The Best Right Wingers in NHL History

Ranked by era-adjusted peak · Top 30 all-time

The best right wingers in NHL history, ranked by era-adjusted peak season and franchise tenure across every team and decade — the height of each player’s powers, normalized for the era they played in.

The 30 best right wingers in NHL history

1. Guy Lafleur Montréal Canadiens

   5 seasons sampled · peak 1976 · 57G 82A 139P · +91 · 80 GP
   100Peak
2. Jaromir Jagr Pittsburgh Penguins

   7 seasons sampled · peak 1995 · 62G 87A 149P · +31 · 82 GP
   93Peak
3. Jari Kurri Edmonton Oilers

   4 seasons sampled · peak 1984 · 80G 72A 152P · +88 · 73 GP
   100Peak
4. Brett Hull St. Louis Blues

   6 seasons sampled · peak 1990 · 90G 47A 138P · +24 · 78 GP
   81Peak
5. Teemu Selanne Anaheim Ducks

   6 seasons sampled · peak 1996 · 54G 61A 115P · +29 · 78 GP
   80Peak
6. Mike Bossy New York Islanders

   2 seasons sampled · peak 1981 · 66G 85A 151P · +71 · 80 GP
   92Peak
7. Milan Hejduk Colorado Avalanche

   3 seasons sampled · peak 2002 · 50G 48A 98P · +52 · 82 GP
   86Peak
8. Reggie Leach Philadelphia Flyers

   5 seasons sampled · peak 1975 · 63G 31A 93P · +74 · 80 GP
   78Peak
9. Petr Sykora New Jersey Devils

   7 seasons sampled · peak 2000 · 39G 52A 91P · +40 · 73 GP
   73Peak
10. Pavel Bure Florida Panthers

    4 seasons sampled · peak 1999 · 64G 40A 104P · +28 · 74 GP
    79Peak
11. Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings

    3 seasons sampled · peak 1968 · 47G 64A 111P · +49 · 76 GP
    82Peak
12. Ken Hodge Boston Bruins

    4 seasons sampled · peak 1968 · 49G 49A 98P · +55 · 75 GP
    78Peak
13. Theo Fleury Calgary Flames

    5 seasons sampled · peak 1990 · 53G 55A 108P · +50 · 79 GP
    74Peak
14. Jarome Iginla Calgary Flames

    5 seasons sampled · peak 2007 · 50G 48A 98P · +27 · 82 GP
    74Peak
15. Pat Verbeek New York Rangers

    8 seasons sampled · peak 1995 · 49G 49A 97P · +34 · 69 GP
    68Peak
16. Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay Lightning

    2 seasons sampled · peak 2023 · 45G 101A 146P · +8 · 81 GP
    83Peak
17. Marian Hossa Atlanta Thrashers

    6 seasons sampled · peak 2006 · 43G 57A 100P · +18 · 82 GP
    67Peak
18. Alex Kovalev Pittsburgh Penguins

    7 seasons sampled · peak 2000 · 46G 53A 99P · +12 · 79 GP
    67Peak
19. Corey Perry Anaheim Ducks

    7 seasons sampled · peak 2010 · 50G 48A 98P · +9 · 82 GP
    67Peak
20. Dave Taylor Los Angeles Kings

    3 seasons sampled · peak 1980 · 54G 74A 128P · +55 · 72 GP
    78Peak
21. Joe Mullen Calgary Flames

    4 seasons sampled · peak 1988 · 53G 61A 114P · +53 · 79 GP
    74Peak
22. Daniel Alfredsson Ottawa Senators

    4 seasons sampled · peak 2005 · 46G 64A 110P · +31 · 77 GP
    74Peak
23. Bob MacMillan Atlanta Flames

    6 seasons sampled · peak 1978 · 38G 74A 112P · +35 · 79 GP
    66Peak
24. Alexander Mogilny Buffalo Sabres

    5 seasons sampled · peak 1992 · 81G 54A 135P · +7 · 77 GP
    69Peak
25. Rob Brown Pittsburgh Penguins

    3 seasons sampled · peak 1988 · 59G 80A 139P · +33 · 68 GP
    76Peak
26. Ziggy Palffy Los Angeles Kings

    4 seasons sampled · peak 2000 · 43G 57A 100P · +25 · 73 GP
    72Peak
27. Rick Tocchet Pittsburgh Penguins

    7 seasons sampled · peak 1992 · 49G 63A 112P · +29 · 80 GP
    64Peak
28. Todd Bertuzzi Vancouver Canucks

    7 seasons sampled · peak 2002 · 46G 51A 97P · +2 · 82 GP
    64Peak
29. Alexander Semin Washington Capitals

    3 seasons sampled · peak 2009 · 45G 49A 94P · +40 · 73 GP
    75Peak
30. Stephane Richer Montréal Canadiens

    6 seasons sampled · peak 1989 · 56G 44A 99P · +38 · 75 GP
    63Peak

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