All 32 NHL Teams’ Mount Rushmore: Which 4 Players Made It For Your Team?

Every NHL team has had many players who came in and changed the franchise forever. Whether it be goal leaders, point leaders, or simply just team leaders. All these aspects can contribute to a player being considered one of the best to play for the franchise.

Let’s go over every NHL team’s Mount Rushmore of players.

Which players are included in each NHL Team? Let’s find out!

Anaheim Ducks – Ryan Getzlaf

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 23: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks calls for the puck during the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

As one of the most notable players in Ducks history, he is the NHL team’s franchise leader in games played and goals.

Anaheim Ducks – Corey Perry

ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 25: Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his third period goal against the Dallas Stars in Game Five of the First Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 25, 2014 in Anaheim, California. The Ducks defeated the Stars 6-2. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Perry topped Getzlaf’s 12 seasons, with 14 seasons as a member of the Anaheim Ducks.

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Anaheim Ducks – Teemu Salanne

Teemu Selanne #8, Right Wing for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim talks to Linesman Baron Parker during the NHL Western Conference Pacific Division game against the San Jose Sharks on 25th February 1996 at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim arena in Anaheim, California, United States. The Ducks won the game 4 – 3. (Photo by Glenn Cratty/Allsport/Getty Images)

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Selane is known as one of the best finish-born NHL players to ever play in the league.

Anaheim Ducks – Scott Niedermayer

ANAHEIM, CA – NOVEMBER 1: Scott Niedermayer #27 of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the game at the Arrowhead Pond on November 1, 2005 in Anaheim, California. The Ducks won 4-1. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Niedermayer won 4 Stanley Cups in his lengthy NHL career, the last of which was with the NHL team, Anaheim Ducks.

Arizona Coyotes – Shane Doan

26 Dec 1996: Rightwinger Shane Doan of the Phoenix Coyotes moves the puck during a game against the Los Angeles Kings at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Kings won the game, 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Elsa Hasch /Allsport

Doan is quite possibly the most notable name in Coyotes franchise history as he enjoyed all 21 seasons with the team.

Arizona Coyotes – Keith Tkachuck

6 Apr 1997: Leftwinger Keith Tkachuk of the Phoenix Coyotes looks on during a game against the Colorado Avalanche at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche won the game, 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Nevin Reid/Allsport

The power forward finished his career with 2219 penalty minutes while scoring over 1000 NHL points.

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Arizona Coyotes – Jeremy Roenick

6 Apr 1997: Center Jeremy Roenick of the Phoenix Coyotes looks on during a game against the Colorado Avalanche at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche won the game, 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Nevin Reid /Allsport

Roenick played with the Coyotes for 4 seasons between the 1996 and 2000 NHL seasons.

Arizona Coyotes – Mike Smith

GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 06: Goaltender Mike Smith #41 of the Arizona Coyotes sprays water in his face during a break from the second period of the NHL game against the St. Louis Blues at Gila River Arena on January 6, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Smith played with the NHL team Arizona Yotes from 2011 through 2017 with 5 winning records in his 7 total seasons.

Boston Bruins – Bobby Orr

Orr won 8 straight Norris Trophies with the Bruins and was a member of 2 Stanley Cup-winning teams with the team, winning the Conn Smythe during both runs.

Boston Bruins – Ray Bourque

FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 31: Ray Bourque #77 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Alumni Game at Gillette Stadium on December 31, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Bourques 1579 is first among all defensemen for points scored

Boston Bruins – Zdeno Chara

NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins handles the puck during a preseason game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on September 27, 2006 in New York, New York. The Rangers won 1-0. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Chara captained the Bruins for 14 seasons, from 2006 to 2020.

Boston Bruins – Patrice Bergeron

TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 12: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins (C) scores at 1:13 of the second overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second overtime period and is joined by Brad Marchand #63 (L) and Torey Krug #47 (R) in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 12, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Hurricanes 4-3 in the second overtime period. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

He was named the captain after Chara’s retirement and he won the Selke Trophy in 6 of his 19 career seasons with the NHL team Boston Bruins.

Buffalo Sabres – Dominik Hasek

Dominik Hasek #39, Goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres looks on from in front of the goal post during the NHL Eastern Conference Northeast Division game against the St Louis Blues on 22nd October 1995 at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York, United States. The Sabres won the game 5 – 2. (Photo by Harry Scull Jr./Allsport/Getty Images)

Hasek backstopped the NHL team Buffalo Sabres for 9 seasons and is considered one of the top goaltenders in the league.

