Most Popular Ice Hockey players - All Time Greats and Current Stars

A list of the most popular ice hockey players, including current stars and all-time greats:

Current NHL Stars (2025)

  1. Connor McDavid – Edmonton Oilers (Elite speed and playmaking)

  2. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche (Powerful skater and goal-scorer)

  3. Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins (Legendary two-way forward)

  4. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs (Prolific goal-scorer)

  5. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers (Elite passer and goal-scorer)

  6. Cale Makar – Colorado Avalanche (Dynamic defenseman)

  7. David Pastrňák – Boston Bruins (High-scoring winger)

  8. Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals (Goal-scoring legend)

  9. Igor Shesterkin – New York Rangers (Elite goaltender)

  10. Kirill Kaprizov – Minnesota Wild (Electrifying winger)

Greatest Players of All Time

  1. Wayne Gretzky – “The Great One,” holds nearly every major record

  2. Mario Lemieux – One of the most talented players ever

  3. Bobby Orr – Revolutionized the defenseman role

  4. Gordie Howe – “Mr. Hockey,” known for longevity and toughness

  5. Jaromír Jágr – Played into his 40s, second in all-time points

  6. Dominik Hašek – One of the best goalies ever

  7. Patrick Roy – Legendary goaltender with multiple Cups

  8. Mark Messier – Leader and six-time Stanley Cup champion

  9. Steve Yzerman – Detroit Red Wings legend

  10. Sidney Crosby – Modern-day legend with multiple Cups

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