NHL Power Rankings: Who Has The Most Powerful Slapshot in the NHL?

NHL fans live for the big hits, intense fights, and devastating slappers.

The method of scoring that inspired the name of the 1977 comedy has been was the trademark talent of players like Bobby Hull, Al McInnis, and Chad Kilger has been mastered over the years by today's players.

The following is a list of the top 25 fastest slapshots in the league.

25) Mike Komisarek (Toronto Maple Leafs)

The New York native, University of Michigan product, spent six seasons with the Canadiens before joining the Toronto Maple Leafs last year.

Komisarek is better known for his hard-hitting style of play, but when he gets a hold of a puck it leaves his stick in a hurry.

The following is a highlight video of Komisarek while he was in Montreal.

24) Jarret Stoll (Los Angeles Kings)

One of the few players in the NHL ever to be drafted twice—46th overall, 2000 by the Calgary Flames and again in 2002 when he was the 36th overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers—Jarret Stoll has one of the greatest slappers in the league.

The center spent five years in Edmonton before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 2008. He had a breakout season in 2005, when he tallied 22 goals and 68 points in 82 games, but has yet to reach that total since.

In the video above Stoll, while playing with Edmonton, puts lets it rip on a powerplay against the Phoenix Coyotes.

23) Jarome Iginla (Calgary Flames)

Selected by Dallas 11th overall in the 1995 draft, Jarome Iginla never suited up for the Stars. Instead he spent 14 seasons with the Calgary Flames, serving as captain since the 2003 season.

After netting at least 30 goals every year since 2000, Iginla has become one of the most respected players in the league. With the team in a tailspin and Iginla, 33, nearing the end of his career, there has been speculation that he may be traded next season.

In the clip above Iginla uses his nasty shot to perform a hat trick against the LA Kings at the Staples Center.

22) Marek Zidlicky (Minnesota Wild)

Defenseman Marek Zidlicky, a three time 10-goal scorer, has one of the finest slapshots among blueliners in the NHL.

Zidlicky's best season was his rookie year, in 2003, when he netted 14 goals and tallied 53 points in 82 games. He has yet to reach that mark in his six years in the league (four with Nashville, two with Minnesota), but came close in 2008 with 12 goals and 42 points in 76 games.

The following is a clip of Zidlicky netting a slapshot while playing for HIFK of the SM-Liiga in Finland. He played there four years before joining the Predators in 2003. This clip was taken during the NHL lockout, when he returned to Finland to play one more season before rejoining Nashville in 2005.

21) Daniel Alfredsson (Ottawa Senators)

The 133rd overall selection by the Ottawa Senators in 1994, Alfredsson has become one of the best value picks in the NHL.

In 14 NHL seasons Alfredsson has hit the 40-goal mark twice, most recently in 2007. His production has slumped in the last two years, but he remains one of the best scorers on one of the NHL's most offensively prolific teams.

In the video above Alfredsson puts his massive shot in display on a breakaway against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

20) Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins)

The Rookie of the Year in 2007 and Stanley Cup Champion in 2009, Evgeni Malkin has established himself as one of hockey's best young players.

Last year his totals dropped due to injury, but in his second and third seasons he eclipsed the 100-point mark.

In the clip above Malkin unleashes his massive slapper, scoring on a power play against Boston.

19) Marian Hossa (Chicago Blackhawks)

After spending seven seasons in Ottawa, Marian Hossa was traded to the Thrashers as a part of the Dany Heatley deal. In 2007 he was dealt to the Penguins.

After a half year with the Pens and another with the Wings, he finally won a Cup with the Hawks this year. He has had three 40-goal seasons in his career, his most recent one coming with the Wings in 2008.

In the following clip Hossa uses his dynamic speed and devastating slapper to score shorthanded against the Senators in a game in Ottawa.

18) Mark Streit (New York Islanders)

The Swiss defensemen, who was selected 262nd overall in 2004, made his NHL debut in 2005 after spending two years in the minor leagues and six with a Swedish club.

Since the 2006 season he has had at least 10 goals, spending the last two with the New York Islanders.

The following is a highlight video from his 2007-08 season, which he spent with the Montreal Canadiens.

17) Zach Bogosian (Atlanta Thrashers)

The New York native and former Peterborough Pete, Zach Bogosian is one of the best young defensemen in the league.

In his rookie season with the Thrashers he netted nine goals in 47 games. Last year he eclipsed the 10-goal mark in 81. He is a bright part of the post-Kovalchuk era in Atlanta.

As displayed above, Bogosian uses his slapshot to score from a distance on the power play.

16) Marc-Andre Bergeron (unsigned)

At 5'9" few would expect that Marc-Andre Bergeron, an undrafted player, would have one of the hardest slapshots in the NHL.

The well-traveled defensemen eclipsed the 10-goal mark last year, the third time he has done so.

Above is a highlight reel of Bergeron's biggest slapshots.

15) Andrei Markov (Montreal Canadiens)

Drafted 162nd overall in 1998, the Russian defenseman has spent all nine seasons of his NHL career with Montreal.

With at least 10 goals in four of his nine seasons, Markov has established himself as one of the elite scoring defensemen in the league today.

In the following clip Markov blasts a one-timer to score on the San Jose Sharks.

14) Christian Erhoff (Vancouver Canucks)

After four years in the DEL, a German hockey league, Erhoff joined the Sharks in 2003.

