Who are the ten best active hitters/checkers in the NHL?

Question

The Ten Best Enforcers who can hurt any person they hit. They also fight a lot. Who would best fit this role?

Answer 1

You have to put Brooks Orpik at the top of the list.  He will be the top defensive free agent this year without a doubt.

Hal Gill is a scary sight to see on the ice with his size and height.

The Red Wings have solid defense men but not people who like to fight.

Answer 2

Deon Phaneuf

Brooks Orpik

Niklas Kronwall

Georges Laraque

Answer 3

Kronwall just sorked his way into that category during the SC playoffs this year

Answer 4

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Answer 5

1. Jarkko Ruutu/Brooks Orpik (Pittsburgh)

2. Sean Avery  (New York Rangers)

3. Mike Komisarek (Montreal)

4. Darcy Tucker (Toronto)

5. Jordin Tootoo (Nashville)

6. Chris Pronger (Anaheim)

7. Donald Brashear (Washington)

8. Ian Laperriere (Colorado)

9. Chris Simon (New York Islanders)

10. Aaron Downey (Detroit)

In my opinion these are the best active hitters/checkers/agitators.

Here you can find a list of the 10 best active hitters from back in the day...

http://espn.go.com/nhl/best/121201.html

Answer 6

1. Jarkko Ruutu/Brooks Orpik (Pittsburgh)

2. Sean Avery (New York Rangers)

3. Mike Komisarek (Montreal)

4. Darcy Tucker (Toronto)

5. Jordin Tootoo (Nashville)

6. Chris Pronger (Anaheim)

7. Donald Brashear (Washington)

8. Ian Laperriere (Colorado)

9. Chris Simon (New York Islanders)

10. Aaron Downey (Detroit)      Goal

Answer 7

The players voted Anton Volchenkov as the best checker in the NHL this past year well ahead of Dion Phaneuf and Mike Komisarek

So, for the top three, I'll agree with the players

1.  Anton Volchenkov

2.  Dion Phaneuf

3.  Mike Komisarek

4.  Niklas Kronwall - very impressive in the playoffs

5.  Chris Pronger (last years NHLPA choice)

Answer 8

You are asking two different categories here.... just because someone is a fighter it doesnt neccessarliy mean they are great Checkers and vice versa.....

Enforcers arent always the best Checkers... Checkers arent always the best Fighters