Ever since Bobby Orr came into the National Hockey League in 1966 and singlehandedly changed the concept of how to play defense, people have been waiting for . He was long overshadowed on a team full of future Hall of Famers. During the playoffs he scored goals at a higher rate then in the regular season. Play-by-play announcer Dan Kellys call of the final moments of Game 4 will give you goosebumps even to this day. I'd love to hear from anyone who has thoughts or even memories of some of those earlier offensively talented defensemen forced to play in a much more circumscribed role. Associated With. During the 1998 playoff run he had 15 points in 22 playoff games and won his second cup in a row with the Red Wings at the grand old age of 37. He is a three-time first-team All-Star and played in four All-Star Games. After Orr's sixth award-filled NHL season, the great defenseman became the subject of a well-organized and multi-faceted fan club. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Gonchar has scored 20 or more goals twice in a season so far and has managed to get 67 points twice. He was obviously a player who could play better when the games got tougher. Pronger has scored goals and points at a fractionally higher rate. His physical play wasn't all that brutal, but it was effec. As a sophomore he scored 18 goals and 67 points in the regular season. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. When we speak of the greats of ice hockey, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Maurice Richard and Jean Beliveau enter into the conversation. He scored over a quarter of a goal a game for an NHL best 410 career games. Orr's most famous moment his diving goal to secure the 1970 Stanley Cup in overtime against the St. Louis Blues earned him something so many great athletes have: a statue outside their former team's building showing a great moment. Boston did it in impressive style, too, beating the New York Rangers in six games in the quarterfinals, then sweeping the Black Hawks and St. Louis Blues. Reed Larson was a mainstay with the Detroit Red Wings. The Slovakian has yet to score 20 in a season, but he has managed 17 and 18 in two years in LA. When playoff performances are added, Coffey leads all defensemen with 455 goals in 1,603 NHL games. Pairded with Earl Seibert, Hollett . Critics might scoff that the old Boston Gardens shorter-than-standard rink size aided Orr in his end-to-end rushes, but he and the Bruins enjoyed success on the road, too. When the Bruins won the Cup in 1970, nearly every kid in the area wanted to lace them up wearing No. Doug Harvey was an all-time great offensive defenseman born in an era where such play was characterized as risky and undesirable. Bobby Orr Highlights. Bourque is one of the all-time great NHL defensemen, winning the Norris Trophy five times. Punch Imlach started Kelly at center, ostensibly to check the rival Canadiens star center Jean Beliveau. That's what made him so different. Lapointe was named to the NHLs first All-Star team once and the second All-Star team three times. Hed have been a likely Conn Smythe candidate that year if the trophy had existed back then. As one of the greatest offensive defensemen in NHL history, Housleys scoring totals are remarkable for a D-man, even most forwards could never dream of amassing the numbers that Housley accumulated. He quarterbacked one of the greatest power-plays of all time in Montreal, featuring himself and Geoffrion on the points and Beliveau, the Rocket and Bert Olmstead. He was also an ageless wonder, as he played quality hockey right up until his death at the age of 44. Potvin broke into the league with 17 goals and 54 points in 77 games to win the Calder trophy. He skated like the wind and had one of the hardest slap-shots ever. Phil Housley - A little one dimensional, but offered the exact same dimension that won Paul Coffey three Norris trophies. Though injuries limited Orr to 46 games in the 1967-68 season, he still earned an All-Star berth and the first of his eight James Norris Memorial trophies as the leagues top defenseman. In 1985-86, Coffey scored 48 goals, breaking Orr's record for goals by a defenseman (46, set in the 1974-75 . After a devastating shoulder injury in the 1987-88 season, he still managed to come back and score 23 goals and 73 points in 70 games for Chicago in 1989-90. Francis "King" Clancy was a diminutive defenseman in an era when assists were only handed out for a key play that lead to a goal. He scored well in the regular season and was another player who could gear it up for the playoffs. The quick skating Housley was an offensive force for the Sabres and he played forward as well as defense for them. Robinson won two James Norris trophies. Al MacInnis developed into a complete offensive defenseman as his career progressed, but it was his shot that got him to the NHL. Orr could lead every rush and still come back in time to play defense. He was drafted eighth overall by the Bruins in 1979, playing in Boston for 21 seasons. He and Al MacInnis became one of the best power play point combinations in hockey. He was seventh in the league in assists that year. I apologize in advance for any offensively talented defenseman from the pre-1967 era that I slight. Orrs long desperation shot could not prevent a 1-0 Game 6 loss. He also finished fourth in the voting for the Hart Memorial Trophy (regular-season most valuable player). He scored 15 goals or more for seven straight years. In 22 seasons he managed to play for 10 different teams and the Montreal Canadiens