Simply put, a power forward is a big guy who puts up points and likes to throw his weight around. One iconic prototype is Cam Neely, now the president of the Boston Bruins. In his peak on-ice years during the late 80s and early 90s, Neely regularly scored at least 30 goals and logged a minimum of 100 penalty minutes per season.
Nowadays, scoring and penalties have dropped throughout the league as speed and skill have become the name of the game. Today's power forwards don't rule like their predecessors did, but the best of 'em still deliver strong skating, sharp shooting and the ability to intimidate with their physical presence.