Who was your Favorite Hockey Player Growing Up? | Puck Personality

[@User-wt9jk]

Leon saying datsyuk makes so much sense. I’ve been saying they look alike on the ice, same paddle etc. and also they move with much control

[@paullucci]

Every time an NHL player says Crosby was their favorite player when they were a kid, another hair falls out of my head.

[@iCoolaxe]

Just wait till the same thing will start to be said about McDavid (in a few years time).

[@patnero4554]

Must be a flyers fan

[@paullucci]

@@patnero4554 You take that back. I'm just saying that time flies.

[@S0UNDC1TY]

@@paullucci my first pens game ever I found a ticket on craigslist for a playoff game against the flyers. When I got to the game out turned out it was sitting with three flyers fans. They were actually human and we remain friends to this day. The end

[@paullucci]

@@S0UNDC1TY I have friends and family that are Flyers fans

[@rubybourkey]

I find it so cute how guentzy said crosby and now they play together on the first line

[@landonlol9340]

Yes! ❤️

[@nickythesabresfan2248]

Hi ruby

[@rubybourkey]

@@nickythesabresfan2248 HI OMG WAIT IK U

[@bigtearsandpistols]

Where?

[@fifa2446]

Jaromír Jágr: "My favorite player growing up... was Jaromír Jágr"

[@marc-andrefleury4285]

Bruins legend.

[@topiheimola69]

When I learned his dad is also called Jaromir Jagr that sentence got a whole new meaning

[@clapper10slapper26]

(FIFA)

[@lucasjobin2707]

Lol 😂

[@kaydejones5796]

Nice profile pic

[@thanos2588]

Jamie Benn: I didn’t have one, I just loved to watch games while eating my ketchup chips

[@brodyspencer4761]

Are we not going to talk about the fact that nhl players favorite player growing up was sidney Crosby because he was so good, and there now playing with him and hes still a top 3 player in the world...🤯

[@gamergod3378]

Mcdavid, hedman, draisaitl, kane, barkov, mackinnon, vasilievsky, matthews... its not 2015 anymore

[@ll-uk1pd]

Hedman is in your top 3???

[@brandonpoirier5682]

@@gamergod3378 buddy Crosby is top 3 in the league he has 60 points and has clinched his team another playoff spot.

[@brandonpoirier5682]

@@ll-uk1pd this dude is comparing a player and a goalie total different roles

[@gamergod3378]

@@brandonpoirier5682 60 points is barely an accomplishment this season. Mcdavid has 93, hes the best player in the league. Hedman is the best defenseman and hes also better than crosby. Vasy is the best goalie and also better than crosby. That right there is the top 3 and i didnt even get to draisaitl, mackinnon and all that.

[@Ak_sk8r17]

Gallager got the chance to play against Martin St. Louis now he gets to play for him

[@maximediotte8253]

That’s crazy right

[@joshuakaplanides3938]

Brayden Point! So glad you guys brought him on!

[@pdubcentral]

I know right! I was like wow that’s refreshing to see pointer on here. Kid deserves way more recognition! He was easily their best forward in the playoffs, they looked like a different team without him in the few games he missed.

[@GarrettMcDonald]

God the Wings in the 90s were a trip man

[@Adri_Unsung]

Up til about 2010 tbh they were nasty. Can’t wait to get back to that lol

[@porkwop9171]

Pavel Bure..hand down. Top 3 best pure goal scorer ever. Was poised to put up 700+ goals. Did most his work in the clutch and grab and dead puck eras. Lead the league in goals 4 times. Injuries plagued his longevity. But still he was the most electrifying player in nhl history

[@canadianpoptarts54]

Not really surprised to see Landeskog pick Forsberg, just with all the comparisons between them (Swedish, Avs players, skill and physical mix). My dad actually always says I play like him, which is funny because he loved Forsberg and I’m a big Landeskog fan.

[@loganleger6642]

Saku Koivu was the man when I was like 6 years old.🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@Subihabsfan]

Same. Loved the guy!

[@ranacker]

Nice one, much love from Finland!

[@pacha777]

We love puck personnality videos!!!

[@andrewweir2190]

My favorite player growing up was definitely Datsyuk he was just so entertaining to watch

[@theruscan]

Gally's favourite player is now his coach. Nice.

[@elisteele9373]

Scheifele saying he had a poster of Joey Kocur was awesome! He is my all time favorite player and the reason I wear #26. I even have a few of his sticks and autographs and one time at a practice I even asked him to come to my birthday dinner haha.

[@AT0MIC19b]

I'm jealous, I look up to him a bunch.

