Who is the best all-around player in the NHL right now?

yeah, and i'd add Lemieux, modano....

 

Tough call, I'd probably go with Forsberg too, other choices maybe Elias, Iginla(even though he's stayed under the radar most of the season) or Thornton.

Best player ignoring the physical aspect-Joe Sakic...

 

........JAGR..............

 

Elias or Iginla (just because Im a flames fan)

 

Joe Thornton, easily... And not just because he won the scoring title this season, either. He can shoot and score, but he prefers to pass to Cheechoo who has a wicked shot. The points title is only one facet of his game - he's incredibly calm, controls the game, plays INSANE "D" for a center, draws penalties practically at will, and is a force to be reckoned with in the faceoff circle. The guy just doesn't quit. He's unbelieveable, but he won't get the credit he deserves b/c he plays in the Western Conference and, more often than not, by the time his games are over, the East Coast sports media and fans are fast asleep in bed.

 

so YOU guys are the five people who still pay attention to the NHL ;-)

doody.

 

The NHL is a hell of a lot more interesting to watch than most of the other crap that recieves all the hype.
Anyways, back on topic...I don't know who I would call the best player right now but the two guys who scare me the most when they play the Avs are Todd Bertuzzi and Mike Modano.

 

no question, Forsberg
too bad he left Colorado :_(

 

I think Forsberg is the best player in the NHL when he is healthy. I think the young Russians, Ilya Kovalchuk in Atlanta and Alexander Ovechkin in Washington are extremely talented too and both could be the best player in the NHL soon. They can consistently score against anyone.

Joe Thorton has had a great season. I am a huge fan of his. I hope he continues to do well next year.

 

So do I, the league needs a new Pavel Bure and these two kids will be it, IMO.

 

Its not all about scoring, though guys. Best All-Around player. My vote goes for Sergei Zubov. An incredibly intelligent player who can score, can kill penalties, and can set up plays like no one else. There's my 0.02 Texan-Canadian cents.

 

I think he meant best player today, not 6 or 12 years ago.

 

Again....Joe Thornton.

 

Good point, but i'll add Scott Niedermayer to that descritption too. Underrated tallent, 3-time champion, olympic gold medalist, and I think he's the Captain now for the Ducks.

 

I can't disagree with that choice. It's just my biased, Dallas-based self that prefers Zubov.

 

Sydney Crosby

100+ points for a team well below 500.................Banner Year and the next NHL ambassador and super star!!

 

Zubov or Thornton.

I have to be honest - I have not watched a lot of hockey this year.

 

Without a doubt Jagr, even without the mullet, is the best.

 

Crosby has nothing on Ovechkin! To answer the question I like Forsberg, Thornton and Cheechu from SJ.

 

Good Point

I'd have then both

 

If i were building a team i would want Rick Nash.
If he can stay healthy he could put up some big numbers.
I wish the preds would try to get him, we lack a good power forward.

 

I thought they were on strike