twice. Pre-Orr a player with Park's obvious defensive skills would never have been given the free rein that coaches and general managers gave defensemen after Bobby Orr made it evident what a talented defenseman could do for his team offensively. "He brought others with him. He was beaten out by the 24-year-old Petr Stasny, who had 109 points with the Nordiques that year for the Calder Memorial trophy as rookie of the year. He became "the" offensive defenseman on those great Avalanche teams. He played primarily on the wing until age 10, when he moved to defense. The young defenseman was already turning heads with his ability to score goals and win fights. At 5'10" and a solid 205 pounds, Wilfred McDonald was known in hockey circles simply as Bucko.Although an all-star defenseman in his own right, many best remember Bucko McDonald as the man responsible for turning Bobby Orr into a defenseman. One of the most consistent players to ever lace up a pair of skates, Zubov played 16 seasons in the NHL; in 15 of them he scored 30-plus points, in 12 of them he scored 40-plus points, in eight of them he scored 50-plus points and in three of them he scored 60-plus points, including an incredible 89-point season in 1993-94, which led all defensemen. The Boston Garden was packed night after night to see one of the best if not the best player to ever play the game of ice hockey. The crowd in the background, most of whom had their arms in the air like the legend, were just beginning to fill the stadium with a roar that lasted until the Stanley Cup was skated off the ice. He scored 20 goals or more in three different seasons. Poor Reed though was gone. Cart. Niedermayer has stayed a little healthier. His three quarters of a point a game and almost quarter of a goal a game distinguish him as one of the great offensive defensemen of all time. He also won the Hart Memorial Trophy as regular-season Most Valuable Player three consecutive seasons (1969-70 through 1971-72). You name it, Howe was great at it. In between he managed to play almost 80 games a season every year. Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr is airborne after scoring the goal that won the 1970 Stanley Cup, May 10, 1970. He was a great skater and playmaker with a very useful point shot. So I got a little lucky there.Blues defenseman Jean-Guy Talbot also took a one-handed swipe at the puck as Orr skated it to the corner, proceeding to dish it to Sanderson who was still waiting below the goal line. He was considered one of the sport's greatest players. Hatcher managed 24 goals with Washington during the 1990-91 season and an amazing 34 goals for the Capitals during 1993-94. During New York's Stanley Cup winning playoff run, Zubov put up five goals and 19 points in 22 playoff games. The 26-year-old stay-at-home defenseman was afraid of getting caught up ice, so he focused on his defensive responsibilities and let Orr work his magic all over the ice. Park was a bit of a pocket Potvin for the Rangers, exercising a similar physical presence. He was a first-team All-Star three times, a second-team All-Star three times and played in seven All-Star Games. Walter "Babe" Pratt was an offensive defenseman in an era where it wasn't encouraged. He scored 20 goals in 1987-88. Closest Norris Finish: Second (1964, 1969). During the 1980-81 season he had 83 points to finish second in team scoring behind Rick Kehoe. He was an offensive star with Chicago and always near the top of the league in scoring among defensemen. His daughter Patricia confirmed his death to the Canadian Press on Saturday, but would not offer any further details. He suffered of course in comparison because no one was Bobby Orr. He scored well over a fifth of a goal a game in his NHL career and had almost .8 points per game for 929 regular season games. Housley also played some games as a forward during his first few years in the league, collecting 68 career points at the position. He was a second round pick for the Sharks (30th overall) in 1991 and he joined the team for 1992-93 season. Suter was an incredibly strong skater throughout his career. Greschner provided continuity for the Rangers during the 80's. He was also an aggressive checker and shot-blocker. . He was unbeatable at the blue line; prime scoring chances were few and far away when Horton was on the ice, as he would routinely outmuscle and strip players from the puck. Not only was he fast, his. The Cup was a result of Orrs most memorable moment his flying goal. A defenceman, Park played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings.Considered to be one of the best defencemen of his era, he was named to an All-Star team seven times. His impressive offensive totals increase in the playoffs and he's almost twice the goal scorer in the playoffs that he is in the regular season. A student of the game he was hard to rattle on the point, invariably making the right play when called upon. He is a one-time second-team All-Star and played in seven All-Star Games. Create an account. There, he used his all-around talents to make offensive rushes up to ice. Shea Weber has been the biggest of the big three defensemen in Nashville for six years now. Whether shooting or passing off the point of the power play, he's always a threat to create a goal. Widely considered the best defenseman to ever play the game,and even considered by some the best player ever, the legendary No. For Orr, 1974-75 was a season of "lasts" his last full season as a player, his last full season with the Bruins and his last season playing with Phil Esposito. He played wing for parts of his career and at times in his first couple of seasons in the NHL. