1. Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky is the only player in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL) to score 200 points in one season, and Gretzky has achieved this feat four times in his career. He also holds the record for fastest scoring with 50 goals in 39 matches. Gretzky developed a passion for hockey in California through his time with the Los Angeles Kings, eventually turning Golden State into one of the fastest growing hockey locations in the United States.

2. Bobby Orr

Having played only 10 seasons at the NHL, Orr dominates his time by perfecting the skills and art of an attacking defender. Although Doug Harvey was a pioneer in creating the way defenders shine, it was Orr who took that philosophy to a whole new level.

Due to his fast and strong strides, Orr is able to slide around the team, often moving the field during the game. He is the gold standard for defender position with a record of scoring and assisting effective attacks. In addition, Orr’s influence went beyond the rink when he led the players against the dishonesty of the player management company Alan Eagleson.

3. Mario Lemieux

Mario Lemieux scored 282 points in 70 games in his last season for Laval Voisins. His career was interrupted for three seasons due to health reasons. Lemieux will always be remembered as one of the greatest players on ice. In addition, the Mario Lemieux Foundation that supports cancer treatment research has made his name known and remembered with great respect.

4. Gordie Howe

Howe is a player who scored more than 800 goals in NHL history. With six MVP titles in a decade, Howe truly dominated his time. His career spanned from the end of World War II to the midst of the Cold War with 32 professional seasons at the NHL and World Hockey Association.

5. Jaromir Jagr

Jaromir Jagr owns five scoring titles, three Lester Pearson titles (now Ted Lindsay) and a Hart title, and he has won all the individual hockey player awards.

With great strength, physique and playing skills, Jaromir Jagr will easily reach a career-leading record of more than 800 without a three-year hiatus. At the age of 43, he is still an effective player and is most sought after by the NHL teams.