scott clam
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As everyone knows, Doug Gilmour is one of the most popular Leafs ever. His play from 1992-94 was some of the most dominant and inspired two-way hockey in NHL history, especially in the playoffs. His relatively short peak in Toronto is so revered that he remains a folk hero in this city and the rabid love of Leaf fans of a certain age will lead some to say that he is somewhat overrated because of it. I won't dispute that: leafs stars have a habit of becoming overrated before they are (often) ran out of town.
However I will maintain that his play in St Louis and Calgary is criminally underrated, especially his 86-87 season and his 89 playoffs. I was born in the late 80s and have seen a lot more footage of him with Calgary than in St Louis but for those who are old enough to remember I must ask: just how good was he really? based on what I've seen he looks like pretty much the same player as in Toronto and for me he's in my top 100 (not the most popular opinion). Whereabouts might some of you rank him?
However I will maintain that his play in St Louis and Calgary is criminally underrated, especially his 86-87 season and his 89 playoffs. I was born in the late 80s and have seen a lot more footage of him with Calgary than in St Louis but for those who are old enough to remember I must ask: just how good was he really? based on what I've seen he looks like pretty much the same player as in Toronto and for me he's in my top 100 (not the most popular opinion). Whereabouts might some of you rank him?