[@ygtrece186]

I got 2, Pavel Datsyuk and Dominic Hasek. To this day i never seen a player with Datsyuk's all around game. Hasek was just incredible in net, jumping and flopping around the net stopping pucks, id always think ''How the hell he make that save? he was on his back''.

[@extremelycareless2541]

Yup

[@starky4079]

I’ve always said that Datsyuk is the MOST skilled guy the NHL has ever seen. Not the greatest player of all time, but hands down most talented!

[@edwardlambert3246]

Mario Lemieux, Steve Yzerman, and Mark Messier. I wouldn't be the fan that I am today without mentioning Messier, and his "Guarantee" in 94'. Yzerman, because he was the heart of my Red Wings for so many years. Mario especially not only because of his talent level, but his over coming of all of the physical ailments that he endured off of the ice. I have the utmost respect for him.

[@smallusaurusrexizzaldinask4427]

I love these puck personality videos!

[@roberthuot7887]

Yvan cournoyer aka the roadrunner, was my all time great. Started watching him in the mid 60s when I was 7 years old with my dad. Best days of long ago. GO HABS GO!

[@triadmad]

Showing my age by saying Jean Pronovost, from when he was with the Penguins. As an adult, my favorite was Mario Lemieux.

[@zugbrugh6472]

Fellow pens fan, respect

[@triadmad]

@ASHVINAN SIVASAMBU I did not know that. I'll try not to growl so much the next time he scores against the Penguins.

[@jdrhockey1760]

these are the best!!!!!! thank NHL

[@tint4821]

Who loves watching these videos every week

[@milescantarutti]

Me

[@rtghyzgamer7262]

Me

[@princeofpcos9804]

Ken Dryden. Just looked cool standing there with his stick under his chin. He wasn't trying to be cool, he was simply bored playing behind the late 70s Canadiens.

[@maximemarcoux7183]

Alexei Kovalev : "My favorite player growing up... was Alexei Kovalev #27.

[@imgladiquitdestiny2401]

Growing up I was an Avs fan, I actually loved Henrik Lunquivst and The Great Ovi. Watching every team regardless if I hate them and I still live by this. I’ll watch any team, any players. And I have lots of hero’s from teams. But Linquivst is my all time great besides Roy. Love the game of hockey 🙏

[@JZJ7777]

They’re both great. Lundqvist, even though he’s retired now, was one of the reasons why the Rangers were one of my favorite teams, and omg, Ovi is so great. That’s coming from a big Caps fan.

[@johnbowden811]

Just for the record my favourite player, when I was getting into the NHL across the pond, is Mats Sundin, awesome!!

[@vasy_5177]

Pavel Datsyuk

[@patton303]

Imagine you're a kid from some obscure town in Sweden and your favorite player is Peter Forsberg and your favorite team is the Avalanche. And then someday, you're playing for that team and win a Stanley Cup with them. He's become a true Coloradan and supports the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies and has cheered and suffered with us. Lande's story is so wholesome. He will never play anywhere else either.

[@jeffbenedict8926]

I used love watching Jari Kerri. The 1 - 2 punch with W. Gretzky

[@Cl2olvleY21]

Peter Forsberg ! Love how he's on the thumbnail also.. such an all around player i wish he never got injured he had so much potential to break so many records.. phenomenal to watch on the ice.

[@owenlamb1989]

funny how martin is now coaching gally

[@FroomOfTheLoom]

Awesome that Gallagher said St. Louis and now he's being coached by him

[@fishingwiththad681]

Al MacInnis! By far my favorite player when I was a kid.

[@The-Dom]

I used to pretend i was Al while taking slap shots in my basement. Drove my mom nuts.

[@fishingwiththad681]

@@The-Dom did the same thing. Our garage door had a ton of dents when I missed my net. Parents still are unhappy with me.

[@spatnhpen6920]

Jamie Benn: My favourite snack growing up was ketchup chips Reporter: Jamie we asked who your favourite player was

[@nedthenoodleman]

But... ketchup chips?

[@whitneysmiltank]

hahahahahahahahaa

[@tarmstrong7245]

My favorite player growing up was Paul Kariya.

[@27zabo]

Mine too, seems he gets forgotten from time to time, but he was a beast, that slapper he took after getting knocked out in the playoffs, sealed the deal for me.

[@tarmstrong7245]

@@27zabo The go ahead goal in the Olympic gold medal game for Canada was memorable for me as well.

[@dr.loomis4221]

This made me feel so old lol. Seems like just yesterday Crosby was a rookie.

[@SlovakLegend]

Has to be Martin Brodeur from NHL and Peter Bondra domestically (he had a great 14, maybe 15 year run with the Caps in NHL). I just remember, in every highlight video from my youth, there was at least once shouted BONDRA DAVA GOOOOOL (BONDRA SCOOOOORES!)

