SUSPENSIONS
This player was recently suspended for 41 games for violating the NHL's strict no gambling policy
Shane Pinto
Scott Mellandby
The first Goalie captain ever named was in 2008, breaking the NHL rules as goalies could not leave the net to speak with referees. This decision never worked out
Roberto Luongo
First Choice of the 1999 NHL draft, famous for missing an empty netter and falling down, allowing Edmonton to storm back and tie the game
Patrik Stefan
"If I wanted to explain it to you, I would... You were probably beat up at the bus stop most of the time"
John Tortorella
This islanders player was no stranger to the leagues head office, eventually landing a 30 game suspension for using his skate as a weapon on Jarko Ruutu
Chris Simon
Kris Draper
The San Jose Sharks are famous for stripping Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton of the "C" between 2000 and 2015. Causing locker room tensions. Who were their replacements
Rob Blake and Joe Pavelski
you could argue this was the biggest bust of the 20th century, the 2012 First overall pick. Famous for sliding on his knees across the rink on a game tying goal
"I can't hear what Jeremy says, because I've got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears."
Patrick Roy
This Flyers player was suspended 25 games for breaking his stick over Ryan Keslers face in 2007
Jesse Boulerice
The "Fog game" in 1975 between Buffalo and Philly, was a result of a heat wave and lack of Air conditioning. During a break in the game, a bat started dive bombing the players, causing a player to swat it out of the air and kill it on live TV. Who was this player
Jim Lorentz
This player displaced Trevor Linden of his captaincy in Vancouver in 1997. Later admitting it was a huge mistake to strip Linden of the 'C"
Mark Messier
1993 French Canadian first overall pick by the Ottawa Senators. Being drafted one pick before Chris Pronger
Alexander Daigle
"You want it? Then go out and f*ing take it!"
Bruce Boudreau
This player was suspended 23 games after stalking Donald Brashear and baseball swinging him in the head knocking him unconscious. He was later convincted for assault with a deadly weapon.
Marty Mcsorley
In 1997 in a game with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the New York Rangers, a burglar broke into the Rangers locker room and stole what players jersey, causing this player to finish the game in a over sized jersey with no name bar.
Wayne Gretzky
in 1979 this Leafs captain had enough of the owner Harold Ballard and his antics, the feud reached a boiling point and in an act of defiance he took scissors and cut the "C" off his own jersey
Darryl Sittler
Hugh Jessiman
He had to go take a s**t."
Darryl Sutter
After starting a line brawl in 1972 this Bruins defence man attacked 2 referees during the melee and received a lifetime ban.
Billy Coutu
This is the only time 2 teams have merged to save their existence. in 1978 these teams were in financial ruins and became one, making the Stanley cup finals 3 years later. The former California Golden Seals, became the Cleveland Barons, eventually being absorbed by which team.
Minnesota North Stars
Eric Lindros and Bobby Clarke had a feud going around Lindros and his public comments saying the Flyers mismanaged his concussion and put his life at risk. As a result, while on the IR, Clarke stripped Lindros of the 'C" and gave it to this defence man
Eric Desjardins
The Minnesota North Stars took the first ever American born first overall selection in 1983, selecting this player before players such as Steve Yzerman, Pat Lafontaine, and Tom Barrasso. He never found his game and retired with just 266 points
Brian Lawton
"Have another doughnut, you fat pig!"
Jim Shoenfeld