DMindedD Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Did he pinch in the offensive zone a lot, join rushes or score from blue line? Numbers amazing in 94 cup win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br4d Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Brian Leetch was one of the best end-to-end rush d-men in NHL history. He also scored a lot on the power play. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 If you’re asking about his 94’ playoff stats he scored 4 of his 11 goals on the power play. Unlike Fox he wasn’t afraid to shoot to score from the point. He was a master on knowing when to join the rush and possibly the best power play point man in Rangers history. As good as Fox is no Rangers defenseman was ever as good as Leetch. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 12 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said: If you’re asking about his 94’ playoff stats he scored 4 of his 11 goals on the power play. Unlike Fox he wasn’t afraid to shoot to score from the point. He was a master on knowing when to join the rush and possibly the best power play point man in Rangers history. As good as Fox is no Rangers defenseman was ever as good as Leetch. So he’s better than Jacob trouba? 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 15 minutes ago, siddious said: So he’s better than Jacob trouba? Is that even possible? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Fox is like "Diet Leetch". @RJWantsTheCup Robbie's got this one right. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 4 hours ago, RJWantsTheCup said: If you’re asking about his 94’ playoff stats he scored 4 of his 11 goals on the power play. Unlike Fox he wasn’t afraid to shoot to score from the point. He was a master on knowing when to join the rush and possibly the best power play point man in Rangers history. As good as Fox is no Rangers defenseman was ever as good as Leetch. Leetch played 20 years ago where the majority of blocked shots were accidental. The gear is so significantly improved now, that no one is afraid to get in front of a shot. Shooting from the point to score is not a thing anymore. Just like the slapshot. Goalies are too good and players block too many shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Couldn’t find an end of the season total but Bouchard led the league with 7 slapshot goals at the midpoint of the season. It isn’t what it used to be but it still is used in today’s game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Goalies were bad. Defenseman generally didn't score. He was a very good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Couldn’t find an end of the season total but Bouchard led the league with 7 slapshot goals at the midpoint of the season. It isn’t what it used to be but it still is used in today’s game. Barely. And there's a ton of evidence and articles written about it. Most of the slap shots taken today are one timers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Grand scheme of things, Leetch didn't not score goals but not as much in comparison to a Coffey or Bourque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMindedD Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 the blocked shot point is a good one, i agree. i do think the skill level is higher now, defender is on puck faster, less room to work IMO, that is one of the rangers key strengths, they r quick to the puck. opponents have little time to operate and mistakes r made, coughing up loose pucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 After he hurt his shoulder fairly early in his career, his shot was not that hard, but he knew when to take it and how to get it on net. Like other great defensemen of his era, he was such a good skater that he could join the rush and still get back. The PP, first with James Patrick as his partner and then that guy Neil saw fit to trade to Pittsburgh, always sizzled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 2 hours ago, Pete said: Barely. And there's a ton of evidence and articles written about it. Most of the slap shots taken today are one timers. Very true and Fox has taken 1 one timer in the past three years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbob Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Leetch had incredible end to end skills, combined with incredibly skilled teammates that could pass, puck posses and beat you either way. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 It was a privilege to watch Leetch play. Thats all i gotta say 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted Friday at 12:23 PM Share Posted Friday at 12:23 PM Wow, that brings back some great memories! Leetch was one of those "once in a lifetime" players. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted Friday at 12:25 PM Share Posted Friday at 12:25 PM I’d take Leetch over Fox any day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted Friday at 01:05 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:05 PM Because he was an incredible hockey player. Will always be bitter they traded him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted Friday at 01:22 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:22 PM 17 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Because he was an incredible hockey player. Will always be bitter they traded him. ...to Boston!! YUCK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted Friday at 01:24 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:24 PM Just now, Ozzy said: ...to Boston!! YUCK!! It was to Toronto, and then he went to Boston afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted Friday at 01:28 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:28 PM 3 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: It was to Toronto, and then he went to Boston afterwards. Ahh yes, that's right. I think I blocked it out of my memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted Friday at 01:29 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:29 PM Just now, Ozzy said: Ahh yes, that's right. I think I blocked it out of my memory! I try to, but it's hard. He needed just one more season here to be the all time leader in games played and points. He would have been just the second Ranger ever with 1,000 points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted Friday at 01:31 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:31 PM Just now, Sharpshooter said: I try to, but it's hard. He needed just one more season here to be the all time leader in games played and points. He would have been just the second Ranger ever with 1,000 points! I'm still trying to get over the Zubov trade too. Therapy didn't help! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted Friday at 02:35 PM Share Posted Friday at 02:35 PM Worst part about the Leetch trade is the only worthwhile thing the Rangers received was the pick that became Sauer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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