KEYSTONE, SOUTH DAKOTA – JULY 02: The busts of U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln tower over the Black Hills at Mount Rushmore National Monument on July 02, 2020 near Keystone, South Dakota. President Donald Trump is expected to visit the monument and speak before the start of a fireworks display on July 3. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
This is the Mount Rushmore for every NHL franchise:
Boston Bruins
MONTREAL, QC – MARCH 21: A detailed view of the Boston Bruins’ logo is seen during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on March 21, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Bobby Orr – Revolutionized the defenseman position.
• Ray Bourque – Longtime captain, all-time Bruins leader in points.
• Phil Esposito – Scoring machine in the 70s.
• Patrice Bergeron – The epitome of two-way excellence and leadership.
Buffalo Sabres
BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 14: A general view of the Buffalo Sabres logo on a jersey during the game against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center on January 14 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
• Gilbert Perreault – Franchise’s first superstar.
• Dominik Hasek – One of the greatest goaltenders ever.
• Rick Martin – Key part of the “French Connection” line.
• Ryan Miller – Franchise leader in wins; Team USA hero.
Detroit Red Wings
MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 16: A closeup view of the Detroit Red Wings logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on April 16, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Gordie Howe – Mr. Hockey.
• Steve Yzerman – Captain, champion, and now architect.
• Nicklas Lidström – The perfect defenseman.
• Terry Sawchuk – Iconic goaltender from the Original Six era.
Florida Panthers
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 30: A detail of the Florida Panthers logo during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on October 30, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
• Roberto Luongo – Franchise cornerstone in goal.
• Pavel Bure – Brief but electric tenure.
• Aleksander Barkov – Current captain and all-time great.
• Jonathan Huberdeau – All-time points leader before trade.
Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 14: A close-up view of the Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Maurice “Rocket” Richard – The original legend.
• Jean Béliveau – Class and Cups.
• Guy Lafleur – Flair and firepower.
• Patrick Roy – Dominant playoff performer.
Ottawa Senators (modern)
RALEIGH, NC – APRIL 04: Ottawa Senators logo prior to the second period the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on April 04, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)***
• Daniel Alfredsson – Mr. Senator.
• Erik Karlsson – Dynamic, record-setting defenseman.
• Jason Spezza – Face of the franchise for a decade.
• Craig Anderson – Heroic in net.
Tampa Bay Lightning
• Martin St. Louis – Undrafted to unforgettable.
• Steven Stamkos – Face of the modern dynasty.
• Victor Hedman – Defensive anchor of two Cup wins.
• Nikita Kucherov – One of the most dynamic scorers of his era.
Toronto Maple Leafs
SUNRISE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: The Toronto Maple Leafs logo is seen on a jersey during the third period of a game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on October 19, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
• Dave Keon – 60s icon and Conn Smythe winner.
• Darryl Sittler – Historic 10-point night and leadership.
• Mats Sundin – Consistent greatness.
• Auston Matthews – Modern-day scoring legend.
Carolina Hurricanes
MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 01: A closeup view of the Carolina Hurricanes’ logo during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on April 1, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Rod Brind’Amour – Player and coach; Mr. Hurricane.
• Eric Staal – Top scorer and Cup champ.
• Cam Ward – 2006 Conn Smythe winner.
• Ron Francis – Franchise face dating back to Hartford.
Columbus Blue Jackets
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 07: A general view of the Columbus Blue Jackets jersey logo worn by Elvis Merzlikins #90 during the second period of the NHL preseason game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on October 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images
• Rick Nash – First star and long-time captain.
• Sergei Bobrovsky – Two-time Vezina winner.
• Cam Atkinson – Drafted, developed, delivered.
• Nick Foligno – Captain and community pillar.
New Jersey Devils
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 13: General view of the New Jersey Devils jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
• Martin Brodeur – Goaltending legend.
• Scott Stevens – Fearsome captain and hitter.
• Scott Niedermayer – Grace and speed on the back end.
• Patrik Elias – All-time points leader.
New York Islanders
MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 11: A closeup view of the New York Islanders’ logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 11, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Mike Bossy – Purest goal scorer of his time.
• Bryan Trottier – Playmaker and leader.
• Denis Potvin – Anchor of the dynasty.
• Billy Smith – Playoff warrior in net.
New York Rangers
• Mark Messier – The guarantee, the Cup.
• Brian Leetch – Conn Smythe–winning defenseman.
• Henrik Lundqvist – King Henrik ruled the crease.
• Rod Gilbert – Franchise legend of the early days.
Philadelphia Flyers
MONTREAL, QC – DECEMBER 16: A detailed view of the Philadelphia Flyers’ logo seen on a jersey during overtime against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on December 16, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Bobby Clarke – Captain of the Broad Street Bullies.
• Bernie Parent – Goalie hero of the 70s.
• Eric Lindros – Power and finesse combined.
• Claude Giroux – Modern face of the franchise.
Pittsburgh Penguins
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 17: A detailed view of the Pittsburgh Penguins logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on October 17, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Mario Lemieux – Franchise savior on and off ice.
• Sidney Crosby – Modern dynasty’s captain.
• Jaromir Jagr – Electrifying scoring machine.
• Evgeni Malkin – Underappreciated greatness.
