TOP 5 NHL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME

5. Gordie Howe

No player has played in more games. Gordie Howe played till he was 52 years old. Mr. Hockey is third in the league for points.

4. Maurice “The Rocket” Richard

The very first player to score 50 goals in 50 games is considered the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. Richard will always be known as the greatest Canadiens player of all-time for his 544 goals and Five Stanley Cup rings. Definitely one of the most beloved players in history.

3. Bobby Orr

Played for the NHL teams Boston Bruins and Chicago Black Hawks. Orr brought a distinctive offensive element to the game when as a defenseman he won the Art Ross trophy. His career with cut short due to injury but in his short career no other defenseman was as dominant.

2. Mario Lemieux

He has been called the greatest player of all-time by Scotty Bowm. Lemieux won three Hart trophies as the most valuable player, six Art Ross Trophies as the leading scorer, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP during both Stanley Cup victories.

1. Wayne Gretzky

Over 61 NHL records, 4 Stanley Cups, and two time Canada Cup MVP. Wayne Gretzky shattered most of the league’s offensive records. The holder of the records of most goals, assists, and points for both the regular season and the playoffs. The Great One, indeed.