Sometimes he would ride his stick in front of the bench after scoring a goal. 10 Stories From Bret Hart's Autobiography That WWE Fans Need To Know, Why WCW's Ring Was So Different From WWE's, Explained, 10 Things You Should Know About Kevin Nash's Life Outside WWE. Hes made head hits, and just plain nasty plays that have put many players on the ice at grave risk. Hes still had a lot of success in his previous years with the Anaheim Ducks and Dallas Stars which is why he ranks at number nine. The look on Tucker's face after the Peca hit says it all. There are some of the dirtiest players in the NHL. Dirty hits and the players who make them have been a frequent topic of conversation for fans around the league. Given that he has only been a full-time NHL'er for three seasons, his record of supplemental discipline is impressive too. Suspended two games for a knee-on-knee hit to Tim Gleason on December 1, 2009. Suspended 21 games for an illegal check to the head of Marian Hossa on April 17, 2012. His most infamous act of violence ended the career of Maple Leafs star Ace Bailey after Shore fractured his skull with a devastating hit. "Tiger" Williams is the most penalized player in NHL history. What made matters worse for him was that not only did he try to decapitate Ryan Hollweg, when he came back from that suspension he skate-stomped Jarkko Ruutu. Chris Pronger was once a target of fans in Edmonton due to his perceived arrogance. Patrick Kaleta could aggravate a Care Bear if he really wanted to. an illegal check to the head of Cal Clutterbuck on September 23, 2011. An earlier generation would have found much to like in Torres explosive hit on an opponent in a vulnerable position. The French Canadian in just a few years has built himself a bit of a sticky reputation in the NHL, earning himself the title of one of the most loathed in the NHL. Bryan Marchment was a pain in the you-know-what to play against no matter where he was playing throughout his journeyman career. Anyone that has seen the video will see that I hit him in the upper thigh under the buttocks. The hit everyone remembers is the blow to the head of Chicago Blackhawks star Marian Hossa. Apologies for the grainy video, but this compilation shows why Claude is here. Big suspensions have already been assessed to Patrick Kaleta and Maxim Lapierre, and another is likely on the way for Cody McLeod. While Williams was more of an agitator than anything else, it would be hard to explain leaving the most penalized player in NHL history off of a list celebrating guys who made a living breaking the rules. Overwhelming sentiment against the current Stanley Cup Playoffs format was evident coming out of NHL All-Star Weekend. Sporting News has compiled a list of players who grind the gears of opposition fans - and even their own club's - in a unique way. Afterwards he professed his innocence and hid behind his teammates as best he could during the ensuing melee. No one could ever call him boring. Steve Moore concussed Vancouver sniper Markus Naslund two weeks before this and the Canucks were out for revenge. Clipping is when you hit someone at the knees, and I did not hit him at the knees. "Battlin' Billy" did not take kindly to his own teammates shooting high on him in practice as he infamously charged at teammate Mike Bossy in practice when he thought Bossy shot high on him before he was tackled. Thirteen separate suspensions are enough to plead my case with having him so high on the list. NHL Players from Buffalo, New York - Regular Season Stats Rk Name Born Pos GP G A P PIM PPG SHG GWG G/GP A/GP P/GP 1 Patrick Kane 1988 F 1161 446 779 1225 420 20 122 0 67 0.384 0.671 1.055 2 Nick Foligno 1987 F 1078 214 310 524 875 5 50 0 32 0.199 0.288 0.486 3 Todd Marchant 1973 F 1195 186 312 498 774 -20 21 28 23 0.156 0.261 0.417 4 What can you say about Matt Cooke that hasn't already been said? Hes been punished many times for contentious hits, and hes committed a slew of others that have drawn the NHLs wrath for which he was fined. Twenty years ago, Torres would have been celebrated, but as the game has oh-so-slowly moved to phase out headshots, Torres style of play has become increasingly illegal. Whether it's. 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. 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. There's never any love lost for a guy who goes for the knees. Fined $2,500 for slew-footing Matt Niskanen on December 5, 2012. Suspended four games an illegal check to the head of Jordan Eberle on April 6, 2011. The regularity of these hits in Ovechkins career, such as the one on Briere and Campbell, have been a dark cloud over his career; that and his inability to go far in the playoffs of course. Alternate captain Yanni Gourde is on the cusp of making it 13 players. When Chris Simon was only the third- or fourth-most nutso guy on a roster, that says something. Top 10 Dirtiest Players in the NHL Today Jonathan Willis October 18, 2013 James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Big suspensions have already been assessed to Patrick Kaleta and Maxim Lapierre, and. 