played on the Central Red Army top line for years; ... Mikhailov- Petrov- kharlomov
congrats Iginla
'He is a kind, giving person, whether it’s to charities or to people. The first time I realized how interactive he was with people one-on-one was when he was talking to a fan one day and I needed a quick answer on something. He was locked in. When he talked to that person he made them feel special.”
Craig Conroy, Iginla’s longtime linemate and running mate, saw those interactions with a regularity he joked was annoying – especially when the team bus had to wait for him to sign every last autograph.
“It’s not like he did it once – he did it every day,” Conroy said when asked about that and the legendary story regarding Iginla’s efforts to find and pay for accommodations for fans he ran into at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City.
“If he thought somebody needed a meal, he just bought it. It’s like, ‘Now I feel bad – I need to do more myself.’”
Conroy said Iginla would quietly buck up if the rookie dinners got a little too expensive, and was always the one to pay for rounds of beer or golf with the lads.
“That was his personality,” Conroy said. “My wife’s cousin passed away and he happened to be at our lake house in New York shortly after that and out of nowhere he pulled out his cheque book. Why he even had one was beyond me. But he put a cheque in their fund for the kids. That’s just Jarome.”
Joke of a HOF when compared to the other 4 major North American sports.
How are these numbers a first ballot HOF, never finished in the top five voting for a major award, never won a cup
And these numbers never even gets a mention!?!? Finished once in the top five voting for a major award. Never won a cup. Both played the same position. Both played in the same era.
How are these numbers a first ballot HOF, never finished in the top five voting for a major award, never won a cup
GP
1346
G
564
A
785
PTS
1349
+/-
73
1346
G
564
A
785
PTS
1349
+/-
73
And these numbers never even gets a mention!?!? Finished once in the top five voting for a major award. Never won a cup. Both played the same position. Both played in the same era.
GP
1294
G
515
A
812
PTS
1327
+/-
139
1294
G
515
A
812
PTS
1327
+/-
139
perception always plays a part and hardcore hockey folks thought Turgeon was both a giant pussy and an underachiever whose claim to fame was getting whacked by Dale Hunter. But, i definitely see your point and his numbers dictate a HOF vote... and totally agree that if Alfredsson and Turgeon aren't in the HOF then Hossa can't be a first ballot guy.
I don't understand how Bondra is behind guys like Hossa as he was scoring 40-50 goals in the heavy defensive "left wing lock" era. IMO he was better than Hossa but is missing the cups and been snubbed for 10 years. Similar numbers in same era but adding physical domination is Keith Tkachuk...I believe Shanahan is the only other player with >500g, 500a, 2000pim and Shanny got in straight away
never won a Cup? That's a nice to have but certainly not a must,cmon. You ddint mention his International accomplishments (trophies );
World Jr Gold (led the tournament in scoring )
2 time- Olympic Gold ( set-up Sid for the Golden goal
)World Cup of Hockey Gold- played on a line with Mario and Sakic--- FUCKIN STACKED LINE!!!!!
World Championship Gold
NHL Captain, elite power forward
Lester P Pearson Award (2002)- voted by nhl players as leaque mvp
Art Ross Trophy Winner - 2002
Maurice Richard Trophy- 2002, 2004
3-time NHL 1st team all-star
King Clancy Memorial Trophy- 2004
a stacked line is Mario with Jagr and Stevens or with Jagr and Francis...not with Sakic/Iginlanever won a Cup? That's a nice to have but certainly not a must,cmon. You ddint mention his International accomplishments (trophies );
World Jr Gold (led the tournament in scoring )
2 time- Olympic Gold ( set-up Sid for the Golden goal
World Cup of Hockey Gold- played on a line with Mario and Sakic--- FUCKIN STACKED LINE!!!!!
World Championship Gold
NHL Captain, elite power forward
Lester P Pearson Award (2002)- voted by nhl players as leaque mvp
Art Ross Trophy Winner - 2002
Maurice Richard Trophy- 2002, 2004
3-time NHL 1st team all-star
King Clancy Memorial Trophy- 2004
i don't have a problem with Iginla as much as I do Hossa. but that might be the Pens fan in me....
hno::Carcajada::hahahahah:missingtenever won a Cup? That's a nice to have but certainly not a must,cmon. You ddint mention his International accomplishments (trophies );
World Jr Gold (led the tournament in scoring )
2 time- Olympic Gold ( set-up Sid for the Golden goal
World Cup of Hockey Gold- played on a line with Mario and Sakic--- FUCKIN STACKED LINE!!!!!
World Championship Gold
NHL Captain, elite power forward
Lester P Pearson Award (2002)- voted by nhl players as leaque mvp
Art Ross Trophy Winner - 2002
Maurice Richard Trophy- 2002, 2004
3-time NHL 1st team all-star
King Clancy Memorial Trophy- 2004
The numbers I posted are not Iginla's numbers. The "first ballot" hall of famer never finished in the top five of any major individual award! Iginla is a deserving hall of famer. Should have won the Heart in 02. Lost a close vote to Theodore.
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