up (besides last season).

Getzlaf is more than just a 6'4 hockey player. And yes he's a power forward...his stats back that up (besides last season).
- Hockey_Hoser

Just because he's good along the boards doesn't make him a power forward. Trust me, I've seen a few of his games

- Bieksa#3

How is that funny? Lucic is on the list and either player hasn't scored 65 pts yet in a season. Both hit and fight. What am I missing?

Doan Kesler Kassian would be a lot to handle.
- Boinker

If Kassian got his game together. Otherwise slap a tuna sandwich and that is a scary line anyways.

Just because he's good along the boards doesn't make him a power forward. Trust me, I've seen a few of his games
- Oil_Addict

I think it's safe to say we've all seen him play a few games too. According to Esplen he chooses Backes as the #1 PWF because "He hits, he fights, he scores, he checks, and he leads his team". Where does Getzlaf fail in any of these areas? Sure he doesn't fight as much but when you're a potential 90 pt scorer, your coach is telling you to stop dropping the mits so let's not hold that against players. Getzlaf also hits, checks and is the captain therefore leads his team. Hell put Perry on the list too. In fact I'd take Perry over Backes anyday.

Right now i think its Perry, but in 2 - 3 years i think Landeskog well be at the top of everyones lists.

I define a power forward as someone who can put up the points, and is also able to go in the corners, hit hard, and also take pishment ot make a play.

I think owan nolan is probably the best all time power forward so I'd always compare against him. Gary Roberts a close second.

I think Ovechkin is probably the best now, although i think Jonathon Toews should get some honorable mention here.
- B-Wforever

All time? Recent history at least...Cam Neely.

How is that funny? Lucic is on the list and either player hasn't scored 65 pts yet in a season. Both hit and fight. What am I missing?
- Hockey_Hoser

I don't believe Lucic should be there

I don't believe Lucic should be there
- Bieksa#3

Lol ok then I can agree I see where you're coming from then. I only mentioned Horton cause Lucic was on the list but frankly I'm in the same boat as you.

Sea-Bass doesn't get any love?
- Chest Rockwell

poop, beat me to it.

I think it's safe to say we've all seen him play a few games too. According to Esplen he chooses Backes as the #1 PWF because "He hits, he fights, he scores, he checks, and he leads his team". Where does Getzlaf fail in any of these areas? Sure he doesn't fight as much but when you're a potential 90 pt scorer, your coach is telling you to stop dropping the mits so let's not hold that against players. Getzlaf also hits, checks and is the captain therefore leads his team. Hell put Perry on the list too. In fact I'd take Perry over Backes anyday.
- Hockey_Hoser

well Getzlaf isn't a 90 point guy anymore, 75 points would be a good year for him.

-11 so not really a checker. Fights somewhat.

Missing many players here...

#67 from MTL being one of them.

That doesn't make any sense?
- LeftCoaster

I think he meant "in", but I'm not going to touch that with a 10' pole...

KESLER!!!

well Getzlaf isn't a 90 point guy anymore, 75 points would be a good year for him.

-11 so not really a checker. Fights somewhat.
- Oil_Addict

Ok so may not be the 90 pt guy anymore but I would expect at least 70 for being a first line center. +/- stat very misleading. Anaheim sucked last year which could explain a poor +/-. Which zone is he taking the majority of his draws? I'd be interested to see his CORSI.

Sea-Bass doesn't get any love?
- Chest Rockwell

#1 on my list. Fuk the Canucks for trading him, and Fuk Ulf Samuelsson.

Benn is probaly my favorite NHLer right now, I don't think he quite belongs on the list of the best yet, but agree he'll be there soon.

If he plays with Lou all year and maybe with Jagr they should put up some points.

All time? Recent history at least...Cam Neely.
- cryptical77

oh boy if we're going to talk all time history I need to bring up Wendel Clark. Miss that guy. He did it all for the Leafs!

Getzlaf is more than just a 6'4 hockey player. And yes he's a power forward...his stats back that up (besides last season).
- Hockey_Hoser

Can't stand Getzlaf but he probably should be on the list, very good player IMO.

Ian Esplen: Who is the NHL's Best…
Who is the NHL's Best…
- IanEsplen

Best Power forward of all time: Mark Messier!

Best overall on your list - Iggy
Best current - Ovy or Luc