Ranking the Top 2-Way Forwards in the NHL

January 28th, 2015 by Allan Mitchell Leave a reply »
NHL teams rely on two-way forwards in the most important moments in the game. If the team is ahead by a goal, the two-way forward is deployed in a defensive role to keep the puck far from his team's net. Down a goal, the two-way player can help chip in on offense while still being reliable defensively.

You won't find the best two-way players at the top of the scoring charts, but they are often among the best playmakers. Reasons include opportunities off the forecheck, broken plays and their ability to transition quickly.

Here are the best two-way forwards in the game today.

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