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. People talk about Bertuzzi's hit on Moore or Chris Simon's hit on Ryan Hollweg. Why isn't he at the top of this list? 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. #VontazeBurfict #EveryNFLTeam #SteelersIf you're new, Subscribe! He isn't a guy with a reputation for stickwork, hitting from behind or even elbowing; he's a guy who simply belongs in the NHL of 10 or 15 years ago rather than today. Brown skated at Sandstrom and just absolutely tattooed him across the face with a cross-check that could have taken his head off. I've since graduated from Concordia University with a Major in Journalism and am now pursuing my studies at the University of Ottawa to obtain a Masters degree in Sports Management. 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 . It is made worse by the fact that this was a preseason game. When picking the most hated hockey players in National Hockey League (NHL) history, it's a fine line between genuine hatred, downright jealousy and grudging respect. The worst incident of Wisniewski's career was his retaliatory hit to the head of Chicago's Brent Seabrook. In junior hockey he did his best impression of Reggie Jackson. Fined $2,500 for slew-footing Rich Peverley on October 24, 2009. That being said, he is one of the dirtiest players in the NHL today and well deserved to be No. Suspended two games for hit from behind to Joni Pitkanen on October 29, 2011. If he does not "change his ways" he will be No. There is also no doubt of his place on this list. It was the kind of hit that keeps a player on the league's radar screen. This guy was as good a money goaltender that ever played the game. Suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Shane Doan on November 1, 2009. That means every NHL player will have 15.5 per cent of salary deducted from his paycheque and put aside until after all of the 2016-17 season's hockey-related revenue is counted to ensure a. That alone would probably get him on this list. Ah Billy Smith. These 25 names will not trigger memories of dazzling talent, but rather gruesome and often times scary incidents. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. has compiled a list of what it considers the 50 Dirtiest Players in Sports History. Its not just one really bad hit that have made Torres notorious, but many incidents in his long career. Player Discussion Garnet . Despite a pretty light suspension history (aside from the Boyle incident, Lapierre has only been suspended once) there seem to be few hockey players more hated than Maxim Lapierre. Bertuzzi exacted the revenge by ending Moore's career. The thing is Billy would also punch you in the back of the head, stick you in the privates and slash your legs or head or face if you dared venture near his crease. What you will not find below is a goalie, a position which requires signficiant size. His most notorious incident resulted in his own defensive lapse, when he turned over the puck to Islanders star Pierre Turgeon, who subsequently scored. 9. Josh. Suspended 20 games for charging Dean McAmmond on September 25, 2007. Dave Schultz, simply put, was one bad, bad man. A sport played on sharp blades that allow you to go incredibly fast across a surface of ice, with 11 other potentially enormous men, five of whom are aga. Although all of these players are excellent hockey players that contribute to their team's successes at times, their reckless behaviour and lack of respect gives them a bad reputation in the hockey world. The physical attribute of the sport adds a level of excitement and, let's be honest, beauty, to the fastest game on Earth, because it forces hockey players to be incredibly agile, alert, and strong. Chris Neil is one of those players Im always on the fence about. It only earned him a four-game suspension, but Kaletas decision to head-butt Jakub Voracek probably earns this distinction. The risky action gave him a two-game suspension. 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. There is no video evidence of the pain Eddie Shore would put his opponents in, but it is well documented. He was suspended 13 times by the league in his first 12 NHL seasons, [2] and his hits were blamed for injuries suffered by Mike Modano, [13] Joe Nieuwendyk, Greg Adams, [14] Mike Gartner, [2] [15] Kevin Dineen, [15] [16] Peter Zezel, [15] [17] Pavel Bure, Sami Salo, Magnus Arvedson, Paul Kariya, Wendel Clark, [15] and Martin Runsk. Here is a format that properly rewards the regular season and attracts more . Check out the 26 dirtiest NFL players of all-time right here: 26. 