NHL power rankings: Top 3 greatest right wings of all-time

2. Jaromir Jagr

Although he is 48-years-old, Jaromir Jagr was still playing in the NHL just three seasons ago. The Czech forward was able to play at a high level for a very long time, proven by his 46-point total with the Florida Panthers at the age of 44. In fact, the season prior at 43, he was able to post an incredible 66 points. It should come as no surprise to anyone that he is third all time in NHL regular season games played with 1733. His games played are even more impressive considering the fact he left the NHL for three seasons (2008-2011) to play in the KHL.

In those 1733 games, Jagr won many personal awards, including five Art Ross Trophies, two Lester. B Pearson’s, and a Hart Trophy. He was also apart of the Pittsburgh Penguins who won back to back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992.

Though the longest stint of his career was spent in Pittsburgh, he also played with the Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, and the previously mentioned Panthers.

He posted fantastic numbers throughout the majority of his career, none better than the 1995-96 season which saw him put up a career high in both goals and points with 62 and 149.

His 1995-96 season was just one of his five NHL seasons above 100 points, all of which came as a member of the Penguins. His time with the Penguins was absolutely dominant, as he, Mario Lemieux, and Ron Francis were one of the most feared lines throughout the NHL in the 1990’s. There is no doubt that he is the best Czech hockey player of all time.

Amazingly, Jagr is still playing professional hockey. This past season, playing in the top professional league in Czech Republic, he posted a very respectable 15 goals and 29 points in 38 games. At this point it feels like he will play hockey until the day he dies. He will be a first ballot Hall of Famer and will forever be remembered as one of the games all time greats.