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<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-american-hockey-players-of-all-time/ranker-hockey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of famous hockey players</a> from Canada, listed alphabetically with photos of the players when available. Canada has produced some very talented hockey players over the years, including centers, goalies, wings and defensive players. These are some of the best Canadian hockey players to ever live, so if you're a native of Canada and are aspiring to play hockey professionally then these people should be your idols. If you're searching for a particular popular hockey player from Canada then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.List includes Brian Cullen, Brad Richardson and more.This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest Canadian hockey players?" and "Which hockey players are from Canada?" You can click on the names of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hockey-players-from-switzerland/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">legendary hockey players</a> of Canada in order to get more information about each one. If you play hockey or just love the sport then use this list of talented <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-canadian-mlb-players-of-all-time/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Canadian baseball players</a> to find some athletes you haven't heard of before.

Famous Hockey Players from Canada

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List of famous Olympic gold medal winners from every event, with photos of the athletes when available. These historic Olympic gold medal winners are listed by popularity, so the most historic Olympians are at the top of the list. Olympic medalists who have won the gold medal are among an elite group, as many athletes who train their entire lives will never even qualify for the Olympics. The famous Olympic competitors on this list may have either competed in the Summer Olympics or Winter Olympics, but what they all have in common is that they each took home a gold medal. The list you're viewing contains people like Michael Phelps and Kobe Bryant.If you're trying to answer the questions, &quot;Which Olympians have won a gold medal?&quot; and &quot;How many people have won an Olympic gold medal?&quot; then this list has you covered.This list includes notable gold medal winners from almost every Olympics. They didn't all get their own Wheaties boxes, but every person who has ever won a gold medal is impressive enough to be included in this list.

Famous Olympic Gold Medal Winners

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Shea Weber

Shea Michael Weber (born August 14, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who serves as captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is an NHL All-Star and a two-time Olympic gold medallist.
Drafted in the second round, 49th overall, by the Nashville Predators in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Weber had spent his entire NHL career with the Predators until being traded to Montreal. He had previously played for the Sicamous Eagles of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Weber has represented Canada at a number of International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)-sanctioned events, winning a World Junior Ice Hockey Championship gold medal in 2005, an Ice Hockey World Championships gold medal in 2007, and two Olympic gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
Weber was traded to the Canadiens in exchange for P. K. Subban on June 29, 2016.

The Best and Worst of the NHL

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The best current NHL players are not just the league-leading skaters and goaltenders in the league right now but also some of the best hockey players in the world. These players are consistently leading their teams in statistical categories and in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

As the NHL&#39;s golden child and <a href="/list/fan-favorite-nhl-players/powerofthepuck" target="_blank">fan favorite NHL player</a>, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins is seen by many as the best current NHL player. The young star quickly made his mark in the league by leading the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Championship in 2009 at the age of 21, the youngest captain to ever do so. He had a little help though with Evgeni Malkin, who also makes this list, serving as the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the MVP of the playoffs.

But there are many more great current NHL players in the league besides those playing in Pittsburgh. Steven Stamkos, Alexander Giroux, Alexander Ovechkin, Pavel Datsyuk, Zdeno Chara and Jonathan Toews are all among the elite forwards and defensemen in the NHL right now. In net, Henrik Lundqvist, Jonathan Quick and Jimmy Howard are seen as the top NHL goaltenders right now.

Who do you think are the top NHL players in the league right now? The better question might be will these current hockey players be remembered among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/15-great-nhl-players" target="_blank">best NHL players of all time</a>? Have your say and vote for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-ultimate-favorites-list/stevo200?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">your favorites</a>&nbsp;for the 2018-2019 season, add those not listed or re-rank this list of the best current NHL players!

