Who is currenlty your favorite center in the NHL?

As strictly a player, i have to say Eric Staal based on his skill. I watch him sometimes and think my god. How he does some **** is beyond me. He is a leader and a great player. Plus I am not biased by this considering im a Habs fan, and for some reason I very much dislike the Hurricanes.

BQ: Tall center: They can be used on Powerplay, Shorthanded or just even strength. They can throw their weight around for intimidation or to just make the play. Many tall players are still crazy fast. look at Erik Cole, Kovalchuck and Marleau who are all crazy fast with great agility and puckhandling, just like smaller players who are fast

Pavel Datsyuk. He's an amazing player, and in my opinion, he's got the best hands in the league. It's exciting to see him make those amazing plays.He makes you say "Wow" on a lot of his goals. I could watch highlights of Datsyuk all day long. I'm not a Red Wings fan btw. He just really amazes me with his talent.

BQ: A smaller center with other abilities. Smaller centers tend to be great play makers that have great hands. They can beat you using their skills instead of their body.

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My favorite center is a tie between Datsyuk and Toews. Two players who play the game the way it's meant to be played

BQ Depends what kind of linemates they play with. For the most part it doesn't really matter, it depends more on their skills anyway.

Stamkos, I've liked him since juniors and knew he was bound to be a star,

Bq: I personally think the best centers are medium sized, but can still hold their ground but can do amazing things on the ice, ( darzuk, crosby, tavarese) Yes i know datzuk small but he delivers massive hits and doesn't take **** from anyone.

Nicholas Backstom, Washington Capitals.

A Center with great skill set.

Pavel Datsyuk

Paul Gaustad

BQ: Tall centers, like Goose

Steve Stamkos

Joe Thornton, Hes big and strong.

BQ. I prefer a big center like Thornton.

Kyle Wellwood or Jim Slater