We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey! Alternate captain Yanni Gourde is on the cusp of making it 13 players. Because of his dirty plays, hes resulted in a regular stream of penalty minutes and suspensions. Add to his list of teams the Islanders and the Wild. Jesse Boulerice was (is) the definition of a goon. "Car Bomb" has built up a reputation over the course of his career as both a diver and a reckless hitter and adds precious little to the game other than borderline physical play. Make no mistake, he was a good defenseman but his reckless abandon earned him the reputation he deserves: as the dirtiest player of all time. Chris Pronger is another name that is commonly cited when running through the dirty players in the NHL. This is the perfect example of how one incident can be a black eye on your career. You needed to be if you wanted to play for the Philadelphia Flyers during the 1970's. Racial slurs, skate-stomping, cross-checking to the face, cross-checking to the neck, elbowing, kneeing. The most remembered individual hit is likely Ovechkin's hard shove into Brian Campbell with the Blackhawks defenceman at a dangerous distance from the boards. Hes physical, fast, and a goal scorer. Hockey players are often given credit for "answering the bell" after taking out an opponent, and Marchment was no different; but it almost seemed like he took pleasure out of stirring up a ruckus, specifically by sticking out a knee to hurt or seriously injure an opposing player. "Tiger" Williams is the most penalized player in NHL history. This can be done a number of ways; hard slashes over the wrist, finishing a body check that didn't need to be finished, a second hard slash over the wrists, and even vicious, personal insults. When picking the most hated hockey players in National Hockey League (NHL) history, it's a fine line between genuine hatred, downright jealousy and grudging respect. A Kaleta trademark over his time in NHL has been hitting a player dramatically hard when there was barely any time on the clock. Theyre able to shut them down before they reach breaking point. . In an old poll conducted by Sports Illustrated asking 300 NHL players asking whom they thought was the dirtiest player in the NHL, Steve Ott was tied in 1st place with Chris Pronger. The Kraken have 12 players who have scored 10 goals or more for the team, best in the league. I am sure this list will bring about spirited debate from fans who will stick up for their hometown players no matter how egregious the offenses were and that is why I love these lists. Added is the extra bonus of watching the inept EMT workers drop Modano as he is strapped to the gurney. Afterwards he professed his innocence and hid behind his teammates as best he could during the ensuing melee. Hunter was suspended 23 games for the act and like Bertuzzi and McSorely, it has come to define his career. Steve Downie is notorious (and a little hated) for his dirty play on the ice throughout his career. Tony Iob was someone who had a ton of incidents that were just bizarre. But his actions are still inexcusable, and people never forget dirty plays like his. An example of his bad reputation would be when he dangerously hit former Minnesota Wild defenseman, Ryan Suter. Related lists: List of NHL players Current NHL captains and alternate captains Contents: Top - 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A NHL players A B NHL players B C NHL players C D NHL players D E NHL players E F NHL players F G Dino earned the moniker "Stickarelli" from this one incident that probably delayed his entry into the Hall of Fame. Where to start with Zac Rinaldo. T.J. Ward - Browns, Broncos & Buccaneers: Ward came out guns blazing in his rookie season and quickly earned a reputation as a dirty player by earning a $15,000 fine for a helmet-to-helmet hit. Brutal. Dennis Rodman (power forward -- Detroit Pistons, San Antoino Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, 1986-2000) Named the dirtiest player in the NBA in a Sports Illustrated. His most infamous act of violence ended the career of Maple Leafs star Ace Bailey after Shore fractured his skull with a devastating hit. Suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Scott Walker on January 27, 2009. I personally love Dustin Byfuglien. The worst incident of Wisniewski's career was his retaliatory hit to the head of Chicago's Brent Seabrook. There is no doubt of Pronger's skill. The Manitoba native has become somewhat of an enforcer for the Avalanche, although he definitely doesnt fit the enforcer description. Suspended four games for hitting Scott Nichol from behind on March 4, 2010. These are the dirty hitters, cheap shot artists of the NHL. In the above video is exactly the kind of hit that the NHL has cracked down on recently and would have been all over TSN, ESPN and would have landed MESS a lengthy suspension. It's not an infraction, exactly, but Marchand's comments in his ESPN blog after his suspension for clipping are telling: It technically wasnt a clip. Shore was suspended 16 games for the infraction. Suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Artem Anisimov on November 29, 2009. The list of famous short hockey players features quite a few talented currentplayers in the league today. Dave "Tiger" Williams: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Red Wings, Kings, Whalers 7 of 25 Link to Media "Tiger" Williams is the most penalized player in NHL history. "Kaspar the Unfriendly Ghost" had a knack for being able to throw them with the best, or the worst of them. The physical attribute of the sport adds a level of excitement