Buffalo Sabres – Gilbert Perreault

BUFFALO, NY – OCTOBER, 1982: Gilbert Perreault #11 of the Buffalo Sabres poses for a portrait circa October, 1982 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images

Perreault played all 17 seasons of his NHL career with the Sabres where he would be named to 6 All-Star games and is on the NHL Top 100 Players list.

Buffalo Sabres – Dale Hawerchuk

MONTREAL 1990’s: Dale Hawerchuk #10 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the Montreal Canadiens in the 1990’s at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images

Hawerchuk played for the Sabres from 1990 to 1995 and is an NHL Hall of Famer.

Buffalo Sabres – Pat LaFontaine

LaFontaine played with the NHL team Buffalo Sabres between 1991 and 1997.

Calgary Flames – Jarome Iginla

27 Oct 1996: Center Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames looks on during a game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The Flames won the game, 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Cratty /Allsport

Iginla is the team’s leader in all-time goals, points, and games played.

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Calgary Flames – Lanny McDonald

BUFFALO, NEW YORK – CIRCA 1970: Lanny McDonald #9 of the Calgary Flames skates against the Buffalo Sabres circa 1970 at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Robert Shaver/Bruce Bennett Collection/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images

McDonald played a huge part in the Flames 1989 Stanley Cup championship run.

Calgary Flames – Mikka Kiprusoff

CALGARY, AB – NOVEMBER 20: Goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames stretches before the game against the Montreal Canadians at Pengrowth Saddledome on November 20, 2003 in Calgary, Alberta. The Flames won 2-1. (Photo by Ian Tomlinson/Getty Images)

Kiprusoff played 9 seasons with the Flames where he would win a Vezina and Jennings Trophy in 2006.

Calgary Flames – Joe Nieuwendyk

MONTREAL – 1980’s: Joe Nieuwendyk #25 of the Calgary Flames skates against the Montreal Canadiens in the late 1980’s at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images

Nieuwendyk is one of the Flames’ most notable players in franchise history as he played with the NHL team from 1986 through 1995.

Carolina Hurricanes – Eric Staal

CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 27: Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes controls the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Hurricanes defeated the Blackhawks 2-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Staal played for the Hurricanes from 2003 to 2016 when he was traded to the New York Rangers.

Carolina Hurricanes – Rod Brind’Amour

30 Nov 2001: Center Rod Brind”Amour #17 of the Carolina Hurricanes waits for the face off during the NHL game against the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Capitals defeated the Hurricanes 6-2. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NHLI Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /NHLI/Getty Images

He captained the team to the 2006 Stanley Cup championship in his first year with the title.

Carolina Hurricanes – Ron Francis

RALEIGH, NC – MAY 12: Center Ron Francis #10 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck during game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at the Raleigh Sports Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on May 12, 2002. The Hurricanes won 5-1. (Photo by Craig Jones /Getty Images/NHLI)

Francis played his first 10 seasons in Hartford before leaving in 1991, 6 years later the team would be relocated to Carolina where Francis would come back in 1998.

Carolina Hurricanes – Cam Ward

RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 7: Cam Ward (#30) of the Carolina Hurricanes stands his ground during a NHL game on October 7, 2005 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Carolina won 3-2 in an overtime shootout. (Photo By Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Ward was also a part of the 2006 Stanley Cup-winning team as he won the Conn Smythe Trophy that season as well with the NHL team Carolina Hurricanes.

Chicago Blackhawks – Bobby Hull

CIRCA 1960S: Bobby Hull #9 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates in a circa 1960s game. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images

Like many of the players on this list, Hull is one of the NHL’s Top 100 Players in their history.

Chicago Blackhawks – Jonathan Toews

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 13: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at United Center on April 13, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Toews was a member of the Blackhawks 2010 Dynasty as he captained the team to 3 Stanley Cups winning the 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy.

Chicago Blackhawks – Patrick Kane

CHICAGO – SEPTEMBER 19: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks moves the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during a preseason exhibition game at the United Center on September 19, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Kane is practically synonymous with Toews as he was also a part of the 3 Stanley Cup Championship runs winning the 2013 Conn Smythe Trophy.

Chicago Blackhawks – Ed Belfour

CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 23: Former Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Ed Belfour #30 is honored before a game against the Dallas Stars at the United Center on March 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Stars 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Belfour was the team’s goaltender for 8 seasons winning 2 Vezina Trophies as a member of the NHL team Blackhawks in 1991 and 1993.

Colorado Avalanche – Nathan MacKinnon

DENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 24: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with his teammates after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Ball Arena on March 24, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

MacKinnon has played every season since the 2013-14 season with Avs where he won the 2022 Stanley Cup.

