Zigmund Palffy

[Marotte Marauder]

palffy’s case is, which tbh i don’t think he has one, is very rick martiny

I don't think Palffy should be mentioned with Rick Martin in any way.

 

[Felidae]

Thanks for all the replies.

I find it interesting he's been compared to 3 players so far. Kucherov, Kane and and Mogilny. They all have elite stick handling and shots.

Also, if his career was lengthier, say, a 1000+ games, but hes a complier the rest of the way rather than adding some elite seasons, do you think he makes the HHOF?

 

[alko]

how did he fall go the second round?

Bear in mind, that second round in 1991 was very different thing as it is now.

He was drafted 26. overall. That is now a good position in 1. round.

 

[ninakmis]

I remember a funny story about Ziggy Palffy.. Dont know if 100% true, it is from some interwiew of other player.. (guys, sorry for my broke english, but i hope you can copy).

It happened after his NHL carrer, when he played in Slovakia-Skalica..
First of all, i heard this years ago and its possible, that some details are lost.. Anyway.. For the story, its important, that Ziggy was not well known as a well educated guy(tbh dont know that).. After a training, all the players in the changing room were in good mood, jokes flyed around. Just fun at all.. Some young player want to make fun of Ziggy and asks him:
"Ziggy, how far can You count?" All the changing room was quiet in the moment.. Ziggy rolled the eyes and said in full seriousness: "Guess... Till 450.." The young player asked "Why only that far?".. Ziggy just smiled and said " Thats how many millions i have in my bank account"..

 

[Ghetty Green]

One of my absolute favorite players of all time

 

[alko]

I remember a funny story about Ziggy Palffy.. Dont know if 100% true, it is from some interwiew of other player.. (guys, sorry for my broke english, but i hope you can copy).

It happened after his NHL carrer, when he played in Slovakia-Skalica..
First of all, i heard this years ago and its possible, that some details are lost.. Anyway.. For the story, its important, that Ziggy was not well known as a well educated guy(tbh dont know that).. After a training, all the players in the changing room were in good mood, jokes flyed around. Just fun at all.. Some young player want to make fun of Ziggy and asks him:
"Ziggy, how far can You count?" All the changing room was quiet in the moment.. Ziggy rolled the eyes and said in full seriousness: "Guess... Till 450.." The young player asked "Why only that far?".. Ziggy just smiled and said " Thats how many millions i have in my bank account"..

Actually, his answer is a proof, that he is a smart guy.

 

[Sergei Bure]

Wasted career in shitty teams, should have stayed in Pittsburgh, things were about to turn around...