A player must understand the repercussions that come with joining the National Hockey League before he decides to turn pro. Sure, the extensive traveling and constant body aches is a lot to handle. But a player’s mouth is likely to experience some of the worst pain and lose a few chicklets along the way. With that said, here are some of the league's best smiles.
Brent Burns
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Brent Burns could be the biggest beauty in the NHL. He has a wicked beard, a gnarly Harry Potter Tattoo, and might have fewer teeth in his smile than Grandpa Simpson without his dentures in.
Alexander Ovechkin
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One of the game’s most entertaining players, Ovy’s signature smile can be seen from a mile away.
Duncan Keith
Can you recall when Duncan Keith lost seven teeth?
Dustin Byfuglien
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Yes, you’re seeing that correctly. Buff is actually fiddling around with his fake front tooth. Could that be any more of a hockey player thing to do?
Drew Doughty
that's quite the gap.
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Sean Couturier
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The guy basically has no front teeth. Enough said.
Dustin Brown
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The smile of a champion.
It wouldn’t be right to leave out some memorable players whose careers are now over. Take a look at a couple of the best smiles from the past.
Bobby Clarke
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Chris Neil
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Gordie Howe
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Last but not least, who could forget Dany Heatley’s legendary jibs (or lack of)?
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We narrowed our list down to see who you think owns the NHL's best smile. Which of the bunch is your choice?
Let us know which other smiles you love @BarDown!