Colorado Avalanche – Joe Sakic

4 Jun 1996: Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche controls the puck during the Avalanche’s 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Finals at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport

Sakic played all 21 seasons of his NHL career with the franchise where he won 2 Stanley Cups in 2001 and 1996, winning the Conn Smythe in 1996.

Colorado Avalanche – Peter Forsberg

4 May 2001: Peter Forsberg #21 of the Colorado Avalanche shoots just left of the goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period in game five of their Western Conference Semifinals at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Kings won 1-0 to narrow the Avalanche series lead to 3-2. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT

Forsberg would also be a member of the 96 and 01 Stanley Cup teams along with Sakic.

Colorado Avalanche – Cale Makar

DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 15: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche plays the Calgary Flames in the second period during Game Three of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The young defenseman is already a Stanley Cup champion at just 25 years old taking home the 2022 Conn Smythe Trophy.

Columbus Blue Jackets – Rick Nash

COLUMBUS, OH – JANUARY 19: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates the puck up ice during the game against the Nashville Predators at Nationwide Arena on January 19, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. The Predators defeated the Blue Jackets 3-0. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Nash is one of the most notable NHLers playing 9 seasons with the NHL team Colombus Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets – Sergei Bobrovsky

COLUMBUS, OH – MAY 6: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Columbus Blue Jackets while playing against the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Boston defeated Columbus 3-0 to win the series 4-2. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The current Panthers goaltender played 7 seasons, winning 2 Vezona Trophies with the Jackets before joining the Panthers.

Columbus Blue Jackets – Nick Foligno

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 04: Nick Foligno #71 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates the puck against Radek Faksa #12 of the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on March 04, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Foligno captained the Blue Jackets for 7 seasons, winning the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2016-17.

Columbus Blue Jackets – Boone Jenner

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 17: Boone Jenner #38 of the Columbus Blue Jackets in action against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on February 17, 2024 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Jenner is the current captain of the Blue Jackets. He has been in Columbus since the 2013-14 season.

Dallas Stars – Jamie Benn

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars skates in on a breakaway as he is chased by Olen Zellweger #51 of the Anaheim Ducks during the third period in a 6-2 Stars win at Honda Center on March 08, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Benn has captained the stars since the 2013-14 season. He would also win an Art Ross Trophy in 2015.

Dallas Stars – Mike Modano

Mike Modano #9 from the United States and Center for the Dallas Stars in motion on the ice during the NHL Western Conference Central Division game against the St Louis Blues on 9th November 1999 at the Kiel Center Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The Dallas Stars won the game 5 – 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Modano was the face of the Stars franchise for the majority of his NHL career.

Dallas Stars – Tyler Seguin

MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 10: Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars skates during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on February 10, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Dallas Stars defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Seguin played the first 3 seasons of his NHL career with the Bruins before being traded to Dallas in 2013.

Dallas Stars – Marty Turco

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 27: Marty Turco #35 of the Dallas Stars warms up prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on March 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Turco played 9 seasons with the Stars winning an NHL Foundation Player Award in 2006.

Detroit Red Wings – Steve Yzerman

6 Oct 2001: Steve Yzerman #19 of the Detroit Red Wings moves down the ice with the puck during the game against the Vancouver Canucks at the GM Place in Vanvouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Red Wings defeated the Canucks 4-1.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Vinnick /Allsport

Not only did he captain the team 19 seasons but he also has been the team’s general manager since 2019.

Detroit Red Wings – Nicklas Lidstrom

1 Feb 2002: Paul Kariya of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings shake hands following the Dodge NHL SuperSkills competition at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The World defeated North America 21-11. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Robert LaBerge/Getty Images/NHLI

The Swedish defenseman is considered one of the best of all time, playing all 1564 games with the storied franchise.

Detroit Red Wings – Pavel Datsyuk

10 Oct 2001: Pavel Datsyuk #13 of the Detroit Red Wings controls the puck during the game against the Calgary Flames at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Flames defeated the Red Wings 4-2.Mandatory Credit: Tom Pidgeon /Allsport

Datsyuk played 14 seasons in the motor city winning two Stanley Cups.

Detroit Red Wings – Henrik Zetterberg

DETROIT – JANUARY 13: Left wing Henrik Zetterberg #40 of the Detroit Red Wings gets set for a face off against the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL game at Joe Louis Arena on January 13, 2003 in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings defeated the Blackhawks 5-4. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images/NHLI)

Zetterberg captained the Wings for 6 seasons, playing a total of 16 seasons all in Detroit.

