And Clark didn't make that list??? Not sure what to say there.
- cryptical77

me too. I'm sure he must of been considered. I'll never forget him pummeling both McSorley and Probert. And then that wrist shot of his! holy cow. I met him a few years back...I'm now in my 30's but he made me feel like I was 8 years old I was so intimidated (trust me that doesn't happen anymore). And the man is still a beast! He could knock me out with just a whiff of a punch!

Benn? He's not the best now but definitely top 3-5, and I think he could be number 1 this time next year. A lot of hits and fights and can deke his way out of a phone booth. Bloodied iginlas face , one punched E.Johnson and payed down malkin and emediately fought/pooped on Kennedy.
- NoobasaurusRex

Agreed. While perhaps not a traditional power forward Benn should be on the list.

Also agree with Kings fans here that Dustin Brown should be in the conversation.

after seeing the one we call by no name listed here...I must agree. But THN only has him listed as #2....behind guess who? Food for thought.

http://www.thehockeynews....ltime-power-forwards.html
- Hockey_Hoser

That list looks like it is the best PF between the years of 1985-1998

Bob Nystrom?
- LeftCoaster

Cam Neely??

Why isn't Dustin Brown on this list? Still mad at what he did to Vancouver? He plays the same way as Backes.

Yah he didn't work out too well for you guys, but you still cant deny it.

He was the best leader in the game, every one feared him on the ice, tough, mean, could score, fight. Best Ever. I like Neely and Clark but no question best ever: Messier.
- Iggysbff

All debatable.

Backes is very good, but the NHL's best all around player???

In the 'power forward' category, I gotta say Corey Perry

gotta use that emoticon whenever possible, it was the main reason I finally made an account

How anyone can say anyone OTHER than Ovechkin is a joke....the guy is sickening strong.....superb hands ..throws checks everywhere...and plays dirty when he has to...


Ovie.....in a ROUT

How anyone can say anyone OTHER than Ovechkin is a joke....the guy is sickening strong.....superb hands ..throws checks everywhere...and plays dirty when he has to...


Ovie.....in a ROUT
- Ripped Fuel

plus he'll chip in 70 points for only 9.4 Million

How anyone can say anyone OTHER than Ovechkin is a joke....the guy is sickening strong.....superb hands ..throws checks everywhere...and plays dirty when he has to...


Ovie.....in a ROUT
- Ripped Fuel

But yet when the heat is really on, he plays about as big as Nathan Gerbe.

Some guys I would consider are Evander Kane, Rick Nash and Bobby Ryan. Also, I know he is more of a sniper, but before he got screwed up by Torres, Marian Hossa was a horse. So strong and difficult to knock off the puck. I hope he is able to return to the level of play he is capable of.

plus he'll chip in 70 points for only 9.4 Million
- Oil_Addict

As he tries to change his game to a more complete player. If he were allowed to play as he used to, then it wouldn't even be close.

Backes is very good, but the NHL's best all around player???

In the 'power forward' category, I gotta say Corey Perry

gotta use that emoticon whenever possible, it was the main reason I finally made an account
- BestRapperAlive

I agree. Right now Perry #1, Benn will be a 2 years

I agree. Right now Perry #1, Benn will be a 2 years
- fiveandagame

Looooch.

plus he'll chip in 70 points for only 9.4 Million
- Oil_Addict

occasional 65 goal season, no big deal

As he tries to change his game to a more complete player. If he were allowed to play as he used to, then it wouldn't even be close.
- cryptical77

I never understood why Ovi was ever made to adjust his game. What is there to adjust? When you have a guy that can score as naturally as that you just let him play his game. Let everyone else worry about back-checking.

I never understood why Ovi was ever made to adjust his game. What is there to adjust? When you have a guy that can score as naturally as that you just let him play his game. Let every else worry about back-checking.
- AlexF

Agree 100%

Backes is very good, but the NHL's best all around player???

In the 'power forward' category, I gotta say Corey Perry

gotta use that emoticon whenever possible, it was the main reason I finally made an account
- BestRapperAlive

Hit 69 times last season, and got pounded by perennial Selke nominee Pavel Datsyuk, doesn't really make a strong case for him as a powerforward IMO.

Hit 69 times last season, and got pounded by perennial Selke nominee Pavel Datsyuk, doesn't really make a strong case for him as a powerforward IMO.
- shinebox

I remember that fight. First game of the season. Babcock was devastated for Dats cuz it ruled him out of the Lady Byng.

The title of the blog is who is the best power forwards in the league. Kassian has a lot to prove
- MCGUIZZY

And the Buffalonian doesnt understand scarcasm. 3 strikes your out.

I remember that fight. First game of the season. Babcock was devastated for Dats cuz it ruled him out of the Lady Byng.
- AlexF

I like Perry, not sure i'd consider him a powerforward.

Looooch.
- shinebox

might as well put Probert and Semenko might as well be on if Lucic is. Sure he can fight but he's not close to the guys on this list.

occasional 65 goal season, no big deal
- BestRapperAlive

occasional meaning once? 5 years ago

I like Perry, not sure i'd consider him a powerforward.
- shinebox

More like a poop disturber.

I remember that fight. First game of the season. Babcock was devastated for Dats cuz it ruled him out of the Lady Byng.
- AlexF

Perry had an awful yr last season. I consider him the best. 35 goals and well over 100 pims every season. Hart winner, Stanley cup winner and plays best in big games.