The importance of the nose in hockey isn't always recognized by journalists, fans, coaches, or even players. People are more likely to discuss Maxim Afinogenov's crazy legs or Jason Spezza's soft hands. But think about it: what club wouldn't want a hard-nosed player with a nose for the net who'll stick his nose in there and get his nose dirty? In fact, the three forwards with the best-known noses in NHL history have three things in common: more than 800 league games,...