great players. Just wondering, who everyone else thinks is the best US player ever.
2007-11-07 16:24:46 · 15 answers · asked by gohawk4 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Pure skill, it's between Lafontaine and Modano, but the former never won a cup, so my nod goes to Modano.
Modano put ego and stats aside and bought into a defensive system in pursuit of a Cup during the peak of his career. He may have sacrificed some offensive numbers as a result, but I have to believe he derves to be considered the most complete US born forward in league history.
2007-11-08 01:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by zapcity29 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Chris Chelios IMO. 3 Norris Trophies. A few cups. 1000 points as a DMan.....people forget that he used to be a decent offensive force as well as solid defensively. 3 Olympics. Tons of International. Tons of all star games. Captain of the Habs and Hawks once upon a time. People can go on about Lafontaine and Modano et al but Chelios has the best trophy case and the best case to be made as the #1 American born player all time. As LITY mentions, Lafontaine had two 100 point seasons, big whoop, when he was doing that so were 10 or 15 other players per season-the first time he scored 100+ he finished 8th in scoring.......MEANWHILE, Chris Chelios was THE BEST at his position for 3 years of his career. NEVER have any of the U.S forwards been THE BEST at their position for ANY season. To me, there is not much room for debate.
2016-04-03 01:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's close between Chicago born Chris Chelios and Livonia born Modano (for those who don't know where that is, Livonia is about an hour away from Detroit).
I like Modano. He doesn't get enough credit for what he does. However, I have to go with Chelios. Back in the day, he was a terror on defense. Today, he's still very good at what he does.
Kudos also need to go out to LaFontaine and Leetch.
2007-11-08 01:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by trombass08 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, statistically speaking it is Mike Modano as of 11/8/07. He scored 2 goals last night to give him the record for points scored by a U.S.-born player at 1,233 (and he owns the goal scoring record as well at 511).
Modano probably is the best all-around American player in the game. LaFontaine had more talent, but longevity has to be a factor in determining the best player. Conversely, Chelios is an iron man with massive longevity, but he doesn't have the scoring touch of a Modano.
2007-11-08 02:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff J 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
With his stats, Modano is. He's the leading US goal scorer, and he set the new record for US points leader last night (and probably would have had a hat trick if he hadn't broken his stick in the third period). I think the only record for US players that he doesn't have is penalty minutes.
2007-11-08 02:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by hockey_gal9 *Biggest Stars fan!* 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Housely(?)/Modano
2007-11-07 22:21:56 · answer #6 · answered by chimoty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chris Chelios he is 45 years old. still in the NHL 1st line defense. I'm pretty sure he is still making the all-star team. its definitely him. if he played forward when he was growing up he would beat modano's and housley's record
2007-11-08 05:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Patrick Lafontaine is far and away the best US born player ever. His stats tower above most other American players, and as Mikey stated, his points/game ratio is significantly higher than any other American
To the person who said Brett Hull. Brett was born in Canada...Vancouver, British Columbia to be exact.
2007-11-07 16:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He is definately the best ever. I wish though he had gotten the points to beat the record against someone other than my Sharks.
2007-11-07 23:57:22 · answer #9 · answered by Adam Chambers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Modono i live in westland michigan ( im13) where he is from and they have a rink named after him and he s the all time scoring leader for the US and its not that close
2007-11-08 01:00:13 · answer #10 · answered by Jarret W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