Who's Better

by Fischler, Stan

• ISBN13: 9780912608358
• ISBN10: 0912608358
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: Middle Atlantic Press

Summary

You can't count the number of times hockey fans have raised the question about their favorite players, teams, coaches - you name it. Inevitably, the discussions ensure because no one is more passionate or dedicated than the hockey fan. Give a follower of the Rangers, Devils, Islanders or Flyers a subject for debate and you'll get in return, keen interest and - more than likely - heated debates. The book will not only invite fans in North America's most hockey-intense corridor to debate their favorite subjects but the authors will provides authoritative, substantiated, anecdotal and statistical conclusions; which, of course, will spur further arguments. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Stan Fischler has written over sixty hockey books. He is a Lester Patrick Award winner and has been covering the NHL for over fifty years. He is currently the host of "Hockey Night Live" on the MSG Network. Gleen "Chico" Resch won a Stanley Cup while playing Goalie for the New York Islanders. After playing for the Islanders, he went on to play for the Devils and Flyers. When his playing days ended he became an NHL coach. He has also authored two books. He is currently a hockey analyst on the MSG and Fox Sports Networks.

Table of Contents

The Big Arguments
The best captain of a Stanley cup winning team	p. 7
The best Stanley cup-winning team	p. 33
The best goalie on a championship team	p. 57
The most important goal scored en route to a Stanley cup tide	p. 61
Best championship winning coach	p. 105
Best unheralded acquisition that led to a championship	p. 135
The Smaller Arguments
Best offensive forward	p. 153
Best late-round pick	p. 161
Bloodiest playoff series	p. 167
Best single-game comeback	p. 173
Best series comeback	p. 181
Best backup goalie	p. 185
Biggest turnaround from previous season	p. 189
Best line	p. 193
Best clutch playoff goal	p. 199
Best trade	p. 203
Best unsung overtime hero	p. 209
Longest goal	p. 215
Most embarrassing moment	p. 218
Best goalie fight	p. 225
Best nice guy/superstar	p. 229
Best anthem singers (male and female)	p. 243
Short Shifts-An Explosion Of Surprise "Bests"
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