Edmonton Oilers – Wayne Gretzky

A portrait of Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers sitting on the bench during the National Hockey League Smythe Division in the Campbell Conference game against the Los Angeles Kings on 4 April1987 at the Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Mike Powell/Allsport/Getty Images)

The Great One is most famous for playing with the Oilers having a statue outside the Oilers’ current arena.

Edmonton Oilers – Connor McDavid

EDMONTON, CANADA – APRIL 5: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers battles against Valeri Nichushkin #13 of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Rogers Place on April 5, 2024 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

The current face of the NHL is on pace for record-setting numbers at the end of his career.

Edmonton Oilers – Mark Messier

EDMONTON, AB – APRIL 6: Former Edmonton Oilers forward Mark Messier greets fans during the closing ceremonies at Rexall Place following the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks on April 6, 2016 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The game was the final game the Oilers played at Rexall Place before moving to Rogers Place next season. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

His career saw him play over 1700 games being named to the Hall of Fame in 2007.

Edmonton Oilers – Grant Fuhr

EDMONTON – NOVEMBER 21: Grant Fuhr #31 of the Edmonton Oilers Alumni takes a moment to catch his breath at outdoor practice in very cold temperatures November 21, 2003 in Edmonton, Alberta. Practice is in preperation for the upcoming Heritage Classic hockey game to be played between the Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens on November 22, 2003 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Fuhr is one of the best goaltenders to play in the league. He was named as one of the NHL’s Top 100 Players.

Florida Panthers – Aleksander Barkov

MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 02: Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers skates during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on April 2, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Barkov is known for being one of the best modern 2-way forwards. He helped lead the Panthers to the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.

Florida Panthers – Aaron Ekblad

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 04: Aaron Ekblad #5 of the Florida Panthers skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Ekblad was taken with the first overall pick in 2011. He has been one of the better defenders in the league since he began.

Florida Panthers – Pavel Bure

16 Nov 2001: Right wing Pavel Bure #10 of the Florida Panthers skates along the blue line against the Buffalo Sabres during the NHL game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Panthers defeated the Sabres 2-0.Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images/NHL

Bure was one of the fastest players in the league’s history. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2012.

Florida Panthers – Dmitry Kulikov

MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 02: Dmitry Kulikov #7 of the Florida Panthers skates during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on April 2, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Kulikov played with the Panthers for 7 years before signing with Buffalo in the 2016 offseason.

Los Angeles Kings – Wayne Gretzky

INGLEWOOD, CA – 1989: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Los Angeles Kings skates during a game in 1989 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. Wayne Gretzky played for the Kings from 1988 – 1996. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Gretzky makes his second appearance on the list. He is quite simply just the GOAT of the NHL.

Los Angeles Kings – Anze Kopitar

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 15: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the United Center on March 15, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The current captain of the Kings is held in high regard by the Kings faithful as he has been with the team his entire playing career.

Los Angeles Kings – Drew Doughty

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 05: Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings skates the puck against Sam Lafferty #18 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Crypto.com Arena on March 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Doughty is one of the modern-day defenders who are among the conversation of best in the league continuously.

Los Angeles Kings – Jonathan Quick

ELMONT, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 24: Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings tends net against the New York Islanders during the first period at the UBS Arena on February 24, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Quick won 2 cups with the Kings, winning the Conn Smythe in 2012.

Minnesota Wild – Mikko Koivu

ST PAUL, MN – OCTOBER 31: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild reacts to a call during the game against the Winnipeg Jets on October 31, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. The Jets defeated the Wild 2-1. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Koivu played all but 1 of his 16 NHL seasons with the NHL team Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota Wild – Marian Gaborik

6 Oct 2000: Left winger Marian Gaborik #10 of the Minnesota Wild in action against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at The Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The Ducks won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Kellie Landis/ALLSPORT

Gaborik recently held the Wild rookie scoring record until it was broken this season by rookie Marco Rossi.

Minnesota Wild – Thomas Vanek

NEWARK, NJ – MARCH 17: Thomas Vanek #26 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on March 17, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Wild 7-4. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Vanek played 2 seasons with the Wild picking up 93 points through 154 games.

Minnesota Wild – Kirill Kaprisov

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 19: Kirill Kaprizov #97 of the Minnesota Wild skates during the second period of a game against the Minnesota Wild at Honda Center on March 19, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Kaprisov is currently a member of the Wild’s up-and-coming roster as he is one of the league’s most prolific goal scorers.

