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View Poll Results: Most Exciting Fighter
Derek Boogaard (MIN) 306 33.15%
Josh Gratton (PHX) 302 32.72%
Cam Janssen (NJ) 133 14.41%
Brian McGrattan (OTT) 40 4.33%
Colton Orr (NYR) 110 11.92%
Shawn Thornton (ANA) 32 3.47%
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Old 04-08-2007, 11:32 PM
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2006-07 Kimble Award: Most Exciting Fighter

Nominees

Derek Boogaard
Josh Gratton
Cam Janssen
Brian McGrattan
Colton Orr
Shawn Thornton

My Pick

Tough choice on this one. I'm entertained by men with KO power a la Boogaard and Orr. But toe-to-toe fighters are in such short supply in the new-NHL I'm inclined to go with Josh Gratton.

Previous Winners

2003-04: Darcy Hordichuk
2005-06: Brian McGrattan
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Old 04-25-2007, 10:19 AM
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Should have been the Craig Coxe Award
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Old 04-25-2007, 10:45 AM
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Regardless of how he does in the fight, Gratton is normally a pretty open fighter leading to some fun bouts to watch.
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Old 04-25-2007, 12:32 PM
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I've never seen Boogs try and hug other guys, and he always fights wide open. Gotta go with Boogaard here.
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Old 04-25-2007, 02:05 PM
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Rarely do you see a boring Boogaard fight. He's definitely not a hugger.
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Old 04-25-2007, 04:18 PM
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I went with Josh Gratton here, most of his fights are all out toe to toe affairs.
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So far I'm the only person to vote for Brian McGrattan here. I'll tell you why I did. He's a true, true HW. When I would see him in the lineup, I'd definitely get a woody thinking about what may transpire. I'd look forward to his fights more than the others who were mentioned in the poll. That's why I voted for 'Gratts--his fights were never boring, and he fought all the heavies.
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Old 04-25-2007, 04:42 PM
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Boogaard gets my vote as he is the most entertaning guy to watch. With his heavy hands and most of his fights are toe to toe. Gratton's fights are very entertaning but I'll take a beat down or a TKO over a slugfest anyday.
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I have no Idea why Cam Janssen would be considered for this award..seriously..his fights are the most boring of fights and i would bet 90 percent of posters on here that are not devil fans would agree.
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Old 04-25-2007, 05:12 PM
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I have no Idea why Cam Janssen would be considered for this award..seriously..his fights are the most boring of fights and i would bet 90 percent of posters on here that are not devil fans would agree.
I would agree, almost completely. There is a difference between being techinically sound, as in Darren Langdon, where you have the ability or desire to throw punches, then their is the world of Cam Janssen - which is disgutingly boring to watch.
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Old 04-25-2007, 07:10 PM
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I have no Idea why Cam Janssen would be considered for this award..seriously..his fights are the most boring of fights and i would bet 90 percent of posters on here that are not devil fans would agree.
Because Janssen is a super heavyweight and the best fighter in the league
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So far I'm the only person to vote for Brian McGrattan here. I'll tell you why I did. He's a true, true HW. When I would see him in the lineup, I'd definitely get a woody thinking about what may transpire. I'd look forward to his fights more than the others who were mentioned in the poll. That's why I voted for 'Gratts--his fights were never boring, and he fought all the heavies.
Ok thats a little bit on the creepy side, but I completely understand.
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I have no Idea why Cam Janssen would be considered for this award..seriously..his fights are the most boring of fights and i would bet 90 percent of posters on here that are not devil fans would agree.
Im the ONE guy who hates the Devils and voted for Janssens.
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I think Cam dances funny
Agreed. Its like hes having a seizure the whole game. Even during the Anthems he starts twitching and cant sit still. Hilarious.
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Old 04-26-2007, 09:23 AM
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Josh Gratton.
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Old 04-26-2007, 09:31 AM
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Josh Gratton hands down.

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