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. Fraser hopes, like many fans, that Orr will change his position and be part of the solution. As I went across, Glenns legs opened. Lightboxes. It felt like a five-player stampede moving toward you and at his pace. Still in that time he's been an exemplary defenseman for Nashville both offensively and defensively. Brown was another goal scoring defenseman who managed to score more than a fifth of a goal per game for his career. He was traded to the Winnipeg Jets after eight seasons in Buffalo for Winnipeg icon Dale Hawerchuk. Orrs ability to pace the Bruins offense helped him surpass 100 points in six seasons, including league highs of 120 in 1969-70 and 135 for 1974-75. He won three James Norris trophies in a row from 1963 to 1965. Zubov moved on to Dallas to be the power play quarterback there and help them win a Cup in 1999. His prowess was recognized through-out the league. He was a better skater and play maker early in his career but even at the end he could shoot and he could hit. Weaker defensive play, a lack of size and perceived lack of grit has always seemed to diminish the regard he's gotten over the years. Horton was described by his opponents as one of the strongest players and heaviest hitters to set foot in the NHL. An extra 20 years has got to mean a lot! McDonald coached Orr in peewee and bantam hockey. He kept that up throughout a 23 season career. His skills and size on the back end helped them win the cup in 1938-39. He scored 31 goals once. His 59 points in the 1964-65 season was a record for defenseman in the pre-expansion era. He won the James Norris trophy with 16 goals and 49 points in 62 games in 1953-54 the first time it was given out. All rights reserved. Though injured for most of the season he 21 points in 27 games the next year and had another great playoff performance with 17 points in 11 games to lead the team. Nobody who ever laced up skates played the game better than No. Ray Borque burst on to the scene in Boston with 17 goals, 65 points and a Calder Memorial trophy as the league's best rookie. Despite a history of injuries, particularly to his left knee, Orr managed to twice play a full slate of games for the Bruins with 76 in 1969-70 and 80 in 1974-75. 74 Year Old #23. His contributions are still undeniable. In NHL history, franchises have built dynasties around elite defensemen over and over again. Not content to be Wayne Gretzky's teammate, swift-skating Oiler defenseman Paul Coffey suddenly is getting himself compared to Bobby Orrand not unfavorably, either. He was an good playmaker who also managed to score 20 goals or more in a season four times. Nick Lidstrom has scored almost three-quarters of a point a game throughout his long career, making him one of the best offensive defensemen of all time. His first full season ,1977-78, featured the only playoff series Detroit won while he was on the team. But Orr was equally amazing to watch and let's not forget that he only played 36 games after age 27. Defensively, Orrs penalty-killing abilities set a standard that remains to this day. Despite injury and despite six years in the WHA Howe still has phenomenal career offensive numbers as a defenseman in the NHL. His last three seasons he scored 56, 73 and 76 points. The most exciting play in hockey is the end to end rush. He is the best defenseman since Bobby Orr. According to Orr, though, his flight through the air was by choice. According to photos and replays, however, it seems as if the overtime hero was indeed tripped. He played 37 games that first season and had 23 points. He showed a knack for both getting in the way of slap shots at one end and blasting them at the other. Playing in an era where defensemen usually didnt contribute offensively, "The Great" Gadsby was far ahead of his time. Teams: Buf, Win, Stl, Cal, NJ, Wsh, Cal, Chi, Tor. Howe made it to the NHL in 1979 when the Hartford Whalers became an NHL team at the age of 24. Brad Park was one of the most talented two-way defensemen in history. I looked back, and I saw it go in, so I jumped.. He had trouble translating that into offense and then injury cut short what could have been one of the great offensive careers of a defenseman. On December 4, 1966, Toronto Maple Leafs' defenceman Marcel Pronovost checked him into the boards, injuring Orr's knees for the first time in the NHL. In 2003 he had 18 points in 24 playoff games to lead the team, In 2000 Jersey beat Dallas and in 1995, the Devils swept the Red Wings in the Cup final, and Scott Niedermayer's 11 points and defensive play were again central to the victory. He was a defenceman who played with skill in every part of the rink. Closest Norris Finish: Second (1956, 1958, 1959). At 31, he was the youngest former player living at the time of his induction. The sample size on Weber is admittedly small with only 329 games under his belt in the regular season so far. His legacy isn't complicated. 