Top 5 NHL Players
1. Sidney Crosby, the face of the NHL and man has he lived up to the hype. He has scoring titles and MVP’s to go along with his Stanley Cup and gold medal. He scored the game winning goal in overtime in the Olympics and was the youngest captain to ever win a Stanley Cup. Sid has saved the NHL and the Penguins and is the most recognizable name in hockey. He is in the top of the league in faceoffs and shootouts going 8 for 10 on the season. He plays excellent defense, maybe is the best passer in the league, as well as, currently leads the NHL with 47 goals. This kid is a professional in every phase of the word. He’s a leader and a winner and the best all around player in the league.
2. Alexander Ovechkin, the deadliest sniper in the world. Ovechkin can flat out score. He has lead the Washington Capitals to first in the east and maybe the top cup contender. Not only does he own the best shot in the league and is one of the faces of the NHL, this guy plays tough. He is always in the league leaders in hits and when he hits you, he goes for a knockout blow. Could very well be the most exciting player to watch with the goal scoring, speed, and huge hits.
3. Ryan Miller, the only goalie to make the list so that should tell you enough right there. In the Olympics he was a superstar, winning the tournament MVP. He showed that he could single handedly win games playing the most important position in the hockey. Not to mention goalies are judge by their performances in big games, and he showed he comes to play.
4. Patrick Kane, a new young superstar who is quickly making a name for himself. He leads the Chicago Blackhawks alongside Hossa. They have the Hawks in second place in the west and a top cup contender. Kane proved himself when he dominated for USA in the Olympics. He’s silky smooth hands and deadly wrist shot makes this young crafty player sensational.
5. Marian Hossa, is one of the leagues best snipers, but is not just one dimensional. He has blinding speed with good size and hands. He works extremely hard and is a game changer. This guy can flat out play.
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