Who is the most athletic player in the NHL?

[canadianguy77]

If Ovechkin had arguably the best draft combine showing ever, I highly doubt his fitness had declined to the point where he can't be considered one of the fittest, if not the fittest player in the NHL. Also, nobody was taking Malkin, it was 100% Ovechkin at that draft...

Though we love Korpikoski, even we have to admit that big Evgeni Malkin was the dominant force in the tournament and has not only solidified his No. 2 overall ranking, but has significantly narrowed the gap between himself and consensus No. 1 Alex Ovechkin. It's not a matter of Ovechkin coming back to the pack; Malkin has just elevated his game to a new level. A number of teams now have the pair ranked in a dead heat, with some believing that Malkin's rapid progression and long-term upside make him worthy of the top spot.

 

[Hockeyfan2390]

Petr Mrazek could be making a bid for this title before too long.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Though we love Korpikoski, even we have to admit that big Evgeni Malkin was the dominant force in the tournament and has not only solidified his No. 2 overall ranking, but has significantly narrowed the gap between himself and consensus No. 1 Alex Ovechkin. It's not a matter of Ovechkin coming back to the pack; Malkin has just elevated his game to a new level. A number of teams now have the pair ranked in a dead heat, with some believing that Malkin's rapid progression and long-term upside make him worthy of the top spot.

Remember when people were convinced Hedman "significantly closed the gap" too? These stories happen literally every single draft to create story lines. It doesn't matter who was picking, Ovechkin was going 1st.

 

[Kunta Kinte]

Letang.

Watching is crossfit training... I've seen tons of ppl doing that. I can do most of the thing he did.


Jump Box 57 inches? Not even close.

Push sled 1150 pounds? not even close.

 

[Xavier Laflamme*]

Watching is crossfit training... I've seen tons of ppl doing that. I can do most of the thing he did.


Jump Box 57 inches? Not even close.

Push sled 1150 pounds? not even close.

And there's a ton of people out there, including many in the NHL that can do what Patches was doing in his videos...one video doesn't simply make a guy the most athletic...

A guy like Paul Martin, who had many division 1 scholarships to play WR in college football is probably more of an athlete then both of them.

 

[mrv52]

Though we love Korpikoski, even we have to admit that big Evgeni Malkin was the dominant force in the tournament and has not only solidified his No. 2 overall ranking, but has significantly narrowed the gap between himself and consensus No. 1 Alex Ovechkin. It's not a matter of Ovechkin coming back to the pack; Malkin has just elevated his game to a new level. A number of teams now have the pair ranked in a dead heat, with some believing that Malkin's rapid progression and long-term upside make him worthy of the top spot.

I am guessing by your screen name that USA Today's hockey section is the first page you read every day, especially since it has such an elementary feel to it, however, you may also have heard of this website.

http://www2.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=10903

 

[ecemleafs]

kreider and anders lee are up there.

 

[Algernop Kreider]

Kreider and Pacioretty.

I think Kreider gets the edge because of his speed. That's a bigger deal than an extra couple inches on a box jump, especially since Kreider is listed as being 10 lbs heavier.

 

[Leafidelity]

Jump Box 57 inches? Not even close.

Rielly had a higher vertical in 2013 when he was 19

 

[Algernop Kreider]

Rielly had a higher vertical last year at 19

That isn't a box jump. A box jump is harder because you start flat-footed.

 

[Kunta Kinte]

Rielly had a higher vertical in 2013 when he was 19

lol... Uneducated on the subject dude.


Standing jumpbox world record is 59 inches...


Vertical leap while running, and standing jump box, two very very different thing. Its like comparing a hockey goaler to a shooting guard.

57' jump box is extremely hard and I doubt that "many" NHLer can do it like someone else said earlier.

Its all cool that he can jump while running and clearing with his feet like that, it take flexibility, not much about power tho. Vertical leap can be measured when u jump while running with leg straight. There is a dozen+ of basketball player who have a 40+ vertical leap jump.

 

[Islands]

Ovi!!!

 

[MilanKraft*]

Subban isn't even the greatest athlete on his team.


Jump box guiness record is 59.8 inches. Pacioretty cleared a 57".

He could sled push 1135lbs.

Subban doesn't come close to that.

Let's see him do 40" true vertical...

No chance..

 

[KingTux]

I heard Colin Wilson was a monster

 

[MilanKraft*]

Hockey players are unathletic that's why play hockey.
Otherwise they'd do football/basketball/track.

 

[BruinsBtn]

Rielly had a higher vertical in 2013 when he was 19

You don't know what a vertical is.

 

[Hansen]

Sedin twins are some of the most disciplined athletes around. Always in the best shape coming to camp and have insane endurance in training drills.

 

[Stjonnypopo]

Hockey players are unathletic that's why play hockey.
Otherwise they'd do football/basketball/track.

I wonder if you really believe this, and if you really do, if you've ever played hockey.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

University Of Arkansas defensive end Trey Flowers (6'3" 270) recently did a 55" box jump with ease. YouTube it. There are a lot of ridiculous athletes in all sports.

 

[Nicko999]

Kreider and Pacioretty.

I think Kreider gets the edge because of his speed. That's a bigger deal than an extra couple inches on a box jump, especially since Kreider is listed as being 10 lbs heavier.

I agree with you but Pacioretty is our fastest skater. Would be interesting to see a race between those 2. I would actually give Patches the advantage because his athleticism helps him never get injured. Habs fans call him Wolverine for a reason. The guy is a freak of nature.
Plus he's the better hockey player so he uses his athleticism to his advantage better than Kreider.

 

[Mr Clutch]

I agree with you but Pacioretty is our fastest skater. Would be interesting to see a race between those 2. I would actually give Patches the advantage because his athleticism helps him never get injured. Habs fans call him Wolverine for a reason. The guy is a freak of nature.

Dude I'm sorry but kreider would win that race and it wouldn't be that close. Overall patches is a better player than kreider right now though

 

[Sprague Cleghorn]

I don't know about players but for coaches (well former coaches) it's gotta be Dallas Eakins.

 

[LudwigVonKarlsson]

Greening is a genetic beast but has no brain unfortunately.

 

[Nicko999]

Dude I'm sorry but kreider would win that race and it wouldn't be that close. Overall patches is a better player than kreider right now though

It wouldn't be close? LOL
Beats the entire Detroit team with his speed.


Both guys are among the elite when it comes to accelaration and pure speed. It would be a heck of a race.

 

[Chfan]

Jiri Sekac.