The player you really disliked, but now respect

[Eb]

only saw one pk subban. surprised.

thats mine

 

[Gsus]

Probably Crosby.

But still hate him lol

 

[AvroArrow]

As most people stated, Marchand

Hated Jamie Benn when he first came in but i love the grit and high level of play he brings now

Crosby as well. Hated him for being too soft but the guy's an animal and a workhorse have to respect that

PK Subban. Hated him for being a disrespectful kid when he entered the league, his little conflict with Lidstrom rubbed me the wrong way. But he's more grown now and what he does for the community in Montreal

 

[Deen]

Taylor Hall.

 

[Boo Boo]

Drew Doughty - I used to dislike him for his chirping and big hits against my fav players and team but now Ill admit that hes just too good to dislike and I have huge respect for his game

and Ryan Garbutt - totally different player than he was in 2014. He plays a much cleaner game now and is a pretty good bottom six grinder but he was way more effective in the 2014 playoffs against us than he is now playing for us and its a little disappointing.

 

[glovesave_35]

Drew Doughty - I used to dislike him for his chirping and big hits against my fav players and team but now Ill admit that hes just too good to dislike and I have huge respect for his game

and Ryan Garbutt - totally different player than he was in 2014. He plays a much cleaner game now and is a pretty good bottom six grinder but he was way more effective in the 2014 playoffs against us than he is now playing for us and its a little disappointing.

Does he really?

 

[Laveuglette]

Jagr. Always admired the talent, but he was a big ego. He has changed, and now he's basically loved by everyone.

Also PK Subban. I didn't like his attitude in his firsts years, but now I respect him as one of the best D in the league.

 

[jordanb5555]

Brent Burns for me.

 

[TheMule93]

Brent Burns for me.

Why did you dislike him?

And for me the answer is Joe Thornton

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

I really disliked Andrei Markov but the dude has aged so well, despite his injuries.

 

[DJN21]

Lucic used to hate him...nope scratch that still hate him.

Gonna go with the op and say neil...I hate/hated him but would gladly put him on the sabres 4th line this second.

 

[exporta]

For me this usually happens when a rivalry dies down, but could also happen after a trade. I'll just start us out with Chris Neil. Mad venom for him in the past, but the fact he's held on so long, with the same toughness is unreal. The was a time I hated his face, but now am happy to see him do well. A definite flip-flop. Still a little salty about the Drury hit, though.

Three top answers:

1. John Scott
2. Jaromir Jar
3. Phil Kessel

These players went from generally accepted negative attention to darlings.

 

[DJN21]

Three top answers:

1. John Scott
2. Jaromir Jar
3. Phil Kessel

These players went from generally accepted negative attention to darlings.

I always loved john Scott lol

 

[troyerlaw]

Here's another Chipchura vote

 

[nucksauce]

Couture for me, his face is just so damn fist friendly.

I have really come to appreciate his game. The guy is one of the most versatile forwards in the league.

 

[Hisch13r]

Three top answers:

1. John Scott
2. Jaromir Jar
3. Phil Kessel

These players went from generally accepted negative attention to darlings.

Disagree about Kessel. Many people always loved him and a bunch of the idiots that used to hate him still do

 

[StLHokie]

Datsyuk and Kane (on the ice). Both play for rival teams of St. Louis, have had a lot of success against the Blues as well, but at some point you have to respect their abilities on the ice.