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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.
Dec 10, 2020 · Up-to-date ranking of the 100 greatest hockey players of all-time. Active player rankings are updated after the season; retired player rankings are updated as new perspectives dictate.
RankPlayerPositionYears1C1978-19992RW1946-19803LW2005-active4C1984-2006- 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”.
- WAYNE GRETZKY – C. It requires one sentence to make the case that Wayne Gretzky is the best hockey player of all time: he would lead the NHL’s all-time scoring list if you subtracted goals from his point total.
- MARIO LEMIEUX – C. After scoring 133 goals and 282 points in 70 games in his draft year for the Laval Voisins of the QMJHL, it looked like Mario Lemieux had a chance to surpass Wayne Gretzky as the best hockey player to ever play.
- BOBBY ORR – LD. Of the 50 best point-per-game performers in NHL history, two are defensemen. Paul Coffey, he of the 1980s Edmonton Oilers dynasty, is 28.
- SIDNEY CROSBY – C. Sidney Crosby arrived in the NHL at 18 with the face (and propensity to whine) of a teenager, but the body and mind of a veteran. His 5-foot-11 stature didn’t intimidate, but his tree-trunk legs did.
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...
Jan 27, 2017 · The first 33 members, who played predominantly during the NHL's first half century, from 1917-1966, were named on Jan. 1 at the Centennial Classic in Toronto. Here are the 100 Greatest NHL...
