Chris Chelios of the Detroit Red Wings made his 248th post-season appearance on Saturday afternoon, finally overtaking the NHL record held by Montreal Canadians goaltender Patrick Roy. He skated 17 shifts as Detroit prevailed 4-2 over the Nashville Predators for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final.
Chelios draws nearer every year to another NHL record - that of the oldest player in NHL history. At 46 years of age, Chelios has to play for another 7 years to take the long-standing record held by Hall of Fame forward Gordie Howe, who played at age 52 for the Hartford Whalers in 1979-80.
Sean Avery, the notorious NHL prick, found another way to get under Martin Brodeur’s skin, and to honour his shitty behaviour,the NHL changed the rules.
Brodeur, the New Jersey Devils goalie, doesn’t resonate with Avery, the New York Rangers forward, whohas turned irritating other players into an art form. During a 5-on-3 power play in New Jersey’s 4-3overtime playoff victory Sunday night, Avery planted himself in the crease with his back to the action andfaceguarded Brodeur.
Holding his stick upward, Avery waved it side to side and up and down to block Brodeur’s vision in a
completely absurd new screening “method”. Brodeur gave him a shove, but that didn’t stop Avery. It’s just too funny really, we have to show the video.
No player has played in more games. Gordie Howe played till he was 52 years old. Mr. Hockey is third in the league for points.
4. Maurice “The Rocket” Richard
The very first player to score 50 goals in 50 games is considered the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. Richard will always be known as the greatest Canadiens player of all-time for his 544 goals and Five Stanley Cup rings. Definitely one of the most beloved players in history.
3. Bobby Orr
Played for the NHL teams Boston Bruins and Chicago Black Hawks. Orr brought a distinctive offensive element to the game when as a defenseman he won the Art Ross trophy. His career with cut short due to injury but in his short career no other defenseman was as dominant.
2. Mario Lemieux
He has been called the greatest player of all-time by Scotty Bowm. Lemieux won three Hart trophies as the most valuable player, six Art Ross Trophies as the leading scorer, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP during both Stanley Cup victories.
1. Wayne Gretzky
Over 61 NHL records, 4 Stanley Cups, and two time Canada Cup MVP. Wayne Gretzky shattered most of the league’s offensive records. The holder of the records of most goals, assists, and points for both the regular season and the playoffs. The Great One, indeed.