[@gnargoyle2583]

I really like how most of them name players from other teams. Seems so corny when they are just name dropping teammates. It just seems much more genuine and also makes it more interesting.

[@Swoop187OG187]

Josh Manson knows what he's talking about. Dave Manson was a terrific hockey player, and he could really rack up the penalty minutes. Certainly one of the best heavyweights of the 80's and 90's, and as pointed out a terrific defenseman. And Seth Jones, I'm shocked it wasn't Adam Foote, Sandis Ozolinsh, Ray Bourque or even Joe Sakic for getting him into hockey considering he grew up an Avalanche fan.. No shame in Lidstrom tho, just odd to be a fan of one of your rivals - a heated rival none the less... As a Hawks fan I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do back in the Indian Head sweater.

[@hawksfan8870]

Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are definitely my favorite players of all time!

[@ibuprophen4pain99]

thank you bubba! I will be using this info if you don't mind!

[@ssergeis]

Ooo Pointer!) First appearance here

[@sharpie74YT]

And Now Gally’s favourite player is his coach

[@gregorymiller6416]

I didn't become a hockey fan until 1989 I was already 35 years old I didn't know anything about hockey when growing up

[@kennyvetter2980]

Hansons dad was his hero.. Super holesome. It shows leadership is not always the best player in the room but, the most heart touching😁😁

[@rachelanderson3662]

When I was really young, my favorite player was Ryan O'Reilly when he played for the Avs! Now its like Everyone on the Avs!!

[@jerrythompson5967]

Last night's game was awesome for Kadri!

[@MWMTex]

Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Gil Perrault, Rick Martin, Wayne Gretsky, Tim Horton, Bobby Clarke, Danny Gare, and on and on...

[@tylerduncan5692]

I’m honestly surprised nobody said Mario Lemieux

[@Nail_Yakupov]

My favourite hockey player is Nail Yakupov

[@extremelycareless2541]

You fu#ker. Never laughed so hard. Hahaha

[@The21abc]

Such an inspiring player, so fun to watch with his great speed, great goal scorer and just pure skill with the puck.

[@marc-andrefleury4285]

Hall of famer

[@LucaBrasi0]

And that work ethic.

[@michaelt6265]

Mike Bossy was my fave.

[@mikechef]

Liked Joe Sakic and Forsberg, but Sakic a bit more. What a wristshot🤯🤯🤯

[@nickstreibick2014]

My favorites as well!

[@jerrythompson5967]

Loved them both but Forsberg was tuff as nails and such a great passer!

[@milescantarutti]

I love these

[@tihseht472]

I was a goalie growing up so patrick roy but favorite skater to watch was peter forsberg, he played so reckless and aggressive n with his talent made him the most entertaining to watch however due to it he was constantly injured n shortend his career but damn was he fun to watch when he did play.

[@wildinc.7720]

Peter Forsberg.

[@whitneysmiltank]

That was an awesome video. Thanks for doing this.

[@evanjaramillo5496]

Patrick Kane has always been my favorite player

[@AkSamurai69]

Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, but Ray Bourque will always be my favorite. Obviously an Avs fan, so naturally I hate the red wings, but I've got mad respect for Steve Yzerman and Pavel Datsyuk. But still, Bourque reigns Supreme

[@teddyrobinson813]

Weird but my favorite hockey player as a kid was goaltender Jacques Plante-he was the reason I wanted to be a goalie when I played.

[@JZJ7777]

I don’t think that’s weird at all. My dad was a Wings fan growing up, but he was probably a fan of Plante too, but yeah, that’s not weird.

[@scottwyllie2278]

Growing up and as a Canes fan my favourite player was Cam Ward, he’s a huge reason why I tend to root for goalies particularly.

[@edwardsalley1248]

David Keon. One of the greatest ever.

[@mrb00gedyb00]

Mats Naslund - Russ Courtnall - Parick Roy - Saku Koivu - Andre Markov - Shea Weber.

[@warrenash5370]

Goalie Eddie Giacomin of the New York Rangers. Was 12 when the NHL expanded in 1967. Origianlly was a Flyers fan. Moved to Upper New York State and watched the Rangers on TV.

[@Hide_and_Tweak]

this is very interesting cause this explains a lot about what type of player they are.

[@nothingbutice3833]

Garry Unger 70s Blues. I had the blonde hair, I also had wide striped pants ( Ungers wardrobe - no surprise if hung out with Joe Namath) had his posters and even puzzle. We sucked but loved our Blues!

[@RoyalMela]

Curtis Leschyshyn was mine. Stellar stay-at-home D-man and he has A on his chest when Avalanche won their first cup and was the second player to hoist the cup after Sakic.

