Legendary NHL Players & Their Epic Nicknames

[@Albert8044]

Pavel Bure - The Russian Rocket Felix Potvin - The Cat Zigmond Palffy - Ziggy Peter Bondra - Special Agent Pavel Datsyuk - The Magic Man Curtis Joseph - Cujo Chris Osgood - Ozzy Olaf Kolzig - Ollie the Goalie Eric Lindros - Big E John Vanbiesbrouck - The Beezer Igor Larionov - The Professor Roberto Luongo - Bobby Lou Jim Carey - The Net Detective

[@JohnRedcorn-i5d]

Big bird.

[@timothybyers]

Cyclone Taylor, Mud Bruneteau, The Chief [2] Pie Mckenzie, Hounddog Kelly, The Hammer, the list is endless.

[@fevgg]

Pavel Bure - Russian Rocket, Pavel Datsyuk - Magic Man

[@csnide6702]

Logan Couture is called " Juicy" by his teammates..... Little ball of hate was Pat Verbeek ...... You left out the best one -- Scott Stevens was known as "Captain Crunch".

[@garymcallister4128]

Yes, Couture is Juicy. He has a juicy IPA named LoCo at a craft brewery in his home town named for him.

[@alainf5845]

Johnny Hockey #13 🙏

[@JoanneElvin]

R.I.P. Johnny Hockey

[@111oooo]

Yvan Cournoyer - The Roadrunner

[@TheWingsHighlights]

The magic man…

[@zahraghoshounirahami1065]

Sid the kid

[@jackiekarwandy5254]

Connor Bedard-Bedsy ❤️❤️❤️ 98

[@dwayneharms8336]

Dave Tiger Williams

[@АлексейОвсянников-п1ц]

Merci beaucoup !

[@NHLINFO1]

Merci à vous

[@Tylerburnham306]

Big E- Eric Lindros The Hammer: Dave Schultz Hound dog : Bob Kelly

[@ChristineCAlb1]

Never heard of some of those. Also I thought it was Mark “Mess” Messier and Patrick “Kaner” Kane.

[@MarkDaSilva-z9i]

You a hockey fan? How about Pavel Bure - Russian Rocket

[@NHLINFO1]

Pavel Bure, famously nicknamed the "Russian Rocket," is one of the most electrifying players in NHL history. Known for his incredible speed, agility, and goal-scoring prowess, Bure dazzled hockey fans during the 1990s and early 2000s. Born on March 31, 1971, in Moscow, Russia, Bure quickly rose to prominence as a standout talent in Soviet hockey before making the leap to the NHL.

[@sennathegreatone8827]

The Great One

[@SnitchGaang0]

You forgot a player that was taken away from us too soon and that had one of the coolest nicknames! Johnny Gaudreu- Johnny Hockey

[@marcpolsinelli5334]

What about the Russian rocket

[@NHLINFO1]

Pavel Bure, the "Russian Rocket," was one of the NHL's most dynamic players, known for his incredible speed and goal-scoring ability. Born in Moscow, he starred with the Vancouver Canucks, leading them to the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals and earning two 60-goal seasons. Bure also played for the Florida Panthers, winning back-to-back Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies, and finished his career with the New York Rangers. Despite injuries cutting his career short, Bure's electrifying style left a lasting legacy, earning him a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.

[@marcpolsinelli5334]

The Russian rocket

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Patrick Kane Nickname Showtime (Atlanta Thrashers) Captain Atlanta

[@jerrynilsson6375]

Peter the great

[@m.a.d.h604]

No, Eddie, the Eagle come on now !!!

[@richysuphiy]

Stevie wonder yzerman

[@NHLINFO1]

Steve Yzerman, affectionately known as "Stevie Wonder" or "The Captain," is a legendary figure in the NHL and a cornerstone of the Detroit Red Wings' storied history. Born on May 9, 1965, in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Yzerman spent his entire 22-season playing career with the Red Wings, becoming one of the most respected and successful players in the league.

[@LeGIoN8787]

“Mitchy” and “Papi” are two of the worst nicknames ever, yet suit them both perfectly. Embarrassing.

[@garymcallister4128]

The Little Ball of Hate was Pat Verbeek, Marchand is just a rat, and Ken Linseman was "the rat" before Marchand was. Very little research or imagination here.

[@NHLINFO1]

"Fair point! Pat Verbeek definitely owned the 'Little Ball of Hate' nickname, and Ken Linseman was the original 'Rat.' Marchand just took the 'rat' persona to a whole new level! Appreciate the correction-hockey history has no shortage of colorful characters! 🏒🐀"

[@gregpost3320]

Sorry, but Pat Verbeek is and always will be the Little Ball of Hate. With almost 3000 PIM, 522 goals scored and over a thousand points, he was an all-round terror. Marchand, while talented, is just a nuisance.

[@revin1972]

Драйзайтль-Гретцки?Неуместное сравнение! 😅 Бревно немецкое ему больше подойдёт! Игрока с худшим катанием я не видел! Уровень катания игрока сельского чемпионата.

[@csnide6702]

Never saw Holmstrom...?

[@revin1972]

@ Это игрок Детройта? Олимпийский чемпион и обладатель кубка Стенли? Видел! Но есть одно отличие в катании и стиле игры. Катается с согнутыми коленями, так как учат с детства. А немец катается на прямых ногах. 90 процентов голов с одной точки. Какие ещё отличия? Швед забивал с разных позиций, не боялся драк. Был на площадке работягой.

[@csnide6702]

@@revin1972 oh yeah -- Holmstrom was a burly , husky guy that had a quick little chop style shot from 5 feet left of goal. His ability to stand in front of net and deflect shots was awesome- but he skated like a steer.