and, let's be honest, beauty, to the fastest game on Earth, because it forces hockey players to be incredibly agile, alert, and strong. Im tired of only hearing about the dirty nhl players, I wanna hear about the other leagues. Last weekend, Arkansas captured the team title for [], With NFL free agency set to begin in just a couple of [], Cody Rhodes was released by WWE in May 2016. That alone would not get Tucker this high on the list. For example, the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators each feature two exceptional skill players when it comes to fighting. Leave your thoughts below. Schultz isn't higher on this list because back in his day, his style of play was common - the game was much more violent before we knew about concussions and the dangers of head trauma, so it wasn't considered as "dirty.". Judging by the amount of offenses he has committed in his short career, the jury is still out. Any guy who earned the nickname "The Rat" is bound to end up on a list like this one. After watching this and listening to Jon Davidson's reaction, watch this and listen to the Flyers announcers on the same play. Harrison has the distinction of winning the NFL's dirtiest player award three separate times (2004 and 2006 from fellow players and 2008 from NFL coaches). That hit would see Savard miss the rest of the season and change him as a player forever. His dirtiest job in hockey remains a work in progress. He probably could have made a great living for himself in the WWE. Despite his goal scoring heroics, hes also an extremely hard hitter and incredible competitor. There was this hit on Jared Spurgeon, this moment where he hit a puckless Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, but those aren't the kind of incidents that make a player stand out from the league in terms of dirty play. Fertitta, 65, is the second known bidder for the Commanders alongside fellow NBA owner Josh Harris, who owns the Philadelphia 76ers as well as the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. Fined $2,500 for slew-footing Matt Niskanen on December 5, 2012. He could do it all: score, skate, pass, fight and place an elbow or a high stick directly in your chops. Considering that, here are the top six violent players in the NFL. Hell yes. There are way more hockey stars at 5'10"or under than the average fan might think, and most teams have at least one player who would be considered short in most sports. Lemieux has been suspended for two games in the NHL for an illegal check and enjoys being in the penalty box. Chris Pronger is one of the best defensemen in the game and a competitor everyone would want on their team. Avery has done so many mindlessly dumb things on the ice. Save Up to 40% Off True Hockey Sticks, Skates, Gloves, and Hockey Pads at SidelineSwap.com! Suspended four games for head-butting Jakub Voracek on November 3, 2011. He is, however, an important part of his team and is unanimously respected by his teammates for standing up for them no matter what. Hes been described as an energizer, meaning someone who will sometimes get into a fight for the sake of his teams moral, and of course their safety. The thing is Billy would also punch you in the back of the head, stick you in the privates and slash your legs or head or face if you dared venture near his crease. Just goons as far as the eye could see. Hes made a groan worthy play In probably half the mannheim games Ive watched in the past few years. There are so many incidents throughout his career that we can perhaps make a top 15 one day of Matt Cooke cheap shots. Cooke has shown that while he may be a talented player, he is more of a liability and an embarrassment to have on your NHL team, especially when your owner is screaming about goonery. Clipping is when you hit someone at the knees, and I did not hit him at the knees. John Bostic The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. In the 2010-2011 season, he had more suspensions than goals. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I've since graduated from Concordia University with a Major in Journalism and am now pursuing my studies at the University of Ottawa to obtain a Masters degree in Sports Management. He's a douche bag on and off the ice. In a poll of 392 players across the NHL, The Athletic asked the players to answer a variety of questions -- one of those questions being "Who is the dirtiest player in the league?" To no surprise, No. Add to his list of teams the Maple Leafs and Flames. This guy was an absolute piece of trash when it came to respecting other players' health on the ice. Matt Cooke is, hands down in my opinion, the dirtiest player in the NHL. However, he earned a reputation as a dirty player for his high elbows and most famously his run in with Ryan Kesler during the 2008 playoffs, where he stomped on Kesler's foot with his skate. Chris Pronger will always rank among the best NHL defensemen of all-time. The guys that get under everybody's skin, whether you're a player on the ice or a fan watching at home. Dave Schultz, simply put, was one bad, bad man. His most recent suspension came last year, after serving an illegal cross-check on Matthew Perreault of the Winnipeg Jets that saw the forward miss some time. Tucker often inexplicably escaped discipline for his infractions, but he would be paid back on the ice a few times for his many infractions. Like the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League is finally down [], Jon Jones at heavyweight has had fans salivating since he relinquished his [], Get out your brooms! 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