UNIONDALE, NY – 1984: Mike Bossy #22 of the New York Islanders skates during a game in 1984 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Mike Bossy played for the Islanders from 1977 -1987. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
10. Mike Bossy: Highest average goals per game in NHL history.
9. Patrick Roy
Canadian professional hockey player Patrick Roy of the Montreal Canadiens hoists the Stanley Cup over his head as he celebrates their championship victory over the Los Angeles Kings, Montreal, Canada, June 9, 1993. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
The creator of the Butterfly technique.
8. Ray Bourque
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 21: Ray Bourque #77 of the Wales Conference and the Boston Bruins skates on the ice during warm-ups before the 1990 41st NHL All-Star Game against the Campbell Conference on January 21, 1990 at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Wales Conference defeated the Campbell Conference 12-7. (Photo by B Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
13 First-Team All-star selections.
7. Jaromir Jagr
LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 01: Jaromir Jagr #66 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck during a NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on January 1, 1996 at USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Second in points in NHL history.
6. Alex Ovechkin
VANCOUVER, CANADA – MARCH 16: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates during the first period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on March 16, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)
If anyone can break Gretzky’s record, it could be him.
5. Sidney Crosby
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 15: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on February 15, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
An offensive juggernaut.
4. Gordie Howe
BLOOMINGTON, MN – MARCH 17: Gordie Howe #9 of the Detroit Red Wings skates on the ice during an NHL game against the Minnesota North Stars on March 17, 1968 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
Mr. Hockey.
3. Bobby Orr
BUFFALO, NEW YORK – CIRCA 1970: Bobby Orr #4 of the Boston Bruins 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 )
Greatest Defenseman of all time.
2. Mario Lemieux
Canadian professional hockey player Mario Lemieux, forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, pose with the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Pens celebrate their second straight Stanley Cup Championship after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-5 in game four, Chicago, June 1, 1992. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
If not for Gretzky, he’s number one for sure.
1. Wayne Gretzky
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 02: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Los Angeles Kings looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on November 2, 1990 at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