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The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-nhl-players/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">best NHL players</a> of all time are undoubtably the most talented and most decorated hockey players ever to take the ice in the National Hockey League. These NHL greats hold countless spots in the NHL record books, a fan favorites and if they haven't already been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, they surely will be when they are eligible. Plain and simple, these are hockey gods.Easily earning the title as &quot;The Great One,&quot; Wayne Gretzky is arguably among the very elite hockey players ever. Holding NHL records for everything from lifetime goals to the most goals in a season to the most career assists, points and even short-handed goals, there was little Gretzky didn't dominate during his 20 seasons in the National Hockey League.While Gretzky is &quot;The Great One,&quot; he's far from the only great one. Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe, is right up there with Gretzky with an impressive hockey career that lasted until he was 52 years of age. Along with other NHL legends like Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Mark Messier and Maurice Richard, these hockey greats dominated the league during their time.Many will follow in the footsteps, or skate strides, of these all-time best NHL players but few will ever reach the level of greatness that these talented men have. Who is your all-time favorite NHL star? How would you rank these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nhl-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NHL players</a> of all time? Tell us by voting for your favorites below, adding any that are missed or even re-ranking this list of the best NHL players of all time below. Looking for more detailed rankings by position? Check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-nhl-defensemen-of-all-time/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best NHL defensemen of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-hockey-goaltenders-of-all-time/angie-marie" target="_blank">best hockey goaltenders of all time</a> rankings too!

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The best NHL defensemen of all time include Norris Trophy winners, Stanley Cup winners and some of the most talented players to ever put on a pair of skates. These professional hockey defensemen aren't just the best to ever man the blue line in the National Hockey League but also some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-hockey-players-of-all-time/beausteele2000" target="_blank">best hockey players to ever play the game</a>. With the retirement of Detroit Red Wings captain Nick Lidstrom in May 2012, the argument over which defensive player is the best ever with two names dominating the discussion. Younger fans will swear that Lidstrom, who won the Norris Trophy as the top defenseman in the NHL seven times, is the best NHL defenseman ever. As perhaps the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hockey-players-from-sweden/reference" target="_blank">most successful hockey player from Sweden</a>, he played 20 years in the NHL, won four championships, became the first European-born player to captain a Stanley Cup-champion team and won the gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics, all while acting like a true professional and highly respected gentleman while doing so. Others will argue that the best NHL defenseman of all time is hands down Bobby Orr. The long-time member of the Boston Bruins won the Norris Trophy eight times plus won the league's MVP award, the Hart Trophy, three times during his 12 seasons in the NHL. The Hockey Hall of Fame member not only still holds several league records but also changed how the game was played with his innovative style. Lidstrom and Orr were one-of-a-kind players who will always be remembered as the top blue-liners to ever take the ice but they are far from the only highly talented defensemen in NHL history. The likes of Doug Harvey, Paul Coffee, Raymond Bourque, Eddie Shore and even Chris Chelios all had amazing careers as NHL defensemen and deserve lots of credit for that. But which NHL defenseman is the absolute best of all time? Vote for Team Lidstrom or Team Orr, or another player you think is deserving of the title below!

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The most likable NHL players are a mix of superstars and role players. Some players become popular with fans and teammates by scoring huge point totals and helping their teams win, while others gain the respect of other hockey players and viewers at home with their strong work ethic and dedication to the game.

Players like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin are among the most famous and loved players in the game, while also earning a reputation as being among the nicest players in the league. Meanwhile, younger, up-and-coming stars like Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews are earning reputations for their talent and becoming fan favorites as some of the most likable guys in the NHL.

So check out this list of the most liked players in the NHL today, and vote up the players you love to watch play the game and appreciate both on and off the ice.

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2019

Do you know who is the best all-around athlete of 2019? We are not just talking about offensive powerhouses but players that show a high intelligence for the sports they play. We are talking about&nbsp;play makers. Which of these athletes knows their sport the best and will achieve greatness in 2019? The best all-around athletes in 2019 will have multiple achievements throughout the year, most likely piling onto an already impressive list of championships and awards. Look for the greats like Neymar, LeBron James, Manny Machado, and Novak Djokovic. This list is a collection&nbsp;of&nbsp;best&nbsp;all-around athletes in the world based on their 2019 performance.