Montreal Canadiens – Maurice “Rocket” Richard

1950: A studio portrait of Maurice Richard from the Montreal Canadiens circa 1950’s. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images

Richard is one of the best players to ever play in the NHL, so much so that he has an award named after himself.

Montreal Canadiens – Patrick Roy

MONTREAL- NOVEMBER 22: Former Montreal Canadiens goalie Patrick Roy speaks to fans during his retirement ceremony before the game against the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre on November 22, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

He would play with the NHL team Montreal Canadiens winning a few cups, doing the same thing after being traded to Colorado.

Montreal Canadiens – Guy Lafleur

MONTREAL- DECEMBER 4: Former Montreal Canadien Guy Lafleur speaks to fans during the Centennial Celebration ceremonies prior to the NHL game between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins on December 4, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Bruins 5-1. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Lafleur was the first NHL player to score 50 goals in 5 consecutive seasons doing so as a part of the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens – Jacques Plante

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacques Plante (r), knocks out a shot fired by Boston Bruins player Vic Stasiuk (c) during the first period of a hockey game held at Boston Garden. Cal Gardner (l) watches as his teammate Vic takes the shot at goal

Plante is known as a modern-day hero for goaltenders as he was one of the first to dawn a mask and play phenomenally in games.

Nashville Predators – Pekka Rinne

ST. LOUIS, MO – OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators guards the net during the game against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on October 10, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Rinne was the preds starting tendy for the preds throughout his entire 15-year NHL career.

Nashville Predators – Shea Weber

SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 01: Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators falls on top of Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks in Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sharks won the game 3-2. at SAP Center on May 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Weber is one of the most powerful defensemen in league history.

Nashville Predators – Mike Fisher

NASHVILLE, TN – MAY 05: Mike Fisher #12 of the Nashville Predators skates against Jacob Trouba #8 of the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on May 5, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Fisher played for the Predators for 8 seasons, winning a player foundations award in 2012.

Nashville Predators – David Legwand

NASHVILLE, TN – FEBRUARY 08: David Legwand #11 of the Nashville Predators skates the puck against Andrew Cogliano #7 of the Anaheim Ducks at Bridgestone Arena on February 8, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Legwand was the first-ever player drafted by the Predators in 1998 and he went on to enjoy a record-setting career with the team.

New Jersey Devils – Martin Brodeur

3 May 2001: Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils makes a save while Mats Sundin #13 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks for a rebound during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Leafs won 3-1. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Harry How/ALLSPORT

Brodeur holds the record for most wins by an NHL net-minder.

New Jersey Devils – Zach Parise

NEWARK, NJ – APRIL 24: Zach Parise #9 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Florida Panthers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on April 24, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Parise played his first 7 seasons with New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils – Scott Stevens

7 May 2001: Scott Stevens #4 of the New Jersey Devils speaks to teammate Goalie Martin Brodeur #30 during game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Devils won 4-2. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Harry How/ALLSPORT

Stevens is known as one of the league’s most hard-hitting defensemen winning of 3 Cups.

New Jersey Devils – Travis Zajac

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 19: Travis Zajac #57 of the New Jersey Devils skates with the puck during a preseason game against the New York Rangers on September 19, 2006 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rangers won 3-1. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Zajac played 15 seasons in New Jersey playing over 1000 games with the franchise.

New York Islanders – Mike Bossy

BOSTON, MA. – 1970’s: Mike Bossy #22 of the New York Islanders skates in game against the Boston Bruins at Boston Garden. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images

Bossy played his entire career with the Islanders winning 4 consecutive Stanley Cups.

New York Islanders – Dennis Potvin

UNIONDALE, NY – MARCH 4: Denis Potvin #5, former captain of the New York Islanders, addesses the fans as former general manager Bill Torrey (R) looks on during a ceremony honoring the 25th anniversary of the Islanders first Stanley Cup victory, before the Islanders game against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 4, 2006 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Potvin was also a part of the Stanley Cup dynasty playing his entire career with the Isles as well.

New York Islanders – Bryan Trottier

UNIONDALE, NY – JANUARY 16: The New York Islanders honored former player Bryan Trottier prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 16, 2015 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Trottier was another big part of those four straight cup wins for the the NHL team New York Islanders.

New York Islanders – Clark Gillies

UNIONDALE, NY – DECEMBER 13: Former New York Islander Clark Gillies is honored prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks aat the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on December 13, 2014 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan native won 4 Stanley Cups with the Isles.

