By "power forwards", we mean a forward who's able to :
- Produce offensively, especially in the goal department
- Hit very hard
- Fight
- He's usually tall and big
Optionally, he can also :
- Be a PP specialist
- Show leadership
- Show some poise and emotion
- Be good at hiding the goalie's view and scoring "garbage goals"
- Be reliable defensively
We often see "power forwards" as slow skaters. But remember that it's NOT a criteria : They don't have to be slow to be considered as power forwards.
It's not just about points total... It's more about the total package.
Please vote and say who you would like to add to the poll.
1- Jarome Iginla
2- Alex Ovechkin
3- Vincent Lecavalier
4- Joe Thornton
5- Brendan Morrow
6- Rick Nash
7- Ryan Getzlaf
8- Dustin Brown
9- Shane Doan
10- Erik Cole
11- Nathan Horton
12- Corey Perry
13- Mike Fisher
14- Johan Franzen
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Candidates in the current poll, with their 2007-08 stats :
Todd Bertuzzi
6'3, 231 lbs
68 gp
14 goals
26 assists
40 points
97 PIM
3 major penalties
66 hits
121 shots
Chris Kunitz
6'1, 209 lbs
79 gp
23 goals
24 assists
47 points
82 PIM
2 major penalties
159 hits
215 shots
Ryan Malone
6'4, 224 lbs
77 gp
27 goals
24 assists
51 points
103 PIM
9 major penalties
138 hits
159 shots
David Backes
6'3, 216 lbs
72 gp
13 goals
18 assists
31 points
99 PIM
5 major penalties
240 hits
129 shots
Nik Antropov
6'6, 230 lbs
72 gp
26 goals
30 assists
56 points
92 PIM
0 major penalty
102 hits
165 shots
Bill Guerin
6'2, 220 lbs
81 gp
23 goals
21 assists
44 points
65 PIM
3 major penalties
62 hits
227 shots
Tuomo Ruutu
6'0, 200 lbs
77 gp
10 goals
22 assists
32 points
91 PIM
3 major penalties
171 hits
100 shots
Milan Lucic
6'4, 220 lbs
77 gp
8 goals
19 assists
27 points
89 PIM
13 major penalties
181 hits
88 shots
Scott Hartnell
6'2, 210 lbs
80 gp
24 goals
19 assists
43 points
159 PIM
7 major penalties
110 hits
176 shots
Trent Hunter
6'3, 210 lbs
82 gp
12 goals
29 assists
41 points
43 PIM
1 major penalty
246 hits
222 shots
Steve Bernier
6'2, 225 lbs
76 gp
16 goals
16 assists
32 points
64 PIM
4 major penalties
157 hits
131 shots
Keith Tkachuk
6'2, 232 lbs
79 gp
27 goals
31 assists
58 points
69 PIM
1 major penalties
92 hits
177 shots
I'm not sure about Zubrus. I don't know if he changed his style much from when he was with Montreal, but he was definitely not a PF at this time. And now when I'm looking at his stats, it's not convincing at all. He doesn't hit, he doesn't fight, he doesn't take penalties and he's very average offensively. Being big and tall is just not enough.
I'm not sure about Zubrus. I don't know if he changed his style much from when he was with Montreal, but he was definitely not a PF at this time. And now when I'm looking at his stats, it's not convincing at all. He doesn't hit, he doesn't fight, he doesn't take penalties and he's very average offensively. Being big and tall is just not enough.
This year was a very tough year for him. Sutter put him on the 3rd and 4th lines alot, and when he was put in a top 6 role he was pretty damn good. The constant line juggling had alot to do with his production, or lack there of.
No one on the Devils offense (besides Parise) lived up to expectations last year. So i wouldnt really look at stats. When you play with Rupp and Clarkson your not going to get alot of them. Getting to 32 points is a very good deal on the 3rd/4th line, especially with those two.
If you ask any Ranger or Devil fans, they will say he was an absolute beast in the playoffs. He showed alot of heart, and was always in the corners.
Now that we have Holik, i expect alot more of Zubrus. This gives him a chance to shine in a more offensive role with the team. He will be playing with much better linemates, so look for a much improved Dainius this year.
