The Hottest NHL Players Right Now

Keep up with the latest NHL gossip with our rundown of the hottest NHL players right now. From trade rumors to contract extensions we’ve got you covered.

Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby Canadian professional ice hockey player is currently the hottest NHL player Crosby was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and is now the captain of the team. He has played in thirteen seasons with the Penguins and is a three-time Stanley Cup champion.

Alexander Ovechkin

Alexander Ovechkin is currently on a tear, leading the NHL in goals with 46. The 33-year-old winger is showing no signs of slowing down, and is a big reason why the Washington Capitals are once again near the top of the standings. Ovechkin is a three-time MVP and a five-time NHL scoring champion, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. If he keeps up his current pace, he could finish his career as the NHL’s All-time leading goal scorer.

Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane is one of the most popular players in the NHL right now. The reason for this is his incredible skill on the ice. He has been a key player for the Chicago Blackhawks since he was drafted in 2007. In 2010, he helped the Blackhawks win their first Stanley Cup in 49 years. He was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the NHL’s playoff MVP.

Kane is known for his scoring ability. He is a three-time All-Star and has won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer twice. In 2015, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL players in history. Kane is still only 28 years old, so there is a good chance that he will continue to impress fans for many years to come.

Carey Price

Carey Price is a Canadian professional Ice Hockey goaltender who plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s most Valuable Player and the Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender.

Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist is a Swedish professional Ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is often referred to by his nickname “King Henrik”. He has posted eleven 30-win seasons in his thirteen-year NHL career and is one of only three goaltenders in NHL history to do so. Lundqvist has been nominated for the Vezina Trophy nine times, winning it three times. He was awarded the title of MVP by both the Rangers and the NHL after the 2011–12 season.

In international play, Lundqvist has represented Sweden five times. Most notably, he won gold medals at both the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and at the 2017 World Championships in Cologne. With a gold medal at the 2004 World Championships he became a member of the “Triple Gold Club”, thus becoming only the second goaltender in history to achieve such a feat.

Jamie Benn

The Dallas Stars’ captain is having a great season, leading his team in scoring with 66 points in 58 games. He’s on pace for his best statistical year yet and is a big reason why the Stars are near the top of the Western Conference standings. Benn is a talented two-way forward who can dominate a game at both ends of the ice. At 6’2” and 210 pounds, he has the size to create space for himself and his teammates. He also has a great shot and isn’t afraid to use it, as evidenced by his 16 goals this season. Benn is one of the NHL’s premier power forwards and should be in contention for the Hart Trophy as league MVP come season’s end.

Tyler Seguin

Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars is one of the hottest players in the NHL right now. He’s got 29 goals and 26 assists for 55 points in just 46 games this season. He’s also a plus-23, which ranks him sixth in the league.

Patrick Sharp

Patrick Sharp is currently one of the hottest players in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks winger is currently riding a five-game point streak, during which he has racked up eight points (four goals, four assists). Sharp has been a key player for the Blackhawks all season long and he is currently tied for the team lead in goals with 23. With the NHL playoffs just around the corner, Sharp is poised to lead the Blackhawks on a deep run.

Jonathan Toews

Jonathan Toews is one of the hottest NHL Players right now. The 28-year-old center for the Chicago Blackhawks is in the midst of an excellent season, with 17 goals and 31 assists in 52 games. Toews is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a three-time Olympian, and he’s widely considered to be one of the best players in the world. If you’re looking for someone to root for in the NHL, Jonathan Toews is a Great Choice

Duncan Keith

Duncan Keith is one of the hottest NHL players right now. The Chicago Blackhawks defenseman is having an incredible season, leading the team in scoring and helping them to the best record in the league. He’s also a great two-way player providing solid defense and chipping in offensively when needed. Keith is a huge reason why the Blackhawks are one of the top teams in the NHL, and he’s definitely one of the hottest players in the league right now.