Washington Capitals
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 23: A general view of the Washington Capitals jersey logo during the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on October 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
• Alex Ovechkin – Greatest goal scorer of his era.
• Nicklas Backstrom – Playmaker extraordinaire.
• Peter Bondra – Scoring legend of the 90s.
• Rod Langway – Defensive cornerstone.
Arizona Coyotes/Utah
• Shane Doan – The heart and soul.
• Keith Tkachuk – 90s power forward.
• Teppo Numminen – Defensive rock.
• Clayton Keller – Modern franchise leader.
Chicago Blackhawks
Oct 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the logo on the jersey of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
• Bobby Hull – The Golden Jet.
• Stan Mikita – Legendary playmaker.
• Jonathan Toews – Captain Serious with 3 Cups.
• Patrick Kane – Showtime and scoring.
Colorado Avalanche
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 23: Samuel Girard #49 of the Colorado Avalanche skates on the ice during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
• Joe Sakic – Captain, Cup winner, executive.
• Peter Forsberg – Two-way force.
• Patrick Roy – Dominated in clutch.
• Nathan MacKinnon – Driving force of the 2022 Cup.
Dallas Stars
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 15: A general view of the Dallas Stars jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on December 15, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
• Mike Modano – American hockey icon.
• Sergei Zubov – Quiet brilliance on D.
• Ed Belfour – Eagle in net.
• Jamie Benn – Leader of the modern era.
Minnesota Wild
• Mikko Koivu – First captain, franchise anchor.
• Kirill Kaprizov – Most electric player in team history.
• Marian Gaborik – First superstar.
• Ryan Suter – Key in stabilizing the franchise.
Nashville Predators
MONTREAL, CANADA – DECEMBER 05: A closeup view of the Nashville Predators logo during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 5, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Nashville Predators 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Pekka Rinne – Franchise goalie.
• Shea Weber – Devastating defenseman.
• Roman Josi – Modern captain and Norris winner.
• David Legwand – The original Predator.
St. Louis Blues
Mar 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the logo on the jersey of St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
• Brett Hull – Pure sniper.
• Al MacInnis – Booming shot and leadership.
• Bernie Federko – Hall of Fame center.
• Ryan O’Reilly – 2019 Conn Smythe winner.
Winnipeg Jets
MONTREAL, QC – MARCH 04: A close-up detail of the Winnipeg Jets logo seen during the second period at the Bell Centre on March 4, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
(Modern franchise)
• Blake Wheeler – Longtime captain.
• Connor Hellebuyck – Franchise goalie.
• Mark Scheifele – Drafted and developed star.
• Teemu Selanne – Rookie season still unmatched.
Anaheim Ducks
MONTREAL, CANADA – DECEMBER 09: A closeup view of the Anaheim Ducks logo on a jersey during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 9, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Teemu Selanne – The Finnish Flash.
• Paul Kariya – Skill and speed.
• Ryan Getzlaf – Captain, Cup winner.
• Jean-Sébastien Giguère – Conn Smythe legend.
Calgary Flames
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 25: A detailed view of the jersey logo worn by the Calgary Flames during the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on November 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
• Jarome Iginla – Power, skill, leadership.
• Lanny McDonald – Iconic mustache and Cup win.
• Miikka Kiprusoff – Franchise goaltender.
• Theo Fleury – Gritty and electric.
Edmonton Oilers
MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 12: A detailed view of the Edmonton Oilers’ logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 12, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Wayne Gretzky – The Great One.
• Mark Messier – Heart and soul of dynasty.
• Jari Kurri – Deadly sniper.
• Connor McDavid – Best of his generation.
Los Angeles Kings
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 17: A closeup view of the Los Angeles Kings crest during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on October 17, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Wayne Gretzky – Changed hockey in California.
• Luc Robitaille – All-time leading LW scorer.
• Drew Doughty – Two-way D dynamo.
• Jonathan Quick – Backboned two Cups.
San Jose Sharks
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: The logo on the San Jose Sharks on a jersey during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on October 04, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
• Joe Thornton – Iconic playmaker and leader.
• Patrick Marleau – All-time games played.
• Evgeni Nabokov – Goalie cornerstone.
• Brent Burns – Norris winner, wild man.
Seattle Kraken
OTTAWA, CANADA – DECEMBER 02: Detailed view of the Seattle Kraken logo on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken jersey during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on December 02, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)
(Still building history)
• Matty Beniers – First Calder winner.
• Jared McCann – First 40-goal scorer.
• Philipp Grubauer – Playoff heroics in 2024.
• Dave Hakstol – Inaugural head coach.
Vancouver Canucks
MONTREAL, CANADA – NOVEMBER 12: A detailed view of the Vancouver Canucks logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on November 12, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
• Henrik Sedin – Playmaker supreme.
• Daniel Sedin – Elite scorer, twin synergy.
• Trevor Linden – Heart of the franchise.
• Roberto Luongo – Nearly carried them to the Cup.
Vegas Golden Knights
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 15: A general view of the Vegas Golden Knights jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on October 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
• Marc-André Fleury – Face of the early years.
• Mark Stone – Captain and clutch.
• Jonathan Marchessault – Conn Smythe and consistency.
