hockeyfights.com Awards

Jun 28, 2002
David M Singer

The NHL has their own awards, and we've always debated our own. This year we made it official. A vote for the things we were watching for this year that the NHL ignores. Do we love 50 goals? Sure, but that's covered. Who's the toughest team? Who's our favorite rookie? Well, I've got your votes, your thoughts, and then at least a little interpretation of it all.

Some unedited random thoughts from the site delinquents:

bigbadbruin8 - I love these awards, and the nominees were very well chosen. And although I don't think that Bonvie was a punching bag, that is my homerish opinion :).

Toporowski - This was the best year for fights since the 1997-1998 season.

Knucklesamwitch - killed me to put brash as fighter of the year but had to!

fridge29lw - Where is Carolina for weakest team?

Putte Punch - A couple of awards should maybe be splits. Most exiting fighter: Stock and Peat, hard to tell which of them who rocked the best and whom socked the best. The best fighter of the year award: Worrell for quantity and Brash for quality (or at least superior huggability).

Vickers - POTVIN STILL SUCKS
(hate you too Rangers suck)

zamboni4015 - Steve Mckenna, Chris Dingman, and Andre Nazarov worst fighters of the year.

snoof - Best fight Peat-Stock 2

Chainsaw Churla - Rob Ray had a good season..

mesten424 - write in for player feud of the year: Boulton - McCarthy

larrylava - Donald Brashear, as everyone knows, is incredibly strong, and only likes to hug, allowing him to unload when ready. Even though he is my pick for fighter of the year on this list, my favorite fighter this year had to have been P.J. Stock.

winger - Fighter of the year in my opinion is someone that fights to win, takes a few to give a few. A defensive fighter who wrestles and holds the majority of the time and tries not to lose cannot be considered fighter of the year imo. Hence my pick - undefeated Reed Low. (Worrell a close second)

jesse - PJ Stock should be up for fighter of the year. He went toe to toe against low, and is far more exciting than the huggers (Brashear, Laraque and Worrell). Bonvie isn't a punching bag, he holds his own in every fight.

bruinguy - Although I don't believe he was the best fighter as I voted above, PJ Stock was certainly the most exciting one. He has the perfect mix of toughness and a bit of attitude to fire up the crowd. Unfortunately, that was fighting is about these days; fire up the team or crowd. Back in the 80's and earlier, the players really did hate each other, now...it's just not the same.

tito2893 - i hate brashear, i dont know why he ever gets any votes for anything(other than most over rated) he hugs the whole fight then rabbit punches to the back of the head, hes useless and shouldnt be on any list ever, except for biggest A-HOLE ever

crosscheck - Reed Low really surprised me this year and assumed his role as a fighter. His numbers may not be at 30 plus, but he really hung in there and has to be considered a legit enforcer. He looked stronger and meaner this season.

benclarke - I'd have to say, watch for Cairns next year to become a top 5 heavy...and as for being called out by McCarthy and then pounding him, great stuff

TWAK - jimmy mac wasn't a disappointment this year only the last 3 or 4 fights, c'mon now!

GOON 21 - Some of the "rookies" disappeared for stretches at a time..Very glad to see the #s for fighting had up-trend for 2001-2002, if this trend continues we will all be happy + "agree" on something.. PS "STAY OUT" to biased media, who NEVER EVER pay for ticket-dont really understand game + never ask the $dollar paying customer!! (over 80% fans LOVE a good clean scrap!!!)

Well, from the voting and comments I think it's safe to say no one's biased here, and we're not loaded with northeast fans On the whole, many things did come out right, and many were right, it certainly was a great season. Next year looks up with many players being re-signed by their current teams and rivalries from the past year staying put. We'll try and break it down for you even better with more reports, more awards, some new rankings and features. Have fun over the summer and visit often

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