By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Given that he has only been a full-time NHL'er for three seasons, his record of supplemental discipline is impressive too. If this was a list about mindless stupidity, Avery would be No. I mean, when was the last time you heard a player bite their opponents hand. Ron Hextall may not have been the dirtiest player of all time, but he certainly was one of the fieriest players to ever play in the NHL. He never shies away from a fight, can sometimes be a game changer, but more often that not his hits are analyzed as cheapish, even if there is no call on the ice. Although Perry has his bad moments, hes had some good ones as well. An earlier generation would have found much to like in Torres explosive hit on an opponent in a vulnerable position. Suspended five games for clipping Sami Salo on January 9, 2012. The list of National Hockey League (NHL) players is divided into the following lists: By specific groups List of NHL players by name List of members of the Hockey Hall of Fame List of members of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame List of NHL defencemen List of current NHL forwards List of current NHL goaltenders List of undrafted NHL players The Greatest American Hockey Players of All Time, The Dirtiest Players In The NHL Right Now. Some players make the NHL not because of their speed or skill, but because of their ability to intimidate, play a physical style and simply be downright nasty pieces of business. Turgeon scored, celebrated and then was blindsided by Hunter from behind, separating the Islanders' leading scorer's shoulder. There's a certain level of aggression that any hockey player needs to bring to the rink on a nightly basis if they want to be successful in the National Hockey League. Hes earned three suspensions in the NHL, one of them for boarding Pittsburghs Kris Letang hard into the boards and injuring him. Obviously there is no video of the things Eddie Shore did to opponents so I will have to try and paint a mental picture. Some guys use their middle names instead of a first name for whatever reason. Suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Scott Walker on January 27, 2009. But recently, he hasnt earned a suspension since 2019. Suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Shane Doan on November 1, 2009. Hes known to be a very physical player and hes someone to look out for in the near future of the NHL. 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. He lost the rest of the season to knee surgery. The truth of the matter is that Torres has a history of targeting other players, and other NHL players have realized that. If that meant he had to go out and hurt someone to help his team, then that's exactly what he was going to do. He's a douche bag on and off the ice. Because what he does has been legal for a long time. Added is the extra bonus of watching the inept EMT workers drop Modano as he is strapped to the gurney. It seems to be working. Dino Ciccarelli's great career is marred by this one incident when he assaulted Luke Richardson with his stick. Although Ive seen the long-time Senatorplay many times, and I respect him for being a fierce competitor, Ive also seen him be downright dirty, annoying, and hit a little high at times. There have been much worse incidents on the ice, but the quantity of infractions committed by him is simply staggering. The regularity of these hits in Ovechkins career, such as the one on Briere and Campbell, have been a dark cloud over his career; that and his inability to go far in the playoffs of course. In this clip above, is there any reason whatsoever to literally throw every ounce of your body into a player looking to pass the puck up ice? Torres, though, developed a reputation as a ruthless, violent player with no regard for the safety of his opponents. Ken "The Rat" Linseman was a talented player, but that's not why he is remembered so fondly. That team was a menace. Suspended four games for hitting Scott Nichol from behind on March 4, 2010. The hockey players listed below have proved to be among the best in their field, despite being among the smallestto get a roster spot in the NHL. Those players bring an intangible value to their respective teams: they agitate, provide energy, and often times provide a needed spark or momentum shifting play that can make or break a single play, game, or even a season. 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. Alexander Ovechkin, arguably the most electric player on the ice in the NHL, has been a player with dirty tendencies in the past. Suspended two games for a fight against Ben Eager on October 17, 2008. Former right-winger for the Vegas Golden Nights, Ryan Reaves, is known best for his time in the penalty box. 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. He is frequently on the wrong side of a tough, physical game, and because of that, he will continue to be the way he is until he can get it under control. Dave "Tiger" Williams spent the equivalent of nearly three days in an NHL penalty box over the course of his career. Who did I miss? Alexei Perezhogin two hand slashed Garrett Stafford in the head during an AHL game like he was swinging a baseball bat and Stafford started having like convulsions on the ice. Hopefully concussions can kind of start to drop off and we dont see as many of them. Hes made head hits, and just plain nasty plays that have put many players on the ice at grave risk. He enjoyed so much playoff success, and his battles with the Red Wings are legendary. He hits hard and often, but sometimes he hits an opponent in a vulnerable position or simply goes too far. The 50 dirtiest players in Premier League history These are players who let you know they're there. This is not something that was well known and a far cry from