Berlin, Germany: Major League: Richard Mulhern: 26: 0: 10: 10: 11: 1979-1980: 1: D: 1955-03-01: Edmonton, ALTA: Major League: Kirk Muller: 102: 29: 33: 62: 127: 1995-1997: 2: C: 1966-02-08: Kingston, ONT: Major League: Craig Muni: 19: 0: 2: 2: 6: 1981-1986: 4: D: 1962-07-19: Toronto, ONT: Major League: Larry Murphy: 151: 19: 81: 100: 54: 1995-1997: 2: D: 1961-03-08: Scarborough, ONT: Major League: Ken Murray… Although Peter’s son, Paul, is the more recognizable Stastny in today’s NHL, Peter was a stellar player during the 1980s and 90s. Peter and his brother, Anton, defected from Czechoslovakia and became the first stars from the Eastern Bloc to play in the NHL. In addition to his Rocket Richard Trophies, Ovechkin won the 2006 Calder Memorial Trophy, has three Hart Memorial Trophies, one Art Ross Trophy, and is an 11-time all-star. Yankees pitcher Domingo German publicly apologized Wednesday for a domestic violence incident that merited a suspension, while his teammates weighed in … Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. In 2011-12, when Crosby was held to 22 games, Malkin scored 50 goals and had 109 points to lead the league. He is the only man, besides Roger Federer, to win a record seven Wimbledon singles championships in the Open Era. He made an immediate impact, scoring 76 goals during his rookie campaign, earning him the Calder Memorial Trophy. For a long time the NHL was dominated b. Since the formation of the NHL, 709 different players have played with the Canadiens As of May 5, 2019, 83 goaltenders and 777 skaters (forwards and defencemen) have appeared in at least one regular-season and/or playoff game with the Montreal Canadiens since the formation of the league in the 1917–18 NHL season. The best German hockey players have played on a number of NHL teams like the Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose … This list of German NHL players includes familiar German hockey players like Marco Sturm, Jochen Hecht, Christian Ehrhoff, and Uwe Krupp as well as former hockey players from Germany like Willie Huber, Michel Larocque, and David Wolf. At 6'6", 255 pounds, Uwe Krupp towered over opposing players during his NHL tenure. At 6'6", 255 pounds, Uwe Krupp towered over opposing players during his NHL tenure. But European success in the NHL hasn’t just been recent. The NBA was founded on June 6, 1946, in New York City, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). He was part of one of the biggest trades in history when he was dealt from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Quebec Nordiques for Eric Lindros. The German national team, under the direction of German Stanley Cup winner Uwe Krupp, is improving and may soon become a fixture at the Olympics. Known more for his defensive ability and strong face-off numbers, Goc played for Germany in the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics. As part of the Western Hockey League’s 50 th Season celebrations, a panel of historians selected the top 125 players in WHL history this past September. Sign up for our 'DAILY BEST Newsletter' for the latest & greatest hockey news & analysis. Federov won that Stanley Cup with the Red Wings and two additional Cups, one in 1998 and the second in 2002. For him to pass Gretzky’s record, he needs to average 36 goals for the next seven seasons. Forsberg had immediate success, winning the 1995 Calder Memorial Trophy. Edit source History Talk (0) Share. The only one of his countrymen to ever truly dominate the NHL offensively, the 24-year-old already sits just 65 points shy of Marco Sturm’s all-time German scoring mark. The culmination of Selanne’s career came when he finally captured the Stanley Cup in 2007. Edit. Using era-adjusted stats, Ovechkin’s goal total jumps from 661 to 798 and to third all-time behind only Gordie Howe and Jagr. One player who we wish we could’ve seen play more NHL games is Peter Forsberg. For today’s NHLers, entering the league at 18 and playing until age 35 is remarkable. The German national team thrived under Krupp's direction before he resigned from the position. Internationally, Seidenberg has played in three Winter Olympics (2002, 2006, 2010), scoring twice and adding an assist in 16 contests. If that is the case, what a career it was. Forsberg was one of the best playmakers of his generation, and his 1.25 points-per-game stands eighth all-time and he is fourth all-time in career assists-per-game. Kurri’s success is often linked to Gretzky and Mark Messier but Kurri was still plenty productive after Gretzky was traded with 195 points in 156 games until Kurri also departed Edmonton. Rounding out the offense, Germany has a couple of NHLers in Tom Kuhnhackl and Tobias Rieder, plus their national league’s top players. From this list, WHL fans voted at Top50.whl.ca to select the Top 50 WHL Players of All-Time. He was also the second-highest scorer during the 1980s behind only Wayne Gretzky. 14 would be a bit off the board for the Oilers as … Ehrhoff teamed with Dennis Seidenberg in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics. Sundin scored 1.002 points per game in 1,346 career regular season games. But, in spite of his injuries, he is one of the most dynamic players of his generation and will be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame when eligible.eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-box-4','ezslot_3',804,'0','0'])); As is always the case with these lists, half of the fun is the debate. The German defenseman is 34 games shy of 600 in his career and has scored 58 times, adding exactly 200 assists. This is a list of National Hockey League statistical leaders by country of birth, sorted by total points. In 2017, when his Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup, Malkin led the postseason with 28 points. Not bad for a player from the small German town of Villingen-Schwenningen. With the Detroit Red Wings, he was part of the famed “Russian Five” unit that was unstoppable in the 1997 Playoffs, going 16-0 when one of the five scored and 0-4 when they did not. And while I would consider myself a Predators fan, I really enjoy watching all hockey and try to always take an objective approach to things. He won the 2007 Calder Memorial Trophy, has two Art Ross Trophies, and one Hart Memorial Trophy to his name. Playing in only 708 NHL games, Forsberg amassed 885 points and never had a season where he finished with a minus rating (aside from his brief comeback in 2011 where he only played in two games). He also performs at an elite level when teammate Sidney Crosby is absent with injury. But since he never applied for Canadian citizenship and held German citizenship, he played for the German national team in international tournaments. