I’m not the typical hockey fan. I’ve said it plenty of times. My belief is that a player like Rick Nash being the best two way forward on the New York Rangers is just as impressive as if he scored 50 goals a year.
I believe that being able to block a shot and finish a check are some of the most important elements of hockey. I believe that a penalty kill in a big moment is just as exciting as the game-tying goal of the game. I even dare to believe that plus/minus is an important statistic.