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. Sometimes it is one act so horrendous it "sticks" with the player for his whole career. But it was that cross check last year on J.T. I am sure this list will bring about spirited debate from fans who will stick up for their hometown players no matter how egregious the offenses were and that is why I love these lists. The Premier League's 10 dirtiest players from the 2020/21 season have been revealed - and Manchester City legend Fernandinho is the worst offender.. Bookmaker BetVictor have worked out who have been the top-flight's most unsporting stars this term based on their average time between bookings.. Roussel has avoided bans in recent years, but he still has the reputation of being a rough player. It is one violent and dangerous sport played by real warriors. Who are the dirty players on these teams? Richard Sherman, Taylor Lewan and More- Dirtiest Players in the NFL: 2021 Edition The NFL is considered to be a sort of combat sport for nothing. The guys that get under everybody's skin, whether you're a player on the ice or a fan watching at home. So while some puckheads may not particularly care for Sidney Crosby, Gordie Howe, Mark Messier, Bob Probert, Maurice Richard and Scott Stevens, to name a few prominent lightning . He consistently seems to put himself in questionable positions. It technically wasnt a clip. There was this hit on Jared Spurgeon, this moment where he hit a puckless Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, but those aren't the kind of incidents that make a player stand out from the league in terms of dirty play. Even if youre a Capitals fan, you must know this guy is heartless on the ice. But who are the dirtiest players in the NHL today? Mann could be as tough as they came in the fight-filled 1980s and this incident earned him a 10-game suspension and assault charges. These are the dirty hitters, cheap shot artists of the NHL. Brady Tkachuk here #Sens pic.twitter.com/6c2bYKB0Ma. Based on his suspension history, it seems like just one hit puts McLeod on this list. The cramped ice-surface with no. Kaletas track record is long and is not one his suspension record does justice to. 10. Lets open the list with Antoine Roussel of the Dallas Stars. 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. Another Lightning player strikes in the top 10, Perry is known for upsetting opponents by running his mouth, making late and low hits, and having an uncanny ability to sell penalties. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. NHL's Most Iconic Moments, No. After Seabrook put an iffy hit on Ducks star Corey Perry, Wisniewski charged down from the blue line and delivered a high, dirty hit. How did he manage to be the dirtiest player in the ECHL, AHL, and NHL? He started out as another aggravating plugger, living on the Sabres lower lines, but in the past few years he has turned into an absolute monster on the ice, and not in the good way. Suspended five games for hitting Brad Richards from behind on March 3, 2013. Maybe his worst moment was when he eye gouged Travis Moen, at the time a Ducks player. Jesse Boulerice was (is) the definition of a goon. Sometimes it is multiple acts of total and utter disregard for other human beings. Has he done it yet? 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. on the ice seems to be starting trouble and injuring opposing players as often as possible. Cortland Finnegan. That being said, he has cement between his ears. This is the perfect example of how one incident can be a black eye on your career. Ranked! As a Habs fan, this player particularly irks me, and Im sure you dont have to be a Habs fan to agree with me. 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. Considering that, here are the top six violent players in the NFL. In the poll conducted among 24 NBA. As far as AFC North opponents go, Ward is at or near the top of their most-hated lists. He is, however, an important part of his team and is unanimously respected by his teammates for standing up for them no matter what. 63 was voted the dirtiest in the league, receiving 29 percent of votes. He is deliberately dangerous and a cheap shot artist, so much so that the Minnesota Wild bought out the last year of his contract, and so far no one is jumping to sign him. Trigger memories of dazzling talent, but many incidents in his long career topic of for. 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