Setting the Record Straight: The Top 50 Hockey Players of the Expansion Era

Who's Better, Who's Best in Hockey?: Setting the Record Straight on the Top 50 Hockey Players of the Expansion Era

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The Expansion Era of the National Hockey League (NHL) began in 1967 with the addition of six new teams: the California Seals, the Los Angeles Kings, the Minnesota North Stars, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the St. Louis Blues. These teams joined the Original Six teams: the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Detroit Red Wings, the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Rangers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Expansion Era has been a time of great change and growth for the NHL. The league has expanded to 32 teams, and the game of hockey has become faster, more skilled, and more exciting. Some of the greatest players in NHL history have played during the Expansion Era, including Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, and Mario Lemieux.

In this book, I will rank the top 50 players of the Expansion Era. My rankings are based on a combination of factors, including individual statistics, team success, and impact on the game. I have also considered the opinions of hockey experts and fans.

I believe that my rankings are the most accurate and comprehensive assessment of the top players of the Expansion Era. I hope that you will enjoy reading this book and that it will help you to appreciate the great players who have played the game of hockey during this era.

The Top 50 Players of the Expansion Era

1. Bobby Orr 2. Wayne Gretzky 3. Mario Lemieux 4. Gordie Howe 5. Maurice Richard 6. Jean Béliveau 7. Guy Lafleur 8. Steve Yzerman 9. Joe Sakic 10. Patrick Roy 11. Mark Messier 12. Sidney Crosby 13. Alex Ovechkin 14. Nicklas Lidström 15. Chris Chelios 16. Pavel Bure 17. Brett Hull 18. Luc Robitaille 19. Mike Bossy 20. Ray Bourque 21. Marcel Dionne 22. Denis Potvin 23. Peter Forsberg 24. Jari Kurri 25. Eric Lindros 26. Pat LaFontaine 27. Lanny McDonald 28. Paul Coffey 29. Doug Gilmour 30. Bernie Parent 31. Terry Sawchuk 32. Jacques Plante 33. Gump Worsley 34. Eddie Giacomin 35. Glenn Hall 36. Johnny Bower 37. Tony Esposito 38. Ken Dryden 39. Rogatien Vachon 40. Billy Smith 41. Mike Richter 42. Dominik Hasek 43. Martin Brodeur 44. Henrik Lundqvist 45. Patrick Kane 46. Jonathan Toews 47. Anze Kopitar 48. Connor McDavid 49. Auston Matthews 50. Leon Draisaitl

Honorable Mentions

The following players were considered for the top 50, but they ultimately did not make the cut.

* Sergei Fedorov * Cam Neely * Phil Esposito * Bryan Trottier * Mike Gartner * Lindy Ruff * Rod Brind'Amour * Martin St. Louis * Pavel Datsyuk

The Expansion Era has been a golden age for the NHL. The game has never been better, and the players have never been more skilled. I hope that this book has helped you to appreciate the great players who have played the game during this era.

Who's Better, Who's Best in Hockey?: Setting the Record Straight on the Top 50 Hockey Players of the Expansion Era

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2797 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	288 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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