The Greatest Player in the History of Each NHL Franchise

Anaheim Ducks: Teemu Selanne (1996-2001, 2005-present)

Atlanta Thrashers: Ilya Kovalchuk (2001-2010)

Boston Bruins: Bobby Orr (1966-1976)

Buffalo Sabres: Gilbert Perreault (1970-1986)

Calgary Flames: Al MacInnis (1981-1994)

Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes: Ron Francis (1981-1991, 1998-2004)

Chicago Blackhawks: Stan Mikita (1959-1980)

Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche: Joe Sakic (1988-2009)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Rick Nash (2002-present)

Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars: Mike Modano (1989-2010)

Detroit Red Wings: Gordie Howe (1946-1971)

Edmonton Oilers: Wayne Gretzky (1979-1988)

Florida Panthers: Pavel Bure (1999-2002)

Los Angeles Kings: Marcel Dionne (1975-1987)

Minnesota Wild: Marian Gaborik (2000-2009)

Montreal Canadiens: Jean Beliveau (1950-1971)

Nashville Predators: Kimmo Timonen (1998-2007)

New Jersey Devils: Martin Brodeur (1991-present)

New York Islanders: Mike Bossy (1977-1987)

New York Rangers: Brian Leetch (1987-2004)

Ottawa Senators: Daniel Alfredsson (1995-present)

Philadelphia Flyers: Bobby Clarke (1969-1984)

Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes: Dale Hawerchuk (1981-1990)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Mario Lemieux (1984-1997, 2000-2006)

San Jose Sharks: Evgeni Nabokov (1999-2010)

St. Louis Blues: Brett Hull (1988-1998)

Tampa Bay Lightning: Martin St. Louis (2000-present)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Darryl Sittler( 1970-1982)

Vancouver Canucks: Trevor Linden (1988-1998, 2001-2008)

Washington Capitals: Rod Langway (1982-1993)