the guy waving to the Madison Square Garden crowd crying about how much he loves the fans. Vote up the players under 5'10" who prove size doesn't matter. Although hes a player with offensive upside, he keeps showing that he loses control of his emotions easily and has a lack of respect for other players at times. Maxim Lapierre has been bouncing around the NHL ever since he made his debut with the Montreal Canadiens a few years ago. On any objective list of total career dirtiness, agitating winger Matt Cooke would be at or near the top. There have been a lot of concussions going on this year. Josh. There is no doubt that Mark Messier is one of the all-time greatest players in the history of the game. Where to start with Zac Rinaldo. He also took out Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht that sent Sabre coach Lindy Ruff into a tirade. Not many guys his size could skate like he could and we're as solid in all facets of the game as Pronger in the prime of his successful career. Steve Downie is notorious (and a little hated) for his dirty play on the ice throughout his career. 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 These 25 names will not trigger memories of dazzling talent, but rather gruesome and often times scary incidents. How did he manage to be the dirtiest player in the ECHL, AHL, and NHL? Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content. Suspended five games for boarding Dan Boyle on October 15, 2013. Lets all take a second and talk about hockey. Richard Sherman, Taylor Lewan and More- Dirtiest Players in the NFL: 2021 Edition The NFL is considered to be a sort of combat sport for nothing. Most players are good at controlling their emotions. Former ESPN writer and current Chief Trends Officer for Caesars Sportsbook Trey Wingo gives out his Super Bowl 2023 picks. These are the dirty hitters, cheap shot artists of the NHL. Here are the top 15 dirtiest players in the NHL today. An example of his bad reputation would be when he dangerously hit former Minnesota Wild defenseman, Ryan Suter. Cortland Finnegan. Player Discussion Garnet . Carcillo represents all the attributes of cheap players in the NHL. This guy was as good a money goaltender that ever played the game. Shore was suspended 16 games for the infraction. Let's see: Waving his arms around in front of Martin Brodeur like a drunk hailing a cab, feigning skating away only to drop his gloves and sucker-punch someone, running his mouth in pregame skatesyou name the classless act and most likely Avery has done it. Suspended one game for leaving his feet to hit Ben Lovejoy on April 18, 2011. Lets face it, hockey is a game where devastating injuries are waiting to happen. Mann could be as tough as they came in the fight-filled 1980s and this incident earned him a 10-game suspension and assault charges. Thank you. NHL Players from Buffalo, New York - Regular Season Stats Rk Name Born Pos GP G A P PIM PPG SHG GWG G/GP A/GP P/GP 1 Patrick Kane 1988 F 1161 446 779 1225 420 20 122 0 67 0.384 0.671 1.055 2 Nick Foligno 1987 F 1078 214 310 524 875 5 50 0 32 0.199 0.288 0.486 3 Todd Marchant 1973 F 1195 186 312 498 774 -20 21 28 23 0.156 0.261 0.417 4 10 Worst WWE Wrestlers To Compete For A World Championship At WrestleMania, Ric Flair's Body Transformation Over The Years, Shown In Photos, Why WCW's Ring Was So Different From WWE's, Explained. He is deliberately dangerous and a cheap shot artist, so much so that the Minnesota Wild bought out the last year of his contract, and so far no one is jumping to sign him. What is it with the Philadelphia Flyers on this list? Who make sure you'll feel that in the morning. He absolutely knocked him out, leaving both his feet to lurch at his head. I know he has a concussion. His antics date back to his junior days, were he was even taking cheap-shots in practice, most notably his cross-check to the face of teammate Akim Aliu while the two played for the Windsor Spitfires. The problem is he used Guelph Storm forward Andrew Long's face as the ball. All in all he has amassed so many total suspensions it almost seems like not "if" but "when" and how many games Pronger will be suspended for when the season begins. It only earned him a four-game suspension, but Kaletas decision to head-butt Jakub Voracek probably earns this distinction. 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. Theyre able to shut them down before they reach breaking point. Trevor Gillies slammed an ECHLer's head into the ice and picked up a criminal case. While Williams was more of an agitator than anything else, it would be hard to explain leaving the most penalized player in NHL history off of a list celebrating guys who made a living breaking the rules. Ah Billy Smith. If my word isn't enough, Pronger was voted one of the dirtiest players in the league by his peers in 2009 and he's been suspended 9 times. Although all of these players are excellent hockey players that contribute to their teams successes at times, their reckless behaviour and lack of respect gives them a bad reputation in the hockey world. You wouldn't care enough to hate me, because I wouldn't be in the NHL. 