New York Rangers – Wayne Gretzky

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Hockey player Wayne Gretzky speaks at a press conference 21 July at Madison Square Garden in New York as the New York Rangers announced his signing. Gretzky is the all-time leading scorer in the National Hockey League. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty Images)

Gretzkys third and final appearance on this list, need we say anymore?

New York Rangers – Mark Messier

5 Oct 2001: Mark Messier #11 of the New York Rangers moves on the ice during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes defeated the Rangers 3-1.Mandatory Credit: Kent Smith /Allsport

His second appearance on the list, Messier is known for being one of the best Rangers of all time.

New York Rangers – Henrik Lundqvist

ATLANTA – NOVEMBER 24: Goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers watches the play against the Atlanta Thrashers on November 24, 2005 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The Rangers won the game 6-3. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Swede was a consistent All-Star throughout his time spent in the league.

New York Rangers – Brian Leetch

Brian Leetch #2, Captain and Defenseman for the New York Rangers looks on during the NHL Eastern Conference Northeast Division game against the Boston Bruins on 7th February 1999 at the FleetCenter Arena in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The Bruins won the game 3 – 2. (Photo by Brian Babineau/ Getty Images)

Leetch was considered one of the best defenders of all time throughout his 18-year NHL career.

Ottawa Senators – Daniel Alfredsson

10 Apr 1996: Rightwinger Daniel Alfredsson of the Ottawa Senators looks on during a game against the Buffalo Sabres at Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

Alfredsson is considered by many to be the greatest Senator of all time.

Ottawa Senators – Jason Spezza

OTTAWA, CANADA – OCTOBER 4: Center Jason Spezza #44 of the Ottawa Senators looks over his shoulder at the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the NHL game on October 4, 2002 at the Corel Centre in Kanata, Canada. Senators won 5-1. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

Spezza played the majority of his career with the team leading them to 7 playoff runs.

Ottawa Senators – Marian Hossa

MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 9: Right wing Marian Hossa #18 of the Ottawa Senators skates with the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the game at Molson Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on April 9, 2002. The Canadiens won 4-3. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

Hossa was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020.

Ottawa Senators – Danny Heatly

TORONTO – OCTOBER 5: Dany Heatley #15 of the Ottawa Senators carries the puck as he is checked closely by Alex Steen #10 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre October 5, 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Senators beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Heatly played in Ottawa for 4 seasons, scoring over 100 points in his first 2 seasons.

Philadelphia Flyers – Bobby Clarke

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 31: Bobby Clarke #16 of the Philadelphia Flyers warms up before playing against the New York Rangers during the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Alumni Game on December 31, 2011 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Clarke played 15 seasons in Philly, which was his entire career and is now a team executive.

Philadelphia Flyers – Erik Lindros

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 31: Eric Lindros #88 of the Philadelphia Flyers warms up before playing against the New York Rangers during the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Alumni Game on December 31, 2011 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Lindros was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

Philadelphia Flyers – Claude Giroux

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 17: Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates with the puck during the second period against the Nashville Predators at Wells Fargo Center on March 17, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Giroux is playing in his 1,000th-career NHL game. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Giroux captained the Flyers for almost 9 years till he was traded to the Florida Panthers.

Philadelphia Flyers – Wayne Simmonds

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 16: Wayne Simmonds #17 of the Philadelphia Flyers directs his teammates in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Wells Fargo Center on February 16, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Simmonds played eight seasons for the NHL team Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh Penguins – Sidney Crosby

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 01: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Crosby is one of the best-ever players in NHL history…

Pittsburgh Penguins – Marc-Andre Fleury

CHICAGO – OCTOBER 30: Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes a pad save during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 30, 2003 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Penguins defeated the Blackhawks 1-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Fleury is considered one of, if not the best goaltender of his generation.

Pittsburgh Penguins – Mario Lemieux

Apr 1985: Center Mario Lemieux of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates on the ice during a game. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

Many say Lemieux would have been the great one had he not suffered with injuries.

Pittsburgh Penguins – Jaromir Jagr

PITTSBURGH – MAY 2: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is hooked by Vladimir Tsyplakov #29 of the Buffalo Sabres in Game four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2001 Stanley Cup playoffs on May 2, 2002 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Sabres won 5-2. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images/NHLI)

Jagr played in the NHL for nearly 30 years, winning 2 cups with the Penguins.

San Jose Sharks – Joe Thornton

NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 30: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks shakes hands with Adam Hall #18 of the Nashville Predators after game five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2006 NHL Playoffs on April 30, 2006 at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The Sharks defeated the Predators 2-1 to win the series 4-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jumbo Joe’s number 19 is set to be retired by the Sharks franchise next season!