[@Nixon2912]

My favourite player when I was a kid was Wayne Gretzky

[@loganleger6642]

Am I the only one who loves really random players like Francis Bouillon, Desharnais, Ryan Reaves and players like that?

[@qualityman1965]

Yes you are the only one

[@tomjones2121]

mid to late 60's Canadiens , starting with , Jean Beliveau , Yvan Cournoyer , Henry Richard , Jacques Lemaire , Jacques Laperriere , Serge Savard , Gump Worsley , Ken Dryden,John Furgeson etc..... greatest hockey team ever ... other great ones I liked , Gordie Howe, Alex Delvechio, Bobby Hull, Stan Makita, Jean Ratelle, Jacques Plante ,

[@extremelycareless2541]

Frank Mahovlich. Old leaf fan.

[@brownbros9657]

You know who it’s ma man Patrick Kane

[@mwatts-riley2688]

Stan Makita. Hawks.

[@PeachesCobb123]

Kronwall, Rob Blake, Scott Stevens, Al Macinnis, Bob Probert, Brett Hull, Jarome Iginla, Dominik Hasek Edit: Tony Twist and Vlad Konstantinov as well

[@r.edward5701]

For me it was Wayne until the 87 Canada Cup. Mario forever after that

[@blap5630]

It’s so cool how these nhl players who are kids idols are playing in the same league with people they still consider to be THEIR idols.

[@adriany.8090]

Do a Puck Personality about favorite fruits and vegetables

[@christopheroconnor2632]

This choice may not be obvious. I'm going with new York islander defenseman Dave Langevin. He was a big hitter that kept the crease cleared for resh and Smith.

[@111oooo]

You are going to have different age group here, I am older but when I was very young my first fav player was Mike "Shakey" Walton on the Leafs, and then along comes Borje Salming. So I would pick him overall growing up

[@stevenjbiggar4825]

Mike bossy off the NY islanders..pure goal scorer soft hands..best right wing all time

[@Nightwolfendor]

My favourites growing up was a triple duo on The Rangers. Brian Leetch, Mark Messier and Adam Graves. As i got older i probably say Henrik Lundquist. And then of course all the Swedish Legends

[@budthespud1546]

When I was a kid it was all about lafleur and dryden. In my teens it was nuckles nilan.

[@tntisacz]

I’m surprised no one said Ovi

[@The6Courier]

Peter Forsberg 💪🚂🔥

[@Mcbikey24]

The Great 8, Peter Bondra, Peter Forsberg, Nick Backstrom

[@tt128556]

I always wished Lemieux had stayed healthy and broken Gretzky's records, he was way more talented than anyone else of his time.

[@marc-andrefleury4285]

I should be everyone’s favourite player.

[@drilly_300]

my favorite player to watch growing up in the NHL is probably Marc-André Fleury amazing both on and off the ice.

[@jerryking7502]

First, Davey Keon, then Daryl Sittler, and then Dougie Gilmour!

[@spencerx.6856]

My favorite player growing up was Jonathan Toews

[@mind_of_dro]

Sidney Crosby, dude is elite

[@bobbydigital8243]

My favorite nhl player is alexander mogilny

[@ColumbusCrewSCFan]

My is Connor McDavid and Cole Sillinger

[@Arbormurr]

Eichel doing his best to appear on Dateline: To catch a predator

[@vittoriaradesi1137]

I have that exact same Price poster

[@markdelles5745]

I'm so old it was Jean Beliveau.

[@gulmanrahat6559]

That 1 dislike is the one who doesnt have a personality....

[@AndromedaFPS]

mcdavid

[@gdavies4]

Don cherry

[@mattvincent39]

Rod Brind'Amour. Dude deserves to be in the Hall of Fame and hopefully gets in soon.

[@ranacker]

I´d love to see him get there as a player and as a coach. First cup as a coach coming soon.

[@jerrythompson5967]

Peter Forsberg. He played when it was legal to clutch and grab, in today's game I don't see anybody with his total skill set.

[@tysongratton1882]

rip jagr you’ll be missed 🕊

[@mayatv2146]

Rip?

[@nedthenoodleman]

Rip jagr

[@siddiq106]

@@nedthenoodleman u almost gave me a heart attack

[@nedthenoodleman]

I will revise my earlier statement jagr is in fact alive he is just in a coma like state enwhich the are not able to wake him from he may very well remain that way until he dies

[@tysongratton1882]

@@Carl_McMelvin he’s clearly not alive hertl said he hung him in his bedroom

[@allansacharow1088]

In My youth. Sitting in the Blue seats. Rod Gilbert and Eddie Giacomin.

[@trumanzerse1169]

Joey Coaster - Mark Scheifele