Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) Link to the actual Poll w/ runner-ups, etc. What team would you least like to play on? New York Islanders, 27% What rink has the worst ice? BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Fla. (Florida Panthers) 20% What team would you most like to play on? Detroit Red Wings, 14% What rink has the best ice? Rexall Place (Edmonton Oilers), 37% What is your favourite rink to play in? Bell Centre (Montreal Canadiens), 40% Which current assistant coach should be the next head coach? Kirk Muller (Canadiens), 9% Which coach demands the most of his players? John Tortorella, New York Rangers, 28% Which coach is the easiest to play for? Bruce Boudreau, Washington Capitals, 21% Which coach would you most like to play for? Dan Bylsma, Pittsburgh Penguins, 21% Which coach would you least like to play for? Ron Wilson, Toronto Maple Leafs, 21% Should the instigator rule be abolished? No, 66% Which Canadian city deserves an NHL franchise - Quebec City, Hamilton, Toronto or Winnipeg? Quebec City, 53% Should fighting be banished from the NHL? No, 98% Which rink has the worst boards/glass? Joe Louis Arena (Detroit Red Wings), 12% Who is the toughest forward to play against? Sidney Crosby(notes), Pittsburgh Penguins, 29% Who is the best referee? None, 15% Which team is underrated? Nashville Predators, 18% Which team is overrated? Washington Capitals, 35% Which active player would you select to start a franchise? Sidney Crosby, Penguins, 69% Who is the cleanest player? Pavel Datsyuk(notes), Detroit Red Wings, 28% Who is the most underrated player? Loui Eriksson(notes), Dallas Stats, 5.4% Which active player is the best role model? Sidney Crosby, Penguins, 26% For skaters only: Which goalie is the most difficult to score on? Roberto Luongo(notes), Vancouver Canucks, 17% For goalies only: Which player is the most difficult to stop? Alex Ovechkin(notes), Capitals, 27% Who is the toughest to play against? Sidney Crosby, Penguins, 29% Who is the hardest to take the puck off of? Pavel Datsuyk, Red Wings, 36% Who is the smartest player? Sidney Crosby, Penguins, 29% Who is the toughest player? Derek Boogaard(notes), New York Rangers, 23% Who is the best skater? Marian Gaborik(notes), New York Rangers, 26% Who is the league's fastest skater? Marian Gaborik, Rangers, 37% Who has the hardest shot? Zdeno Chara(notes), Boston Bruins, 44% I find it hilarious they think the Detroit boards are worst. I also find it odd that Sidney's the hardest player to play against, but more players think that Datsyuk is harder to strip the puck from. Edited January 30, 2011 by CaliWingsNut 1 mjlegend reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Not surprised at much of it..though I would have though for smartest player, Lids may have been at the top. That's one of the main things you always hear about him. 1 teebo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I can't wait for the responses. What's the over/under on Crosby bashers in this thread. 15? Loui is vastly underrated. And it's no wonder we have the worst boards and glass, we know how to use them the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Was just about to post this. Great to see so much respect for Datsyuk. He was 1st or 2nd in several categories, and still he was apparently voted the 7th most underrated player as well. Lids gets a lot of recognition also. Sure the boards in the Joe were voted the worst, but the arena, the ice and most importantly the TEAM gets a lot of cred from the players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I find it hilarious they think the Detroit boards are worst.[/Quote]Probably from all the media calling them the most "active" in the NHL. On TV, I have seen other boards/glass bounces be just as strange. It is just that the Wings are smart to use it to their advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) I love the "which city deserves an NHL franchise" question. lol Edit; I actually looked at the poll. I didn;t realize it was a "second team" I thought they were just cracking on Toronto reading the first post here. Edited January 30, 2011 by sleepwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Nick is the smartest. 3 Namingway, wingnut40 and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 The people in favor of the instigator rule are either non-fighters, or pests who are afraid of being beaten the hell up. Makes sense. Surprised about Crosby being a great role model and everyone wanting to play for Dan Bylsma. Also, I think it's interesting how Washington and Boudreau have this soft and easy reputation around the league. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 The people in favor of the instigator rule are either non-fighters, or pests who are afraid of being beaten the hell up. Makes sense. Surprised about Crosby being a great role model and everyone wanting to play for Dan Bylsma. Also, I think it's interesting how Washington and Boudreau have this soft and easy reputation around the league. I find it interesting that people want to play on the Wings but play for Bylsma. What does that say about Babs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I find it interesting that people want to play on the Wings but play for Bylsma. What does that say about Babs? Babcock came in second w/ 18% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Who is the best referee? None, 15% 1 Peadydog reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Nice to see Helm get a lot of votes for fastest skater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 The people in favor of the instigator rule are either non-fighters, or pests who are afraid of being beaten the hell up. Makes sense. Surprised about Crosby being a great role model and everyone wanting to play for Dan Bylsma. Also, I think it's interesting how Washington and Boudreau have this soft and easy reputation around the league. Why? He's a great passionate young coach who expects a lot from his players. HBO's 24/7 only reaffirmed that. Also, make sure you (not you GMR) click on the link and check out who came in second and stuff, a lot of Wing love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Who is the best referee? None, 15% that was my favorite! 1 teebo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) What team would you least like to play on? New York Islanders, 27% What team would you most like to play on? Detroit Red Wings, 14% For a second there I thought the only player they must have asked was Nabokov.. EDIT: And I would also like to know who the 2% of players were that thought fighting should be banished.. Might be an interesting conversation if we had the names.. Edited January 30, 2011 by GSBrooks13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Of course everyone wants to play for the Wings. We treat our players well, respect them, and have the best management/ownership in the league. Now THAT is real point of pride. 2 GSBrooks13 and Selliria reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Who is the best referee? None, 15% I liked that one too. Of course everyone wants to play for the Wings. We treat our players well, respect them, and have the best management/ownership in the league. Now THAT is real point of pride. It couldn't be said better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 the joes boards are the worst for them, but the best for the wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I find it interesting that people want to play on the Wings but play for Bylsma. What does that say about Babs? that hes a badass, and their scared of his death stare 2 kook_10 and wingnut40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 The only one that really surprises me is that Lidstrom didn't win smartest player. He's a top 5 d-man all time, his most talked about asset in relevance to his awesomeness is his hockey smarts/anticipation, and yet he doesn't take that category? Either he was overlooked since he's in his career's twilight or that says a lot about Crosby. Should the instigator rule be abolished? No, 66% This needs its own thread so this one doesn't get swamped by a single topic discussion debate argument pointless squabble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Not a surprise to see Datsyuk voted as the most difficult to take the puck off of As far as the hardest shot, I have to think Adrian Aucoin is right behind Chara. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Not a surprise to see Datsyuk voted as the most difficult to take the puck off of As far as the hardest shot, I have to think Adrian Aucoin is right behind Chara. Or Weber. He was pretty close in the All Stars comp. I think 104.8 or so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Or Souray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Of course they hate our boards. We know how to utilize them to their best advantage, and we use them to hurt the other teams. They're just jealous that they don't know the secret to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Not a surprise to see Datsyuk voted as the most difficult to take the puck off of As far as the hardest shot, I have to think Adrian Aucoin is right behind Chara. Chara had 44% of the vote, Weber has 41%, doesn't leave much for the rest of the league. As far as the few wondering about Lidstrom not being the smartest, he was #3 behind Crosby and Dats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
