Best Hockey Duo...A Retrospective

AJtheSecond in his greatest sports duo of all time blog invited me to explore the greatest hockey duo of all time. I will say this, for a non-hockey guy, the Gretzky Kurri duo was very well picked. Not a sexy duo with tons of fame for being such, and his argument has teeth.

However, as hockey fans will know, there are just too many situational factors that comprise a truly great hockey duo. With that said, allow me to take a crack at what I think are the greatest hockey duos of all time. For the most part, they will not be put in order because each fan will appreciate each duo differently. Here we go...

First up is Jagr and Lemieux

 

These sly sons of bitches locked up Lord Stanley's cup  during their run, in back to back appearances after dominating their division. Two natural born scorers that were blessed with the size to impose their will upon anyone who dare get in their way. Two of the leagues top scorers just doing what they did best.

P.S. Jagr also has a magnificent flow. Combine that with his always swangin gold chain he wears while on the ice and you have an absolute tang slaying knight on your hands.

Next up comes Gretzky and Messier

This combo is well known for many reasons aside from being a goal scoring machine nearly unrivaled in hockey history. Messier was the nasty corner man throwing sauce to the slot for Gretzky to do what he did best, which was bury biscuits. However, it is important to add that Messier was also willing to bleed for Gretzky. You want to hit the great one? Messier will beat your ass. You want to talk shit to the great one? Messier will beat your ass. Hell, looking at Gretzky funny caught you yet another Messier ass beating. Serious power duo with a string of Stanley Cups to prove it. 

And in my opinion, the greatest hockey duo of all time is...Stevens and Rafalski

For true puck fans you will understand the significance of this duo. First an foremost, they were the lead defensive pair for a team that hoisted Lord Stanley's cup THREE times and made nine cup final appearances. But more importantly than that, these two revolutionized the trap defense. These two running a back side neutral zone trap led to more huge hits than any other team produced. It even ended a couple careers (I'm looking at you Eric Lindros).

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And there you have it, a simple puck head's humble opinion as to who might comprise the greatest hockey duo of all time.

P.S. Any of you cried to yourself "but what about Crosby and Malkin?" should go jump off a cliff. Crosby is a douche. If you want a modern Pens duo, look to Neil and DuPuis.