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. Maybe his worst moment was when he eye gouged Travis Moen, at the time a Ducks player. Suspended 20 games for charging Dean McAmmond on September 25, 2007. Over the course of his career, he's been assessed for 1,081 penalty minutes while recording 89 points. We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey! Fined $2,500 for slew-footing Rich Peverley on October 24, 2009. 10. But wait, there's more, so here are the top 10 dirtiest NHL players today. His track record is as long as it gets, but the most notable incident was the 25-game suspension for his destruction of Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa, a hit that some argue set in motion the recent emphasis on player safety and the reduction of headshots. How did he manage to be the dirtiest player in the ECHL, AHL, and NHL? The Kraken have 12 players who have scored 10 goals or more for the team, best in the league. An earlier generation would have found much to like in Torres explosive hit on an opponent in a vulnerable position. an illegal check to the head of Cal Clutterbuck on September 23, 2011. Downie's reputation for viciousness precedes the start of his NHL career. That alone would probably get him on this list. The 2022-23 Boston Bruins are the first time to have 35 wins in their first 44 games since the 1929-30 Boston Bruins, the only other time the feat has been accomplished in NHL History 552 79 r/hockey Join 15 days ago Canes won it in OT after overcoming a 3-goal deficit. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. There is also no doubt that Messierlike the player most comparable to him, Gordie Howemade throwing elbows an art form. Gudas has a reputation for being a player who is always on the verge of breaking the rules. 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. Apologies for the grainy video, but this compilation shows why Claude is here. It was very unfortunate that he was injured on the play. His most famous incident, without a doubt, was the vicious cross-check to the jaw of then Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler, who took the shaft of Boulerice's stick right in the mouth in a game the Canucks were handily winning against the Flyers - the incident earned him 25 games and essentially ended his days as an NHL enforcer. His low moments came when he punched Ryan Getzlaf on his injured chin, or his bad cross check on the Bruins' Adam McQuaid, earning him a two game suspension. The play had all the ingredients for a premeditated attack; Moore's hit to the head of Mats Naslund earlier in the year, Moore refusing to drop the gloves to answer for it, and Todd Bertuzzi simply losing his mind on the ice. 1. Darcy Tucker would almost look possessed at times when he was on the ice and his low bridge hits were commonplace. Williams would look for any advantage in a fight and I guess when you fight as much as he did you're going to have incidents like the one shown above, when Williams throws multiple punches at tough guy Behn Wilson as he is restrained by the officials. http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-TPSSome NFL players just don't know that there are lines you ca. There have been much worse incidents on the ice, but the quantity of infractions committed by him is simply staggering. Avery was an excellent agitator, but he often crossed way over the line, not only on the ice but off the ice as well. These include center depth guy Milan Lucic and right-wing Mike Hoffman. Suspended four games for hit from behind to Fedor Tyutin on February 9, 2011. Jack Tatum Tatum was a hard-hitting. If he does not "change his ways" he will be No. Suspended five games for clipping Sami Salo on January 9, 2012. But what makes it this way are the players. Althoughhe has improvedin recent years, he still doesnt know when to quit. 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. 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. The cap was instituted in part to deter . As of now, he has 14 penalties, and last season he ended with 38. Following the event, Tkachuk called Lemieux NHLs least-liked player. 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. Who should be higher? Here are the top 15 dirtiest players in the NHL today. Although Perry has his bad moments, hes had some good ones as well. It doesnt end there, his plays on ice can be out of the ordinary, not to mention his mean hits. For example, the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators each feature two exceptional skill players when it comes to fighting. He's a greasy player, a defenceman who doesn't shy away from contact, and that willingness to engage in physical play has put him on the wrong side of the rule book. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Marchment hurt so many players in his career it was a wonder he was still able to find a team to play for with guys on it that didn't want to kill him. 