VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 Hey all, just thought I'd try and get creative with a discussion other than free agency or the playoffs going. In your opinion, what are the greatest stories of the NHL in its entire history, including things like: -Greatest comebacks in a playoff series -Greatest playoff series -Greatest personal comebacks after injury or sickness -Greatest turnarounds from one season to the other Just your personal opinion, not necessarily the greatest statistically speaking. Off the top of my head I'll get the '97 Wings Cup win out of the way for going such a long time without winning one an resurrecting a storied franchise. And who was it that came back from testicular cancer? One of the Koivu's, wasn't it? That's pretty impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MannyK 16 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Mario Lemieux's and Saku Koivu's return to the NHL after battling cancer are pretty awesome stories, and the Wings' 98 Cup run, winning it for Vladdy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 17, 2010 2009 penguins defying all odds and destroying the mighty red wings with the help of legendary skater max talbot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Or Denis LaRue and co. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Hey all, just thought I'd try and get creative with a discussion other than free agency or the playoffs going. In your opinion, what are the greatest stories of the NHL in its entire history, including things like: -Greatest comebacks in a playoff series -Greatest playoff series -Greatest personal comebacks after injury or sickness -Greatest turnarounds from one season to the other Just your personal opinion, not necessarily the greatest statistically speaking. Off the top of my head I'll get the '97 Wings Cup win out of the way for going such a long time without winning one an resurrecting a storied franchise. And who was it that came back from testicular cancer? One of the Koivu's, wasn't it? That's pretty impressive. Kessel recently had a ******** removed to fight cancer as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) . Edited May 17, 2010 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Jazz 3 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Amazing that Mario Lemieux in 92-93 was 12 points behind LaFontaine when he missed two months for radiation treatmeant. When all was said and done after his return that season. He finished 12 points ahead of LaFontaine to win the socring title. Amazing he average almost 3 points a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 The whole Wings/Avs rivalry is a great story IMO because of its duration, intensity, and the cast of characters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 The fact that Hal Gill has survived the "new NHL" style of play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 In the '64 Stanley Cup Final, Game 6, the Maple Leafs' Bobby Baun blocked a shot and broke his ankle. He returned to the ice in overtime and scored the game winner for Toronto. The Leafs beat Detroit in Game 7 and won the Cup. Yeah, it was against the Wings, but that's pretty impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
