Both players were carbon copies of each other. They both shared a considerable and underrated amount of talent, both relied on relentless physical games, both played with superstar centers, and ultimately both became coaches. But the one thing trait that summed them both up more than any other - they absolutely hated to lose.
Here's a look at 10 other great warriors from the 1980s:
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| Glenn Anderson - Why isn't this playoff warrior who was once compared to Rocket Richard and Guy Lafleur in the Hockey Hall of Fame? |
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| John Tonelli - An inspirational leader of the New York Islanders dynasty of the early 1980s, Tonelli had the uncanny ability of changing a game's momentum at any given moment. |
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| Wendel Clark - Wendel Clark breathed in new life into the Leafs Nation when he arrived in the mid-1980s. He took on all of hockey's villains. |
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| Tim Kerr - Much like Phil Esposito, Tim Kerr was the immovable object who planted himself in the slot. He banged away at rebounds and had several 50 goal seasons. |
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| Brian Sutter - The first of six brothers to play in the National Hockey League, Brian set the tone for what would become best known as "Sutter Hockey." |
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| Al Secord - He was a 50 goal scoring enforcer whose career was sidelined by injuries. Had he been more healthy, he could have been the ultimate power forward. |
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| Bob Probert - Hockey's ultimate tough guy rarely lost a battle on the ice. Unfortunately he's lost more than a few off of it. |
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| Pat Verbeek - Not many people realize Pat Verbeek scored over 500 goals in the National Hockey League. |
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| Stan Smyl - The 1980s were lean years for Vancouver Canuck fans. But they always appreciated the heart and soul effort of Captain Canuck Stan Smyl |
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| Keith Crowder - Very much the typical Boston Bruin, Keith Crowder was a very underrated player. |
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