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. After Seabrook put an iffy hit on Ducks star Corey Perry, Wisniewski charged down from the blue line and delivered a high, dirty hit. Hes previously served a two-game ban for elbowing Rasmus Dahlin, causing the first-overall pick to suffer a concussion, but hes also notorious for late hits that some say are suspension-worthy. The above video is sickening to be sure. If the NHL does not put a stop to hits like this, someone will be killed. Suspended 20 games for charging Dean McAmmond on September 25, 2007. He is one of the NHLs most accomplished divers, a continually agitating presence and when he isnt over the line, hes skating right up to it. Suspended two games for a knee-on-knee hit to Tim Gleason on December 1, 2009. Messier would KO you with a well-placed elbow to the face, head or nose and then skate away as if nothing had happened. Press J to jump to the feed. "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. Although hard hitting is essential to the game of hockey, its the reckless plays, the ones that can lead to the end of someones career, that need to leave the game. I Like cbj and the monsters, but Ive never heard of this. 1 on this list easily. Hes not afraid to go after an opponent and land a filthy hit or knee. Instead, Torres was suspended for 25 games (a total reduced to 21 on appeal). Bryan Marchment. Big suspensions have already been assessed to Patrick Kaleta and Maxim Lapierre, and another is likely on the way for Cody McLeod. Sometimes he would ride his stick in front of the bench after scoring a goal. Kaleta is reckless in every sense of the word. He was suspended 13 times by the league in his first 12 NHL seasons, [2] and his hits were blamed for injuries suffered by Mike Modano, [13] Joe Nieuwendyk, Greg Adams, [14] Mike Gartner, [2] [15] Kevin Dineen, [15] [16] Peter Zezel, [15] [17] Pavel Bure, Sami Salo, Magnus Arvedson, Paul Kariya, Wendel Clark, [15] and Martin Runsk. Hewas infamous around the league for his low bridge hits and knee-to-knee contact, or throwing a spear or any other number of egregious cheap shots. With Torres, it isnt ever just an accidental hit to the head. You know the story. Chris Simon. Byfuglien still has my respect as a tough competitor, but I will now always see him as someone with dirty tendencies on the ice. 11 on this list. There are some of the dirtiest players in the NHL. Ovechkin scored his 700th NHL goal during Washington's 3-2 loss at the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 22, 2020, joining Wayne Gretzky (894), Gordie Howe (801), Jaromir Jagr (766), Hull (741), Marcel. Despite a history of illegal and downright cheap hits throughout his career, Marchand has managed to become an important part of the Bruins roster, become a regular scorer for the team and being an importance piece in the Stanley Cup Championship. Also, after his first 61 games in the NHL, he had already earned himself a 20-game suspension for his hit on Dean McAmmond. Late hits, notably his charge on Jack Johnson that landed him a ten-game suspension, along with a general greasy demeanor and his generally reckless style of play, combined with his ability to aggravate opponents land him higher on this list than most might expect. Turgeon was never the same player after that, maybe looking over his shoulder for Dale Hunter every time he scored a goal. Who should be higher? Raffi Torres, like Carcillo, is a guy you love to have on your team because he's a hard-nosed, no-nonsense type that every team needs. Who is the best short NHL player today? His most infamous act of violence ended the career of Maple Leafs star Ace Bailey after Shore fractured his skull with a devastating hit. 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. That would be a good idea before he kills someone or gets himself arrested. For example, the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators each feature two exceptional skill players when it comes to fighting. 10 Stories From Bret Hart's Autobiography That WWE Fans Need To Know, Why WCW's Ring Was So Different From WWE's, Explained, 10 Things You Should Know About Kevin Nash's Life Outside WWE. Once that dream became unrealistic, I focused on immerssing myself in the sport and team I loved the best way I could: writing. There are a number of them who aren't even using their real names. He could also be classified as the pioneer goalie enforcer, as he was always ready to drop to gloves; not to mention his revenge attack on Chris Chelios in the 1989 playoffs. Earlier this season, Suh avoided a fine when he slammed Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler to the ground in a Monday night game. Avery was an excellent agitator, but he often crossed way over the line, not only on the ice but off the ice as well. Erik Cernak of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Cooke, after his latest cheap shot and suspension, has stated that he "needs to change his ways.". He was left face down on the ice as a result of the hit, which was later replied to by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves, who ended up taking a clump of hair out of his head. That being said, he is one of the dirtiest players in the NHL today and well deserved to be No. You needed to be if you wanted to play for the Philadelphia Flyers during the 1970's. 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.". Then, there are the players that have names that have seemingly . While I could not find a video of that incident, the one above shows the kind of guy Linseman was. In other words, good riddance Matt Cooke. Top 10 Dirtiest Hockey Players The Top Ten 1 Sean Avery Sean Christopher Avery is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player for the National Hockey League. Here, in no particular order, are the 15 most hated players in the NHL. Brendan Lemieux returned to the ice on December 12, 2021, after serving a five-game suspension for biting Brady Tkachuks hand last month. What could have possessed him to do what he did in the above video with three seconds on the clock can not be explained by anyone and may be one of the top three worst on-ice incidents in the history of the game. His legend was born during his time with the Montreal Canadiens, and while he will always be known as one of the greatest playoff performers of all-time, he will also always be labelled as one of the dirtiest, peskiest and aggravating players to ever lace up a pair of skate in the NHL. Gudas is a player who