Don&#39;t see an athlete that you think should be on here? Add them to the list and see how high they climb in the rankings!&nbsp;Check back throughout the year to see how these athletes are performing for the top spot on the list.

Vote up the athletes you think to be considered best all-around because of how they are performing in 2019.&nbsp;

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Among the many NHL awards handed out each year, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-nhl-hart-trophy/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Hart Trophy</a> is easily one of the most sought-after &mdash; which is synonymous&nbsp;with the NHL MVP. While players may not outright strive for the title all season long, they all play their absolute best and do whatever they can to get their team a win, game after game. Regardless, the league MVP title is given to those guys who continually contribute to wins and bring the most value to their team. Nikita Kucherov took the trophy home last year, and while&nbsp;he&#39;s also factored in the Hart Trophy odds this&nbsp;season, who do you think will ultimately be named the NHL MVP for the 2019-20 season?

In addition to Kucherov, other likely candidates for the 2020&nbsp;Hart Trophy include both league vets and fresh faces in the league. Coming off a Stanley Cup loss last season, could&nbsp;top Bruins player&nbsp;David Pastrnak use that as fuel for an MVP-worthy season? Or will young players like Auston Matthews make their way up the MVP race? Needless to say, there are&nbsp;a lot of talented players in the running for the Hart Trophy in 2020 &mdash; and the potential winners&nbsp;could be any of them.

Check out the list of MVP candidates below and cast a vote for the players you think will end up nabbing the 2020 Hart Trophy. If you think other players deserve to make the list as the season progresses, feel free to add them. Vote below, then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2020-stanley-cup-predictions/pedro-cerrano" target="_blank">top 2019-20 Stanley Cup contenders</a>.

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List of the greatest Montreal Canadiens of all time. The best players to ever call themselves Canadiens, in more than the geographical sense, are ranked here as the best Canadiens of all time. The Canadiens where one of the four founding NHL teams, then called&nbsp;Le Club de Hockey Canadien.The Canadiens have been an NHL team for over 100 years, founded in 1909. They have won a whopping twenty-four Stanley Cups and 22 division championships. Given their rich history, so truly great and memorable players have been Canadiens. The men who appear on this list of the best Montreal Canadiens are the best of the best, and are the reasons this team has seen so much success.Vote up the best Canadiens below and see where your favorite players rank!

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List of the greatest Nashville Predators of all time. The Nashville Predators were founded in 1998 in the&nbsp;Central Division of the NHL's Western Conference. The 2013-2014 saw great players like Shea Weber and Mike Fisher, but all through the Predators's history, there have been some truly amazing hockey players out on the rink.The Nashville Predators are encouraged by the love and support of their mascot, Gnash and play at the Bridgestone Arena. Fans often throw catfish onto the ice after a goal, a nod to the octopus throwing tradition of one of the NHL's original teams, the Detroit Red Wings. The players on this list are the best of the best who have ever skated for the Predators, including Scott Hartnell and others.The Nashville Predators have yet to win a Stanley Cup, but these players are truly great. Vote up the best Predators below and see where your favorites rank!

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Being a fairly common name, it's no surprise there are a lot of famous people with the last name Weber. Do you recognize all the celebrities whose last name is Weber on this list? Although not all of these people are related, they are all famous people with Weber as their surname. From athletes and actors to musicians and political figures, this list provides images of each famous Weber along with information about their lives. If your surname is also Weber, you very well could be related to some of the well-known people on this list. Examples of famous Webers include Shea Weber, Amy Weber, and Holly Weber, but there are plenty of others on this list to learn about other than just those three. If you want to know more about each celebrity Weber, click their corresponding row and more information will appear. In some cases you can click the person's name and see what other lists of ours they are ranked on.

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