Gary Roberts Reminds Me of my Dad

I figured I would just throw that out there, because i know you are all thinking it.

Gary Roberts longevity in the league was not only based on his scoring output but his optimal teamwork. The following list is the top 10 players who Gary Roberts has been able to share a dressing room with, practice with, and muck it up for.

Honerable Mentions:

Mike Vernon, Joe Nieuwendyk, Doug Gilmour, Ed Belfour, Evgeni Malkin and Vincent Lecavalier And how can I forget…Jonas Hoglund

10)Roberto Luongo– Florida Panthers – 2005-2007
All of us Canadians are praying that Gary will be sitting around in 2010 saying yes I played with Luongo…while he is wearing a gold medal around his neck.

9) Brian Leetch– Toronto Maple leafs - 2003-2004

The best American defenseman of all time. The long time Ranger had three seasons over 80 points.

8)Al MacInnis – Calgary Flames 1986 – 1995

I’m sure Mr. Roberts didn’t stand in front of the net during practice to much on the PP work. Al must have appreciated Gary too, seeing he did reach the 100 point mark when they were together.

7)Sydney Crosby – Pittsburg Penguins – 2006-2008

“Sid the Kid”, something to tell his children about.

6)Theoren Fleury - Calgary Flames 1988 – 1996
Mental Issues aside, Theoren Fleury had the excitement to get any team revved up. 2 100 point seasons. OH and a senior A title I believe.

5)Ron Francis – Carolina hurricanes – 1998 – 2000

Ronny ‘Franchise’ is a true hall of famer, who has to be the nicest guy to play in the league. Lets just say I’m sure Gary had him babysitting a few times, telling stories of the Hartford Whalers and 3 100 point seasons.

4)Lanny Mcdonald – Calgary Flames 1986-87
Who wouldn’t want to be around that Duster..enough said.

3)Mats Sundin – Toronto Maple Leafs – 2000 – 2004
For all those leafs fans out there, Mats has to be one of the best guys to look down to know he is on your side. With his big body, he has never reached the 100 point mark, but has always been at 70 points and well over, who knows what could have happened if he didn’t play for the ‘makemelaughs

2)Paul Coffey - Carolina Hurricanes – 1999-2000
A short amount of time these two greats shared together, but watching this hall of famer skate around the rink everyday would leave most jaws dropped. Having 5 years with over 100 points as a defenseman isn’t to shabby, when you compare it to the modern day defenseman.

1)Brett Hull – Moncton Golden Flames 1986-87; Calgary Flames 1986 – 1988
The “Golden Brett” is one of the best Natural Goal Scorers of all time, a grizzly bear like Gary Roberts would have only made room on the ice for a guy on this stature. To score 86 goals in one year, who would want to watch that clapper during practice.