Detroit Red Wings: Top 10 Checking Forwards of All Time
Posted 06/11/2011 - 16:33 by HockeyPolls
When I think checking forward, two things come to my mind.
First, is a player who is responsible for shutting down the opponents’ top player. Second is a player who is responsible defensively, knows when to throw the game changing hits, is not afraid to block shots and can create turnovers.
This column will look at the top 10 checking forwards who have played for the Detroit Red Wings. It will not necessarily be the top players to ever play on the third/checking line, but rather the players you would want on the ice against the opposing teams’ top players.
Honorable mentions go to Igor Larionov, Sheldon Kennedy, Joey Kocur, Mike Sillinger and Darren McCarty.
Aaron Brouwer is the co-creator of www.fantasyhockeycoach.com. FHC is a free fantasy hockey service that developed a ranking system combining post-lockout statistics, current factors and our own hockey knowledge. Brouwer writes about fantasy hockey on Bleacher Report. You can contact Coach Brouwer at brouwer@fantasyhockeycoach.com.
