jason1919spezza
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I thought this would be an interesting topic, now that he is probably going to retire in a year or two.
Ichiro:
1: First ballot hall of famer
2: Has lead the league in certain categories for consecutive years (minor or not).
3: Has won several awards, including one MVP (=Hart) and player's choice MVP (=Pearson?).
4: Widely known for being one of the most exciting players of his generation. He is usually Top 5-ish in the decade that he has played for.
5: Elite/Very good offense/defense/speed
6: A lot of controversy and "what-if" factors. Probably the most unique player in MLB history.
7: Has won international competition twice (WBC)
8: Won league championship once (back in Japan), but was never really known as a "winner".
9: foreign player/pioneer
10: Has some flare inside him...but also known for being "selfish" (don't know why).
11: Pretty insane longevity, considering the fact that his statistics hasn't fallen off for before being traded, which was his 18th professional season.)
Obviously not all of them are going to fit (unless anyone can find one), but here are several players that I came up with...
1: Hasek (dominated two leagues...Czech and NHL. Lots of "what-if", and they both probably would be rated higher if they have come to North America earlier)
2: Fedorov (elite at offense/defense/speed, with some off ice/motivation issues here and there)
3: Forsberg (not much of a scorer but still elite at all three categories. Has the same type of flare but with less emotions and physicality)
4: Stastny (pioneer.pretty dominant scorer during his hey-days)
5: Bure (in terms of excitement...with offense and defense)
Who do u think is the equivalent of Ichiro in the history of hockey?
I think Hasek is pretty similar, excluding the fact that he was way more highly regarded and is a goaltender.
Fedorov and Forsberg are pretty similar to Ichiro I think...ranking around 60-90-ish all time.
Ichiro:
1: First ballot hall of famer
2: Has lead the league in certain categories for consecutive years (minor or not).
3: Has won several awards, including one MVP (=Hart) and player's choice MVP (=Pearson?).
4: Widely known for being one of the most exciting players of his generation. He is usually Top 5-ish in the decade that he has played for.
5: Elite/Very good offense/defense/speed
6: A lot of controversy and "what-if" factors. Probably the most unique player in MLB history.
7: Has won international competition twice (WBC)
8: Won league championship once (back in Japan), but was never really known as a "winner".
9: foreign player/pioneer
10: Has some flare inside him...but also known for being "selfish" (don't know why).
11: Pretty insane longevity, considering the fact that his statistics hasn't fallen off for before being traded, which was his 18th professional season.)
Obviously not all of them are going to fit (unless anyone can find one), but here are several players that I came up with...
1: Hasek (dominated two leagues...Czech and NHL. Lots of "what-if", and they both probably would be rated higher if they have come to North America earlier)
2: Fedorov (elite at offense/defense/speed, with some off ice/motivation issues here and there)
3: Forsberg (not much of a scorer but still elite at all three categories. Has the same type of flare but with less emotions and physicality)
4: Stastny (pioneer.pretty dominant scorer during his hey-days)
5: Bure (in terms of excitement...with offense and defense)
Who do u think is the equivalent of Ichiro in the history of hockey?
I think Hasek is pretty similar, excluding the fact that he was way more highly regarded and is a goaltender.
Fedorov and Forsberg are pretty similar to Ichiro I think...ranking around 60-90-ish all time.
