Boston Bruins: All-Time Dream Team
Top Defensive Pairing
Bobby Orr is unquestionably a part of this pairing. You could make the argument the Boston Bruins legend is the greatest player of all-time, considering how much he accomplished in such a short period of time.
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Orr is the golden standard and measuring stick for all defensemen. His “flying” celebration (pictured above) is arguably the most recognizable picture in NHL history. Orr won an unprecedented eight Norris Trophies. He also won three consecutive Hart Trophies from 1969 to 1972. Orr remains active in the Bruins organization, serving as an ambassador of sorts. He’s also heavily involved in Canadian junior hockey, ensuring his legacy will live on long after his time on Earth is over.
The greatness of Eddie Shore is a bit debatable. After all, we have limited at best statistics from his era. But what’s undeniable is Shore was likely the NHL’s first star defenseman. He was a precursor to Orr as a defenseman who could do a bit of everything – score, play defense, hit, and fight. Shore was named to eight All-Star teams and won four Hart Trophies. To this day, that’s the most of any defenseman ever.
You could easily put Ray Bourque next to Orr and have two of the best puck movers ever. But Shore and Orr, on paper, would complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Even if their last names would confuse most broadcasters.