Top 5 best NHL press conferences of all time.

Here are the top 5 NHL press conferences of all time:

1. Patrick Roy’s Resignation Press Conference (1995): After being pulled from a game against Detroit, then-Montreal Canadiens goalkeeper Patrick Roy took the microphone and declared that he had played his last NHL game for the Canadiens.

2. Wayne Gretzky’s Farewell Press Conference (1999): As ‘The Great One’ was leaving the NHL after nearly two decades, he spoke at a tearful press conference in New York City where he thanked the fans and his former teams. It was an emotional moment that NHL fans will never forget.

3. Sidney Crosby’s Retirement Press Conference (2017): After suffering from a career-threatening concussion, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby officially announced his retirement from the NHL in a press conference that was filled with tears and emotion.

4. Roger Neilson’s Bizarre Press Conference (1990): Few NHL press conferences have been as bizarre as former Vancouver Canucks head coach Roger Neilson’s 1990 press conference. After the NHL suspended him for complaining about the officiating, Neilson held a press conference wearing a white mask that read “Imprisoned for speaking my mind”. It was an unforgettable moment in NHL history.

5. Mario Lemieux’s Retirement Press Conference (1997): NHL Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux was forced to retire due to a chronic back injury. His press conference announcing his retirement was filled with emotion as he spoke of how much the NHL meant to him and thanked everyone who had helped him throughout his career. It was an incredible moment that NHL fans will never forget.

These are the five NHL press conferences that stand out in NHL history. Each one was memorable and left an indelible mark in NHL lore. From emotion to controversy, these press conferences shaped the NHL as we know it today.