NHL family feud?: What this year's survey reveal about the players
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O. EngMay 8, 2022 (11:42)
The NHLPA (NHL Player's Association was back once again this year, polling over 500 current NHL'ers on 15 hockey related questions. It's a chance for fans and management to get some unique insight on. how the players view each other and how they think.
If you need to win one game, who is the one goalie you would want on your team?
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"A two-time Stanley Cup Champion with a Vezina Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy to his name, it's understandable why Andrei Vasilevskiy was the players' top pick for who they would want in net with one game on the line."
It is very interesting however, to see Carey Price, who has not really played that many games and hasn't had a good regular season in a while still be at #2. Maybe his playoff heroics still has a chokehold on some guys.
If you need to win one game, who is the one skater you would want on your team?
"Connor McDavid is an exceptional talent with three Art Ross trophies, two Hart trophies and three Ted Lindsay Awards, among some of his most impressive feats."
Interesting enough, Hedman who was voted best defenceman was voted third over guys like Barkov and MacKinnon.
Who is the best stick-handler?
"Patrick Kane was named the league's best stick-handler in consecutive seasons by the players."
Who is the best passer?
Draisitl was not even top 10 this season in assists this season while Jonathan Huberdeau led the league with 85 assists.
Which player do you wish you could shoot like?
Who is the most complete player?
"Sidney Crosby led the way as the most complete player in the league after he tied for first in the same category last season alongside Patrice Bergeron, who finished third this year."
Which NHL arena has the best ice?
1. Bell Centre 39.6%
2. Rogers Place 13.7%
3. Canada Life Centre 12.2%
2. Rogers Place 13.7%
3. Canada Life Centre 12.2%
This is the fourth time that the Bell Centre has won best arena while Canadian arena's swept the top three rinks to playa in.
Which player do you least enjoy playing against, but would like to have on your team?
"Hate to play against him � but would love to have him on their team. Brad Marchand's mix of skill and grit lands him as the players' top choice with more than 26% of the vote in this category."
Credit: NHLPA
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