has changed over the years, but he still made it on the list. His dirtiest job in hockey remains a work in progress. He also was once caught kicking a player in the head. However, the reason some people have a hard time respecting him is that the so called enforcer rarely stands up to other teams after serving a cheap shot, and shies away from fights altogether. Carcillo's biggest suspension to date came on an incredibly stupid hit on Edmonton Oilers defenceman Tom Gilbert. Hes also known for being an avid diver, adding to his resume of things you shouldnt do in the NHL. Alternate captain Yanni Gourde is on the cusp of making it 13 players. This is a list of National Hockey League (NHL) players who have played at least one game in the NHL. He is a proactive enforcer that plays the game hard everytime he hits the ice. We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey! Lapierre is a third liner at best with a tendency of serving cheap shots quite often throughout his career. Im tired of only hearing about the dirty nhl players, I wanna hear about the other leagues. Fined $2,500 for an illegal check to the head of Jan Hejda on December 29, 2011. Steve Ott is another player who is widely known to not have respect among his fellow NHLers. Suspended two games for an elbow to the head of R.J. Umberger on March 15, 2011. What's clear now and again, let Milbury be the parakeet-in-the-coalmine indicator is that the players have to stop pointing to club owners and league bosses to . Although he claimed it was accidental, lets just say it didnt quite seem that way. I actually had fun going through all of Sean Avery's infractions of stupidity while putting this together. For many years, Dave Brown was a premier enforcer in the NHL. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova was voted the dirtiest player in the NBA by fellow players and coaches in a recent Los Angeles Times poll . What can you say about Matt Cooke that hasn't already been said? We cannot ignore the fact that Kadri is ruthless. Considering that, here are the top six violent players in the NFL. You have to love when a guy basically seeks out the reporters and says something so mind-boggling and classless that he basically gets himself drummed out of Dallas. Yeah, pos for sure, Came her specifically to say Thomas larkin. Fined $2,500 for leaving the bench on a line change and joining a fight on December 8, 2011. It was the hit that really established Cooke in the public mind as a headhunter and was one of the catalysts for the NHL crackdown on contact to the head. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. These include center depth guy Milan Lucic and right-wing Mike Hoffman. After watching this and listening to Jon Davidson's reaction, watch this and listen to the Flyers announcers on the same play. Hell yes. That hit would see Savard miss the rest of the season and change him as a player forever. Its a very fast game. He is the first of a few players on this list where a single incident becomes a black eye on an otherwise stellar career. The look on Tucker's face after the Peca hit says it all. Its clear that Wilsons actions will most likely never change on ice. Discuss the NHL, AHL, PHF, IIHF, KHL, and every other hockey league you can think of! Patrick Kaleta could aggravate a Care Bear if he really wanted to. Sure in the clip above Jimmy Mann was standing up for a teammate, but you have to do things the right way and there is nothing right about what he did. NHL's Most Iconic Moments, No. The cramped ice-surface with no. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. His trademark smirk was visible through his mask on the ensuing faceoff. neil: "* - player plays for a team nobody stays up to watch" terrence.doyle: LOL neil: This seems like one of those seasons when the other big debate is simply where it ranks all time, although. You know you've made it as a dirty player in the NHL when not only do opposing players and fans hate your guts, but your teammates do as well. Following the event, Tkachuk called Lemieux NHLs least-liked player. Often maligned for submarining players' legs, Kaspar made a big name for himself when he came up with the Islanders and threw monstrous checks at anyone who came into the Islanders zone. His infractions range from bad to worse. Suspended two games for spearing Matt Johnson on February 21, 2004. A particularly vicious clip against Sami Salo of the Canucks prompted Brendan Shanahan to call the clip predatory.. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Here are the top 15 dirtiest players in the NHL today. Darcy Tucker was no doubt one of the most aggravating players the NHL has ever seen, which is why many celebrated when he crushed by Alex Kovalev near the end of his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The list is eaten up with NHL players -- Marty McSorley made No. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who is the third-richest person in the world, is reportedly interested but banned from placing a bid, according to multiple reports . The New York Rangers got the NHL's pre-deadline arms race started with the Vladimir Tarasenko trade. There is also no doubt of his place on this list. Chris Pronger will always rank among the best NHL defensemen of all-time. He would fight anyone and everyone. He was the one who served a cheap elbow to the head of Paul Kariya, leading to a concussion that would eventually finish his career. Tie Domi was called a lot of things in his playing days. As one of the game's best players, Ovechkin has occasionally gone beyond clean, physical play and has strayed into dirty territory. Suspended 21 games for an illegal check to the head of Marian Hossa on April 17, 2012. Of course, he hasn't been a total altar boy since. 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