The most underrated players in the NHL

[MarAlain MongYeo]

I'll toss another vote for Nick Leddy. Really solid defensively and at moving the puck and providing offense.

 

[Nordic*]

Arvidsson in Nashville is crazy good.

 

[Ebbisen]

Vlad Namestnikov, Tampa Bay

 

[Paulinvancouver]

[NHL][/NHL]

EK65

Who is ek65?

 

[Rafafouille]

[NHL][/NHL]

Who is ek65?

Sad Karlsson doesn't approve your post.

 

[Finnish Duck]

I'd say Cogliano from the Ducks.

 

[sebsisles]

Leddy, cammalleri, frans neilsen

 

[Riddum]

OP has a good list. Radulov should be higher. Also, Spezza is still underrated.

 

[PensBandwagonerNo272*]

Brian Dumoulin

 

[Captain Timo]

Probably Couture from the Sharks, and it's quickly becoming Marner for the Leafs.

 

[bucks_oil]

Andy Greene although a lot of what he does will not show up statistically.

I dunno, if you asked them, most knowledgable fans would list him as one of the top-5 shutdown D in the league.

The issue is more that shutdown D don't get talked about. I mean the only time talking about a shutdown D becomes exciting is in the context of a playoff series... and uhh...

Well let's just say we Oiler fans can relate.

 

[Stuzchuk]

Alzner

I'm surprised it took this long (p.3) to mention this guy!! Remove him from the Defensive Corp and this team has no one to what he does and he's one of the best in the league at it... IMHO on ME Vlassic is better defensively in the league and he also have an amazing 1st pass

Some other player on here I'm even surprised that their name popped out... (in other words, some ppl are really missing hockey knowledge)

I dunno, if you asked them, most knowledgable fans would list him as one of the top-5 shutdown D in the league.

The issue is more that shutdown D don't get talked about. I mean the only time talking about a shutdown D becomes exciting is in the context of a playoff series... and uhh...

Well let's just say we Oiler fans can relate.

the bolded part above, is because on HFB most fans are about the offense... they dont know **** about defensive players or skills

 

[Kshahdoo]

Anisimov is underrated even amongst some Chicago fans.

 

[Kshahdoo]

How is Anisimov underrated? Dont get me wrong he is a good player but ive watched him alot both in NY and Columbus and now in Chi and he isnt anything special at all. Only new thing is that he now plays with two of the best offensive players in the league. He has been a low end 2nd line center his whole career. Nothing has changed...

Lol, it's exactly why he's underrated.

 

[Male75FromFinland]

Zachary Hyman.

correct answer

 

[Male75FromFinland]

Also big buff

Buff is overrated

 

[Male75FromFinland]

nik hjlamarsson

yes!

 

[Male75FromFinland]

Barkov, Wheeler, Aho, Russel, Suter, Gallagher, Fisher, Couturier, Boyle, VanRiemsdyk, Myers, Oshie, Backstrom

 

[777]

Steve Mason. He's prone to some big gaffes, but on the whole, he's an excellent goaltender.

Josh Manson. Excellent underlying numbers, very solid defensive defenseman.

Tyler Pitlick has come out of the gate hot after finally getting healthy. Looks like he'll become a valuable complimentary player for the Oilers.

Stephen Johns is developing in a very good two way defenseman for Dallas. Don't see anyone talking about him.

Carl Soderberg is as solid a middle 6 center as there is. Adds a lot to a PP.

Jake Gardiner is a legitimate first pairing defenseman, Leafs fans have been touting him for the last few years but everyone is "LOL Leafs" when his hype is actually legitimate.

Victor Rask. Extremely noticeable every time I watch the Hurricanes. He's developing nicely into an average 1C/elite 2C.

Victor Rask for me as well, impresses every time I've seen him