I just thought it would make an interesting comparison . Rank them 1 through 3, and give reasons.
Pat Lafontaine:
A fabulous offensive talent whose career was hampered and eventually ended prematurely by injury. 2nd best American player ever behind Chris Chelios.
-468g, 545a, 1013p in 865 games
-Defining season (1993): 148 points, 12 points in 7 playoff games
-championships: none
Luc Robitaille:
An incredible goal scorer, Robitaille started his career with 8 straight 40+ goal seasons. All-time leading scorer among LW's.
-668g, 726a, 1394p in 1431 games
-Defining season (1993): 63 goals, 22 points in 24 playoff games
-championships: one (detroit 2002)
Doug Gilmour:
Doug Gilmour was a tenacious 2-way centre with elite playmaking abilities. His playoff performances are the stuff of legend, as is Don Cherry's man-crush on him.
-450g, 964a, 1414p in 1474 games
-Defining season (1993): 127 points and Selke, 35 points in 21 playoff games.
-championships: one (calgary 1989)
Pat Lafontaine:
A fabulous offensive talent whose career was hampered and eventually ended prematurely by injury. 2nd best American player ever behind Chris Chelios.
-468g, 545a, 1013p in 865 games
-Defining season (1993): 148 points, 12 points in 7 playoff games
-championships: none
Luc Robitaille:
An incredible goal scorer, Robitaille started his career with 8 straight 40+ goal seasons. All-time leading scorer among LW's.
-668g, 726a, 1394p in 1431 games
-Defining season (1993): 63 goals, 22 points in 24 playoff games
-championships: one (detroit 2002)
Doug Gilmour:
Doug Gilmour was a tenacious 2-way centre with elite playmaking abilities. His playoff performances are the stuff of legend, as is Don Cherry's man-crush on him.
-450g, 964a, 1414p in 1474 games
-Defining season (1993): 127 points and Selke, 35 points in 21 playoff games.
-championships: one (calgary 1989)