4 started celebrating just before being tripped, resulting in one of the most iconic photos in hockey. That was the only year Phil scored more than 30 goals in an NHL season. Housley was traded again for another teams veteran hero. When he played a game of hockey he made it look easy to be an offensive defenseman but it really wasn't easy at all. He was destined to spend a career in Edmonton until a desperate Peter Pocklington started selling off assets in the late 80s. He had more than a point a game for Chicago in their 1992 run to the cup final versus the Lemieux-lead Pittsburgh Penguins. The speed he plays at, and the skill he shows at speed, lends Mike Green's game a Paul Coffey quality. He played another seven and a half seasons in Toronto. Wherever he went Brown upgraded his new teams power play. A revolutionary player who forever changed the role of defensemen, Orr is widely considered one of hockey's greatest players. Before he was a coach, Randy Carlyle played 17 seasons as a defenseman in the NHL. Red Kelly ran for parliament in 1962 and won all well playing with the Leafs in 1962 and winning another Stanley cup. His point totals weren't quite as glowing and so he ends up here on the list of top offensive defensemen. Bobby Orr, byname of Robert Gordon Orr, (born March 20, 1948, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada), Canadian American professional ice hockey player who was the first defenseman to lead the National Hockey League (NHL) in scoring. He's tied for Kevin Hatcher for 13th in goal scoring. Sergei Zubov - Underrated. Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup playoffs the game headed to overtime. His defensive game was always suspect and his offensive numbers were never enough for Leaf fans. Thousands had to wait weeks to join up. Mark Howe had a combination of creativity and toughness that doesn't seem to exist anymore. Orr enjoyed an outstanding junior career, and the Bruins who last qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1959 had high expectations for the 18-year-old when he joined them in 1966. Teams: Edm, Pit, LA, Det, Har, Phi, Chi, Car, Bos. MacInnis is the third-highest scoring defenseman in NHL history. Orr, a 1979 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, won the Calder Trophy as the top rookie in the NHL in 1966-67; the Norris Trophy as the best defenseman in the League eight times (still a record) in. Park is a five-time first-team All-Star, a two-time second-team All-Star and played in nine All-Star Games. The answer to this crossword puzzle is 8 letters long and begins with C. Below you will find the correct answer to Bobby __ one of the greatest midfieldersCrossword Clue, if you need more help finishing your crossword continue your navigation and try our search function. Just like the citys hero, hockey itself took flight in Boston. His shot from the point was also a feature on the power play. Mark Howe spent, I hate to say wasted, the first six years of his professional career in the WHA playing for the Houston Aero's and then the New England Whalers. Suter had a long offensively prolific career in the NHL. The Hall of Famer established himself as one of the greatest defensemen of the '50s and '60s. He was known as a non-conformist in an era, the 1950s, when conformity was king. Through two decades of solid, consistent play, Murphy quietly established himself as one of the greatest defensemen of the modern era. Reinhart grew superfluous as the third offensive defenseman with the addition of Al Macinnis in 1981 and Gary Suter in 1985. He would miss nine games and the Bruins would lose six of them. Playing in an era where defensemen usually didn't contribute offensively, "The Great" Gadsby was far ahead of his time. When the Rangers won the Stanley Cup in 1994, it was notMark Messier or Mike Richter who was the Most Valuable Player in the playoffs. Without a devastating point shot it's his mobility and playmaking that set him apart from other defensemen. Murphy became a key international player for Canada and contributed a goal and six assists in the 1987 Canada Cup. His best statistical season in the league came while playing with Mario Lemieux and company in 1992-93. 5 Orr's vs. 5 Howe's, like that could happen. During his Boston years, Esposito led the league in goals six times and in scoring five times. He had four seasons where he got more than 90 points, another six where had between 80 and 89 points and a further two seasons where his point total was in the 70's. Orrs regular season totals rest at 270 goals and 645 assists (915 points) in just 657 games. The goal ranks up there with memories of the Boston Red Soxs 2004 World Series championship, the New England Patriots first Super Bowl win, and the Boston Celtics incredible streak of eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966. That was second on the team in playoff scoring only to Patrik Elias and Petr Sykora. He started playing from an early age, and his exemplary defense skills made him join the 'Metro Junior A League' as a junior with . His 11 points in 10 playoff games were second on the team only to Darryl Sittler's 12. Jeff Brown was another power play specialist whose lack of a complete defensive game kept him moving. Steven Ellis. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993, Lapointe was a key part of an unstoppable Montreal defensive corps during their years of Stanley Cup dominance in the 1970s. Leetch's play in the Stanley Cup run for New York gets overshadowed by the prominence of Messier's promise. He was a strong skater with a great point shot and nose for the net. He finished out his career winning a cup as a depth defenseman with the Red Wings in 2002. To gain inspiration for his basketball games, Boston Celtics great Larry Bird had a pregame ritual of looking up to the banner honoring Orr that hung from the rafters of the old Boston Garden. No. This all while he was 33 and 34. He then managed six goals in six games as the Capitals lost to the Islanders in the first round of the playoffs. 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