San Jose Sharks – Patrick Marleau

24 Nov 1997: Patrick Marleau #14 of the San Jose Sharks in action during the Shark 2-2 tie with the Montreal Canadiens at the Molson Center in Montreal, Canada. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

Marleau holds the record for most NHL regular season games played.

San Jose Sharks – Evgeny Nabokov

12 April 2001: Evgeni Nabokov #35 of the San Jose Sharks takes a break during game 1 of the western conference playoffs against the St. Louis Blues at the Savvis Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues defeated the Sharks 3-1. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Elsa/ALLSPORT

Nabokov spent the first 10 seasons with the Sharks.

San Jose Sharks – Joe Pavelski

LOS ANGELES – DECEMBER 12: Joe Pavelski #53 of the San Jose Sharks skates with the puck against the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center December 12, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)

Pavelski captained the Sharks for the last 4 seasons of his 13-year tenure with them.

Seattle Kraken – Mark Giordano

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 21: Mark Giordano is selected by the Seattle Kraken during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft at Gas Works Park on July 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Kraken is the National Hockey League’s newest franchise and will begin play in October 2021. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Giordano was their first-ever captain after being selected in the expansion draft.

Seattle Kraken – Brandon Tanev

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 26: Brandon Tanev #13 of the Seattle Kraken looks on in the first period of a preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on September 26, 2021 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Tanev is the brother of Stars defenseman Chris Tanev and is a media darling for the team.

Seattle Kraken – Yanni Gourde

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 19: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Seattle Kraken skates in his first game with the team against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 19, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Gourde is one of the Kraken’s expansion draft picks having taken him after he won a Cup.

Seattle Kraken – Andre Burakovsky

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 13: Andre Burakovsky #95 of the Seattle Kraken skates in with the puck during a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on October 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Burakovsky signed with the Kraken after winning his second Stanley Cup in 2022.

St. Louis Blues – Chris Pronger

6 Dec 2001: Chris Pronger #44 of the St. Louis Blues skating on the ice with the puck during the game against the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Blues tied the Kings 1-1. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NHLI Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Getty Images/NHLI

Pronger was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015.

St. Louis Blues – Curtis Joseph

CuJo was recognized not only for his great talent but his creative masks as well.

St. Louis Blues – Adam Oates

ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 31: Adam Oats #12 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2017 NHL Winter Classic Alumni Game at Busch Stadium on December 31, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Oates is also a Hall of Fame inductee having played 3 seasons in St. Louis.

St. Louis Blues – Pavol Demitra

DETROIT – APRIL 14: This is a close up of center Pavol Demitra #38 of the St. Louis Blues. The picture was taken, during the NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Blues won, 5-3. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images/NHLI)

Demitra played 19 seasons of pro hockey, often playing top-line minutes in the NHL.

Tampa Bay Lightning – Steven Stamkos

TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning shoots in the second period during a game against the New York Islanders at Amalie Arena on March 30, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Stamkos is the current Lightning captain and has been with the squad for his entire career.

Tampa Bay Lightning – Nikita Kucherov

TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 30: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up during a game against the New York Islanders at Amalie Arena on March 30, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Kucherov is one of the Lightning’s current top-line forwards and has been a top NHL since 2015.

Tampa Bay Lightning – Martin St. Louis

TORONTO – NOVEMBER 5: Martin St. Louis #26 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is stick checked by Alyn McCauley #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre on November 5, 2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Leafs beat the Lightning 4-3. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

St. Louis is known for being a smaller but extremely effective goal scorer, winning the 2004 Stanley Cup for the NHL team Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning – Vincent Lecavalier

25 Oct 2000: Vicent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning controls the puck behind the net during the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings defeated the Lightning 5-1.Mandatory Credit: Tom Pidgeon /Allsport

Lecalvalier served as the captain of the Lightning twice.

Toronto Maple Leafs – Mats Sundin

7 May 2001: Mats Sundin #13 of Toronto Maple Leafs moves the puck past Scott Stevens #4 of the New Jersey Devils during game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Devils won 4-2. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Harry How/ALLSPORT

Sundin was one of the best Swedes to ever play in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs – Wendel Clark

14 Nov 1996: Leftwinger Wendel Clark of the Toronto Maple Leafs moves the puck during a game against the Los Angeles Kings at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Kings won the game, 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Elsa Hasch /Allsport

Clark played 15 seasons in the show and is most popularly known for playing in Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs – Tim Horton

TORONTO, ON: Tim Horton at Toronto Maple Leaf practice. Photo taken by Frank Lennon/Toronto Star Oct. 9, 1969 (Frank Lennon/Toronto Star via Getty Images

Horont played 18 seasons in Toronto winning the 1968 Stanley Cup.

