Best Fighter in NHL History

[HugeInTheShire]

I know this poll has probably been done a dozen times before, but it's the offseason.

So who is the #1 best fighter in NHL history?

Apologies if I misspelled a name or forgot someone obvious

 

[Bouboumaster]

I think it comes down to Twist, Probert and Laraque, and I truly think that Laraque is the One to Rule them All

He was a f***ing animal with an iron chin

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Laraque very easily

 

[beachcomber]

Probert then everyone else.

 

[Hanji]

I'd take a pissed off Larry Robinson over any of those goons.

 

[dj Mahoney]

Behn Wilson

 

[LemonSauceD]

HM: Rick Rypien

 

[amnesiac]

pound for pound: Domi

greatest: Probert

strongest: Laraque

 

[goonybird]

Evander Kane

 

[rypper]

Pound for pound, Rick Rypien. He took on all customers and would win. Could throw both ways. All heart.

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

I'd take a pissed off Larry Robinson over any of those goons.

Just what I came to post !

 

[Garbageyuk]

Matt Rempe.

 

[DFC]

I think it comes down to Twist, Probert and Laraque, and I truly think that Laraque is the One to Rule them All

He was a f***ing animal with an iron chin

Those are my 3 as well. Not sure if there's one to rule them all though. I can be talked in or out of any of the three.

Twist is the one most forgotten. He was a monster.

 

[Albatros]

Laraque, he could have had a legit martial arts career. Probert made toughness his trademark and walked the walk without compromise, but Laraque was a much better fighter.

 

[Jack Skellington]

Kordic

 

[Bouboumaster]

I'd take a pissed off Larry Robinson over any of those goons.

He wasn't a goon tho but yeah, Robinson was a monster

He pretty much annihilated Dave Schutlz when they fought, which is crazy

Evander Kane

No matter what Evander Kane does in his life, he's going straight to heaven for what he did to Matt Cooke

 

[Senor Catface]

Since everyone else is giving serious answers

 

[Buffdog]

Could have been the best. Maybe still was

 

[2CHAINZ]

Chris Neil

 

[Profet]

Dan Cloutier

 

[tarheelhockey]

Sometimes it feels like Probert’s legend is a little inflated, but then I watch a video and I’m reminded why he has that legend. The number of times that guy took on the very toughest pieces of work in a very tough era, and just dismantled them. I don’t think we’ll see the likes of him again.

 

[Dutronc]

Laraque only lost once at 16 vs a 20 yo in the Q !

 

[Gurglesons]

The Boogey Man.

 

[biturbo19]

It's so hard to even really assess...like...Hockey Fights aren't actually "scored" by any metric. Biggest thing is just the sense of timing and ability to cave guys in for a fairly easy decision, and mostly just scare off other takers.

Which leads me to Boogard or Probert really.

 

[Albatros]

Laraque vs. Probert:






Laraque vs. Boogaard: