GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 Curious to see who everyone's top 5 best fighters are. Notnecessarily who's having the best year so far, just who you think the best are. My list right now would be: 1) Georges Laraque 2) Donald Brashear 3) Derek Boogaard 4) Brian McGrattan 5) DJ King King might seem like an odd choice, as he doesnt really have the big wins like the others, but i consider him to be like one of those college football teams who just continues to climb up the rankings without a really good strength of schedule...like a Boise St type. I like your list, although I'd probably put D.J. King ahead of McGrattan, and would put Godard at number 5. You nailed the top 3, but I still hesitate calling someone a fighter when they fight 5 times a season, and bearhug 4 out of those 5 fights. But, I guess that's the way it is now in the NHL. Oh and yeah, Lilja's not yet in my top 5, but when these other guys stop ducking him, then he'll probably be on this list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 1) Georges Laraque 2) Donald Brashear 3) Derek Boogaard 4) Brian McGrattan 5) DJ King I really don't think I'd change anything on this list, Lou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 I like your list, although I'd probably put D.J. King ahead of McGrattan, and would put Godard at number 5. You nailed the top 3, but I still hesitate calling someone a fighter when they fight 5 times a season, and bearhug 4 out of those 5 fights. But, I guess that's the way it is now in the NHL. Oh and yeah, Lilja's not yet in my top 5, but when these other guys stop ducking him, then he'll probably be on this list. RIght now, other than owning George Parros, King doesnt really have that BIG name on his win list. So its hard for me to vault him over McGrattan....although i do think King has the ability. A shame the scheduling sucks cause i'd love to see him tangling with Laraque, McGrattan, Orr, etc. Godard's definitely in my top 10, although i didnt really like his showing against Semenov. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 RIght now, other than owning George Parros, King doesnt really have that BIG name on his win list. So its hard for me to vault him over McGrattan....although i do think King has the ability. A shame the scheduling sucks cause i'd love to see him tangling with Laraque, McGrattan, Orr, etc. Godard's definitely in my top 10, although i didnt really like his showing against Semenov. D.J. King last year beat Shelley, Parker, Hordichuk, Shawn Thornton, etc. In fact, he's beaten everyone except for Boogard in their fight last year, where he held his own. Another guy to think about even though he never fights anymore is Chris Simon. I can still see him beating anyone in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 D.J. King last year beat Shelley, Parker, Hordichuk, Shawn Thornton, etc. In fact, he's beaten everyone except for Boogard in their fight last year, where he held his own. Another guy to think about even though he never fights anymore is Chris Simon. I can still see him beating anyone in the league. Those really arent big names imo. Shelley's a big guy but really isnt that good, and Thornton is a bottom tier heavy as is Hordichuk. Parker i guess can count, but when the last time he's really done anything... its not like beating the Parker of old. I dont want to sound like im trying to discredit King, as he's one of my favorites right now and i see him being top of the heap material. Just saying he hasnt really proven himself yet against the real good heavies to be ranked any higher than 5 at this point. The one great guy he fought, he lost to. So we'll see, i'd love to see him come out this year and beat Boogey! Agree on Chris Simon. Other than Laraque, I think on any given night he could beat anybody in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 Thornton vs Riley Cote tonight has tied Lucic and Tarnasky for my favorite fight of the season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 28, 2007 Awesome fight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 28, 2007 Great fight! Edge Thornton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted October 29, 2007 Why i miss Shanny and why I hate Breshears. Somewhere i thought I saw Shanahan about to fight Larague or some badass, and Avery actually started a different fight real quick as a distraction so sure enough the Shanahan fight never happened. Sound familiar to anyone? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MceB6VBpfPI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 29, 2007 Tuesday night the Penguins play the Wild on versus. I hope this means we'll get to see Boogaard and Laraque dance one more time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 29, 2007 10$ on Laraque. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted October 29, 2007 Laraque beat him last time, so I think Boogaard will come out more prepared this time. Prediction - Narrow win to Boogaard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 29, 2007 After Laraque got knocked down by Brashear, i think he'll be on a mission to take it to Boogaard. I say Laraque will put the hurtin' on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 Laraque-Boogaard part 4 (I think) would be great. Let's hope it happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 Laraque's out, no point in even watching this game now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 Laraque's out, no point in even watching this game now. Pretty much, unless Crosby and Malkin decide to take on Boogaard at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 No Laraque and No Gaborik for the game, no point in watching a.) the fights b.) the skill battle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 my current top 10 is 1 Georges Laraque 2 Donald Brashear 3 Derek Boogaard 4 Brian McGrattan 5 Andrew Peters 6 Wade Belak 7 Colton Orr 8 D.J. King 9 Eric Godard 10 Raitis Ivanans until its about mid season I don't really plan on changing anything.. Peters hasn't done much this year so his spot in the top 5 is in jeopardy, Godard is active but not dominating subpar opponents, Belak isn't dressing... sucks balls Laraque isn't even playing tonight I had this game bookmarked for a long time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 my current top 10 is 1 Georges Laraque 2 Donald Brashear 3 Derek Boogaard 4 Brian McGrattan 5 Andrew Peters 6 Wade Belak 7 Colton Orr 8 D.J. King 9 Eric Godard 10 Raitis Ivanans until its about mid season I don't really plan on changing anything.. Peters hasn't done much this year so his spot in the top 5 is in jeopardy, Godard is active but not dominating subpar opponents, Belak isn't dressing... sucks balls Laraque isn't even playing tonight I had this game bookmarked for a long time Looks like a pretty good list to me, but for 2 names. Belak at one point i thought was borderline top 5 but that was a few years ago. I dont feel like he's a top 10'er any more. The other one i'd question is Ivanans, i think he's on the lower tier of the heavyweight spectrum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 Looks like a pretty good list to me, but for 2 names. Belak at one point i thought was borderline top 5 but that was a few years ago. I dont feel like he's a top 10'er any more. The other one i'd question is Ivanans, i think he's on the lower tier of the heavyweight spectrum. I agree, Belak has been too timid ever since Orr broke his nose. He can still throw with anybody, but his fights are usually boring nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 (edited) I agree, Belak has been too timid ever since Orr broke his nose. He can still throw with anybody, but his fights are usually boring nowadays. Yeah now that you mention it, his decline does seem to have started around the time of that fight. I used to think Belak was an entertaining player, but now he just seems like one of those fighters you dont really care about anymore..kinda like Jody Shelley. His fight with Koci was great, but other than that he hasnt been anything special. Edited October 30, 2007 by Lou_Siffer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Belak is hard to rate because he is seldomly dressed and doesn't always open up but he can still go with the best of them.. hung with McGrattan last year, win over Peters, win over Orr, win on Brash... he can beat any top 10 HW on any given night so I just wouldn't feel right leaving him out of my top 10 as for Ivanans... theres a few HWs you could throw in the 10th slot I suppose, Thornton, Roy, Shelley, Parros... I just like Ivanans because he had some nice showings last year and he hung with Laraque and Boog I was worried about Belak after his fight with Orr in '05 but IMO he redeemed himself in '06 when he dominated Orr in a slugfest and then went toe to toe and edged Brashear the same week...hasn't lost since then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Should be seeing King vs Boogaard once again tonight! Wouldnt be suprised to see them go twice, unless the first fight is a real war. Go get him King! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Komisarek just manhandled Hartnell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 And there it is! Win Boogaard on first viewing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