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. A by-product of these players intensity, though, is the occasional "blown fuse" moment, where a player either toes over or completely blows by the line that separates agitating the opponent and infuriating the opponent. Like Mark Messier after him, Gordie Howe was so adept at throwing elbows that he incorporated it into his skating stride and often wen't unpenalized. These are the dirty hitters, cheap shot artists of the NHL. Lets all take a second and talk about hockey. 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. However, hes made a much-publicized effort to change his playing style in the wake of a long suspension for elbowing Ryan McDonagh, and so far hes managed to avoid supplementary discipline. That would be a good idea before he kills someone or gets himself arrested. Shore was suspended 16 games for the infraction. If you were to explain hockey to someone who had never heard of such a thing, hey may not have wanted to give it a shot right away. Can we all pause for a second and realize how funny it is that Rinaldo is now a Bruin? No one could ever call him boring. There are a number of them who aren't even using their real names. Suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Shane Doan on November 1, 2009. Then in 2007, while playing for the Flyers, he almost took Ryan Kesler's head off with a cross-check in the third period of a 7-2 rout. That doesn't mean he was a clean player. Chris Pronger is another name that is commonly cited when running through the dirty players in the NHL. 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. That is probably the only clip you will see on this list that does not happen on the ice. While I could not find a video of that incident, the one above shows the kind of guy Linseman was. attempting to remedy decades of indifference on the matter by his current bosses and scores of previous NHL suits. Though he has considerable defensive talent, he has a long rap sheet of checking opponents from behind and connecting his elbows to the face and head of other players. 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. Lapierre mashed Boyle's face into the end boards. I don't think anyone can ever forget the image of Todd Bertuzzi injuring Steve Moore on March 8th, 2004. has compiled a list of what it considers the 50 Dirtiest Players in Sports History. Roussel has avoided bans in recent years, but he still has the reputation of being a rough player. These incidents are quite similar in many ways. Besides the standard Broad Street Bullies attitude, Brown was one of the most feared (and because of this, respected) enforcers of all-time. Maybe it's because he's yappy, because he makes faces at his opponents, because when finally forced to fight,he turtlesor because he throws late hits and dives. Suspended two games for boarding Brian Campbell on March 15, 2010. Its completely unethical. He's known to be a very . He carried that with him through his entire career as one of the most vicious hitters in the game. When Chris Simon was only the third- or fourth-most nutso guy on a roster, that says something. Lindy Ruff even benched the New York native at times because of it. Trevor Gillies slammed an ECHLer's head into the ice and picked up a criminal case. That team set in motion the wolfpack mindset of intimidating and pounding the opponent into submission, as opposed to beating them with speed and skill. You wouldn't care enough to hate me, because I wouldn't be in the NHL. Suspended four games an illegal check to the head of Jordan Eberle on April 6, 2011. I know he has a concussion. Player Discussion Garnet . 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. 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. With Torres, it isnt ever just an accidental hit to the head. Just goons as far as the eye could see. What can you say about Matt Cooke that hasn't already been said? 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. Hes also known for being an avid diver, adding to his resume of things you shouldnt do in the NHL. His reputation was cemented by his legendary battles with the Detroit Red Wings starts during his time with the Colorado Avalanche, highlighted by his violent hit on Kris Draper during the 1996 Stanley Cup playoffs. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. There is no doubt of Pronger's skill. While still in junior, he cross-checked teammate Akim Aliu in the face during practice (after which the two fought) because Aliu refused to participate in a hazing. 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 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. There was lawsuit involved. I do not think Todd Bertuzzi is a prototypical dirty player but some of the players on this list are guilty of committing one infraction that is perceived in and of itself as so bad it will stay with the player for life. Most of all, some people see hockey as good for one. 