After spending five seasons with the Sharks, Erhoff was traded to the Canucks in the offseason in order to clear cap space for Dany Heatley. Erhoff, a 10-goal scorer in 2006 and a 14-goal scorer last year, could easily be higher on this list if he had more control over his shot.

In the video above Erhoff rips it upper shelf off of the faceoff against the Avalanche.

13) Anton Babchuk (Carolina Hurricanes)

After spending the last season in the KHL, Anton Babchuk is rejoining the Hurricanes next year.

After bouncing around in the minor leagues and spending a season in his native Russia, Babchuk had a breakout season in 2008, scoring 16 goals from the blueline in 72 games.

Babchuk displays his powerful slapshot in the highlight reel provided above.

12) Sami Salo (Vancouver Canucks)

Drafted 239th overall in 1996, Sami Salo had back-to-back 10-goal seasons for the Canucks following the lockout and almost reached that number last year.

When the injury-prone defensemen is healthy he is a big scoring threat from the blueline.

In the clip above Salo unleashes a rocket against the Blue Jackets on a power play.

11) Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)

Alexander Ovechkin, on the of the best players in the NHL, has turned around the Washington Capitals' franchise and is looking to bring the franchise its first Stanley Cup.

Known more for his aggressive skating, Ovechkin has a bomb that he can unleash from the point. His three straight 100-point seasons can be attributed, in part, to the heavy shot he is capable of unloading on goaltenders.

In the clip above Jack Hillen of the New York Islanders falls victim to an Alexander Ovechkin slapper.

10) Ilya Kovalchuk (New Jersey Devils)

The lifetime Thrasher joined the New Jersey Devils at the trade deadline last year. It has yet to be determined if Kovy will play in the NHL next year after his 17-year contract was rejected.

A 40-goal scorer the last six seasons, nobody has scored more goals than Kovalchuk since he entered the league in 2001. His slapshot is one reason why he is one of the most offensively-potent players in the game today.

The following is a highlight reel displaying Kovalchuk's ability to use his slapshot to find the back of the net.

9) Bryan McCabe (Florida Panthers)

Often overlooked in the NHL community, Bryan McCabe is one of the best defensemen in the league.

McCabe has had five 10-goal seasons in his 15 years in the league. He has spent time with the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Toronto Maple Leafs before joining the Florida Panthers in 2008.

The following is a compilation of highlights throughout McCabe's career in Toronto.

8) Chris Pronger (Philadelphia Flyers)

One of the few remaining Hartford Whalers, Pronger, who spent most of his 16-career with the St. Louis Blues, has spent the last few seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks before joining the Philadelphia Flyers last year.

Pronger may be one of most polarizing figures in hockey, but even at 35 he remains productive. He has had six-straight 10-goal seasons, 12 total in his career.

In the clip above Pronger unleashes a bomb against the Bruins in last year's playoffs.

7) Jason Arnott (New Jersey Devils)

Another ageless wonder, Arnott, 35, is rejoining the Devils after spending the last four seasons with the Nashville Predators.

With 19 goals last year, Arnott came one goal shy of making it 11 straight seasons with 20 goals.

In the clip above Arnott shows that his shot has not slowed down much over the years.

6) Vincent Lecavalier (Tampa Bay Lightning)

Although his production has dropped off since his 40-goal 2007 season, which has had locals in Tampa wondering if he is worth his 11-year, $85 million contract he signed in 2008.

Lecavalier, who has one of the heaviest slapshots in the league, should return to form next year with a revamped Lightning team.

The clip above is a compilation of Lecavalier's highlights.

5) Sheldon Souray (Edmonton Oilers)

Reportedly on the trading block this year, Sheldon Souray of the Edmonton Oilers has one of the hardest slapshot in the league.

In his 12-year career the veteran defenseman has had two 20-plus scoring seasons.

Souray unleashes a one-time rocket on the powerplay against the Flyers in the clip above.

4) Dion Phaneuf (Toronto Maple Leafs)

Dealt in a blockbuster trade to the Maple Leafs at the deadline last year, Dion Phaneuf is one of the best defensemen in the league.

In 2005, his rookie season, Phaneuf scored 20 goals from the blueline. He has yet to hit that number since, but had five-straight 10-goal seasons and never dropped below that number in his NHL career.

In the clip above Phaneuf's heavy slapshot breaks the plexiglas twice in a game against the Minnesota Wild.

3) Brian Rolston (New Jersey Devils)

After stops in Colorado, Boston, and Minnesota in his 17-year career, Brian Rolston has returned to the New Jersey Devils.

After three-straight 30-goal seasons in Minnesota, Rolston has yet to eclipse the 30-goal mark in New Jersey, but his slapshot is still one of the most feared in the league.

In the video above former Ducks goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere avoids being hit by a Rolston slapper.

2) Shea Weber (Nashville Predators)

Recently named captain of the Nashville Predators following Arnott's departure, Shea Weber is one of the best defensemen in the league.

His slapshot not only can break through twine, but has twice broken the feet of teammate Jordin Tootoo. A 23-goal scorer in 2008, Weber is trying to make it three straight years with 10 goals.

As a member of team Canada in the Olympics, Shea Weber ripped a shot that cleared through the twine and had to be allowed via replay.

1) Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins)

Standing 6' 9" and weighting 255 pounds, Chara, the captain of the Boston Bruins, uses his whole body to unleash a slapshot that is respected throughout the league.

Chara's production dropped last year, but he had five straight 10-goal seasons—dating back to his day as an Ottawa Senator—entering the 2009 season.

The video above is the 2009 All-Star Skills Competition, from which Chara emerged victorious.