NHL: The Best Player at Every Number, #41-50
#41 Jason Allison played for the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs. His career totals include 154 goals and 331 assists for 485 points in 552 games. Allison was a 2001 all-star and scored 4 career hat tricks.
Allison was overshadowed by many Hall of Famers who also played during this time, however, he was just as productive. He had a pinpoint accurate shot and had patience with the puck. He would wait for the perfect opportunity to pass the puck, waiting out both the goaltender and the defense. He was all class, a leader, and player teammates could look up to.
Allison never had flashy moves but you always knew when he was on the ice because he would constantly make plays. Defenses paid close attention to where he was because he was dangerous in all three zones. For his production, he was a legit center with all of the skills to be successful.
#42 P.J. Stock played for the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadians, Philadelphia Flyers, and Boston Bruins. His career totals are 5 goals and 22 assists for 26 points and 523 penalty minutes in 235 games.
Stock was a battler and a warrior. He was full of energy but not that big in size. Stock was never going to score 50 goals but he made up for it by fighting guys twice his size night after night. The grit he showed throughout his career earned him respect because he did not back down from anyone.
He was a legit tough guy, regardless of size. He played by the rules, now slew footing, no cheap shots, just a straight-up tough guy.