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. For many years, Dave Brown was a premier enforcer in the NHL. Borderline hits, a mouth that doesn't stop running and a willingness to dive (occasionally at cost to his own team), all combine to put Marchand high up on this list. Thank you. His infractions range from bad to worse. The compilation above speaks for itself and the hits on Kozlov and Draper are sickening. Based on his suspension history, it seems like just one hit puts McLeod on this list. One of his worst moments in my opinion was his sucker punch to Penguins Kris Letang (who seems to get on the receiving end quite a lot). The dirtiest NBA players are also excellent defenders What's ironic about these so-called dirty, unscrupulous players is that they are also among the best in the game defensively.. And its full contact. Maxim Lapierre has been bouncing around the NHL ever since he made his debut with the Montreal Canadiens a few years ago. The list is eaten up with NHL players -- Marty McSorley made No. Slide through to see the most hated players in the NRL. He also was once caught kicking a player in the head. Suspended four games for head-butting Jakub Voracek on November 3, 2011. He is a true jerk. He's the kind of guy you love to have on your roster because he will be the first one in a scrum and will always defend a teammate, but he's also the guy who will make you shake your head and cost your team when he does things like slamming then Oilers defenseman Tom Gilbert into the board or assaulting a referee during an Eastern Conference Final game. 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. 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. Bryan Marchment. There is also no doubt of his place on this list. 1 -- but also includes ice skater Tonya. 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. Hes still a regular point producer and helps his team in any way he can. Williams is not higher on this list because most of his PIMs were the result of fights, but he usually did something to spark those fights. Now 6 game win streak 221 26 r/hockey Join 21 days ago 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. Sometimes he would ride his stick in front of the bench after scoring a goal. The above video is from his WHA Houston Aero days and shows the great Howe scoring a goal, high-sticking an opponent and abusing a referee. The truth of the matter is that Torres has a history of targeting other players, and other NHL players have realized that. Ward was voted the NFL's dirtiest player by his peers in his 2009. Brown skated at Sandstrom and just absolutely tattooed him across the face with a cross-check that could have taken his head off. And then there's these guys: our Top 25 dirtiest players in NHL history, players who, while (mostly) productive, we're also considered the scum of the Earth by opposing teams players, coaches, and fans, who not only crossed the figurative line, but lived on the other side of it. The divisive repeat offender has made a name for himself with a contentious playing style that has included aiming for opponents heads and delivering late hits. There are some of the dirtiest players in the NHL. Its not just one really bad hit that have made Torres notorious, but many incidents in his long 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 The difference is absolutely comical. His most notable incidents include stomping on the aforementioned Jarkko Ruutu and the notorious slash to the face of Ryan Hollweg that effectively ended his NHL career with an indefinite suspension. Add to his list of teams the Maple Leafs and Flames. What are some people I should look up that mainly played in either the ECHL, AHL, KHL, or any other leagues, previous or current players and leagues. Hes a loud mouth with no particular skill or talent, and his sole purpose in games is to stir up the pot. Mr. Hockey dirty? 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. Former right-winger for the Vegas Golden Nights, Ryan Reaves, is known best for his time in the penalty box. Since his days in Junior, Rinaldo has been an instigator, slowly building his reputation as one of hockeys dirtiest players. Trey Wingo, of Caesars Sportsbook and formerly ESPN, gives out his Super Bowl 2023 picks. Boyle left the ice on a stretcher. Bryan Marchment was a pain in the you-know-what to play against no matter where he was playing throughout his journeyman career. There should have been a "Do not enter" sign or an "Enter at your own risk" sign at his crease because if you did you would most assuredly pay the price. Lets face it, hockey is a game where devastating injuries are waiting to happen. This guy was as good a money goaltender that ever played the game. 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 . This is a list of National Hockey League (NHL) players who have played at least one game in the NHL. 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. Here are the top 15 dirtiest players in the NHL today. He has since, [], Following this season the New York Giants will resume pursuing Odell Beckham [], Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), https://atomic-temporary-193391653.wpcomstaging.com/2022/01/05/yadier-molina-2022/. 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. 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. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Has he done it yet? 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. 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