Toronto Maple Leafs – Johnny Bower

Canadian hockey player Johnny Bower, goalkeeper for the Toronto Maple Leafs, goes to the ice as he watches the puck, 1960s. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

During his playing career, Bower was one of the best goaltenders in the NHL.

Vancouver Canucks – Daniel Sedin

8 Nov 2000: Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks hits the wall during the game against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. The Canucks defeated the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 7-2.Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

Daniel was one half of the Sedin twins leading them to a 2011 Finals appearance.

Vancouver Canucks – Henrik Sedin

17 Jan 2001: Henrik Sedin #33 of the Vancouver Canucks controls the puck as Peter Forsberg #21 of the Colorado Avalanche reaches to check him at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Canucks 7-3.Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

Henrik was the other half of the Sedin twins leading them to a 2011 Finals appearance.

Vancouver Canucks – Ruberto Luongo

VANCOUVER – SEPTEMBER 24: Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks makes a save as teammate Mattias Ohlund #2 looks during their game against the Anaheim Ducks at General Motors Place during their pre-season game on September 24, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver defeated Anaheim 4-3. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Luongo backstopped the Canucks for 8 seasons, even being named captain for a short time.

Vancouver Canucks – Todd Bertuzzi

26 Mar 1998: Leftwinger Todd Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks in action during a game against the Buffalo Sabres at the G.M. Place in Vancouver, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Canucks 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Craig Melvin /Allsport

Bertuzzi was another one of the most feared players in the league.

Vegas Golden Knights – Marc-Andre Fleury

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 22: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights turns the puck aside against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Semifinals of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on June 22, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Fleury was the team’s first goaltender, leading them to a Finals appearance in their first season.

Vegas Golden Knights – Jonathan Marchessault

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 02: Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his first-period goal against the Vancouver Canucks at T-Mobile Arena on April 02, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Marchessault is one of the original six Knights winning a cup in 2023.

Vegas Golden Knights – Mark Stone

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 12: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights waits for a faceoff in the second period of a game against the Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena on February 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wild defeated the Golden Knights 5-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Stone has been the team’s captain since 2018, aiding the team to win the 2023 Stanley Cup.

Vegas Golden Knights – William Karlsson

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 12: William Karlsson #71 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on March 12, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Karlsson had a breakout season as one of the Knights’s top forwards in 2017-18.

Washington Capitals – Alex Ovechkin

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 24: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of the game at Capital One Arena on March 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Ovechkin has been with the Caps his entire career and is under 50 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s record.

Washington Capitals – Adam Oates

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 05: Head coach Adam Oates of the Washington Capitals watches the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Verizon Center on February 5, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Oates not only played for the Caps but was a coach for them as well.

Washington Capitals – Nicklas Backstrom

OTTAWA- SEPTEMBER 20: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals skates in a game against the Ottawa Senators on September 20, 2007 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada. The Senators won 5-4. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)

Backstrom has been Ovi’s right-hand man since 2006.

Washington Capitals – Sergei Federov

BOSTON – MARCH 8: Sergei Fedorov #91 of the Washington Capitals lines up in position to take the faceoff against the Boston Bruins during their NHL game on March 8, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Capitals 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Federov played his final 2 seasons in Washington scoring 46 total points.

Winnipeg Jets – Ilya Kovalchuk

ATLANTA – JANUARY 12: Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the Atlanta Thrashers against the Ottawa Senators at Philips Arena on January 12, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kovalchuk played most of the career with the Thrashers/Jets franchise, playing 594 games.

Winnipeg Jets – Dustin Byfuglien

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – APRIL 12: Pat Maroon #7 of the St. Louis Blues battles for space with Dustin Byfuglien #33 and Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell MTS Place on April 12, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)

Byfuglien was one of the Jets’ first players, playing both forward and defenseman early in his career.

Winnipeg Jets – Ron Hainsey

BUFFALO, NY – APRIL 22: Ron Hainsey #6 of the Winnipeg Jets skates against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center on April 22, 2013 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Sean Rudyk/Getty Images)

Hainsey played 5 seasons with the NHL team Winnipeg Jets and he won a Stanley Cup in 2017.

Winnipeg Jets – Connor Helebuyck

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 24: Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets tends net against the Washington Capitals during the second period of the game at Capital One Arena on March 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Hellebuyck is considered to be the best US-born goaltender of his generation.

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