VinikToWinIt
Number 1 Bull****
Hockey is cerebral as much as athletic, but who is the most purely athletic player in the league?
These threads always devolve into "whose abs are most visible" instead of actual discussion on athleticism.
Mario smoked like a chimney dude, I wouldn't consider him as the most athletic because of thisPhil Kessel is actually an athletic freak. Just because his face is chubby does not mean otherwise.
Historically I would say that both Mario and Gretzky were freaks. Wayne's endurance and recovery abilities were what stood out, I believe reading that his numbers were off the charts during the Oiler's test days.
EDIT: Yeah, Kris Letang is a freak and may be the best answer.
Mario smoked like a chimney dude, I wouldn't consider him as the most athletic because of this
*waits for thepuckmonster to appear out of nowhere*
Max Pacioretty imo.
This dude can dunk, he skates fast, super well trained.
Thats my pick.