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- Wayne Gretzky. C. 1978-1999.
- Gordie Howe. RW. 1946-1980.
- Alexander Ovechkin. LW. 2005-active.
- Mario Lemieux. C. 1984-2006.
- Wayne Gretzky – Edmonton Oilers – the Great One. The greatest point producer of the game. Here’s a look at Gretzky’s amazing stats
- Gordie Howe – Detroit Red Wings – He’s nicknamed Mr. Hockey for a reason. Scoring a “Gordie Howe” hat trick in any league is an honor. The man played in six decades are you kidding me?
- Bobby Orr – Boston Bruins – the greatest defenseman to ever play in the NHL. If you watch old tapes of Mr. Orr you can see why so many think that he was the greatest player of all-time.
- Mark Messier – Edmonton Oilers – perhaps the greatest leader in any sport? The Moose was my personal favorite player as a kid. He played a tough all around game and made space for himself in a league that had its share of “hooligans”.
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- Alex Ovechkin
- Jacques Plante
- Steve Yzerman
- Terry Sawchuk
- Jean Béliveau
- Maurice Richard
- Mario Lemieux
- Bobby Orr
- Wayne Gretzky
Using algorithms, spreadsheets, statistics, and slide rules, I have determined the best ice hockey players ever. Kidding! I don’t even know what an algorithm is. However, I do know my hockey. So, relying solely on my deeply held opinions, I’ve come up with a very subjective list of the top 10 hockey players. Don’t agree with my picks? Well, you get...
My only coworker who follows hockey loves Alex Ovechkin. In fact, he once claimed that Ovechkin was “the world’s greatest human being.” I think he was kidding. But “Ovie” has proven himself a great hockey player. After making his National Hockey League (NHL) debut in 2005 with the Washington Capitals, Ovechkin frequently led the league in scoring, ...
Jacques Plante changed the face of hockey. Literally. The Montreal Canadien goalie is credited with popularizing face masks. In 1959 he was hit by a slap shot and needed 21 facial stitches. As the team’s only goalie, he had to return to the game after getting sewn up. However, he refused to take the ice unless he could wear a face mask. The rest is...
Did I grow up in Michigan? Yes. Am I biased? Definitely. But this is my list, and Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings is on it. He helped transform the Dead Wings into one of the game’s most-dominating teams, restoring Detroit as Hockeytown. As the longest-serving captain in NHL history, he brought three Stanley Cups (1997–98, 2002) to a city th...
Many people have called Terry Sawchuk the greatest goalie in hockey. During a 21-year career he won four Stanley Cups—three with the Red Wings (1952, 1954–55) and one with the Toronto Maple Leafs (1967)—and four Vezina Trophies (1952–53, 1955, 1965). He also registered 447 career wins, which included an unprecedented 103 shutouts, a record that sto...
Considered one of the game’s best centers, Jean Béliveau won 10 (yes, 10) Stanley Cups (1956–60, 1965–66, 1968–69, 1971) with the Montreal Canadiens. He scored a then record 507 career goals and was twice named the league’s MVP (1956, 1964). In fact, Béliveau was so awesome that he didn’t even have to wait the customary three years after retiring b...
“The Rocket” rewrote the record books. The right winger was the first player to score 500 goals and the first to light up the lamp 50 times in a single season. During his 18 years with the Montreal Canadiens, Maurice Richard won eight Stanley Cups (1944, 1946, 1953, 1956–60). He was also known for his aggressive play and hot temper. An idol among F...
Despite being 6 feet 4 inches (1.9 meters) tall, Mario Lemieux displayed great speed and agility. During his 17 years as a player with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he won two Stanley Cups (1991–92) and managed to score an impressive 690 career goals despite missing a number of seasons after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. In 1997 “The Magnificen...
Bobby Orr is widely regarded as the game’s best defenseman—evidenced by his record-setting eight James Norris Memorial Trophy wins (1968–75). While with the Boston Bruins, he became the first defenseman to lead the NHL in scoring (1970), and he was named the league’s MVP three times (1970–72). He also won two Stanley Cups (1970, 1972).
With his finesse and speed, “The Great One” revolutionized the game. Wayne Gretzky shattered long-standing records, notably scoring an unprecedented 894 goals. He also earned four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers (1984–85, 1987–88) and was named the NHL’s MVP nine (!) times (1980–87, 1989). After being traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988, ...
- Sid Abel. Centered Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay on famed 'Production Line'
- Syl Apps. Legendary Maple Leafs center idolized for character, athleticism.
- Andy Bathgate. Tough, clean player was matinee idol for Rangers in 1950s, '60s.
- Jean Beliveau. One of game's greatest ambassadors won Stanley Cup 17 times as player, executive with Canadiens.
Jan 2, 2017 · As part of NHL's Centennial celebration in 2017, the 100 Greatest Players of the league's first century were unveiled. The first 33, who played predominantly from 1917-1966, were named on...
Jun 4, 2024 · Many people believe that Mario Lemieux was the best hockey player ever. The Athletic ranked Lemieux No. 2 on their similar list, and the NHL's winningest coach, Scotty Bowman, said, “He's No. 2...
The greatest players in NHL history revolutionized the game. Whether it was Bobby Orr proving a defenseman can be a scorer, Wayne Gretzky owning the league or Gordie Howe playing in...