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012 and his number was retired by the Maple Leafs in 2016.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',805,'0','0'])); Sergei Fedorov is a childhood favorite. The New York Post recently published an article with a trade proposal involving Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez going to the Yankees. Is someone missing? 2014 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now. Malkin has been his best when the lights are brightest with 168 points in 162 playoff games and won the 2009 Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP. The Mannheim, West Germany,  native played for Germany in the 2002 Winter Olympics but sat out in 2006 because of injury. Although he never won an MVP, he was a five-time all-star, led the league in goals once, and won the 1985 Lady Byng Trophy. He also had his own fan club called the “Traveling Jagrs.”. The original “Finnish Flash,” Jari Kurri was a member of the Edmonton Oilers teams that won five Stanley Cups, including four with Wayne Gretzky on the roster. In 786 career games, Hecht has scored 181 times and recorded 449 points. When you use era-adjusted scoring, Jagr is second all-time in goals with 841 and only behind Gordie Howe. Although Stan Mikita is a Canadian national, he was originally born in Sokolče, Slovak Republic under the name Stanislav Guoth. In recent seasons, Jagr became one of the most beloved players in the game and was notable for his insane work ethic into his 40s, even requesting a key to the Dallas Stars’ practice facility. The 2017 Hall of Fame inductee is beloved in both his homeland of Finland as well as North America. He posted 564 goals and 785 assists for 1,349 points in his 18-season career from 1990 to 2009. Goc hasn't really found his stride in the NHL, scoring only 52 times in 446 games. This is a list of National Hockey League (NHL) players who have played at least one game in the NHL. Over the course of his career, Mikita racked up 1,467 points, good enough for 14th all-time. Lidstrom amassed 1142 points, placing him sixth among D-men all-time, which certainly throws him in the mix as one of the best hockey players and defensemen of all time. During the 1960s and 70s, Europeans started making names for themselves with the emergence of Stan Mikita. The Moers, West Germany, native is known for his offensive ability from the blue line, but his defensive ability is sometimes questioned. That doesn’t include the four times he finished runner-up in MVP voting and the three seasons he led the league in assists. Comment below with your thoughts. When he is first eligible for Hockey Hall of Fame induction three years after he formally retires, he’s certain to be inducted. With his eighth 50-goal season and his eighth Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy in 2018-19, Ovechkin reconfirmed his status as the best scorer of his generation and one of the best all-time. While Sturm is nearing the end of his professional career, he hopes to play for at least a few more seasons. In total, Kurri scored 601 goals and had 1,398 points, 20th and 21st all-time. During his remarkable career he scored 601 goals, and 1,398 points. What’s to be said about Teemu Selanne that hasn’t already been quipped? Over the course of this career, he averaged just over a point-per-game and tallied 1,349 points in total. He also one the 2003 Art Ross and Hart Memorial Trophies and was a three-time all-star. As one of the all-time bests, Selanne played the game well and played it with integrity. Their decisions to defect was pivotal and led to more players defecting until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. His 1.27 career points-per-game is the seventh-highest mark in league history and his points are second-most for a player with less than 1,000 games played. Dennis Seidenberg played for Adler Mannheim before becoming the 172nd overall pick for the Philadelphia Flyers in 2001. Seeing a country like Germany produce NHL-caliber players shows the game is growing beyond traditional boundaries and quickly becoming a fixture around the world. Mikita was also one of the first to use a full helmet that included ear protection after part of his right ear was ripped off by a puck.eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_2',830,'0','0'])); Of course, this list has to include the Finnish Flash. With many iconic names, Europeans have had great success in the league. OK, Boom Boom, shoot da puck. Sturm became a consistent 20-goal scorer in his fifth season with the Sharks before suffering a recent string of injuries and five team changes in three years. After leading the Chicago Black Hawks to the Stanley Cup in 1961 with six goals, he emerged as one of the NHL’s best players the following season. The Calw, West Germany, native has two brothers who also play professionally in Germany and internationally for the team. Although he never captured Toronto’s elusive Stanley Cup, he proved to be a great leader and was a model of consistency with 12 consecutive seasons of at least 70 points. He was the first player to break Roy Emerson’s 12 Grand Slams winning record and started to be widely regarded as one of the greatest male tennis players of all time. 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For the first time since Sept. 2019, Domingo German strode to a big-league mound in some capacity on Friday afternoon for ... and players all on your favorite mobile devices.